Twitter just released a version of its site that works better on the Tor network. “Twitter has joined other major sites and publications offering .onion services to help users circumvent censorship and surveillance—including @Facebook, @BBC, @DeutscheWelle, @theintercept, @propublica, @RadioFreeAsia, and more.” In the announcement, Software engineer Alec Muffett, who claims…
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Google has announced its testing a feature that will allow you to “archive” unnecessary apps in order to save up space on your device. The news was published on its Android Developer’s Blog, and on it, the Tech Giant adds that any app that supports the feature will allow users…
Google has announced that it will acquire cybersecurity company Mandiant for $5.4 billion in a deal that is expected to close later this year. This is just one month after Venture Beat reported that Microsoft was in the early discussions to buy Mandiant. Seems like Google has gotten the upper…
Google has announced the release of Android 12L, a version of the Android operating system that is built to be used by devices that have large screens. The Tech giant claims the software comes with features that will make tablets and foldables simpler and easier to use. Google built Android…
Meta has announced a free online course for journalists and human rights defenders on digital security and safety. It is created by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in conjunction with the Border Center for Journalists and Bloggers (BCJB). In the announcement, Meta explained that the goal of this initiative is to continue…
HTC used to be a big name among smartphones, until it started to fall slowly out of the market. However, a report claims the Taiwanese company might soon release a flagship Android smartphone that will come with powerful metaverse VR features. The company’s General Manager for the Asia-Pacific area, Charles…
Sony’s dream to enter into the automobile industry is about to be accomplished. The Electronics company is entering into a “joint venture” with car-industry leader, Honda, to manufacture and sell electric cars. A press statement published on Honda’s website reveals the two companies have, in an agreement, signed a memorandum…
Sikur, a Brazilian software company, has been aggressively promoting the idea of specialised mobile devices for organisations and governments with higher-than-average security concerns. In 2015, it debuted the GranitePhone, a smartphone running a hardened version of Android. With GranitePhone, you are sure of; encrypted cloud storage, encrypted calls, encrypted messages, encrypted everything Three…
Audio seems to be gaining popularity in the tech space, and with the invention of wireless devices, audio technology has grown significantly in recent years. It explains why Google has been acquiring several audio startups since 2018. The Tech giant did well to have predicted the future, and for the…
Twitter appears to be testing a new podcast tab. Evidence of this can be seen in a photo tweeted by Jane Manchun Wong, a Reverse Engineer with researcher Alessando Paluzzi also confirming this in a tweet displaying his profile page. The screenshot shows a microphone icon in the Twitter app’s bottom…
Netflix has announced its plans to buy Next Games, a developer and publisher of mobile games based in Helsinki, Finland. Interestingly, the deal comes at a time when Netflix is developing a mobile gaming service to complement its normal subscription service. For Mike Verdu, Netflix’s Vice President, Games, it’s all…
When TikTok launched in 2016, it used to allow videos with a 15-second duration. Population grew as well as engagement then the company quickly increased video limit to 60 seconds. And then in July 2021 it started testing 3-minute videos in July 2021. According to TikTok, extending the maximum permissible…
Instagram is looking to extend its focus on Reels to encourage short-form video consumption while also simplifying its broader video offering. Therefore, the platform will no longer support the separate IGTV app and that it will instead focus on keeping all videos in the main Instagram app. The new change…
Are you one of those who like to use WhatsApp to store vital information? Some people like to refer to WhatsApp chats to remind themselves of an appointment they have with someone, an agreement that was made in a group discussion, proof of payment made to a person and the…
Due to the country’s invasion by neighbouring Russia, Google has temporarily disabled the Google Maps feature which generates live information on traffic data in Ukraine. The purpose is to ensure the safety of citizens in the local communities. The decision came after the company consulted with the local authorities. Google…
Google has announced that “on March 29th, 2022, with the release of Chrome M100 to the stable channel,” it will turn off Lite mode, a Chrome feature in Android phones that helps to save mobile data and load web pages more quickly. In essence, the Lite mode will not be…
Lovers of Apple products should expect to see a 20-inch foldable screen device, rumoured to be an “iPad / MacBook hybrid”. According to the source, Mark Gurman, Apple might be developing a foldable device that sports a huge display — one measuring “roughly” 20-inches across. In support of Display Supply…
WhatsApp is, undeniably, the most widely used messaging app all over the world. Currently, it has over two billion monthly users, and so, there’s a probability you can find anyone you’re looking for on WhatsApp. Let’s be real! WhatsApp is still lacking an important feature. You can’t send a chat…
Twitter has announced that it has temporarily suspended ads in Ukraine and Russia as part of a safety initiative to reduce “risks associated with the conflict in Ukraine.” “We’re actively monitoring for risks associated with the conflict in Ukraine, including identifying and disrupting attempts to amplify false and misleading information.”…
In light of the rapidly developing conflict in Ukraine, social media has emerged as a critical tool for informing the public and providing a direct line of communication between residents in Russia and Ukraine and the rest of the globe. However, the Russian Government has blocked access to Facebook, claiming…