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A Facebook spokesperson confirmed that they have started testing Reels in India, “Reels is a fun, creative way for people to both express themselves and be entertained”. It also reveals that some users have started getting the Instagram…

Apple is reportedly aiming to unveil a headset with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) capabilities next year, with a plan to release the device in 2022. Though plans may still change, the AR/VR headset may be announced next…

Google is testing iMessage-like emoji reactions for its Messages app. This feature, if rolled out, would allow users to react to messages using emoji. Users will be able to react to any message by long-pressing on it. They will get to…

Airbnb has ended its contracts with contingent workers early and postponed summer internships, Protocol reports. Contractors at Airbnb serve as property inspectors, home consultants and more. Contractors will reportedly receive no less…

Travelex reportedly paid hackers $2.3 million to regain access to its computer systems after they were compromised in a ransomware attack that was discovered on New Year’s Eve. Ransomware is malicious software that locks a computer system…

The US Senate told members to avoid using Zoom for remote work during the coronavirus lockdown due to security issues surrounding the videoconferencing app, the Financial Times reported Thursday. It isn’t an official ban, like Google…

Huawei has asked the Federal Communications Commission not to finalize its designation of the Chinese telecom giant as a US national security risk, Reuters reported on Monday. The company reportedly called the effort “unlawful and…

Avast, which makes free antivirus software that’s used by millions of people around the world, is reportedly selling “highly sensitive” web browsing data via a subsidiary company called Jumpshot. The software appears to track users clicks…

Snap has purchased AI Factory, an image and video recognition startup, according to Variety on Friday. Snapchat reportedly used AI Factory’s technology to launch its new Cameos feature, which allows users to insert selfies into a scene to…

HSBC plans to move billions in assets to a new blockchain-based custody platform by March 2020. HSBC will transfer $20bn worth of assets to a blockchain-based platform named Digital Vault, according to Reuters reports on Wednesday (27…