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FarmVille, One of the Most Popular Games on Facebook, Shuts Down Tomorrow; Creator Shares Insight

Alphabet Unit Wing Blasts New US Drone ID Rules, Citing Privacy

Microsoft Says SolarWinds Hackers Viewed Internal Source Code, Were Unable to Modify Software

Wikipedia article of the day for January 1, 2021

LG Display wants to put a 55-inch transparent TV at the foot of your bed

SMBs: How to find the right MSP for your cybersecurity needs

6 steps for using low-code platforms to create big data apps

3 ways to manually restore a managed iPad or iPhone

Google’s New Year’s Eve Doodle Is a Ticking Cuckoo Clock Waiting for 2020 to End

Ticketmaster to Pay $10-Million Fine Over Hacking Charges

Netflix January 2021 Releases: The White Tiger, Cobra Kai, and More

Wikipedia article of the day for December 31, 2020

What the PostgreSQL community has done so right

Cybersecurity: 4 key areas that IT leaders need to address

7 handy Terminal commands for Mac users to know

Change your macOS power settings to prevent disconnecting from VPN/Wi-Fi when the computer is locked

7 on-the-ground big data strategies for 2021

8 must-have e-commerce tools for boosting revenues in 2021

Amazon Planning to Launch Computer Science Education Programme in India

Bitcoin Jumps to Record $28,600 as 2020 Rally Reaches New Heights

7 policies to build a healthy and happy work environment

Android’s Smart Text Selection Tool Adds Unit Conversion Feature, Redirects to Google

Google Is Testing a Feature That Will Aggregate Short-Form Videos From TikTok, Instagram: Report

Google to Host ‘Hello 2021 India’ Virtual New Year’s Eve Party on YouTube, Launches Party Popper Icon on Search

Apple Hits Record After December Surge Sends It Past Amazon

WandaVision, The White Tiger, and More: January 2021 Guide to Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar

The 42 Most Anticipated Movies of 2021

Wikipedia article of the day for December 30, 2020

Why the next 10 years may belong to ARM

Why stateful machine learning could help cybersecurity efforts

5 AI tools to help companies connect with customers in 2021

Amazon Mega Salary Days to Start on January 1 With Offers on TVs, Refrigerators, Headphones, Home Appliances, and More

How companies can use automation to secure cloud data

Tech that made 2020 less, well, 2020

9 tools to help SMBs manage business better in 2021

The Best Internet Memes of 2020

Apple Introduces Launch@Apple Mentorship Programme for First-Generation College Students, to Start Early 2021

From Zoom to Quibi: Tech Winners and Losers of 2020

TikTok US Ban: Trump Administration Appeals Federal Order Blocking App Restrictions

Best Gadgets 2020: Our Favourite Buys, From Apple Watch to Realme Buds Air Pro

Wikipedia article of the day for December 29, 2020

Xbox Series S and X Developer Mode: 3 things you can do with it, and 3 you can't

How to create a good privacy policy for your website: Tips from the Better Business Bureau

Top 5 ways to protect MFA codes

4 must have business compliance tools for 2021

Future of remote work: IT leader survey focuses on telecommuting, productivity, and more

No VPN? Why your company needs one and how to pick the best provider

The ‘How Bad Is Your Spotify’ Bot Mercilessly Roasts You for Your Awful Music Taste

Bitcoin May Face Regulatory Scrutiny After Record-Breaking Rally, Experts Say

Facebook Shutting Irish Units at Centre of Tax Dispute: Report

Alibaba’s Ant Group Ordered by Chinese Regulators to Comply With Anti-Monopoly Scruitny

Wikipedia article of the day for December 28, 2020

Wikipedia article of the day for December 27, 2020

Wonder Woman 1984 Post-Credits Scene, Explained

Wonder Woman 1984 Review: DC Sequel a Major Step Down From the Original

Amazon Says Work on Marathi Language Support Has Already Begun, to Launch ‘Soon’

Amazon Warehouse in Pune Vandalised Allegedly by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Workers

Wikipedia article of the day for December 26, 2020

Serverless computing: A cheat sheet

Google Workspace admins: How to review your data protection insights report

The software-defined home: IoT sensors can help build healthier and greener housing

How to track your sleep with an Apple Watch

GoDaddy Apologises Over Fake Christmas Bonus ‘Phishing’ Email Security Test for Employees

Why cybersecurity tools fail when it comes to ambiguity

Over 60 Percent of Cybercrime Complaints in 2020 Linked to Financial Frauds: Delhi Police

Retailers Brace for Flood of Returns From Online Shopping During Pandemic

Odisha Launches Career Portal for Students in Collaboration With UNICEF

SolarWinds Hack Cleanup Could Take Months, Cyber-Security Experts Say

Wikipedia article of the day for December 25, 2020

Why AI and security pros need to work together to fight cybercrime

69 Excel tips every user should master

How to achieve (mostly) dark mode on a Chromebook: 4 tips

Holiday gift guide: STEM and coding toys, PS5 accessories, Raspberry Pi, gifts for developers, and more

Encourage AI adoption by moving shadow AI into the daylight

Soul Movie Review: Pixar Close to Its Best With Pre-Life Existential Romp

Multicloud: A cheat sheet

Facebook Removes Australian Celebrity Chef Pete Evans’ Page Over COVID-19 Conspiracies

Josh, Moj, Mitron, and More: Five Popular Made-in-India TikTok Alternatives

IBM Agrees to Pay $24.25 Million to Resolve FCC Probes Over Subsidies

Honk Is a New Kind of Messaging App for Real-Time, Disappearing Chats

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube May Soon Get Blocked in Russia Over ‘Censorship’

Alibaba Faces Antitrust Probe in China Over Monopolistic Behaviour

SolarWinds Hackers Are ‘Impacting’ State, Local Governments: US Cyber Agency

Facebook Joined by Human Rights Groups to Fight Israeli Spyware Maker NSO Group

Russia to Launch Ya Molodets, a TikTok-Like Video-Sharing Social Platform

Amazon to Face Renewed US Union Push in 2021

Wikipedia article of the day for December 24, 2020

Android security: The last piece of advice you'll need for 2020

Software development, analytics, and Facebook proficiency listed as most in-demand skills

TechRepublic's Dynamic Developer podcast

uBreakiFix co-founder says new mobile repair service is about creating a great customer experience

Working from home in the nude and PCs that warm chicken: 7 stories we didn't write in 2020

6 persuasion tactics used in social engineering attacks

How to set up a Zoom meeting from your web browser

How to disable T2 security to load macOS from an external source

Aussie AI: Researchers use AI-enabled drones to protect the iconic koala

How to address security fatigue and stop cybercriminals from winning

Google Told Scientists to ‘Strike a Positive Tone’ in AI Research Papers, Internal Documents Reveal

6 ways tech can combat loneliness and boost mental health during the holidays

Microsoft: Why Windows Server will continue to be delivered on-premises

Twitter API v2 Update Brings New Conversation Controls and Features to Track Tweets for Developers

App-Based Platform Workers’ Federation Writes to Labour Ministry, Demands Universal Social Security

His Dark Materials Season 3: BBC-HBO Renew YA Fantasy Series for Final Season

Lawmakers Urge US to Further Tighten Restrictions on Chinese Chipmaker SMIC

Steam Winter Sale: The Best Deals on PC Games

Steam Winter Sale: The Best Deals on PC Games

Wikipedia article of the day for December 23, 2020

Best mobile accessories holiday gifts in 2020: Wireless chargers, iPhone cases, earbuds, and more

Best laptops to give as holiday gifts this season

UK lawmakers propose law banning retail bots after PS5 fiasco

The best headphones to give as gifts during the 2020 holiday season

Gaming gear gift guide: Last minute options for gamers

IDC names top 10 trends for smart cities in policing, cybersecurity, and high-speed internet connections

6 space missions to look forward to in 2021

How to combat future cyberattacks following the SolarWinds breach

Adobe: We're bringing Premiere Pro, Rush, and Audition to Apple M1 Macs

Let’s Encrypt, IdenTrust Extend Partnership for 3 Years to Provide Safe Web Browsing on Android 7 or Older Devices

Google, Facebook Agreed to Team Up Against Possible Antitrust Action, Says Draft Lawsuit: Report

Cryptocurrency Investments Top $5.6 Billion in 2020, Up by 600 Percent: Report

Five ways technology is helping get the COVID-19 vaccine from the manufacturer to the doctor's office

PlayStation Holiday Sale: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, FIFA 21, and More

DigiBoxx, an Indian Cloud Storage Service With Affordable Pricing, Launched by NITI Aayog

Josh, Indian Short Video-Sharing App like TikTok, Gets Google, Microsoft Backing in $100 Million Funding

Amazon Fab Phones Fest December 2020 Sale Goes Live: Here Are the Best Offers Available Today

Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale Ends Tonight: All the Best Offers You Can Still Grab

The Mandalorian Season 3 Releasing ‘Pretty Soon’ After The Book of Boba Fett, Jon Favreau Says

Facebook’s Small Advertisers Say They’re Hurt by AI Lockouts

Microsoft, Google, Cisco, Dell Join Facebook’s Legal Battle Against Israeli Hacking Company NSO After WhatsApp Hack

Digital transformation: A cheat sheet

Wikipedia article of the day for December 22, 2020

What is the Microsoft Rewards program, and should you join it? It depends

What the antitrust lawsuits against big tech companies could mean for tech leaders

Unplug and tune out from work during the holidays

Top 5 tech skills to master in 2021

Germ-killing robot is LG's latest product: It could help prevent COVID-19 spread in offices

Tech titans are putting the "tech" in Texas: Could Silicon Hills be the next Silicon Valley?

Why is machine learning so hard to explain? Making it clear can help with stakeholder buy-in

Don't let miscommunication lead to lapses in cybersecurity

Firing, layoffs, and recruiting: IT leaders reveal the current state of the enterprise

Tips for conducting a virtual hackathon across your tech teams

6 modern data stack trends to look for in 2021

54% of employees are apprehensive about taking holiday time off

Why "working 9 to 5, trying to make a living" is an antiquated concept

Report: The gig economy will return in full force in 2021

Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft Said to Stealth Push Candidates in Senior Government Roles in US

Facebook Provides Clarification on Why It Pulled ‘Kisan Ekta Morcha’ Page for Hours

Over 200 Indian Originals Were Released in 2020. Here Are All of Them

Future Group’s Plea Against Amazon on Reliance Deal Dismissed by Delhi High Court

SolarWinds Hackers Broke Into US Cable Firm and Arizona County, Web Records Show

Apple Supplier Wistron Sees No Major Financial Impact From Karnataka Plant Damage

Facebook Removes Anti-Vaccine 'Fake News' in Israel: Ministry of Justice

Apple Temporarily Shuts California Stores in Virus Surge, Some in UK After New Curbs

Wikipedia article of the day for December 21, 2020

Wikipedia article of the day for December 20, 2020

Apple Supplier Wistron Could Not Manage Scaled Up iPhone Plant, Broke Several Laws: Government Report

Google Antitrust Case Potential Trial Date Suggested for 2023

US Charges China-Based Zoom Executive for Disrupting Tiananmen Crackdown Commemorations

US Adds Dozens of Chinese Firms Including Chipmaker SMIC and Drone Company SZ DJI to Trade Blacklist

Wikipedia article of the day for December 19, 2020

Key questions to ask to effectively recover from a cyberattack

Instagram Is Down Now, Users Around the World Complain of Crashes

The Book of Boba Fett Series Announced, to Premiere December 2021 on Disney+

3 ways to reach across the economic divide in 2021

5G standalone networks may have more vulnerabilities than you think

9 outdoor gift ideas for adventurers and glampers alike

8 holiday gifts for commuters en route via train, bike lane, and automobile

8 gifts for golfers who have everything

Microsoft Teams: Switch on new AI-powered noise suppression to cut out unwanted background noise

The Mandalorian Season 2 Review: The Star Wars Cinematic Universe Awakens

The Mandalorian Season 2 Episode 8 Recap: A New Hope and a Teary Goodbye

Telangana Government Site Flaw Exposed Sensitive Data of All Its Employees, Pensioners; Fixed Only After Three Months

Track Santa Claus Online With Google, NORAD

Apple Supplier Wistron's 'Labour Violations': 12-Hour Shifts, No Overtime

Google Discover to Show Beauty, Apparel Recommendations; Reportedly Gets ‘What to Watch’ Tab For Movies

Twitter Verification Policy Revamped, Will Be Implemented on January 20 Next Year

Walmart Partners With TikTok to Sell Merchandise While Livestreaming

Twitter Plans to Create Label for Automated Bot Accounts in 2021

Facebook Removes French, Russian Accounts Active in Africa Over Covert Disinformation Campaign

Google Hit With Third Antitrust Lawsuit Over Anti-Competition Behaviour by New US State Coalition

Microsoft Says It Found Malicious Solar Winds Software in Its Systems

How to stay safe if you absolutely must fly

Wikipedia article of the day for December 18, 2020

Google Search Spotted Testing a Tweaked UI to Show Image Previews, Expanded Text

Google AI Researchers Lay Out Demands, Escalating Internal Fight

Twitter Brings Back Old Retweet Function Following US Presidential Election

Google Will Let You Search in More Indian Languages, Google Maps Gets Native Language Support in India

HBO Max App Comes to Roku and PlayStation 5

Huawei Faces Potential Setback Due to German IT Security Law

Google Faces Lawsuit From 10 US States Over 'Anti-Competitive' Online Advertisement Sales

The Mandalorian Season 2 Documentary Special Set for Christmas on Disney+

Facebook Criticises Apple Privacy Policy in Newspaper Advertisements

Twitter Bans Harmful False Claims About COVID-19 Vaccinations

Bitcoin Surpasses Record $20,000-Mark for First Time

Buy on Amazon now: Cool office tech items

Super cool tech-related holiday gifts for pet lovers

Holiday tech-related gifts for less than $25

Ensure traveler safety and comfort with these great gifts

The wait's over: iPhone 12 Pro Max is in hand, now buy it a cool case

Great iPhone and Android chargers and portable power banks

The best holiday tech gifts for under $100

Delight the readers on your holiday list with a one-month or one-year Audible subscription

10 holiday gifts under $50: A selfie stand and a banana phone

Down to the difficult people on your list? Give a t-shirt

With AI maturing, are humans still needed to fight cybercrime?

Wikipedia article of the day for December 17, 2020

8 must-have tools for hiring, managing, and paying virtual teams

Employees rate the best CEOs in the business (No. 1 is Eric Yuan of Zoom)

PS5: Still need to buy one? Here's how I finally scored a Playstation 5 online after a month of disappointment

Social engineering: How psychology and employees can be part of the solution

Telegram Is Down in Some Parts of the World, Company Confirms on Twitter

This $20,000 backyard office pod could be coming to Amazon, per reports

Microsoft redesigns its Office apps especially for Apple M1 Macs

VA tests synthetic data platform to improve suicide prevention while protecting patient privacy

Facebook Says It’s Developing a Tool That Could Read Your Brain; and AI Tool to Summarise News Articles: Report

Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox Series X Review: Still Flawed, but a Step Forward

Lunchboxes, pencil cases and ski boots: The unlikely inspiration behind Raspberry Pi's case designs

How to ensure that your payment processes are smart and secure

How to Watch India vs Australia Test Live Stream

Google One Plans for Above 10TB Storage Get a 50 Percent Price Cut

Facebook India Head Ajit Mohan Questioned by Parliamentary Panel Over Reluctance to Ban Bajrang Dal

Cyberpunk 2077 PS4 and Xbox One Version Was ‘Ignored’, CD Projekt Red Admits

Facebook Faces Lawsuit in Australia Over Collecting User Data Without Permission

Google Hires Fiona Cicconi as New Personnel Head Amid Rising Worker Tensions

Facebook Removes Disinformation Accounts Linked to French Military

Gmail Service Disrupted in New Google Mishap, Restored Within Hours

Facebook Takes Swipe at Apple While Supporting Draft EU Rules

How to prepare for quantum computing cybersecurity threats

Wikipedia article of the day for December 16, 2020

Report: How COVID-19 has changed developer hiring in 2020

How to set a Gmail signature for your organization

How understanding cognitive science can strengthen cybersecurity's weak links

Smartphone owners often underestimate the cost of repairs and choose upgrading instead of fixing

Despite working on the front line, deskless workers lack the tech they need during the pandemic

Kia’s UVO Connected Car Platform Gives You More Control Over Your Car: How Does It Work?

The future of work: By 2025, 36 million Americans will be remote workers

State of tech in Silicon Valley: Top 10 in-demand jobs and employment trends

Spotify Premium Mini Subscription Brings Discounts to Daily, Weekly Plans

Twitter Fined EUR 4,50,000 in Ireland Over Bug That Made Some Private Tweets Public

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Calls India ‘Very Special’ Country, Looks to Push WhatsApp Payments Services

Signal Group Video Calls With End-to-End Encryption Debut on Android, iOS for Up to 5 Participants

Microsoft vs Google: Forms apps for surveys, polls and quizzes

Amazon Alexa Now Supports Live Translation for Six Languages, Including Hindi, on Echo Devices

Samsung Galaxy Smart Tag Features, Expected Price Emerge Online; Will Be Offered in Two Colour Options

Facebook, Twitter, TikTok to Face British Fines Upon Failing to Remove Harmful Content

Facebook, Google, More Tech Giants Said to Face Huge Fines or Get Banned for Breaches Due to Draft EU Rules

Tom & Jerry, Mortal Kombat, Reminiscence Release Dates Shifted by Warner Bros.

Facebook, Twitter, More Social Media Companies Ordered to Provide Data Collection Details by US Regulators

Amazon Accused of Failing to Comply With Subpoenas Demanding Coronavirus-Related Details in California

TikTok Ban: US Court Hears Appeal Against Order Blocking App Store Downloads

WhatsApp Pay Refutes Allegations of Data Hacking by Spyware Pegasus in Supreme Court

Wikipedia article of the day for December 15, 2020

How to troubleshoot misbehaving AirPods and find lost ones

How to avoid a disappearing page number in Microsoft Word

Predictive analytics: 3 best practices for implementation of this helpful technology

How to enable system-wide dictation on your Chromebook

Clearing up the CentOS Stream confusion

Cyberpunk 2077 PS4 Review: Blurry, Buggy, Broken

Work invading your private life? EU politicians want to give employees a right to disconnect

The enterprise's plan to restart business: 99% are investing in tech

Cybersecurity experts hail new IoT law

Google down: Gmail, YouTube, Nest and more suffer major outage

Google Docs, Gmail, YouTube Start to Return After Global Outage

TikTok Ban: US Court to Hear Appeal Challenging Order Blocking App Store Prohibition

Google Chrome Labs Will Let Users Try New, Experimental Features Easily on Chrome Canary

Alibaba, Tencent-Backed Unit Face Fine Under Anti-Monopoly Law in China

Wistron Estimates Over Rs. 437 Crore-Loss in Employee Violence at Karnataka Plant

YouTube Reveals Top Indian Videos and Creators for 2020

Google Delays Return to Office Until September 2021, Eyes 'Flexible Work Week': Report

Apple Said to Be Probing if Wistron Facility in India Flouted Supplier Rules Following Violence: Report

Reddit Buys TikTok Rival Dubsmash, to Allow Users to Upload and Stream Short-Form Videos

Apple CEO Tim Cook Calls for Stricter Corporate, Government Climate Goals at UN Summit

Twitter Says It 'Inadvertently' Limited Engagements on Donald Trump's Flagged Tweets

Wikipedia article of the day for December 14, 2020

Wikipedia article of the day for December 13, 2020

Violence Reported at iPhone Manufacturing Plant in Karnataka Run by Wistron Corporation, Allegedly Over Salary Issues

Google Home State California Files to Join US Antitrust Lawsuit Against the Search Giant

Big Tech Firms to Be Fined 6 Percent of Turnover if They Breach New EU Content Rules

Conversational AI: Inside Rasa's open source approach

Security moves from blocker to driver of open source adoption

Wikipedia article of the day for December 12, 2020

Down to the difficult people on your list? Give a t-shirt

Fake shots and identity theft: COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan faces serious threats

How cybercriminals are now exploiting COVID-19 vaccines

Google breaks SMS and then quickly rolls it back

IoT standards: The US government must create them, and businesses will follow

Bringing data back to the future: Forecasting supply chains with savvy data usage, deep learning, and more

Silicon Valley exodus? The majority of professionals said they'd follow tech leaders to emerging tech hubs

Google Chrome, Firefox, Other Browsers Impacted by Widespread Malware Campaign: Microsoft

Why Apple TV+’s Wolfwalkers Was Seven Years in the Making

What's your learning plan for 2021? How to map out your goals and track your wins

The Mandalorian Season 2 Episode 7 Recap: Pedro Pascal Shows Himself

Microsoft: Turning Excel into a Turing-complete programming language

PM WANI: Can UPI-Style Approach Lead to Wi-Fi Profusion?

Patty Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron Movie, Four New Star Wars Series Announced

TikTok Viral Concept Celebrating Ratatouille Becomes Virtual Crowdsourced Musical

Disney+ Surpasses 86 Million Subscribers, CEO Bob Chapek Says

Flipkart, PhonePe Have Room for Other Investors: Walmart CEO Doug McMillon

FCC Begins Process of Halting China Telecom US Operations Over National Security Concerns

Secret Invasion, Ironheart, Armor Wars, I Am Groot Marvel Disney+ Series Announced

Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Most Staff Won’t Return to Office Until June 2021

Google Faces $417 Million-Claim From Czech Search Engine Seznam for Restricting Competition

Facebook Being Investigated Over Linking Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset to Its Platform in Germany

Wikipedia article of the day for December 11, 2020