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Twitter Bots, Elon Musk’s Issue With Them and How Google, Facebook Monitor Fake Accounts: An Explainer

Elon Musk has paused his bid to buy Twitter due to questions over bots. The artificially-operated accounts are now at the heart of the proposed deal’s latest controversy. The software is so commonplace that tech giants such as Meta, Google and Twitter have teams devoted to banishing bots, while cybersecurity firms sell defences against them.Read…

Google Assistant, Fi Expand Family-Oriented Features; Allow Users to Create Notes for Chores, Set Data Budget

Google is adding a bunch of new family-oriented features to Google Assistant and Google Fi. Family Notes will let users create digital sticky notes to centralise chores, while Family Bell will be getting new sound effects and suggested bells. Google Fi will let you block strangers from calling and texting your child by only allowing…

Musk-Twitter Deal: Legal Experts Believe It Would Be Difficult to Prove Investors Were Misled Over Bot Details

Elon Musk tweeted on Tuesday that his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,40,923 crore) deal to acquire Twitter could not proceed until the company shows proof to back its estimate that spam accounts make up less than 5 percent of its user base. Even if Twitter’s estimate is off, it would not be an easy task…

Timex Alarm Clock With Wireless Charging Spotted on Wireless Power Consortium Site

Wireless Power Consortium has certified a new Timex alarm clock with wireless charging (TW300) device. The listing has an image attached alongside that shows a cylindrical table-top design with a flat surface on top for wireless charging support. There’s a display screen up front that shows the time in red LED light. This product lets…

India’s Power Grid Faces Increased Supply Demand Amid Hybrid Work Model, Harsh Heatwave

India is witnessing increased power demand patterns amid a heatwave and the country’s worst blackouts in years. India has traditionally seen peak demand late in the evening when people head back home. However, it has now shifted to mid-afternoon when temperatures are hottest, government data shows, driven by record residential daytime use.Read More