Crypto Exchange FTX Ordered to Halt ‘False and Misleading’ Claims by US Bank Regulator

Crypto Exchange FTX Ordered to Halt ‘False and Misleading’ Claims by US Bank Regulator

A US bank regulator ordered crypto exchange FTX on Friday to halt what it called “false and misleading” claims the exchange had made about whether funds at the company are insured by the government. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation said a July tweet by Brett Harrison, head of FTX’s US…

Apple Reveals Serious Security Flaws Affecting iPhone, iPad, Mac Models; Experts Urge Users to Update Devices

Apple Reveals Serious Security Flaws Affecting iPhone, iPad, Mac Models; Experts Urge Users to Update Devices

Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhone, iPad and Mac models that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices. Apple released two security reports about the issue on Wednesday, although they didn’t receive wide attention outside of tech publications. Apple’s explanation of the vulnerability means a hacker could get…

Smartphone Display Assembly With Parts Fitted to Attract 15 Percent Import Duty, CBIC Says

Smartphone Display Assembly With Parts Fitted to Attract 15 Percent Import Duty, CBIC Says

Import of mobile phone display assembly, which are fitted with items like speakers, SIM tray and power key, will attract a 15 percent basic customs duty (BCD), the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has said. The CBIC said there have been instances of mis-declaration while importing display…

EPWA Asks Tamil Nadu Government to Recognise Skill-Based Games as Distinct Sport: Details

EPWA Asks Tamil Nadu Government to Recognise Skill-Based Games as Distinct Sport: Details

India esports athletes’ body EPWA has urged the Tamil Nadu government to recognise skill games as a distinct sport, not club it along with gambling, and provide safe harbour for professional players, a senior official of the entity said on Friday. “We have sent representation to the state government on…

Indian Railways Said to Consider Withdrawing Tender for Consultant to Monetise Customer Data

Indian Railways Said to Consider Withdrawing Tender for Consultant to Monetise Customer Data

The Indian Railways has floated a tender to hire a consultant to monetise its passenger and freight customer data with the aim to generate revenue up to Rs 1,000 crore, but sources told PTI it may be withdrawn amid concerns over privacy issues. While many on social media, including advocacy…

Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ Updated With Improved GPS Functionality: Details

Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ Updated With Improved GPS Functionality: Details

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, launched in early 2017 to much acclaim, received their final update in May 2021. The company has now issued another update for both smartphones. According to a report, the change log for firmware G95*FXXUCDVG4 says “GPS stability has been improved” and that’s about it. That…

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Will Reportedly Feature 200-Megapixel Camera, Could Sport Faster Fingerprint Sensor

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Will Reportedly Feature 200-Megapixel Camera, Could Sport Faster Fingerprint Sensor

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the purported successor to the Galaxy S22 Ultra — could be equipped with a 200-megapixel camera, according to a report. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S22 series earlier this year and is expected to introduce the Galaxy S23 lineup sometime next year. Meanwhile, a tipster claims…

Google Working on Pixel 6 Face Unlock Feature, Could Depend on Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor: Report

Google Working on Pixel 6 Face Unlock Feature, Could Depend on Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor: Report

Google is said to be continuing its work on bringing the facial recognition feature to the Pixel 6. Future devices, including the upcoming the Pixel 7 series also expected to benefit from this feature. According to a new report citing industry sources, Google could be working on using the under-display…

Sony Expects 20 Percent Growth in India Over Next Few Years, Company Executive Says

Sony Expects 20 Percent Growth in India Over Next Few Years, Company Executive Says

Consumer electronics major Sony India is “quite optimistic” about its audio business in the country and expects over 20 percent growth for the next few years, continuing the overall good traction from its range of personal audio and home entertainment products, a company official said. The company expects “robust” festive…

Bitcoin Drops to Three-Week Low, Falls 7.7 Percent Due to Sudden Selling

Bitcoin Drops to Three-Week Low, Falls 7.7 Percent Due to Sudden Selling

Cryptocurrencies fell sharply on Friday, with sudden selling dragging Bitcoin to a three-week low. Bitcoin fell as much as 7.7 percent to $21,404 (roughly Rs. 17,10,700) over a few minutes during the European morning, at around 0640 GMT. It recovered slightly then continued its downward trajectory to trade around $21,400 (roughly…