Science & Technology

Facebook ‘refriends’ Australia after changes to media laws

Facebook said on Tuesday it will restore Australian news pages after negotiating changes with the government to a proposed law that forces tech giants to pay for media content displayed on their platforms.

February 23, 2021
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Spotify finally launching its services in Pakistan

Popular audio streaming company Spotify announced late Monday that the service will be launching in Pakistan and other countries in the "next few days"

February 23, 2021
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Facebook blocked Australia news pages due to ‘pay for news’ plan

Facebook has blocked Australia news pages due to ‘pay for news’ plan which leaves news companies, essential services dark.

February 21, 2021
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Bitcoin touchs the new record and nears $1 trillion market cap

Bitcoin hit yet another record high on Friday, and moved within sight of a market capitalisation of $1 trillion, blithely shrugging off analyst warnings that it is an “economic side show” and a poor hedge…

February 19, 2021
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China spacecraft enters Mars orbit, 2nd in two days after UAE

A Chinese spacecraft entered Mars' orbit on Wednesday on a mission to land a rover, collect data on underground water and possible signs of ancient life, state media said.

February 10, 2021
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Fawad Congratulates UAE on successful Mars mission

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry congratulated the UAE government and nation on the successful Mars mission.

February 10, 2021
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Telegram is the most Downloaded App in January, While Whatsapp slides to 5th

Amid WhatsApp privacy row, Telegram has become the most downloaded non-gaming app worldwide in January 2021, according to the latest data from Sensor Tower.

February 9, 2021
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How to unlock your iPhone while wearing mask? Apple learns new ways

Apple is testing out a feature to fix a problem that’s become commonplace these days – unlocking your iPhone while wearing a face mask.

February 3, 2021
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Apple becomes world's biggest smartphone seller with record shipments

Apple Inc’s smartphone shipments jumped 22 per cent to record levels in the fourth quarter, making it the world’s biggest seller, while those for Huawei plunged as US sanctions took effect.

January 28, 2021
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WhatsApp posts first Status update to ease users' privacy concerns

WhatsApp has started to use its own Status feature update in a bid to allay users' concerns that the app will not violate their privacy.

January 28, 2021
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Government to survey online media guidelines, AGP tells IHC

The federal government on Monday informed the Islamabad High Court that it will review the social media regulations that had been introduced earlier this year, earning a positive response from the high court.

January 25, 2021
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WhatsApp rolls out video, voice calling feature to desktop users

The Facebook-owned messaging platform WhatsApp, which is widely being criticised by users across the globe due to its new policy update, has started adding support for phone and video calls to its web version.

January 24, 2021
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Alphabet threatens to block Google in Australia over new code

Alphabet's Google has threatened to block its search engine in Australia if the government proceeds with a code forcing it and Facebook Inc to pay media companies for the right to use their content.

January 22, 2021
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Google clinches deal to buy Fitbit amid inquiry

Search and advertising giant Google has closed its deal to buy fitness tracking company Fitbit, the companies said on Thursday, even as the US Justice Department said it was continuing its probe of the $2.1…

January 17, 2021
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