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57% of all fraud incidents in India now 'platform' frauds: Report
More than 26 per cent of Indian organisations lost over $1 million due to platform fraud, and 44 per cent of the perpetrators were found to commit fraud for financial gain, according to PwC's second edition of 'Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2022: India Insights'.
realme's narzo N53 with slimmest design ever to debut on Amazon
According to sources, the new device in narzo N series is set to offer top-notch performance and features at a competitive price point, addressing next-gen users' demands for a trendy and fresh design. narzo's new smartphone's slimness is a big deal for realme. Fitting in best in class features in such a slim body can be quite challenging and it makes us wonder how realme achieved this.
Meta expands Ads on Reels test with new performance-based payout model
Meta is also evolving the programme by testing a new payout model that pays creators based on the performance of their public reels, not the earnings of ads on their reels. "This means creators can focus on creating engaging content while we optimise the ad experience for advertisers and people," Meta said in a blogpost on Tuesday.
WhatsApp bug causing some Android devices to falsely report microphone access
The issue first surfaced a month ago, but it received renewed attention after a Twitter engineer mentioned it in a post boosted by Elon Musk, reports Engadget. Twitter engineer Foad Dabiri recently shared an image that raised concerns about the app's privacy practices. The image appeared to show that the app's microphone was.
Amazon to let users buy physical items in games, app
The service introduces Amazon's online marketplace into the world of video games and mobile apps, starting with Niantic's new real-world augmented reality game Peridot. With Amazon Anywhere, you can now discover and buy physical products from Amazon stores without ever having to leave your game or app.
Unacceptable breach and violation of privacy': MoS IT warns Big Tech
Chandrasekhar reacted to a Twitter engineer Foad Dabiri, who posted on Twitter that WhatsApp has been using the microphone in the background. "While I was asleep and since I woke up at 6 a.m. (and that's just a part of the timeline!) What's going on?" he posted on the micro-blogging platform.
Twitter introduces new features in DMs, will soon launch voice, video chat
Twitter has launched two new features in DMs -- DM Replies, and a new Emoji Picker to DMs. As detailed in a tweet from the company's support account on Tuesday, with DM Replies, users can now reply to any message they receive in DMs, making conversations smoother and more intuitive. The company also "added a new Emoji Picker.
India among top 5 countries with highest rate of preterm births: UN
Raising alarm on a "silent emergency" of preterm birth, the report showed that an estimated 13.4 million babies were born pre-term in 2020, with nearly 1 million dying from preterm complications. This is equivalent to around 1 in 10 babies born early worldwide.
Apple introduces Watch Pride Edition Sport Band
The Pride Edition Sport Band will be available for Rs 4,500 from May 23 on apple.com and at Apple Store locations beginning May 24. The Pride Edition Sport Band is available in 41 mm and 45 mm sizes, and is compatible with Apple Watch Series 3 and later. The new Pride Celebration watch face and iPhone wallpaper will be.
US smartphone market decline 17%, Apple share up to 53%
The market witnessed a dip in shipments across all major OEMs after registering a strong first quarter last year, according to Counterpoint Research. "Persistent inflation and an uncertain economic outlook are causing consumers to hold off on new device purchases, resulting in lower upgrade rates and fewer device sales, especially in the prepaid segment,"
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