Microsoft: Microsoft-Activision deal: CEO Satya Nadella, Xbox execs to defend FTC case

[ad_1] Microsoft is sending in the cavalry to defend against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) case that will stop its proposed deal to acquire Activision Blizzard. The tech giant’s CEO Satya Nadella, Xbox chief Phil Spencerand several other Xbox executives will be present at the court proceedings. Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick and CFO, Armin … Read more

Rivian Adopts Tesla’s EV Charging Standard, Joining Ford and General Motors

[ad_1] Electric vehicle maker Rivian said it has agreed to adopt Tesla’s charging standard, giving customers access to the biggest US charging network and adding momentum to Tesla’s bid to set the industry standard. Customers of Rivian, which has its own small network of fast chargers, will be able to access 12,000 Tesla Superchargers with … Read more

Google Says Sorry For WhatsApp Mic Bug, Issue Now Fixed: All Details

[ad_1] WhatsApp took quick action and worked closely with Google(Image: Reuters) Google acknowledged that a recent bug in their operating system affected a limited number of WhatsApp users, resulting in incorrect privacy indicators and notifications within the Android Privacy Dashboard. Google has resolved a bug that granted WhatsApp to access Android users’ microphones. The US tech … Read more

Redmi Note 12R Specifications, Design and Colour Options Leak via China Telecom Listing: Report

[ad_1] Redmi Note 12R is reportedly in the works at the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, and the purported smartphone could join the Redmi Note 12 series of smartphones that were launched in October 2022. The smartphone was recently spotted on a Chinese regulator’s website and the listing for the handset has revealed its key specifications and … Read more

Chingari Lays Off 20 Percent of Its Workforce as Part of Organisation Restructuring

[ad_1] Short-video-based social media app Chingari has laid off around 60 employees as part of its restructuring plan, the company said on Tuesday. Sources said that the total number of fired employees constitutes about 25 percent of the Chingari’s total workforce but the company said that it has laid off only 20 percent of its … Read more

Risks Associated With AI To Security & Economy Need Addressing: US President Joe Biden

[ad_1] Published By: Shaurya Sharma Last Updated: June 21, 2023, 11:52 IST San Francisco, California, USA Joe Biden wants expert advice on risks associated with AI. (File AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) The risks of artificial intelligence to national security and the economy need to be addressed, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday, adding he … Read more

Netflix Changes Its Viewership Measurement System, Wednesday Surpasses Stranger Things 4 in All-Time Rankings

[ad_1] Netflix is making changes to its viewership measurement system, for better transparency. The streamer will now rank its programming’s average viewership as ‘views’, which is hours viewed divided by the runtime of the film or series. Previously, its Top 10 lists were simply based on hours watched, which was an inaccurate portrayal of a … Read more

Google Acknowledges Android Bug That Incorrectly Showed WhatsApp Accessing Microphone, Issues Simple Fix

[ad_1] Back in May, WhatsApp was found exercising microphone access in the background on some Android devices. Twitter engineer Foad Dabiri had alleged that the instant messaging service had accessed the microphone on his Google Pixel device for prolonged periods. WhatsApp at the time had posted a tweet on the issue and claimed it was … Read more