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  "People who want to work with that in Australia, you're very welcome. But we don't respond to threats," Morrison told reporters. Alphabet's Google said on Friday it would block its search engine in Australia if the government proceeds with a new code that would force it and Facebook to pay media companies for the right to use their content. Google's threat escalates a battle with publishers such as News Corp that is being closely watched around the world. The search giant had warned that its 19 million Australian users would face degraded search and YouTube experiences if the new code were enforced. Australia is on course to pass laws that would make tech giants negotiate payments with local publishers and broadcasters for content included in search results or news feeds. If they cannot strike a deal, a government-appointed arbitrator will decide the price. Google has called the code overly broad and said that without revisions, offering even a limited searc

  WhatsApp has become the new target of scammers and hackers, who are now using OTP tricks to gain illegal access to accounts. A lot of your important data can be derived from your conversation on WhatsApp and that is exactly why the hackers have chosen WhatsApp to collect your sensitive data. The scam which is currently doing the rounds lets scammers hack into your WhatsApp account using an OTP. You could get a message on WhatsApp from an unknown number or from a friend’s number claiming that he is in some sort of emergency. The hacker will then ask you for an OTP, which he will claim that he has sent to your number mistakenly. When you get messages like this, do not indulge in any further conversation or send the OTP code, which actually provides access to your WhatsApp account. If you send the OTP code to the hacker, you will be locked out of your own WhatsApp account. This would give full control of your account to the hacker. He can then misuse the access and reach out to your

  Indian govt. recently imposed a ban on the popular mobile game PUBG Mobile along with a slew of other apps and games under Section 69A of the IT Act. The reason given behind the ban was that these apps were engaging in activities that are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity, defence and security of the country. Since then both the PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite apps have been removed from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. It was then assumed that the company would shut down its India servers for the game, in a similar fashion to TikTok, in order to comply with the instructions from the Government of India. However, that was not the case, and the servers remained online, with the players only being required to sideload the latest version of the game on to their phone. Tencent Games has announced that it is finally shutting down PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite servers in India from October 30, which is also when it will return the PUBG Mobile distribution rights fo

  WhatsApp might bring voice and video calls to WhatsApp web, according to a report that has found the feature in a recent update to the web client in WhatsApp. According to the report in WABetaInfo, the feature is currently under development and will be made available by the Facebook-owned messaging platform in a future build. The report says that WhatsApp is considering to push the new feature in the next few weeks, even if the development is in a beta stage. The report also put out screenshots of the new feature, which shows a window will pop-up when a user receives a call. The window will be a small "incoming call" window with options to accept, decline, or ignore the incoming call. The incoming call window will also show the display picture of the caller. For outgoing calls, the pop-up window is smaller and only shows the status of the call - 'Calling', 'Ringing', or in-call timer. Further, the WABetaInfo report said that the update will also bring the gr

    Vi has brought add-on plans starting at Rs.32 for unlimited talktime plans for users with benefits like in sports alerts, celeb talk, callertunes etc. These plans are listed under the add-on sections on Vi’s website but are also valid as standalone apps. The add-on plans are available for a 28-day validity and 89-day validity. Have a look at the benefits of these add-on plans. Vi add-on plans with 28-day validity: Vi Rs.32 add-on plan: With this add-on plan, users can get access to over 200 popular ad-free games for 28 days along with unlimited talktime. Vi Rs.42 add-on plan: This plan gives unlimited SMS score alerts for on-going cricket matches and a chance to talk to sports celebrities. Vodafone notes this plan covers at least 5 events a month. Vi Rs.43 add-on plan: Along with unlimited talktime for 28 days, this contest add-on plan gives users a chance to win gold vouchers with recharges Vi Rs.47 add-on plan: This plan gives caller tunes with unlimited song change at Rs 47 with

  Apple has accelerated work to develop its own search engine that would allow the iPhone maker to offer an alternative to Google, a report said Wednesday. The report, citing unnamed sources, said signs of the search engine technology have begun to appeal in its iOS 14 operating system. The move comes amid increased scrutiny by antitrust enforcers, who sued Google in the United States over its dominance in search technology. As part of the lawsuit, the Department of Justice noted that Google pays Apple billions of dollars to be the principal search engine on iOS devices. Apple two years ago hired Google’s head of search, John Giannandrea, in a move designed to help build artificial intelligence capabilities and its Siri virtual assistant. As of now Google pays Apple between $10b and $12b a year to be the main search provider on Apple devices, but that deal will soon expire and a reported antitrust case against Google by the US Department of Justice could prevent its extension. Apple ha

  Xiaomi announced the Diwali With Mi sale on account of the festival season. Already, the leading e-commerce retailers in the country - Flipkart and Amazon have started hosting their own festival sales. Now, one of the leading smartphone brands, Xiaomi has announced its own Diwali sale from October 16 on Mi.com. Xiaomi ‘Diwali With Mi' Sale Debuts On October 16 Well, the Xiaomi's Diwali With Mi sale will provide buyers with early access to the discounts and this is applicable to the Gold, Platinum, and Diamond VIP members. The early access sale will debut on October 15, which is ahead of the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale that commences on October 16 and Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale that debuts on October 17. Partner Discounts - Xiaomi and Axis Bank and Bank of Baroda have teamed up for the 'Diwali With Mi' sale on Mi.com. And, these partner banks will provide a slew of discounts and cashback to the buyers. It has been confirmed that there will be up to Rs. 1,000