Science And Technology

India's IT Ministry directs Meta to pause the WhatsApp username feature rollout over cyberfraud concerns, igniting a row over product pre-approval and digital surveillance.

After issuing a notice to WhatsApp over its username feature, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) focus may next turn to Telegram and Signal., Technology & Science, Times Now

Flipkart and Amazon are both cutting iPhone 17 prices this week. But with iPhone 18 expected to cost significantly more, this sale could matter more than most.

Officials are worried that the option to use usernames instead of phone numbers could increase the risk of impersonation, fraud, and misuse of accounts. There are fears that some users may take advantage of the system to mislead others or spread false or harmful information.

Apple's Hide My Email feature is facing criticism due to a security flaw that reportedly compromises user privacy. This service, available to iCloud+ subscribers, is intended to create anonymous email addresses to protect personal information from spam and data breaches. , Technology & Science, Times Now

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has warned citizens about fake websites impersonating the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Cybercriminals are tricking users into paying fees to 'unblock' their devices and stealing sensitive personal information.

Scientists at the University of Minnesota have announced a major step in synthetic biology: a laboratory-made system dubbed 'SpudCell' that mimics many behaviors of living cells.

In a 2019 bank robbery case in the US, police obtained sweeping location data to narrow down their suspect. The court has ruled that such an act requires privacy protections, even if users themselves switch on their phone location.

A regulatory framework that demands ever greater disclosures while expanding official discretion risks shrinking the space in which such organisations can function with confidence. It reflects a troubling assumption that the state alone should determine the boundaries of legitimate public engagement