Early Wednesday morning, Russian missiles struck Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, causing significant damage to residential buildings and injuring six people, as reported by Governor Oleh Synehubov via Telegram. The attack ravaged three residential buildings, two offices, three non-residential structures, and even ruptured a gas pipeline in the city's central district, according to the governor's statement. A total of 568 windows and 33 cars were also damaged in the assault, amplifying the extent of destruction wrought by the missiles.
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Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine that injured seven people in the Black Sea port of Odesa, two of them children, and also targeted Kyiv, the capital, Ukraine's military officials said early on Tuesday. Several residential buildings in the city were damaged and caught fire, the governor of the Odesa region, Oleh Kiper, said on the Telegram messaging app. At least 14 apartments were damaged, the city administration added.
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French government institutions faced unprecedented cyberattacks, months before the Paris Olympics. Suspicions toward Russia emerged, but no conclusive attribution was made. Hacker groups, including Anonymous Sudan, claimed responsibility via Telegram. Prime Minister Attal's office activated a crisis cell to counter the attacks. Cybersecurity experts underscored the need for robust defenses against such disruptive tactics.
#Cyberattack #CyberattackFrance #FranceCyberattack #FrenchGovernment #PMAttal #Hackers #ParisOlympics #WebsitesDown #InternetDown #Francenews #Worldnews #news #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Apple May Be Ready , to Support RCS by Fall.
On March 29, Google briefly highlighted
a part of the Google Messages page stating
that Apple is preparing to roll out Rich Communication Services (RCS) support this fall.
On March 29, Google briefly highlighted
a part of the Google Messages page stating
that Apple is preparing to roll out Rich Communication Services (RCS) support this fall.
Some of the page's sections read,
"coming soon on iOS" and
"better messaging for all,"
TechCrunch reports.
Apple has announced it will be adopting
RCS in the fall of 2024. Once that
happens, it will mean a better
messaging experience for everyone, Via Google page description.
Apple confirmed that it was developing
RCS support last November.
While RCS will not eliminate the
"green bubble-blue bubble" differentiation between Android and iPhone users.
it will allow Android users to send iPhone users
hi-res media within their native messaging app.
New RCS features, such as Photomoji, improved voice note audio quality and more, were announced by Google last year.
According to the tech giant,
1 billion people use RCS each month.
The news of Apple's upcoming RCS support comes as the company is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice over alleged monopolistic practices, TechCrunch reports.
The lawsuit mentions
"green bubbles" as a user security issue
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MrBeast Announces, ‘Largest Game Show in History’.
On March 18, MrBeast took to X to
share that he's launching a new game show
for Prime Video, TechCrunch reports. .
Big news gamers I’m going to be filming the largest game show in history and releasing it on Prime Video! , MrBeast, via X.
Over 1,000 contestants, $5,000,000 prize, and many other world records. , MrBeast, via X.
I’ll reveal more later this year but let’s just say, it’s gonna be an insane show :D, MrBeast, via X.
MrBeast told YouTubers Colin and Samir, "It’s like
our normal videos, but just 20 times better […] I
have a bigger budget. Money’s not a constraint.".
MrBeast told YouTubers Colin and Samir, "It’s like
our normal videos, but just 20 times better […] I
have a bigger budget. Money’s not a constraint.".
It’s going to be the largest game show
in history, with the most contestants
any game show has ever had, with
the largest cash prize in history, MrBeast, to Colin and Samir.
The 25-year-old content creator has
over 245 million subscribers on YouTube.
His first viral video was in January 2017,
which showed him counting to 100,000
over the course of 44 hours.
These days, he gives away
hundreds of thousands of dollars to
people who complete crazy tasks.
The titles of some of his popular videos include, "Face Your Biggest Fear To Win $800,000,"
"$10,000 Every Day You Survive in A Grocery Store," "Survive 100 Days Trapped, Win $500,000" and more
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LinkedIn Is Developing , In-App Games.
Networking is about to become more entertaining, Engadget reports. .
The jobs-focused social media platform will soon offer its users puzzle-based games.
The jobs-focused social media platform will soon offer its users puzzle-based games.
Nima Owji, an app researcher, posted screenshots of some of the upcoming games.
LinkedIn also confirmed the development
of the games to TechCrunch.
We’re playing with adding puzzle-based
games within the LinkedIn experience to
unlock a bit of fun, deepen relationships,
and hopefully spark the opportunity
for conversations. Stay tuned for more!, LinkedIn spokesperson, to TechCrunch.
Upcoming titles include
'Queens,' 'Inference' and 'Crossclimb.'.
Companies will reportedly be ranked in the games based on how their employees score.
A release date has yet to be announced.
It's also not clear whether only
paid subscribers will have access to the
games or if free users can play as well. .
It's also not clear whether only
paid subscribers will have access to the
games or if free users can play as well.
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You Can Now Edit DMs , on Instagram.
Instagram made the announcement
on March 4, TechCrunch reports .
Today, we are excited to announce a number of new DM features to help you better connect with friends, express yourself, and organize your inbox, Instagram, via blog post.
Whether it’s a typo or something just doesn’t sound right, you can now edit messages up to
15 minutes after sending, Instagram, via blog post.
To use the feature, press and hold the sent message, which will make a dropdown menu appear.
Select "edit" to alter the DM.
The text bubble will have an "edited" label
on it to let the receiver know that
the message has been altered.
Other new features include the ability to
pin chats to the top of your inbox.
toggle read receipts on and off, .
save stickers and personalize conversations with additional themes.
We are always working to make messaging on Instagram a fun and private way for people to connect with each other. Stay tuned for more features coming soon, Instagram, via blog post
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Elon Musk , Sues OpenAI.
Musk filed the lawsuit against OpenAI,
co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman,
and other entities on Feb. 29, TechCrunch reports. .
Musk filed the lawsuit against OpenAI,
co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman,
and other entities on Feb. 29, TechCrunch reports. .
Musk filed the lawsuit against OpenAI,
co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman,
and other entities on Feb. 29, TechCrunch reports. .
Musk, who is also an OpenAI co-founder
and early financial backer, .
claims that OpenAI breached an original agreement by shifting its focus to pursue profits. .
Musk says that he invested in the company under
the promise that it would operate as a non-profit working to develop AI for the benefit of humanity.
But after partnering with Microsoft and receiving
a $13 billion investment, Musk alleges that the company switched to a for-profit business model.
In reality, however, OpenAI, Inc.
has been transformed into a
closed-source de facto subsidiary
of the largest technology company
in the world: Microsoft. , Via lawsuit.
Under its new board, it is not just
developing but is actually refining
an AGI to maximize profits for
Microsoft, rather than for the
benefit of humanity, Via lawsuit.
This was a stark betrayal of
the Founding Agreement, Via lawsuit.
Musk is seeking to stop OpenAI from monetizing certain technologies and would also like the court
to rule that AI systems constitute artificial general intelligence and exceed licensing agreements.
Musk is seeking to stop OpenAI from monetizing certain technologies and would also like the court
to rule that AI systems constitute artificial general intelligence and exceed licensing agreements.
Additionally, Musk is seeking "potential restitution of donations," TechCrunch reports.
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Apple Facing EU , Fine for Hindering , Streaming Music Competition.
On March 4, the European Union filed its first antitrust
penalty aimed at Apple, fining the tech giant almost
$2 billion for unfairly favoring its own music service.
On March 4, the European Union filed its first antitrust
penalty aimed at Apple, fining the tech giant almost
$2 billion for unfairly favoring its own music service.
According to regulators, Apple forbid streaming
music rivals from informing users that cheaper
subscription options available on their websites.
According to regulators, Apple forbid streaming
music rivals from informing users that cheaper
subscription options available on their websites.
Those options would allow users to
avoid a 30% fee charged when people
pay through the iOS App Store app. .
This is illegal. And it has
impacted millions of European
consumers who were not able to
make a free choice as to where,
how and at what price to buy
music streaming subscriptions, Margrethe Vestager, EU Commission's
competition commissioner, via NPR.
Margrethe Vestager, the EU's competition
commissioner, said the practice has resulted in , "millions of people who have paid two, three euros
more per month for their music streaming service
than they would otherwise have had to pay.".
NPR reports that the EU Commission
decision comes the same week as new
rules take effect aimed at preventing tech
companies from cornering digital markets.
Apple said the it would appeal
the commission's decision to
levy a fine against the company. .
The decision was reached despite
the Commission's failure to uncover
any credible evidence of consumer
harm, and ignores the realities
of a market that is thriving,
competitive, and growing fast, Apple statement, via NPR.
Apple added that the EU decision benefits Spotify,
which is based in Sweden and currently holds
a 56% share of Europe's music streaming market.
Apple added that the EU decision benefits Spotify,
which is based in Sweden and currently holds
a 56% share of Europe's music streaming market.
Ironically, in the name of
competition, today's decision
just cements the dominant
position of a successful European
company that is the digital
music market's runaway leader, Apple statement, via NPR
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"Hundreds of thousands" of people descended on London for a pro-Palestinian march on Saturday, as the Metropolitan Police warns months of protest have caused "fear and uncertainty" in Jewish communities.
The event, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), began at Parliament Square from 12pm and is expected to draw larger crowds as the day goes on.
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The deaths of the Reading terror attack victims were "probably avoidable" and contributed to by the failings of multiple agencies, an inquest has found.
Friends James Furlong, 36, Joseph Ritchie-Bennett, 39, and David Wails, 49, were stabbed to death by Khairi Saadallah, now 29, in Forbury Gardens on 20 June 2020.
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Royal biographer Hugo Vickers said the King's return to duties is a sign he is "on the way to recovery." Buckingham Palace confirmed today that His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis. "I think the most difficult thing for him was he was really getting into his stride as head of state and he was doing so much and then suddenly he was confined to base. We'll be very pleased to see him and he'll be delighted to be out and about again," Mr Vickers added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Democratic Republic of Congo issues a formal notice to Apple concerning 'blood minerals' allegedly used in iPhones and other products. Learn more about the accusations and the urgent response demanded from Apple.
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Samsung Knocks Apple , From Top Phonemaker Spot.
Samsung Knocks Apple , From Top Phonemaker Spot.
Fox News reports that Apple's phone shipments have dropped by about 10%.
During Q1 2024, Apple had a 17.3% market share, while Samsung had 20.8%.
During Q1 2024, Apple had a 17.3% market share, while Samsung had 20.8%.
Xiaomi came in third with 14.1%.
Samsung shipped over
60 million phones during Q1 2024.
Samsung shipped over
60 million phones during Q1 2024.
Apple only shipped 50.1 million. .
Last year during the same time period,
Apple shipped 55.4 million. .
Overall, smartphone shipments rose 7.8% worldwide to 289.4 million units during Q1 2024.
The increase in Samsung shipments
could be attributed to the company's
release of Galaxy S24 series phones.
During a launch event at the beginning
of the year, Galaxy AI, which is incorporated
into the company's new smartphones,
was touted as "a new era of mobile AI.".
News of Samsung's triumph comes as
Apple is cutting over 600 jobs in California
following reports that the company
is abandoning its electric car efforts. .
News of Samsung's triumph comes as
Apple is cutting over 600 jobs in California
following reports that the company
is abandoning its electric car efforts.
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Apple Will Soon Allow iPhones , to Be Repaired With Used Parts.
On April 11, Apple announced that "select"
iPhone models will be eligible for repair with used, genuine parts beginning this fall, The Verge reports. .
Currently, repairing an iPhone with a used or aftermarket piece results in notifications that Apple isn't able to verify the component.
When attempting to repair Face ID and
Touch ID sensors with used or aftermarket parts,
it "might not work at all," The Verge reports. .
But with the changes coming this fall, Apple said, "calibration for genuine Apple parts, new or used, will happen on device after the part is installed.".
This should resolve some of
the aforementioned issues.
The change will also make it so that individuals
and repair shops will no longer need the device's serial number to order "most parts from the
Self Service Repair Store," The Verge reports. .
At launch, the new policy will support
displays, batteries and cameras.
"Future" iPhone releases will support biometric sensors, Apple said. .
With this latest expansion to our repair
program, we’re excited to be adding
even more choice and convenience for
our customers, while helping to extend
the life of our products and their parts. , John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president
of hardware engineering, via statement.
Apple did not make it clear which iPhone models
will be supported under the new policy this fall
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Apple Sends iPhone Users in 92 Countries , a Spyware Attack Warning.
The message was sent on
April 10, Engadget reports. .
Apple detected that you are being targeted
by a mercenary spyware attack that is trying
to remotely compromise the iPhone
associated with your Apple ID -xxx-, Apple's warning, via Engadget.
This attack is likely targeting
you specifically because of
who you are or what you do. , Apple's warning, via Engadget.
Although it's never possible to achieve
absolute certainty when detecting such
attacks, Apple has high confidence in
this warning — please take it seriously, Apple's warning, via Engadget.
Internal information and investigations are used by the tech giant to pinpoint attacks. .
However, Apple couldn't provide any more information about the mercenary spyware attacks because it might "help attackers avoid future detection," Engadget reports. .
Apple has sent this type of message
to customers in the past.
Since 2021, people in over 150 countries
have gotten similar warnings.
Last October, journalists and politicians located in India were among those
who received such a message
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Learn more about the controversy as tech giant Apple refuses the Enforcement Directorate's request to unlock the iPhone of jailed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, citing user privacy concerns. Join the discussion on the delicate balance between privacy rights and law enforcement needs.
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Gypsy Rose is missing a pretty big bag from her TikTok account -- several thousand dollars that ended up in her estranged husband's hands when she deleted her.. TMZ.com
President Biden just signed a bill banning TikTok in America (unless it's sold to a U.S.-based company) -- but the current CEO says they're gonna fight like hell.. TMZ.com
Senate Passes $95 Billion , Foreign Aid Package.
On April 23, the U.S. Senate voted
79-18 to approve foreign aid for Ukraine,
Israel and Taiwan, 'The Guardian' reports. .
Today the Senate sends a unified
message to the entire world:
America will always defend
democracy in its hour of need, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
Make no mistake, America will deliver
on its promise to act like a leader on the
world stage, to hold the line against
autocratic thugs like Vladimir Putin. , Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
A provision to ban TikTok
after the election if ByteDance refuses
to sell the platform is also included.
The legislation will now head to President Biden, who told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on
April 23 that he will "move quickly" to provide aid.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, .
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, .
with whom he worked "hand in hand and shoulder to shoulder to get this bill done.".
A lot of people inside and
outside the Congress wanted this
package to fail. But today those in
Congress who stand on the side of
democracy are winning the day, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell also issued a statement.
Today’s action is overdue, but our work
does not end here. Trust in American
resolve is not rebuilt overnight. Expanding
and restocking the arsenal of democracy
doesn’t just happen by magic, Senate Majority Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, via statement
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Congress Sends Biden a Bill , That Could Ban TikTok.
Included within Congress' $95 billion national security package is a provision that could
lead to TikTok being banned in America.
Included within Congress' $95 billion national security package is a provision that could
lead to TikTok being banned in America.
However, the ban would take place
after the 2024 election, NBC News reports. .
This means that TikTok could still be used by candidates seeking the nation's highest
office who want to reach younger voters.
This means that TikTok could still be used by candidates seeking the nation's highest
office who want to reach younger voters.
The new bill gives TikTok parent company ByteDance nine months to sell the
platform or be banned in the U.S.
A one-time, 90-day extension can
be granted by the president.
Without an extension, the earliest a ban
could be implemented is January 2025.
Some Democrats say that ByteDance would rather sell TikTok than be banned in America.
TikTok ain’t going away. There is
no more capitalistic entity than
an organization controlled by
the Chinese Communist Party.
They’re going to sell it, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., a member of the
Armed Services Committee, via NBC News.
Young people will go on their
TikTok tomorrow and they’ll still
have it. And then the day after
that, they’ll still have it. And the
day after that, they’ll still have it.
If you like it, you’re going to keep it, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., a member of the
Armed Services Committee, via NBC News.
Donald Trump issued a statement seeking to
exploit the development for his own political gain.
Just so everyone knows, especially the
young people, Crooked Joe Biden is
responsible for banning TikTok. He is the one
pushing it to close … Young people, and lots of others, must remember this on November 5th, ELECTION DAY, when they vote!, Donald Trump, via Truth Social
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WhatsApp Is Rolling Out , Passkeys for iOS.
The announcement was made on April 24.
WhatsApp passkey support on iPhones
comes months after Meta's encrypted messaging app made the feature available
to Android users, The Verge reports. .
Passkeys are meant to replace passwords because they are more secure and convenient.
They also enable you to sign in when disconnected from a network.
To enable passkeys for WhatsApp on
iOS, open settings, then go to accounts,
which is where you'll find the option.
However, rollouts can take time, so keep checking if you don't see passkeys right away.
WhatsApp spokesperson Zade Alsawah
said more people should see the option
"in the coming weeks.".
Alsawah also said that a QR code from
"Linked Devices" will still need to be scanned to log into the platform on other devices.
“since Mac, Windows and web can’t
be primary devices for an account.”
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Shares in Meta, the owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, have fallen sharply after the company revealed it had raised its cost forecast for the current.. Sky News
Jon Stewart is saying that Apple asked him not to talk to the Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan on his former Apple show 'The Problem with Jon Stewart.' Khan, who became chair of the FTC in 2021, has made a name for herself for being an outspoken critic of the business practices of Big Tech companies like Amazon and Meta and has been praised by both Democrats and Republicans for her antitrust efforts. Khan was a guest on Monday's episode of Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show,' where Stewart made the revelation.
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Happy Birthday, , Lizzo!.
Melissa Viviane Jefferson
turns 36 years old today.
Here are five
fun facts about
the singer.
1. She started
playing the flute
in fifth grade.
2. Lizzo worked with
Prince for his album,
‘Plectrumelectrum.’.
3. Her stage name is inspired by
Jay-Z’s single, “Izzo.”.
4. The first song she would dance to at her wedding is Crime Mob’s “Knuck If You Buck.”.
5. Lizzo’s flute,
Sasha Flute, has its
own Instagram.
Happy Birthday, Lizzo!
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Tupac Shakur’s Estate Threatens Drake , With Lawsuit Over AI Voice Imitation.
Tupac Shakur’s Estate Threatens Drake , With Lawsuit Over AI Voice Imitation.
Drake has received a cease-and-desist letter from the late rapper's estate for using an AI-generated version of Tupac's voice in his new song, "Taylor Made (Freestyle).".
Drake has received a cease-and-desist letter from the late rapper's estate for using an AI-generated version of Tupac's voice in his new song, "Taylor Made (Freestyle).".
The song, a diss track against Kendrick Lamar, was released via Instagram on April 19.
The song, a diss track against Kendrick Lamar, was released via Instagram on April 19.
On April 24, 'USA TODAY' obtained a letter in which
the estate says it's "deeply dismayed and disappointed
by your unauthorized use of Tupac's voice and personality
in the 'Taylor Made (Freestyle)' record.".
We demand that you immediately cease
and desist from any further publication
and exploitation of the Record, and that
you immediately take ALL NECESSARY
steps to remove it from all platforms
where it is publicly available, Via cease-and-desist letter to Drake.
The letter went on to assert that the
song is "a flagrant violation of Tupac's publicity and the Estate's legal rights.".
The Estate would never have
given its approval for this use, Via cease-and-desist letter to Drake.
The unauthorized, equally dismaying use
of Tupac's voice against Kendrick Lamar,
a good friend to the Estate who has given
nothing but respect to Tupac and his legacy
publicly and privately, compounds the insult, Via cease-and-desist letter to Drake.
The letter also asks Drake to think about
"the harm that unauthorized AI impersonations
can cause to artists, including yourself.".
The letter also asks Drake to think about
"the harm that unauthorized AI impersonations
can cause to artists, including yourself.".
In addition to the estate demanding that the song
be removed from the internet by April 25.
it would like to know "how the sound-alike
was created and the persons or company
that created it, including all recordings
and other data 'scraped' or used."
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Basketball ain't the only love in Caitlin Clark's life ... the new WNBA star revealed Wednesday she's smitten with her boyfriend too -- droppin' an L-bomb on him.. TMZ.com
No, Devin Booker did NOT shoot his shot with a famous actress in the middle of the playoffs ... but his fans apparently had to make sure for themselves --.. TMZ.com