MYSTERIOUS: 14 - What They Never Told You

Why Cathie Wood Is Selling Google and Buying More Meta Platforms Stock

Cathie Wood is swapping Google for Meta as AI takes center stage. But is Meta the better bet now?

Barchart · Sep 12

Sundar Pichai’s IIT batchmate became a famous monk; what he told him when they met years later

Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, and Gauranga Das, an ISKCON monk, were IIT classmates back in 1993. Decades later, they reunited to explore their divergent journeys. Pichai leads a globally recognized tech powerhouse known for its stress-laden environment, while Das embraces a tranquil, faith-driven life. Their engaging conversation showcased…

The Times of India · Sep 12

In 2008, Larry Page demolished 2 Palo Alto homes; a year later, he planned a 6,000-sq-ft eco-home

In the late 2000s, Google co-founder Larry Page purchased nearby parcels in Palo Alto, leading to plans for a sprawling 6,000-square-foot home designed with nature in mind. This remarkable dwelling was set to showcase sustainable innovations like solar panels and a garden atop the roof. Yet, the construction sparked controversy…

The Times of India · Sep 12

Foldable phone developed a black line along the crease within a year, company denied warranty, asked Rs 1.3 lakh to fix it; consumer court orders Google to pay Rs 1.1 lakh

A Kasaragod district consumer commission has ordered Google to refund the full price of a customer's foldable phone after the company denied a warranty claim and instead quoted a repair bill nearly three times the phone's cost. The commission held that Google's conduct amounted to deficiency in service and directed…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Portuguese group D3 sues Meta, TikTok and YouTube over addictive design

A spokesperson for Alphabet's Google, owner of YouTube, said providing people with "a safer, healthier ​experience has always been core to our work" and pointed to tools such as "take a ​break" and bedtime reminders designed to help users manage viewing habits.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Instagram Says It Wants To Give You More Control Of Your Algorithm. Is It Enough?

There is a lot happening in tech this week. Australia has a proposed Digital Duty of Care regime on the table, Apple has unveiled its latest iPhone announcements and Instagram is asking users to look a little more closely at the invisible force deciding which videos appear as soon as…

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 11

7 Phone Privacy Settings Most Indians Have Never Opened and Should Change Today

Microphone Access: The Permission You Gave Every AppOpen your phone's app permissions list and count how many apps have microphone access. On most Indian users' phones, the number is between eight and fifteen, and at least half of those apps have no reason to ever record audio. Shopping apps, utility…

Times Life · Sep 11

SMS OTP Is the Weakest Authentication Method: Safer Verification Apps to Use Instead

Why SMS OTP Fails Before the Hacker Even Tries HardThe attack is called SIM swapping, and it does not require any technical skill. A criminal calls your mobile carrier, claims to be you, says the phone was lost, and asks for the number to be transferred to a new SIM.…

Times Life · Sep 11

New Mexico leaders beg Apple and Google not to rename their state on apps like Trump wants

Over the weekend, Trump posted at least seven maps suggesting the state should be renamed ‘New America’

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Bill Gates is betting on a power source buried 15,000 feet underground, the massive Google-backed geothermal project that could change how America gets electricity

Bill Gates is backing Fervo Energy's cutting-edge geothermal technology designed for clean energy production. This advanced process involves drilling deep into the earth's crust to harness geothermal energy for electricity generation. Fervo has also landed a major contract to supply Google with this sustainable power source, set to deliver consistent,…

The Economic Times · Sep 10