2022 tech roundup – the most talked about tech news in 2022
Karan Virdi,
3 years ago
3 min read
We have arrived at the fag end of 2022, and there was no shortage of interesting developments coming from the tech world. From the rise and fall of crypto, and the increasing popularity of AI-driven bots, to a word game that took the world by...
Meta will pay $725 million to settle Cambridge Analytica privacy action lawsuit
Karan Virdi,
3 years ago
3 min read
Key points: Meta, Facebook’s parent company will pay $725 million to put the dust on a class action lawsuit that claimed that the tech giant intentionally leaked user data to third parties. Facebook was greeted by a class action lawsuit in 2018 after the social...
Elon Musk could step down as Twitter CEO after Twitter poll results
Karan Virdi,
3 years ago
3 min read
Key Points: Elon Musk may step down as Twitter’s CEO in the next few days. Musk said that he would resign if the results of a Twitter poll would not swing in his favour. The results are out and 57% of Twitter users want Twitter’s...
Is Apple allowing third-party app stores to feature on iPhones?
Karan Virdi,
3 years ago
3 min read
Key points: According to a Bloomberg report, Apple will allow third-party app stores on iPhones and iPads in 2023. The motive behind the move is to comply with the new European Union (EU) competition regulation. According to experts familiar with the matter, there could be...
Twitter Blue Returns: Higher Prices for iPhone Users
Karan Virdi,
3 years ago
3 min read
Key points: Twitter Blue is back today, and iPhone users will have to pay more than their Android counterparts. They paused the service last month after a series of impersonators swamped Twitter creating a ruckus. While non-Apple users would have to pay $8/month, Apple users...
Australia ups scrutiny of Medibank following the recent data breach
Karan Virdi,
3 years ago
3 min read
Key points: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced that it has increased the supervision of private health insurer Medibank. This news comes soon after a lethal cyberattack on Medibank that has stolen the personal information of around 9.7 million customers in Australia. Upon...
Amazon Shuts Down Ed-Tech Platform Amazon Academy in IndiaShuts Down Ed-Tech Platform Amazon Academy in India
Karan Virdi,
3 years ago
3 min read
Key Points: Amazon has drawn the curtains over its online educational services in India. The tech giant will leave India’s crowded Edtech market in 2022 to cut down costs. The company will discontinue operations for its Amazon Academy – an online platform launched for high...
Amazon’s $1 Billion Movie Venture: Revolutionizing Cinema
Karan Virdi,
3 years ago
3 min read
Key points: Tech heavyweight Amazon will invest $1 billion in releasing movies in cinemas each year. The value of cinema stocks has increased exponentially after this news broke out. The movie theatre industry has struggled to reach the pre-pandemic levels in terms of business due...
Top 5 Tech Deals You Can’t Miss This Black Friday
Karan Virdi,
3 years ago
3 min read
If you live in the U.S. or have been in the country during thanksgiving, you very well know the importance of Black Friday shopping. Shoppers from across the U.S. flock in large numbers to get their hands on the best deals. Did you know that...
Tech in FIFA 2022 World Cup – what’s new?
Karan Virdi,
3 years ago
3 min read
The FIFA 2022 World Cup kicked off yesterday in Qatar. While many will remain glued to their television screens throughout the world, some tech enthusiasts are on the prowl to find out what technology is being used in this grand sporting event held in the...
