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India Signals Shift After Public Outcry Over Mandatory State-Run Security App

India Signals Shift After Public Outcry Over Mandatory State-Run Security App

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India is preparing to revisit and amend its recent directive that required smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government-operated cybersecurity app, following strong national backlash and intensifying concerns over user surveillance. Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia confirmed on Wednesday that the government is open to revising the order. His remarks came shortly after the main opposition […]

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YouTube Warns: Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban May Not Make Kids Safer Online

YouTube Warns: Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban May Not Make Kids Safer Online

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Australia’s ambitious plan to ban children under the age of 16 from social media by the end of 2025 has sparked heated debate. While the move is seen as “well-intentioned,” tech giant YouTube believes it may not achieve its intended goal of protecting young users. The proposed legislation, championed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, aims […]

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Apple Urges Immediate Update: Critical iPhone Vulnerability Leaves Users at Risk

Apple Urges Immediate Update: Critical iPhone Vulnerability Leaves Users at Risk

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If you’re using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac — it’s time to stop what you’re doing and update your device. Apple has just issued an emergency security update addressing a serious vulnerability known as CVE-2025-43300. This isn’t just another routine update — this is a direct response to a Zero-Day exploit, a rare and dangerous […]

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Google’s Gemini AI to Support US Government for Less Than $1: A New Era of Public Sector Innovation

Google’s Gemini AI to Support US Government for Less Than $1: A New Era of Public Sector Innovation

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In a groundbreaking move to bring advanced technology into the public sector, Google is stepping up by offering its cutting-edge Gemini AI tools to US federal agencies — at a symbolic cost of less than US$1. Announced yesterday by the US General Services Administration (GSA), this initiative—called “Gemini for Government”—marks a major shift in how […]

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Epic Games Scores Major Legal Victory Against Apple and Google in Fortnite Dispute

Epic Games Scores Major Legal Victory Against Apple and Google in Fortnite Dispute

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SYDNEY, Aug 13 — In a landmark ruling, an Australian court has determined that tech giants Apple and Google misused their dominant market power in the ongoing dispute with Epic Games, the creator of the blockbuster video game Fortnite. The conflict dates back to 2020 when both Apple and Google removed Fortnite from their respective […]

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