File-sharing apps may host files with malware Box and WeTransfer offer virus scanning only with paid plans News comes as the UK seeks to boost proactive scanning of illegal content Have you been diligently using free versions of Dropbox, Box, or WeTransfer to exchange files about Christmas presents or New Year’s holiday ideas? If so,

After revoking its earlier decision to enforce a mandatory cybersecurity application Sanchar Saathi installed in all mobiles after a stern backlash from manufacturing giants, the government of India is now mulling a compulsory always-on location tracking of all smartphones in the country, as per latest reports.  According to media sources, the government is considering to

Bettors in Missouri can now download sports betting apps and bet on sportsbooks as the Show-Me State has officially launched legalized sports betting. But which mobile sportsbooks should you consider signing up with? Nine sportsbooks have secured licenses to operate and each offer Missouri sportsbook promos for new customers. These sportsbook promos vary in size

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Following the controversy that led to Apple removing apps like ICEBlock from the App Store a few months ago, US lawmakers want to know what steps the company is taking to prevent similar tools from returning. Here are the details. The ICEBlock controversy continues Last October, Apple pulled the ICEBlock app from the App Store,

Local News The lawsuit alleges that Meta did this to make a profit and that its actions affected hundreds of thousands of teenagers in Massachusetts. Attendees visit the Meta booth at the Game Developers Conference 2023 in San Francisco on March 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) AP By MICHAEL CASEY, Associated Press December 5,

European Union imposed a landmark €120 million ($140 million) fine on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, formerly called Twitter, for breaching digital transparency rules. The penalty, the first of its kind under the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), immediately sparked a fierce diplomatic confrontation with the United States, with top officials in Washington framing

Kyle Grossmeyer, a 33-year-old actor turned financial planner who returned to his native Milwaukee last year after seven years in Los Angeles, says texting is his least favorite method of communication. And where is texting unavoidable? Dating apps.  Like many 30-somethings, Grossmeyer is no stranger to the apps. He’s experienced many of the challenges you

House Republicans are ramping up pressure on tech giants Apple and Google over mobile apps that allow users to track the locations of immigration agents, warning that such tools could threaten officer safety and disrupt federal enforcement efforts. On Friday, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew Garbarino, a New York Republican, and Oversight, Investigations,

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At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Headphone socket Expandable storage Front-facing speakers Excellent performance Cons Super expensive Middling camera performance Our Verdict Sony’s latest flagship takes the old school approach, with a dedicated headphone socket, front-facing speakers, near-stock Android and expandable storage. They’re all good things in my opinion, but a sky-high price tag and

Need a break from doomscrolling? How about a quick breathing exercise, or some soothing ocean sounds? Maybe try jotting down a positive affirmation. Now you can do all those things on TikTok. But while the social media giant is pitching its new wellness features as a win for teens’ mental health, critics fear it’s another

Prateek Waghre is a fellow at Tech Policy Press. The ‘Sanchar Saathi’ app from India’s Department of Telecommunications in the Google Play Store. Shutterstock Citing cybersecurity and fraud concerns, over the past week, India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications has issued new directives that significantly extend the government’s reach into citizens’

Google has rolled out a new camera to the NotebookLM app that lets you quickly upload images and use them as sources. NotebookLM for Android and iOS primarily started as a way to listen to Audio Overviews on the go. Updates last month introduced flashcards and quizzes that are well suited for mobile. The NotebookLM

[Click to enlarge] [Photo: Nikkei] A Trial Balloon That Might Be a Catalyst to Segment Growth Years ago, way before Samsung smartphones were a thing and when mobile phones were pretty much just phones that went with you and not full-scale data/entertainment centers, my wife loved her Motorola Star TAC flip-phone. It offered the power

Russia has blocked Apple’s FaceTime video calling app in an ongoing effort to eliminate private communication methods, reports Reuters. Russia claims ‌FaceTime‌ is being used for criminal activity, and that blocking the app is a legitimate law enforcement measure. Social network Snapchat and multiplayer gaming platform Roblox were also banned this week. Multiple other apps