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Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu. (PTI)
World

Vice President praises DRDO for self-reliance in missile tech

DC CORRESPONDANT | PTI
Venkaiah Naidu expressed confidence that DRDO experts will ensure that Atmanirbhar Bharat will become Bharat Par Nirbhar
During the hearing, Sharma told the court that by not giving Indian users the option to opt out of sharing their data with other companies of Facebook, WhatsApp prima facie appears to be treating users with an "all or nothing approach". (AFP)
World

WhatsApp treating Indian users differently matter of concern: Centre to HC

DC CORRESPONDANT | PTI
The central government told that Indian users were being 'unilaterally' subjected to the change in privacy policy by WhatsApp
Humanoid robot Sophia with actor Kubbra Sait at an interactive session during the International Advertising Association World Congress in Kochi. (DC file photo)

Makers of Sophia the robot plan mass rollout amid pandemic
A picture of the internet-beaming balloons by Google's parent Company, Loon (Image: Loon website)

Google's parent deflates internet-beaming balloon company
Facebook had collected certificates from both the firms in 2016-17 that data collected by them using "thisisyourdigitallife" was accounted for and destroyed. However, the CBI enquiry did not find any evidence of any such destruction, according to the officials. (AFP)

CBI registers case against Cambridge Analytica, Global Science Research
The plants covering a total area of one acre are connected to the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) power grid, CIAL said in a release. (Image: Facebook/CochinInternationalAirport)

Cochin Airport commissions floating solar power plants
Whatsapp said it was moving back the date on which people will be asked to review and accept the terms. (AFP)

WhatsApp delays new privacy policy by three months amid severe criticism
A copy of the petition, seen by Reuters, said Whatsapp was jeopardizing national security by sharing, transmitting and storing user data in another country with the information thus governed by foreign laws. (Representative Photo:AFP)

WhatsApp faces first legal challenge in India over privacy
Brian Acton said Signal was working to improve its video and group chat functions, allowing it to compete better with WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, and other conferencing apps that have become vital to day-to-day life over the past year. (Representational Photo: twitter @signalapp)

Signal to ramp up hiring after WhatsApp controversy drives download surge
Google said on January 8, 2021 that it had pulled the Parler app from its mobile store for allowing "egregious content" that could incite deadly violence like that seen at the US Capitol. (AFP)

US Capitol Hill siege: Google pulls Parler from app shop for 'egregious content'
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Tech Reviews

Audio-Technica ATH-CLR100BT: Best 'Big-Name’ budget ‘earphones!

  The super-cool Audio-Technica ATH-CLR100BT earphones.

Realme C3 review: Premium performance, mind-blowing price!

  The first thing you notice here is the gorgeous, tall 20:9 display on the Realme C3.

ColorOS 7 review: Slick, smooth and everything in between!

  The ColorOS 7 is where Dark Mode is finally done right and this is evident on some of OPPO’s flagship handsets with AMOLED displays.

Belkin RockStar headphones with Lightning review: A better Apple EarPods alternative!

  Boasting flat cables throughout, the RockStar ensures that you’re not left frustrated as it is tangle-free.

JVC HA-A10T review: Great fit, awesome sound, but that's it!

  Ever since its inception, JVC has built a name for itself when it came to launching products that featured great Japanese design and quality to match.

Jabra Elite 75t review: An AirPods Pro killer!

  The Jabra Elite 75t are noticeably smaller than the previous-generation Elite 65t and this makes a huge difference to the overall experience.

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The 2020 QLED 8K lineup accounts for the evolving ways in which consumers use screens today through innovative new features that integrate into modern lifestyles.
CES 2020: Samsung QLED 8K TV gets shown-off
CES 2020: Samsung QLED 8K TV gets shown-off

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Mobiles and Tabs

The primary 16 megapixel camera, which is mounted on the closed portion of the phone, lets you take selfies without even having to unfold the device. (Photo | Motorola)

Motorola Razr sales will begin only on May 6: Here’s a recap of what you can expect
The concept phone features a 120-degree FullView Edgeless Display with an in-display front camera for selfies.

Vivo releases Apex 2020 concept phone with edgeless display, Gimbal camera
Display and other issues related to mails and messages have been fixed in the iOS 13.4 update.

Download now: iOS 13.4 update fixes several bugs on iPhone, iPad
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Gadgets

The VingaJoy SP-6560 Wireless Bluetooth speaker fits in your fist and can be carried anywhere.

VingaJoy’s SP-6560 wireless speaker is like a 'Diwali atom bomb' — tiny, but a blast!

The TikTok app, which was dropped like a hot potato, has gone offline and stopped working completely for users in India (Photo | Pixabay - Kon Karampelas)

Google, Apple only too happy to take down the 59 Chinese apps banned by India

A student who was part of the team that fitted the drone with a sprayer says the drone which is crash proof, is equipped to adjust itself to terrain height and avoid obstacles. (Representative image)

After Chennai startup, IIT Guwahati too develops drone to sanitise large areas

LifeStraw technology gets rid of viruses, parasites, bacteria and metals such as lead and chromium to make contaminated water drinkable. (Photo | LifeStraw)

As coronavirus lockdown hits access to potable water, Lifestraw offers a solution

In Other News

Chinese authorities have not indicated whether they will agree to a transfer of TikTok’s technology to Oracle. But official newspapers criticised the proposed deal this week as bullying and extortion.

TikTok’s owner ByteDance applies for Chinese licence to close deal with Oracle

Shaming people who get sick or don’t follow the rules in a public health crisis has been a thing since well before coronavirus, researchers say. But the warp speed and reach of social media in the pandemic era gives the practice an aggressive new dimension.

If you don’t follow the rules, social media taunts will haunt you even in death

Alain Cocq announced that he was now refusing all food, drink and medicine after President Emmanuel Macron turned down his request for euthanasia. Facebook said its rules don’t permit it to portray suicide. (Photo | AFP)

Facebook blocks terminally ill man refusing food from livestreaming his days to death

A picture of the internet-beaming balloons by Google's parent Company, Loon (Image: Loon website)

Google's parent deflates internet-beaming balloon company

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