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Apple on Tuesday found itself the target of two EU antitrust investigations into its App Store and Apple Pay as regulators said its terms and conditions and restrictions may violate the bloc's competition rules.

The European Commission said one probe will look into the mandatory use of Apple's proprietary in-app purchase system and restrictions on developers' ability to inform iPhone and iPad users of other cheaper purchasing possibilities outside of apps.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="/business-economy/apple-backed-study-sheds-light-on-physical-sales-through-app-store-306156" hreflang="en">Apple-backed study sheds light on physical sales through App Store</a>

The case was triggered by a complaint from Swedish music streaming service Spotify last year. Another smaller rival also filed a similar grievance related to e-books and audiobooks in March this year.

"It appears that Apple obtained a 'gatekeeper' role when it comes to the distribution of apps and content to users of Apple's popular devices," European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said in a statement.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="/science/apple-youtube-unveil-100-million-funds-to-support-racial-justice-amid-protests-305268" hreflang="en">Apple, YouTube unveil $100 million funds to support racial justice amid protests</a>

The second case focuses on Apple's terms and conditions on how Apple Pay should be used in merchants' apps and websites, and also the company's refusal to allow rivals access to the payment system.

Launched in 2014, Apple Pay marked the company's diversification from sales of devices like iPhones and iPads.

Apple on Tuesday found itself the target of two EU antitrust investigations into its App Store and Apple Pay as regulators said its terms and conditions and restrictions may violate the bloc's competition rules.

Apple on Tuesday found itself the target of two EU antitrust investigations into its App Store and Apple Pay as regulators said its terms and conditions and restrictions may violate the bloc's competition rules. The European Commission said one probe will look into the mandatory use of Apple's proprietary in-app purchase system and restrictions on developers' ability to inform iPhone and iPad users of other cheaper purchasing possibilities outside of apps. Also read: Apple-backed study sheds light on physical sales through App Store The case was triggered by a complaint from Swedish music streaming service Spotify last year. Another smaller rival also filed a similar grievance related to e-books and audiobooks in March this year. "It appears that Apple obtained a 'gatekeeper' role when it comes to the distribution of apps and content to users of Apple's popular devices," European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said in a statement. Also read: Apple, YouTube unveil $100 million funds to support racial justice amid protests The second case focuses on Apple's terms and conditions on how Apple Pay should be used in merchants' apps and websites, and also the company's refusal to allow rivals access to the payment system. Launched in 2014, Apple Pay marked the company's diversification from sales of devices like iPhones and iPads.

EU antitrust regulators to investigate Apple's App Store, Apple Pay

Photo-sharing app Instagram is set to overtake Twitter as a news source, research suggests.

The 2020 Reuters Institute Digital News report found the use of Instagram for news had doubled since 2018.

The trend is strongest among young people. Nearly a quarter of 18 to 24-year-olds used Instagram as a source of news about coronavirus as per the research. But social media platforms were also among the least-trusted sources.

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Just 26 per cent&nbsp;of people said they trusted social media as a source of information about the virus. A similar percentage said they trusted news that had been shared via chat apps such as Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp.

National governments and news organisations, by contrast, were both trusted by about 59 per cent&nbsp;of respondents.

Instagram is now used by more than a third of all people who answered the survey, and two-thirds of under-25s. And 11&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;use it for news, putting it just one point behind Twitter.

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"Instagram's become very popular with younger people", said Nic Newman, lead author of the report. "They really respond well to stories that are told simply and well with visual images".

Stand-out visual stories in recent months have helped, climate change, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the coronavirus have all seen massive engagement on the platform.

"It's not that one necessarily replaces the other," Newman said. "They might use Facebook and Instagram, or might use Twitter and Instagram."

Instagram is owned by Facebook, which now reaches 85 per cent&nbsp;of people each week. The company's dominance in how stories are being told "remains incredibly important", he added. The firm also owns WhatsApp.

The coronavirus pandemic also seems to have offered a temporary reprieve to a downward trend in how much news organisations are trusted.

Only 38&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;of people said they trusted the news most of the time. Less than half - 46 per cent&nbsp;- said they trusted their favoured news source.

In total, 40 countries were surveyed. Only in six of them did a majority say they could trust "most of the news most of the time".

The case was particularly poor in the UK, where only 28&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;of respondents backed the statement. That figure was 12 percentage points lower than the nation's response in the 2019 report.

That plummet in confidence was only matched by Chile and Hong Kong, which have both seen violent street protests - and still rank more highly than the UK, on 30&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;each.

But things changed substantially once the coronavirus crisis hit.

A slightly differently worded question in April - about the level of trust in information about the coronavirus - saw news organisations surge to a 59&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;trust rating, on a par with national governments.

The report's authors speculate the identical levels of trust as a result of news organisations amplifying public health advice.

But that sudden high has already started to fall.

"What we're seeing is relatively high levels of trust - at the time of the lockdowns - in the media and national governments. But we have some polling since then, which shows that trust in the media fell 11 percentage points between April and May," Newman said.

While not officially part of the report, that recent polling suggests that the "moment of national unity" may have passed.

Amid all this analysis of trust issues, most people - what the report calls the "silent majority" - prefer what they consider "objective" news.

The authors of the report had not asked this question since 2013, since when the use of opinion and open stances on news reporting has grown.

In nine countries where this was explored, all said they preferred news from sources with "no point of view".

The strongest preference was in Germany, Japan, the UK and Denmark. These are "all countries with strong and independent public broadcasters", the report noted.

In contrast, the US - "where both politics and the media have become increasingly partisan over the years" - many more people said they prefer news which shares their point of view.

Photo-sharing app Instagram is set to overtake Twitter as a news source, research suggests. The 2020 Reuters Institute Digital News report found the use of Instagram for news had doubled since 2018.

Photo-sharing app Instagram is set to overtake Twitter as a news source, research suggests. The 2020 Reuters Institute Digital News report found the use of Instagram for news had doubled since 2018. The trend is strongest among young people. Nearly a quarter of 18 to 24-year-olds used Instagram as a source of news about coronavirus as per the research. But social media platforms were also among the least-trusted sources. Also read: Two years after testing in India, WhatsApp launches payment feature in Brazil Just 26 per cent of people said they trusted social media as a source of information about the virus. A similar percentage said they trusted news that had been shared via chat apps such as Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. National governments and news organisations, by contrast, were both trusted by about 59 per cent of respondents. Instagram is now used by more than a third of all people who answered the survey, and two-thirds of under-25s. And 11 per cent use it for news, putting it just one point behind Twitter. Also read: Do black lives matter? Yes, say Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant "Instagram's become very popular with younger people", said Nic Newman, lead author of the report. "They really respond well to stories that are told simply and well with visual images". Stand-out visual stories in recent months have helped, climate change, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the coronavirus have all seen massive engagement on the platform. "It's not that one necessarily replaces the other," Newman said. "They might use Facebook and Instagram, or might use Twitter and Instagram." Instagram is owned by Facebook, which now reaches 85 per cent of people each week. The company's dominance in how stories are being told "remains incredibly important", he added. The firm also owns WhatsApp. The coronavirus pandemic also seems to have offered a temporary reprieve to a downward trend in how much news organisations are trusted. Only 38 per cent of people said they trusted the news most of the time. Less than half - 46 per cent - said they trusted their favoured news source. In total, 40 countries were surveyed. Only in six of them did a majority say they could trust "most of the news most of the time". The case was particularly poor in the UK, where only 28 per cent of respondents backed the statement. That figure was 12 percentage points lower than the nation's response in the 2019 report. That plummet in confidence was only matched by Chile and Hong Kong, which have both seen violent street protests - and still rank more highly than the UK, on 30 per cent each. But things changed substantially once the coronavirus crisis hit. A slightly differently worded question in April - about the level of trust in information about the coronavirus - saw news organisations surge to a 59 per cent trust rating, on a par with national governments. The report's authors speculate the identical levels of trust as a result of news organisations amplifying public health advice. But that sudden high has already started to fall. "What we're seeing is relatively high levels of trust - at the time of the lockdowns - in the media and national governments. But we have some polling since then, which shows that trust in the media fell 11 percentage points between April and May," Newman said. While not officially part of the report, that recent polling suggests that the "moment of national unity" may have passed. Amid all this analysis of trust issues, most people - what the report calls the "silent majority" - prefer what they consider "objective" news. The authors of the report had not asked this question since 2013, since when the use of opinion and open stances on news reporting has grown. In nine countries where this was explored, all said they preferred news from sources with "no point of view". The strongest preference was in Germany, Japan, the UK and Denmark. These are "all countries with strong and independent public broadcasters", the report noted. In contrast, the US - "where both politics and the media have become increasingly partisan over the years" - many more people said they prefer news which shares their point of view.

Instagram will overtake Twitter as source of news: Study

Today, Oppo is one of the biggest Android smartphone manufacturers in the world. Back in the day though, Oppo used to be a well-regarded player in the audio market.

It was back in March when Oppo forayed into the True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earphone market with the Oppo Enco Free. I found them a worthy competitor in the market.

The latest product from Oppo is the Enco M31 earphones at an inexpensive price of just Rs 1,999. Now, these aren’t TWS earphones but they have a neckband design.

Let’s dive in to find out if these are worth your money or not.

<h2>Design: Neckband style</h2>

I know many people love their Bullets Wireless from OnePlus for many years but I was never a fan of their neckband design. I don’t want anything that is remotely heavy sitting on my neck all day long. I’d rather throw a pair of earphones into my pocket.

Still. Saying that the Enco M31’s are one of the lightest neckband earphones I’ve ever tested. During my two-week testing period, there were more than a few times where I forgot they were even resting on my neck. That’s a testament to how lightweight - coming in at just 22 grams - they are.

The Enco M31’s are not only good for listening to while on your daily walk but they’ll also not flap around when you’re running.

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The all-black design is somewhat boring and it isn’t anything out of the ordinary. Saying that Oppo has tried to make the pair elegant with the glossy metal trims for the button.

Oppo is offering these earphones in either black or green. Personally, I’d go with the latter, even though I’ve only seen them in images. I’ve been testing the black version.

Last but not the least, I’d just like to mention a bit about the build quality. The price may make these earbuds seem cheap but they are far from it. The build is sturdy and the neckband itself feels very solid. It doesn’t seem flimsy at all. The wires themselves are quite thick and overall these will last you a long time.

The earphones are IPX5 rating which means that they are sweat-resistant and you can work out with them without hesitation.

The Enco M31’s come with a volume rocker and a multi-function button. The buttons are quite simple to learn.

You long-press on the volume rocker for skipping or going to the previous track. A double-tap on the multi-function button enables the bass mode. A single tap on the multi-function button pauses/plays the music. Finally, snapping the earphones together via the magnets will turn off the earphones completely.

<h2>Sound quality and connectivity: Pretty good!</h2>

The Enco M31’s earphones connect over Bluetooth 5.0 and pairing was super quick. I rarely had any problems connecting to them. Even during my runs, the connection between the Enco M31’s and my smartphone rarely shuttered, and even if it did, it was hardly for a second.

The Enco M31’s come with support for LDAC coding. Something competing earphones don’t offer. That in itself makes these a better buy for audiophiles. The similarly priced OnePlus Wireless Z’s lack any LDAC coding and also have a less refined soundstage.

The best part about the Enco M31’s is the instrument and vocal separation. No matter what song you listen to - from Florence + The Machine’s Dog Days Are Over to Down The Road by C2C - the song is crystal clear. Even during Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars, I could separate Mars’ voice from the crowded background noises.

It’s not to say the M31’s are perfect. In some songs, you’ll get a hollow sound coming from the instruments. It’ll feel like the song is escaping you rather than feeding into you. That rarely happened but it is noticeable whenever it does happen.

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There is a ‘bass mode’ on the Enco M31’s but I didn’t really care much for it, to be honest. It doesn’t do enough justice as the song itself - no matter what you’re listening to - sounds a little off at all times.

One of the downsides is the call quality. I found it lacking vs competing headphones. Indoors it was perfectly fine but when I was outdoors there was a lot of disturbance at times and my voice couldn’t be heard for a large part of the call. I had to constantly repeat myself.

Funnily enough, most of my calls outdoors resolved themselves within the first ten minutes. They seemed to get better as the call went on. Still, if you need them purely for call quality, then it’s best to skip them.

<h2>Battery life: Less than stellar</h2>

Another area where the Enco M31’s disappoint. With an average volume of 50-60 per cent and LDAC enabled, the Enco M31’s struggled to pass the five-hour mark, routinely shutting down shortly after hitting four hours.

With TWS earphones, you’re given a charging case but with neckband earphones, you have to reach for a USB port somewhere.

<h2>Verdict: A must-have product</h2>

At Rs 1,999. The Enco M31’s are a must-buy. If you already have a primary pair that you aren’t willing to part with, then these are a must-have second pair.

The pros outweigh the cons and purely on from an audiophile perspective, these will never disappoint you.

The Enco M31 is much better than many wired earphones that have been praised for many years. The Enco M31’s are also much better than the competition, namely the OnePlus Bullets Z and the Realme Buds Wireless.

Today, Oppo is one of the biggest Android smartphone manufacturers in the world. Back in the day though, Oppo used to be a well-regarded player in the audio market.

Today, Oppo is one of the biggest Android smartphone manufacturers in the world. Back in the day though, Oppo used to be a well-regarded player in the audio market. It was back in March when Oppo forayed into the True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earphone market with the Oppo Enco Free. I found them a worthy competitor in the market. The latest product from Oppo is the Enco M31 earphones at an inexpensive price of just Rs 1,999. Now, these aren’t TWS earphones but they have a neckband design. Let’s dive in to find out if these are worth your money or not. Design: Neckband style I know many people love their Bullets Wireless from OnePlus for many years but I was never a fan of their neckband design. I don’t want anything that is remotely heavy sitting on my neck all day long. I’d rather throw a pair of earphones into my pocket. Still. Saying that the Enco M31’s are one of the lightest neckband earphones I’ve ever tested. During my two-week testing period, there were more than a few times where I forgot they were even resting on my neck. That’s a testament to how lightweight - coming in at just 22 grams - they are. The Enco M31’s are not only good for listening to while on your daily walk but they’ll also not flap around when you’re running. The all-black design is somewhat boring and it isn’t anything out of the ordinary. Saying that Oppo has tried to make the pair elegant with the glossy metal trims for the button. Oppo is offering these earphones in either black or green. Personally, I’d go with the latter, even though I’ve only seen them in images. I’ve been testing the black version. Last but not the least, I’d just like to mention a bit about the build quality. The price may make these earbuds seem cheap but they are far from it. The build is sturdy and the neckband itself feels very solid. It doesn’t seem flimsy at all. The wires themselves are quite thick and overall these will last you a long time. The earphones are IPX5 rating which means that they are sweat-resistant and you can work out with them without hesitation. The Enco M31’s come with a volume rocker and a multi-function button. The buttons are quite simple to learn. You long-press on the volume rocker for skipping or going to the previous track. A double-tap on the multi-function button enables the bass mode. A single tap on the multi-function button pauses/plays the music. Finally, snapping the earphones together via the magnets will turn off the earphones completely. Sound quality and connectivity: Pretty good! The Enco M31’s earphones connect over Bluetooth 5.0 and pairing was super quick. I rarely had any problems connecting to them. Even during my runs, the connection between the Enco M31’s and my smartphone rarely shuttered, and even if it did, it was hardly for a second. The Enco M31’s come with support for LDAC coding. Something competing earphones don’t offer. That in itself makes these a better buy for audiophiles. The similarly priced OnePlus Wireless Z’s lack any LDAC coding and also have a less refined soundstage. The best part about the Enco M31’s is the instrument and vocal separation. No matter what song you listen to - from Florence + The Machine’s Dog Days Are Over to Down The Road by C2C - the song is crystal clear. Even during Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars, I could separate Mars’ voice from the crowded background noises. It’s not to say the M31’s are perfect. In some songs, you’ll get a hollow sound coming from the instruments. It’ll feel like the song is escaping you rather than feeding into you. That rarely happened but it is noticeable whenever it does happen. There is a ‘bass mode’ on the Enco M31’s but I didn’t really care much for it, to be honest. It doesn’t do enough justice as the song itself - no matter what you’re listening to - sounds a little off at all times. One of the downsides is the call quality. I found it lacking vs competing headphones. Indoors it was perfectly fine but when I was outdoors there was a lot of disturbance at times and my voice couldn’t be heard for a large part of the call. I had to constantly repeat myself. Funnily enough, most of my calls outdoors resolved themselves within the first ten minutes. They seemed to get better as the call went on. Still, if you need them purely for call quality, then it’s best to skip them. Battery life: Less than stellar Another area where the Enco M31’s disappoint. With an average volume of 50-60 per cent and LDAC enabled, the Enco M31’s struggled to pass the five-hour mark, routinely shutting down shortly after hitting four hours. With TWS earphones, you’re given a charging case but with neckband earphones, you have to reach for a USB port somewhere. Verdict: A must-have product At Rs 1,999. The Enco M31’s are a must-buy. If you already have a primary pair that you aren’t willing to part with, then these are a must-have second pair. The pros outweigh the cons and purely on from an audiophile perspective, these will never disappoint you. The Enco M31 is much better than many wired earphones that have been praised for many years. The Enco M31’s are also much better than the competition, namely the OnePlus Bullets Z and the Realme Buds Wireless.

Oppo Enco M31 Review: A pocket friendly, sweet sounding pair of neckband earphones

Amazon may face EU antitrust charges in the coming weeks over its use of data from merchants with whom it competes on its platform, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday, putting it at risk of a hefty fine.

The European Commission has been investigating the US online retailer's dual role as a marketplace for merchants and as a rival since July last year, triggered by complaints from traders about Amazon's practices.

The probe also focuses on how Amazon uses competitively sensitive merchant data to select winners for its "buy box", which allows customers to add items from a specific retailer directly into their shopping carts.

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The EU competition enforcer may soon send a charge sheet called a statement of objections to the company, outlining suspected violations of antitrust laws, the person said.

Both the Commission and Amazon declined to comment.

The company will be required to respond to the charge sheet in writing and can also ask for a closed-door hearing to defend itself. If the competition enforcer finds it has breached EU laws, the company could could face a fine up to 10% of its global turnover.

Amazon has faced EU Commission scrutiny in the past. Three years ago, it was told to pay back taxes of about 250 million euros to Luxembourg because of illegal tax benefits, just four months after settling with the EU over its distribution deals with e-book publishers in Europe.

Amazon may face EU antitrust charges in the coming weeks over its use of data from merchants with whom it competes on its platform, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday, putting it at risk of a hefty fine.

Amazon may face EU antitrust charges in the coming weeks over its use of data from merchants with whom it competes on its platform, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday, putting it at risk of a hefty fine. The European Commission has been investigating the US online retailer's dual role as a marketplace for merchants and as a rival since July last year, triggered by complaints from traders about Amazon's practices. The probe also focuses on how Amazon uses competitively sensitive merchant data to select winners for its "buy box", which allows customers to add items from a specific retailer directly into their shopping carts. Also read: Amazon removes racist messages that appeared on some product listings The EU competition enforcer may soon send a charge sheet called a statement of objections to the company, outlining suspected violations of antitrust laws, the person said. Both the Commission and Amazon declined to comment. The company will be required to respond to the charge sheet in writing and can also ask for a closed-door hearing to defend itself. If the competition enforcer finds it has breached EU laws, the company could could face a fine up to 10% of its global turnover. Amazon has faced EU Commission scrutiny in the past. Three years ago, it was told to pay back taxes of about 250 million euros to Luxembourg because of illegal tax benefits, just four months after settling with the EU over its distribution deals with e-book publishers in Europe.

Amazon may face EU antitrust charges over merchant data in coming weeks: source

Video conferencing app Zoom&nbsp;closed the account of exiled dissidents in the US&nbsp;after they held a Zoom event commemorating the&nbsp;31st anniversary of the June 4 Tiananmen&nbsp;Square Massacre.

The event on May 31 saw participants dial in from China to listen to the testimonies of a number of people tied to the events of June 4, including the mother of a slain protester, a Beijing resident imprisoned for 17 years for his participation, and multiple exiled student leaders.

On June 7, organisers discovered that the paid Zoom account that they set up for the forum had been disabled, said Zhou Fengsuo, a US-based human rights activist and president of Humanitarian China, the group that hosted the event.

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A statement from Zoom, which is accessible from within China without a VPN, suggested that it had taken the action because participants joining the conference from China had violated ''local laws''.

''We aim to limit the actions we take to those necessary to comply with local law and continuously review and improve our process on these matters.''

The activists voiced outrage, saying the company may have been under direct pressure from China’s communist leaders.

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''If so, Zoom is complicit in erasing the memories of the Tiananmen massacre in collaboration with an authoritarian government,'' Humanitarian&nbsp;China&nbsp;said in a statement.

Zoom reported on Tuesday that its&nbsp;earnings had soared<a data-link-name="in body link" href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jun/03/zoom-booms-as-teleconferencing-company-profits-from-coronavirus-crisis">&nbsp;</a>in the quarter ending 30 April as companies and individuals, cooped up inside due to Covid-19 lockdowns, embraced the platform to meet online.

Its rapid growth has not been without previous problems, with the company forced to confront a rash of unwelcome gatecrashers who hacked into Zoom sessions.

Beijing has developed a sophisticated “Great Firewall” that aims to keep out news that is damaging to the leadership.

Authorities go to extraordinary lengths each year to ban commemorations of the Tiananmen crackdown, in which the military killed hundreds of unarmed protesters – by some estimates, more than 1,000 – who had packed the capital to seek reform.

It called Zoom an “essential” resource in reaching audiences inside China, which rigorously enforces censorship.

Video conferencing app Zoom closed the account of exiled dissidents in the US after they held a Zoom event commemorating the 31st anniversary of the June 4 Tiananmen Square Massacre.

Video conferencing app Zoom closed the account of exiled dissidents in the US after they held a Zoom event commemorating the 31st anniversary of the June 4 Tiananmen Square Massacre. The event on May 31 saw participants dial in from China to listen to the testimonies of a number of people tied to the events of June 4, including the mother of a slain protester, a Beijing resident imprisoned for 17 years for his participation, and multiple exiled student leaders. On June 7, organisers discovered that the paid Zoom account that they set up for the forum had been disabled, said Zhou Fengsuo, a US-based human rights activist and president of Humanitarian China, the group that hosted the event. Also read: More than 500,000 accounts on Zoom app sold to hackers A statement from Zoom, which is accessible from within China without a VPN, suggested that it had taken the action because participants joining the conference from China had violated ''local laws''. ''We aim to limit the actions we take to those necessary to comply with local law and continuously review and improve our process on these matters.'' The activists voiced outrage, saying the company may have been under direct pressure from China’s communist leaders. Also read: Zoom, video-conferencing app admits it routed calls through China by mistake ''If so, Zoom is complicit in erasing the memories of the Tiananmen massacre in collaboration with an authoritarian government,'' Humanitarian China said in a statement. Zoom reported on Tuesday that its earnings had soared in the quarter ending 30 April as companies and individuals, cooped up inside due to Covid-19 lockdowns, embraced the platform to meet online. Its rapid growth has not been without previous problems, with the company forced to confront a rash of unwelcome gatecrashers who hacked into Zoom sessions. Beijing has developed a sophisticated “Great Firewall” that aims to keep out news that is damaging to the leadership. Authorities go to extraordinary lengths each year to ban commemorations of the Tiananmen crackdown, in which the military killed hundreds of unarmed protesters – by some estimates, more than 1,000 – who had packed the capital to seek reform. It called Zoom an “essential” resource in reaching audiences inside China, which rigorously enforces censorship.

Zoom shuts account of US-based Chinese dissidents after Tiananmen anniversary meeting

In an effort to curb the spread of fake news and misinformation, Twitter Inc said it was testing a new feature on Android devices that prompts users to open articles before sharing them.

"To help promote informed discussion, we're testing a new prompt on Android –– when you Retweet an article that you haven't opened on Twitter, we may ask if you'd like to open it first," tweeted Twitter support. 
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The social media company has been tightening its policies in recent years amid criticism that its hands-off approach had allowed abuse, fake accounts and misinformation to thrive on its platform.

Furthermore, the European Union (EU) asked Facebook, Google and Twitter to provide monthly reports with details on their actions to promote authoritative content and to limit coronavirus disinformation and advertising related to it.&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-asks-facebook-twitter-google-to-report-monthly-on-fake-news-fight-304840">Also Read:&nbsp;EU asks Facebook, Twitter, Google to report monthly on fake news fight</a>

In May, Twitter prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact-checkers.

Recently, the company also flagged Trump’s tweet about protests in the country for glorifying violence.

Twitter also took similar action against a Chinese government’s official twitter account, after he posted misleading information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-disables-trump-campaign-tribute-to-floyd-for-copyright-foul-303548">Also Read: Twitter disables Trump campaign tribute to Floyd for copyright foul</a>

In March, Twitter deleted a tweet posted by US President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani and Republican activist Charlie Kirk for violating its rules over novel coronavirus misinformation. 
 
The coronavirus pandemic has been accompanied by a massive wave of&nbsp;misleading information. 
 
(With inputs from Reuters)

In an effort to curb the spread of fake news and misinformation, Twitter Inc said it was testing a new feature on Android devices that prompts users to open articles before sharing them.

In an effort to curb the spread of fake news and misinformation, Twitter Inc said it was testing a new feature on Android devices that prompts users to open articles before sharing them. "To help promote informed discussion, we're testing a new prompt on Android –– when you Retweet an article that you haven't opened on Twitter, we may ask if you'd like to open it first," tweeted Twitter support. Sharing an article can spark conversation, so you may want to read it before you Tweet it. To help promote informed discussion, we're testing a new prompt on Android –– when you Retweet an article that you haven't opened on Twitter, we may ask if you'd like to open it first. — Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) June 10, 2020 × The social media company has been tightening its policies in recent years amid criticism that its hands-off approach had allowed abuse, fake accounts and misinformation to thrive on its platform. Furthermore, the European Union (EU) asked Facebook, Google and Twitter to provide monthly reports with details on their actions to promote authoritative content and to limit coronavirus disinformation and advertising related to it. Also Read: EU asks Facebook, Twitter, Google to report monthly on fake news fight In May, Twitter prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact-checkers. Recently, the company also flagged Trump’s tweet about protests in the country for glorifying violence. Twitter also took similar action against a Chinese government’s official twitter account, after he posted misleading information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Also Read: Twitter disables Trump campaign tribute to Floyd for copyright foul In March, Twitter deleted a tweet posted by US President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani and Republican activist Charlie Kirk for violating its rules over novel coronavirus misinformation. The coronavirus pandemic has been accompanied by a massive wave of misleading information. (With inputs from Reuters)

Twitter wants users to read articles before retweeting them

China's Xiaomi Corp and Oppo are importing some smartphone models into India as their local plants struggle to get back to production levels needed to meet demand that built up during lockdown, sources familiar with matter said. 
The move is a costly one as the world`s second-largest smartphone market imposes steep tariffs on imports of devices and components - part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s push to boost manufacturing in India. Most foreign brands in India make nearly all of their smartphones locally.

It also underscores the challenges India faces in kick-starting production as new coronavirus cases soar to nearly 300,000 while more than 8,000 people have died.

Manufacturing facilities in India have been allowed since May to resume operations but several smartphone plants are still grappling with labour shortages, three sources told Reuters.

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At the same time, demand is high because phones - not deemed essential goods by the government - were not allowed to be sold during the nationwide lockdown of nearly two months.

The bulk of the Xiaomi smartphones sold in India are made by contract manufacturer Foxconn in the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, while Oppo assembles its India-made phones at a plant on the outskirts of New Delhi.

It was not immediately clear how many phones the Chinese brands are now importing, the sources added, declining to be identified as they were not authorised to discuss the matter with media.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/apple-rolls-out-cheaper-iphone-as-pandemic-curbs-spending-292856">Also read:&nbsp;Apple rolls out cheaper iPhone as pandemic curbs spending</a>

"This is purely to take care of the demand that is there and the fact that they (Xiaomi) are not able to produce to meet demand," one of the sources said, adding the imports were a short-term measure until production and distribution gets back to normal.

Xiaomi did not respond to a request for comment and Foxconn declined to comment.

Oppo`s plant, which also makes phones for the OnePlus and Realme brands owned by common parent BBK Electronics, reopened with reduced staffing on May 7. But it had to close again for more than a week after several workers tested positive for the coronavirus.

In a few instances, staff at Oppo and other smartphone plants have either resigned or not shown up for work for fear of contracting the virus on assembly lines where people work closely, sources said.

"My father said if you live, you`ll find another job," one worker who recently resigned from the Oppo factory told Reuters, asking not to be named.

Oppo India declined to comment.

The production woes have meant delays to sales plans.

OnePlus, which competes with Apple Inc in India`s $400-plus smartphone segment, has had to stagger sales of its latest model on Amazon`s India website.

Realme said in an emailed statement it has been challenging to meet market demand due to supply chain disruptions and "limited production capabilities".

It added it would not risk the health of factory workers by ramping up production quickly and that it expected to be at normal manufacturing capacity by the end of July.

China's Xiaomi Corp and Oppo are importing some smartphone models into India as their local plants struggle to get back to production levels needed to meet demand that built up during lockdown, sources familiar with matter said.

China's Xiaomi Corp and Oppo are importing some smartphone models into India as their local plants struggle to get back to production levels needed to meet demand that built up during lockdown, sources familiar with matter said. The move is a costly one as the world`s second-largest smartphone market imposes steep tariffs on imports of devices and components - part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s push to boost manufacturing in India. Most foreign brands in India make nearly all of their smartphones locally. It also underscores the challenges India faces in kick-starting production as new coronavirus cases soar to nearly 300,000 while more than 8,000 people have died. Manufacturing facilities in India have been allowed since May to resume operations but several smartphone plants are still grappling with labour shortages, three sources told Reuters. Also read: Zoom shuts account of US-based Chinese dissidents after Tiananmen anniversary meeting At the same time, demand is high because phones - not deemed essential goods by the government - were not allowed to be sold during the nationwide lockdown of nearly two months. The bulk of the Xiaomi smartphones sold in India are made by contract manufacturer Foxconn in the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, while Oppo assembles its India-made phones at a plant on the outskirts of New Delhi. It was not immediately clear how many phones the Chinese brands are now importing, the sources added, declining to be identified as they were not authorised to discuss the matter with media. Also read: Apple rolls out cheaper iPhone as pandemic curbs spending "This is purely to take care of the demand that is there and the fact that they (Xiaomi) are not able to produce to meet demand," one of the sources said, adding the imports were a short-term measure until production and distribution gets back to normal. Xiaomi did not respond to a request for comment and Foxconn declined to comment. Oppo`s plant, which also makes phones for the OnePlus and Realme brands owned by common parent BBK Electronics, reopened with reduced staffing on May 7. But it had to close again for more than a week after several workers tested positive for the coronavirus. In a few instances, staff at Oppo and other smartphone plants have either resigned or not shown up for work for fear of contracting the virus on assembly lines where people work closely, sources said. "My father said if you live, you`ll find another job," one worker who recently resigned from the Oppo factory told Reuters, asking not to be named. Oppo India declined to comment. The production woes have meant delays to sales plans. OnePlus, which competes with Apple Inc in India`s $400-plus smartphone segment, has had to stagger sales of its latest model on Amazon`s India website. Realme said in an emailed statement it has been challenging to meet market demand due to supply chain disruptions and "limited production capabilities". It added it would not risk the health of factory workers by ramping up production quickly and that it expected to be at normal manufacturing capacity by the end of July.

China's Xiaomi, Oppo turn to expensive smartphone imports for India market as plants struggle: sources

As the 'Black Lives Matter' protests spread across the world, voice-activated systems such as Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple's Siri too have taken a stand on the movement.

All three voice assistants have updated their response and are now programmed to answer - 'Do Black Lives Matter'? and &nbsp;'Do All Lives Matter'? 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-lives-matter-the-world-responds-to-americas-war-cry-303046">Also Read: Black lives matter: The world responds to America's war cry!</a>

Here is how they respond to the questions:

Apple's Siri

Do black lives matter?

"Yes, Black Lives matter.&nbsp;To learn more about the Black Lives Matter human rights movement, visit BlackLivesMatter.com"

Do all lives matter?

All lives matter’ is often used in response to the phrase ‘black lives matter,’ but it does not represent the same concerns. To learn more about the Black Lives Matter human rights movement, visit BlackLivesMatter.com.”

Google Voice Assistant

Do black lives matter?

"Black lives matter. Black people deserve the same freedoms afforded to everyone in this country, and recognizing the injustice they face is the first step towards fixing it."

Do all lives matter?

“Saying ‘black lives matter’ doesn’t mean that all lives don’t. It means black lives are at risk in ways others are not.”

Amazon's Alexa

Do black lives matter?

“Black lives matter. I believe in racial equality. I stand in solidarity with the Black community in the fight against systemic racism and injustice. To learn how you can take action, I recommend visiting blacklivesmatter.com and NAACP.org.”

Do all lives matter?

“All lives matter, however, Black lives are disproportionately in danger in the fight against systemic racism and injustice. To learn how you can take action, I recommend visiting blacklivesmatter.com and NAACP.org.” 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/george-floyds-final-words-seen-across-skies-in-the-us-cities-302975">In Pics: George Floyd's final words seen across skies in the US cities</a>

Global protests reflect rising anger over police treatment of ethnic minorities, sparked by the May 25 killing of an African American, George Floyd, in Minneapolis, US, after a white officer detaining him knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes with fellow officers beside him. 
 
(With inputs from Reuters)

As the 'Black Lives Matter' protests spread across the world, voice-activated systems such as Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple's Siri too have taken a stand on the movement.

As the 'Black Lives Matter' protests spread across the world, voice-activated systems such as Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple's Siri too have taken a stand on the movement. All three voice assistants have updated their response and are now programmed to answer - 'Do Black Lives Matter'? and 'Do All Lives Matter'? Also Read: Black lives matter: The world responds to America's war cry! Here is how they respond to the questions: Apple's Siri Do black lives matter? "Yes, Black Lives matter. To learn more about the Black Lives Matter human rights movement, visit BlackLivesMatter.com" Do all lives matter? All lives matter’ is often used in response to the phrase ‘black lives matter,’ but it does not represent the same concerns. To learn more about the Black Lives Matter human rights movement, visit BlackLivesMatter.com.” Google Voice Assistant Do black lives matter? "Black lives matter. Black people deserve the same freedoms afforded to everyone in this country, and recognizing the injustice they face is the first step towards fixing it." Do all lives matter? “Saying ‘black lives matter’ doesn’t mean that all lives don’t. It means black lives are at risk in ways others are not.” Amazon's Alexa Do black lives matter? “Black lives matter. I believe in racial equality. I stand in solidarity with the Black community in the fight against systemic racism and injustice. To learn how you can take action, I recommend visiting blacklivesmatter.com and NAACP.org.” Do all lives matter? “All lives matter, however, Black lives are disproportionately in danger in the fight against systemic racism and injustice. To learn how you can take action, I recommend visiting blacklivesmatter.com and NAACP.org.” In Pics: George Floyd's final words seen across skies in the US cities Global protests reflect rising anger over police treatment of ethnic minorities, sparked by the May 25 killing of an African American, George Floyd, in Minneapolis, US, after a white officer detaining him knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes with fellow officers beside him. (With inputs from Reuters)

Do black lives matter? Yes, say Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant

Twitter&nbsp;is bringing Fleets, its&nbsp;version of Stories that lets users post ephemeral content to its social network, to India.

Fleets are a new way to start conversations from the user's&nbsp;fleeting thoughts.&nbsp;These self-disappearing tweets will vanish in 24 hours and will not have retweets, likes or public comments.&nbsp;

The feature finally brings Twitter at par with the likes of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and WhatsApp, wherein users will get to post temporary updates on their Twitter profiles, which will last only for 24 hours.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitters-blue-bird-goes-black-to-show-solidarity-with-protestors-in-the-us-302400">Twitter’s blue bird goes black to show solidarity with protestors in the US</a>

Any replies made to Fleets on Twitter will directly appear as replies in Twitter’s direct messages tab, which suggests that Twitter’s DMs may just become a more active place in the near future.

The company says it is still testing the feature, which is also available to users in Brazil and Italy.

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The initiative is a part of the tech giant's constant endeavour to make it possible for people ''to have conversations in new ways with less pressure and more control.''

India, the world’s second-largest internet market, is a key overseas nation for several American technology companies. Twitter had about 55 million active users in India in the month of April, according to mobile insight firm App Annie and shared by an industry executive. In comparison, Facebook has over 350 million monthly active users in India, and Google reaches just as large audience.

This is the first time in several years that Twitter is timely bringing a feature to India — or doing anything noteworthy in this Asian market, where its platform has been scrutinised for not taking swift action on spread of misinformation and abusive messages.

“India is important for Twitter since it is one of our largest and fastest-growing audience markets globally. We are excited to bring the Fleets experiment to India and make it one of the first three countries in the world to experience this new product,” said Manish Maheshwari, Managing Director at Twitter India, in a statement.

“From the test in India, we’ll learn how adding a new mode of conversation changes the way Indians engage on Twitter. It’ll also be interesting to see if it further amplifies the diversity of usage by allowing people to share what they’re thinking in a way that is light-touch and light-hearted,” he added.

Twitter is bringing Fleets, its version of Stories that lets users post ephemeral content to its social network, to India. Fleets are a new way to start conversations from the user's fleeting thoughts.

Twitter is bringing Fleets, its version of Stories that lets users post ephemeral content to its social network, to India. Fleets are a new way to start conversations from the user's fleeting thoughts. These self-disappearing tweets will vanish in 24 hours and will not have retweets, likes or public comments. The feature finally brings Twitter at par with the likes of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and WhatsApp, wherein users will get to post temporary updates on their Twitter profiles, which will last only for 24 hours. Also read: Twitter’s blue bird goes black to show solidarity with protestors in the US Any replies made to Fleets on Twitter will directly appear as replies in Twitter’s direct messages tab, which suggests that Twitter’s DMs may just become a more active place in the near future. The company says it is still testing the feature, which is also available to users in Brazil and Italy. Ciao! Today, Fleets are expanding to Italy! 🇮🇹 Fateci sapere cosa ne pensate twittando con l’hashtag #FleetsFeedback! 🇮🇹🙏 pic.twitter.com/y24qQa3mgj — Kayvon Beykpour (@kayvz) May 21, 2020 × The initiative is a part of the tech giant's constant endeavour to make it possible for people ''to have conversations in new ways with less pressure and more control.'' India, the world’s second-largest internet market, is a key overseas nation for several American technology companies. Twitter had about 55 million active users in India in the month of April, according to mobile insight firm App Annie and shared by an industry executive. In comparison, Facebook has over 350 million monthly active users in India, and Google reaches just as large audience. This is the first time in several years that Twitter is timely bringing a feature to India — or doing anything noteworthy in this Asian market, where its platform has been scrutinised for not taking swift action on spread of misinformation and abusive messages. “India is important for Twitter since it is one of our largest and fastest-growing audience markets globally. We are excited to bring the Fleets experiment to India and make it one of the first three countries in the world to experience this new product,” said Manish Maheshwari, Managing Director at Twitter India, in a statement. “From the test in India, we’ll learn how adding a new mode of conversation changes the way Indians engage on Twitter. It’ll also be interesting to see if it further amplifies the diversity of usage by allowing people to share what they’re thinking in a way that is light-touch and light-hearted,” he added.

Twitter introduces Instagram-like version of stories called 'fleets' in India

Manchester United’s friendly against Stoke City was cancelled at the last minute on Tuesday after the Championship club’s manager Michael O’Neill tested positive for COVID-19.

Stoke had arrived at United’s training ground for the game when they were informed of O’Neill’s positive test. The Northern Irishman had tested negative in the previous five rounds of testing, Stoke said in a statement.

“Stoke can confirm that manager O’Neill has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus following the latest round of testing on Monday (June 8),” said Stoke, who play in the second tier of English football.

“He will now follow the relevant guidance and undergo a period of isolation, whilst continuing to be in regular virtual contact with his coaching staff and players.”

Soccer in England has been suspended since mid-March due to the pandemic but the Premier League is set to restart on June 17, with the Championship following suit three days later.

United are fifth in the top flight, three points behind Chelsea, and will resume their campaign against Tottenham Hotspur on June 19.

Manchester United’s friendly against Stoke City was cancelled at the last minute on Tuesday after the Championship club’s manager Michael O’Neill tested positive for COVID-19.

Manchester United’s friendly against Stoke City was cancelled at the last minute on Tuesday after the Championship club’s manager Michael O’Neill tested positive for COVID-19. Stoke had arrived at United’s training ground for the game when they were informed of O’Neill’s positive test. The Northern Irishman had tested negative in the previous five rounds of testing, Stoke said in a statement. “Stoke can confirm that manager O’Neill has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus following the latest round of testing on Monday (June 8),” said Stoke, who play in the second tier of English football. “He will now follow the relevant guidance and undergo a period of isolation, whilst continuing to be in regular virtual contact with his coaching staff and players.” Soccer in England has been suspended since mid-March due to the pandemic but the Premier League is set to restart on June 17, with the Championship following suit three days later. United are fifth in the top flight, three points behind Chelsea, and will resume their campaign against Tottenham Hotspur on June 19.

Google Maps' new coronavirus-centred algorithm will update users of risks in real-time

Twitter on Tuesday announced disappearing tweets feature 'Fleets' in India. Once selected, the feature will make tweets disappear after 24 hours and have no retweets, likes or public comments.

Twitter on Tuesday announced disappearing tweets feature 'Fleets' in India. Once selected, the feature will make tweets disappear after 24 hours and have no retweets, likes or public comments. The tool is currently under the testing phase in Brazil and Italy. Fleets will be available for everyone in India on Twitter for iOS and Android in the coming days in updated app versions, the company said in a statement. "We are excited to bring the Fleets experiment to India and make it one of the first three countries in the world to experience this new product. From the test in India, we`ll learn how adding a new mode of conversation changes the way Indians engage on Twitter," said Manish Maheshwari, MD, Twitter India. Like tweets, Fleets are based primarily on text, but people can include videos, GIFs or photos in them. To create a new Fleet, tap your avatar on the top left of your profile to create a new Fleet, start typing or tap a media icon to add photo/s or video/s and and tap `Fleet` to post. People can see who`s seen their Fleet by looking underneath a post. They can tap on someone`s avatar to see what the person has shared since they last were on Twitter. Alternatively, one can also find an account`s Fleets by looking on their profile page. "It`ll be interesting to see if it further amplifies the diversity of usage by allowing people to share what they`re thinking in a way that is light-touch and light-hearted," said Maheshwari. To view someone`s Fleet, one can tap an avatar to see their latest Fleets. To engage with your followers on Fleets, buttons to reply and react are available when Direct Messages (DMs) are open. "Followers can reply privately via DM or quickly react with an emoji, and continue the conversation privately in DMs. Replies and reactions will appear in DMs along with the Fleet they are responding to," said Twitter. "We want people to be able to have conversations on Twitter in different ways, with less pressure and more control. That`s why we`re testing a way to share their fleeting thoughts," said Mo Al Adham, Twitter Group Product Manager. (With inputs from agencies)

Twitter starts testing disappearing tweets feature 'Fleets' in India

A South Korean court on Tuesday denied an arrest warrant request for Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee after prosecutors accused him of accounting fraud and stock manipulation.

The ruling provided temporary relief for the vice chairman of Samsung Electronics. But he may face further pressure from the case at a time when the world's top maker of smartphones and memory chips contends with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on demand.

Prosecutors on Thursday asked the court to issue an arrest warrant against Lee, culminating a probe into accounting fraud and a controversial 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliates that they said helped facilitate Lee's plan to assume greater control of the group.

After the hearing, he is expected to head to a detention centre to await the judge's decision, expected on Monday or early Tuesday.

Misconduct Allegations

Samsung on Friday denied the allegation of stock-manipulation against Lee, saying it was "beyond common sense" to claim Lee was involved in the decision-making.

In a further statement over the weekend, the group said the lengthy probe is weighing on management, which is in a “crisis” at a time when the coronavirus pandemic and US-China trade disputes are adding to the uncertainty.

The company declined to make Lee available for comment.

This won’t be an unfamiliar process for Lee, nor will it be the end of his legal troubles if the prosecutors’ request is denied.&nbsp;

He served in jail for about one year until February 2018 for his role in a bribery scandal in which he was accused of giving horses as gifts to win support from the government of former President Park Geun-Hye for the merger.

The merger increased his control of the group, and of its crown jewel, Samsung Electronics Co, South Korea's biggest company. His father, Lee Kun-hee, has been ailing for some time.

"If he is arrested, this will further hurt the reputation of Lee and Samsung. There will more questions about his legitimacy as the CEO and successor of the company," Chang Sea-jin, a business professor at Korea Advanced Institute of Science &amp; Technology.

"The public would think, 'Oh he may have done something wrong again."

A South Korean court on Tuesday denied an arrest warrant request for Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee after prosecutors accused him of accounting fraud and stock manipulation.

A South Korean court on Tuesday denied an arrest warrant request for Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee after prosecutors accused him of accounting fraud and stock manipulation. The ruling provided temporary relief for the vice chairman of Samsung Electronics. But he may face further pressure from the case at a time when the world's top maker of smartphones and memory chips contends with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on demand. Prosecutors on Thursday asked the court to issue an arrest warrant against Lee, culminating a probe into accounting fraud and a controversial 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliates that they said helped facilitate Lee's plan to assume greater control of the group. After the hearing, he is expected to head to a detention centre to await the judge's decision, expected on Monday or early Tuesday. Misconduct Allegations Samsung on Friday denied the allegation of stock-manipulation against Lee, saying it was "beyond common sense" to claim Lee was involved in the decision-making. In a further statement over the weekend, the group said the lengthy probe is weighing on management, which is in a “crisis” at a time when the coronavirus pandemic and US-China trade disputes are adding to the uncertainty. The company declined to make Lee available for comment. This won’t be an unfamiliar process for Lee, nor will it be the end of his legal troubles if the prosecutors’ request is denied. He served in jail for about one year until February 2018 for his role in a bribery scandal in which he was accused of giving horses as gifts to win support from the government of former President Park Geun-Hye for the merger. The merger increased his control of the group, and of its crown jewel, Samsung Electronics Co, South Korea's biggest company. His father, Lee Kun-hee, has been ailing for some time. "If he is arrested, this will further hurt the reputation of Lee and Samsung. There will more questions about his legitimacy as the CEO and successor of the company," Chang Sea-jin, a business professor at Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology. "The public would think, 'Oh he may have done something wrong again."

South Korean court denies arrest warrant request for Samsung heir

Samsung has been on a blitz of sorts in 2020. For many months now Xiaomi and Realme have dominated the budget segment (under Rs 15,000) in the smartphone industry. Samsung is hell-bent on changing that with the recently launched Galaxy M21. It’s a phone that borrows design cues from its predecessor Galaxy M20 and its immediate successors Galaxy M30s/M31, at an economical price of Rs 12,999. &nbsp;

The Galaxy M21 is a smartphone that offers a massive 6,000mAh battery, an AMOLED screen, decent RAM and storage options, a 48-megapixel rear camera and weighs just 164 grams.&nbsp;

While the M21 borrows a lot from other Samsung M-series smartphones, does it have what it takes to stand on its own two feet? Read on to find out.&nbsp;

Design and Display: Plain old boring&nbsp;

Thanks to the polycarbonate body of the Galaxy M21 that covers the entire back and chassis, the smartphone is extremely lightweight. Though this doesn’t feel premium at all. The plastic body lends to its durability. The smartphone is very ergonomically designed and it is a treat to use in one’s hand. &nbsp;

Thanks to the glossy nature of the plastic, the phone is very susceptible to fingerprints. If you choose to use the Galaxy M21 without a case then be prepared to be constantly wiping the back of the smartphone to make it look new and shiny.&nbsp; 
 
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The Galaxy M21 comes with a volume rocker and power button on the right, the SIM card slot on the back and the USB-Type C (thank you Samsung) port, 3.5mm headphone jack and speaker grille on the bottom. On the back is a capacitive fingerprint scanner. &nbsp;

There’s also no camera bump on the Galaxy M21. In a world of Galaxy S20s, this sure does feel refreshing. On the whole, the Galaxy M21 is dull and monotonous. It definitely won’t stand out next to an array of competitors in any mobile phone shop.&nbsp;

The display, on the other hand, is the standout feature (other than the battery) of the Galaxy M21. Samsung’s displays have always been its strong point and that doesn’t change with the M21. You get a 6.4-inch, full HD+ AMOLED (1440x2400 resolution) display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It’s got punchy colours and gets bright enough to be used while out and about on a walk. Furthermore, it’s got good viewing angles and is Widevine L1 certified which means that it’ll be a pleasure consuming media from OTT platforms such as Amazon Prime and Netflix.&nbsp;

It may not have a 90Hz high-refresh-rate display but that isn’t something that has trickled down into the budget segment yet.&nbsp;

Performance and Software: Advantage over Realme and Xiaomi&nbsp;

Sadly though, performance is one area where the Galaxy M21 falters. The Exynos 9611 (coupled with 4GB/6GB of RAM) that powers the smartphone isn’t snappy and lags quite a bit when trying to multitask.&nbsp;

It’ll handle everyday tasks without a problem but when you try to open multiple tabs in Google Chrome while using the camera and listening to some audio, it sure will stutter along. The smartphone also tends to heat up slightly when taking a lot of photos of recording long videos. &nbsp;

Playing games like PUBG, Need For Speed, and others will not work on their highest settings. You’ll have to reduce the in-game graphics so that you can play the games without any lag.&nbsp; 
 
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Samsung’s One UI 2.0 is by far the standout Android skin amongst all the budget players, especially Realme’s Reamle UI and Xiaomi’s MIUI. The software is feature-rich and you get consistency across all Samsung smartphones. It’s got a native dark theme that pairs well with the AMOLED screen.&nbsp;

The mono speaker on the smartphone is loud. At loud volumes though, it isn’t as clear and you can hear a little bit off crackling. The earpiece quality is pretty good.&nbsp;

Battery life: Most excellent&nbsp;

The Galaxy M21 comes with a huge 6,000mAh battery that doesn’t weigh down the smartphone at all. The smartphone lasts almost two days with a good 5-hour plus screen-on-time. The one downside is that the Galaxy M21 takes over two and a half hours to charge from 0 per cent -100 per cent.&nbsp;

The long charge times are negated by the fact that the smartphone can last really long on a single charge.&nbsp;

Cameras: So-so&nbsp;

The Galaxy M21 has a triple-camera setup at the back. It has a 48-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens (123* field of view) and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. On the front is a 20-megapixel sensor for all those selfies one takes on a daily basis.&nbsp;

Over the last few months, Samsung’s budget range of smartphones has gotten better and better in the camera department. &nbsp;

The 48-megapixel main sensor on the Galaxy M21 is excellent. With sufficient lighting, the pixel-binned photos came out great. The colours were vibrant and crisp. The close-ups also offered good depth-of-field. Taking some landscapes and you’ll be impressed with the dynamic range as well. Now it isn’t without its faults. &nbsp;

The ultra-wide sensor comes with a fixed focus and that’s a huge disappointment. Furthermore, a lot of noise is there and some details are lost.&nbsp; 
 
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The depth-sensor takes fairly decent shots but some of the in-focus items are sometimes slightly blurred and that’s a disappointment.&nbsp;

The 48-megapixel shots have some major issues. First, the colours looked weaker/faded and if you look at the pixel-binned photos and the 48-megapixel shots side-by-side, you’ll notice a huge colour temperature difference.&nbsp;

Finally, I’ll end on a positive note. Disable all the beautification features (trust me, you don’t want any of them) and you’ll get good, crisp selfies, that you can share on social media and spam all of your friends on WhatsApp. 
 
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On the video front, you only get the main sensor to shoot from. Samsung, for whatever reason, doesn’t allow you to shoot with the ultra-wide sensor. Maybe this is where they are cutting corners. Nonetheless, videos come out decently good on auto mode with the anti-shake mode turned off. Turn on the super-steady mode and the videos look washed out.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Verdict: Is this a worthy budget smartphone in today’s market?&nbsp;

Compared to Samsung’s own Galaxy M31, I’d say this isn’t as good a deal. The Galaxy M31 has a better design - albeit slightly - and better low-light performance. Significantly, it has more RAM (the Galaxy M31 starts at 6GB and there is an 8GB variant as well) than the Galaxy M21’s measly 4GB.&nbsp;

Still, there is a lot going for the Galaxy M21. It’s got a great AMOLED display with HD streaming support, a massive 6,000mAh battery (on par with the M31) and fast biometric unlock - whether with face unlock or with the capacitive fingerprint sensor. It’s a worthy smartphone in today’s market.&nbsp;

At Rs 12,999, one feels that Samsung could have gone a little more aggressively and it a thousand rupees cheaper. That would have definitely given it the edge against the Realme 6 that at just Rs 13,999 offers a faster CPU, a fluid display and faster-wired charging. Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 9 Pro also starts at Rs 13,999 and offers great performance albeit with crippled software experience.&nbsp;

Both the Realme 6 and Redmi Note 9 Pro offer better gaming performance than Samsung’s Galaxy M21.&nbsp;

For those that have brand loyalty, or can’t get a Realme/Xiaomi where they are because of lockdown rules, the Galaxy M21 will do them just fine. If you can stretch your budget to the Galaxy M31, I’d recommend getting that instead but it is a hefty Rs 3,000 more though.&nbsp;

Samsung has been on a blitz of sorts in 2020. For many months now Xiaomi and Realme have dominated the budget segment (under Rs 15,000) in the smartphone industry.

Samsung has been on a blitz of sorts in 2020. For many months now Xiaomi and Realme have dominated the budget segment (under Rs 15,000) in the smartphone industry. Samsung is hell-bent on changing that with the recently launched Galaxy M21. It’s a phone that borrows design cues from its predecessor Galaxy M20 and its immediate successors Galaxy M30s/M31, at an economical price of Rs 12,999. The Galaxy M21 is a smartphone that offers a massive 6,000mAh battery, an AMOLED screen, decent RAM and storage options, a 48-megapixel rear camera and weighs just 164 grams. While the M21 borrows a lot from other Samsung M-series smartphones, does it have what it takes to stand on its own two feet? Read on to find out. Design and Display: Plain old boring Thanks to the polycarbonate body of the Galaxy M21 that covers the entire back and chassis, the smartphone is extremely lightweight. Though this doesn’t feel premium at all. The plastic body lends to its durability. The smartphone is very ergonomically designed and it is a treat to use in one’s hand. Thanks to the glossy nature of the plastic, the phone is very susceptible to fingerprints. If you choose to use the Galaxy M21 without a case then be prepared to be constantly wiping the back of the smartphone to make it look new and shiny. The Galaxy M21 comes with a volume rocker and power button on the right, the SIM card slot on the back and the USB-Type C (thank you Samsung) port, 3.5mm headphone jack and speaker grille on the bottom. On the back is a capacitive fingerprint scanner. There’s also no camera bump on the Galaxy M21. In a world of Galaxy S20s, this sure does feel refreshing. On the whole, the Galaxy M21 is dull and monotonous. It definitely won’t stand out next to an array of competitors in any mobile phone shop. The display, on the other hand, is the standout feature (other than the battery) of the Galaxy M21. Samsung’s displays have always been its strong point and that doesn’t change with the M21. You get a 6.4-inch, full HD+ AMOLED (1440x2400 resolution) display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It’s got punchy colours and gets bright enough to be used while out and about on a walk. Furthermore, it’s got good viewing angles and is Widevine L1 certified which means that it’ll be a pleasure consuming media from OTT platforms such as Amazon Prime and Netflix. It may not have a 90Hz high-refresh-rate display but that isn’t something that has trickled down into the budget segment yet. Performance and Software: Advantage over Realme and Xiaomi Sadly though, performance is one area where the Galaxy M21 falters. The Exynos 9611 (coupled with 4GB/6GB of RAM) that powers the smartphone isn’t snappy and lags quite a bit when trying to multitask. It’ll handle everyday tasks without a problem but when you try to open multiple tabs in Google Chrome while using the camera and listening to some audio, it sure will stutter along. The smartphone also tends to heat up slightly when taking a lot of photos of recording long videos. Playing games like PUBG, Need For Speed, and others will not work on their highest settings. You’ll have to reduce the in-game graphics so that you can play the games without any lag. Samsung’s One UI 2.0 is by far the standout Android skin amongst all the budget players, especially Realme’s Reamle UI and Xiaomi’s MIUI. The software is feature-rich and you get consistency across all Samsung smartphones. It’s got a native dark theme that pairs well with the AMOLED screen. The mono speaker on the smartphone is loud. At loud volumes though, it isn’t as clear and you can hear a little bit off crackling. The earpiece quality is pretty good. Battery life: Most excellent The Galaxy M21 comes with a huge 6,000mAh battery that doesn’t weigh down the smartphone at all. The smartphone lasts almost two days with a good 5-hour plus screen-on-time. The one downside is that the Galaxy M21 takes over two and a half hours to charge from 0 per cent -100 per cent. The long charge times are negated by the fact that the smartphone can last really long on a single charge. Cameras: So-so The Galaxy M21 has a triple-camera setup at the back. It has a 48-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens (123* field of view) and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. On the front is a 20-megapixel sensor for all those selfies one takes on a daily basis. Over the last few months, Samsung’s budget range of smartphones has gotten better and better in the camera department. The 48-megapixel main sensor on the Galaxy M21 is excellent. With sufficient lighting, the pixel-binned photos came out great. The colours were vibrant and crisp. The close-ups also offered good depth-of-field. Taking some landscapes and you’ll be impressed with the dynamic range as well. Now it isn’t without its faults. The ultra-wide sensor comes with a fixed focus and that’s a huge disappointment. Furthermore, a lot of noise is there and some details are lost. The depth-sensor takes fairly decent shots but some of the in-focus items are sometimes slightly blurred and that’s a disappointment. The 48-megapixel shots have some major issues. First, the colours looked weaker/faded and if you look at the pixel-binned photos and the 48-megapixel shots side-by-side, you’ll notice a huge colour temperature difference. Finally, I’ll end on a positive note. Disable all the beautification features (trust me, you don’t want any of them) and you’ll get good, crisp selfies, that you can share on social media and spam all of your friends on WhatsApp. On the video front, you only get the main sensor to shoot from. Samsung, for whatever reason, doesn’t allow you to shoot with the ultra-wide sensor. Maybe this is where they are cutting corners. Nonetheless, videos come out decently good on auto mode with the anti-shake mode turned off. Turn on the super-steady mode and the videos look washed out. Verdict: Is this a worthy budget smartphone in today’s market? Compared to Samsung’s own Galaxy M31, I’d say this isn’t as good a deal. The Galaxy M31 has a better design - albeit slightly - and better low-light performance. Significantly, it has more RAM (the Galaxy M31 starts at 6GB and there is an 8GB variant as well) than the Galaxy M21’s measly 4GB. Still, there is a lot going for the Galaxy M21. It’s got a great AMOLED display with HD streaming support, a massive 6,000mAh battery (on par with the M31) and fast biometric unlock - whether with face unlock or with the capacitive fingerprint sensor. It’s a worthy smartphone in today’s market. At Rs 12,999, one feels that Samsung could have gone a little more aggressively and it a thousand rupees cheaper. That would have definitely given it the edge against the Realme 6 that at just Rs 13,999 offers a faster CPU, a fluid display and faster-wired charging. Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 9 Pro also starts at Rs 13,999 and offers great performance albeit with crippled software experience. Both the Realme 6 and Redmi Note 9 Pro offer better gaming performance than Samsung’s Galaxy M21. For those that have brand loyalty, or can’t get a Realme/Xiaomi where they are because of lockdown rules, the Galaxy M21 will do them just fine. If you can stretch your budget to the Galaxy M31, I’d recommend getting that instead but it is a hefty Rs 3,000 more though.

Samsung Galaxy M21 review: The best Samsung smartphone under Rs 15,000

Social media giant Facebook recently removed over 200 accounts with links to white supremacy groups in the United States.

People using these accounts encouraged people to join the protests across the country, but many asked them to carry weapons and firearms to the protests.

Facebook found that these accounts, both on Instagram and the parent company, were affiliated to Proud Boys and American Guard, two white supremacy hate groups that are already banned on the platforms.

Reportedly, the company had been monitoring these accounts for a while but took the shot when they saw how the accounts were being manipulated to incite violence in the protests.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-to-introduce-a-package-of-bills-to-curb-police-excesses-304438" hreflang="en">New York to introduce a package of bills to curb police excesses</a>

"We saw that these groups were planning to rally supporters and members to physically go to the protests and in some cases were preparing to go with weapons," said Brian Fishman, Facebook's director of counterterrorism and dangerous organizations policy, in a statement.

“Approximately”, 190 accounts were removed. No other detail was made public, like the location of the people sharing the messages or of the target audience.

Facebook prohibits hate speech on its platforms, which is why it had banned these organisations on its platforms earlier. The company further said that they will continue to monitor and prevent such accounts to resurge.

Many people linked to white supremacy groups were removed from Facebook earlier this week, after it was found that they were posing to be ANTIFA members.

The murder of George Floyd in the United States has triggered protests not only in the country, but across the world. Protesters are demanding justice for Floyd while calling for an end to systemic racism which targets black people across the globe.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bail-raised-to-125-million-for-officer-charged-with-murdering-george-floyd-304432" hreflang="en">Bail raised to $1.25 million for officer charged with murdering George Floyd</a>

The governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo recently said that state legislators are coming up with an overhaul of criminal justice, which could pave the way for nationwide reform.

In the video that went viral after Floyd’s death, the officer was seen kneeling on the man for almost nine minutes, even when he was repeatedly telling the officer about his inability to breathe. It was only when the ambulance arrived that the officer retracted his knee from the neck. An hour later, Floyd was dead.

Social media giant Facebook recently removed over 200 accounts with links to white supremacy groups in the United States. People using these accounts encouraged people to join the protests across the country, but many asked them to carry weapons and firearms to the protests.

Social media giant Facebook recently removed over 200 accounts with links to white supremacy groups in the United States. People using these accounts encouraged people to join the protests across the country, but many asked them to carry weapons and firearms to the protests. Facebook found that these accounts, both on Instagram and the parent company, were affiliated to Proud Boys and American Guard, two white supremacy hate groups that are already banned on the platforms. Reportedly, the company had been monitoring these accounts for a while but took the shot when they saw how the accounts were being manipulated to incite violence in the protests. Also read: New York to introduce a package of bills to curb police excesses "We saw that these groups were planning to rally supporters and members to physically go to the protests and in some cases were preparing to go with weapons," said Brian Fishman, Facebook's director of counterterrorism and dangerous organizations policy, in a statement. “Approximately”, 190 accounts were removed. No other detail was made public, like the location of the people sharing the messages or of the target audience. Facebook prohibits hate speech on its platforms, which is why it had banned these organisations on its platforms earlier. The company further said that they will continue to monitor and prevent such accounts to resurge. Many people linked to white supremacy groups were removed from Facebook earlier this week, after it was found that they were posing to be ANTIFA members. The murder of George Floyd in the United States has triggered protests not only in the country, but across the world. Protesters are demanding justice for Floyd while calling for an end to systemic racism which targets black people across the globe. Also read: Bail raised to $1.25 million for officer charged with murdering George Floyd The governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo recently said that state legislators are coming up with an overhaul of criminal justice, which could pave the way for nationwide reform. In the video that went viral after Floyd’s death, the officer was seen kneeling on the man for almost nine minutes, even when he was repeatedly telling the officer about his inability to breathe. It was only when the ambulance arrived that the officer retracted his knee from the neck. An hour later, Floyd was dead.

Facebook bans around 200 accounts linked to white supremacist groups for inciting violence

Instagram has announced that it would be rolling out the food order sticker in India in order to support small businesses.

The new sticker will help smaller businesses which are part of the food industry to stay in touch with their customers and allow them to support their favourite businesses, Mashable reported.

This feature was introduced in US and Canada in April this year and now it is all set to be introduced to Indian users.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/facebook-will-review-its-content-policies-says-zuckerberg-after-backlash-303746/amp">Also read:&nbsp;Facebook will review its content policies, says Zuckerberg after backlash</a>

As soon as a user will tap on the sticker, he/she will be redirected to Swiggy and Zomato where they can complete their order.

As per a report in Mashable, businesses can also feature stickers that direct people to a fundraiser built on Facebook.

The new food orders sticker is a part of Instagram's ongoing efforts to safeguard and support small businesses during COVID-19.

Earlier this month, Instagram had also launched the Support Small Business sticker to help businesses reach new customers.&nbsp;

Instagram has announced that it would be rolling out the food order sticker in India in order to support small businesses. The new sticker will help smaller businesses which are part of the food industry to stay in touch with their customers and allow them to support their favourite businesses, Mashable reported.

Instagram has announced that it would be rolling out the food order sticker in India in order to support small businesses. The new sticker will help smaller businesses which are part of the food industry to stay in touch with their customers and allow them to support their favourite businesses, Mashable reported. This feature was introduced in US and Canada in April this year and now it is all set to be introduced to Indian users. Also read: Facebook will review its content policies, says Zuckerberg after backlash As soon as a user will tap on the sticker, he/she will be redirected to Swiggy and Zomato where they can complete their order. As per a report in Mashable, businesses can also feature stickers that direct people to a fundraiser built on Facebook. The new food orders sticker is a part of Instagram's ongoing efforts to safeguard and support small businesses during COVID-19. Earlier this month, Instagram had also launched the Support Small Business sticker to help businesses reach new customers.

Instagram rolls out 'food order' sticker to support small businesses in India

Dozens of scientists who are conducting research, backed by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, have advised the CEO to atleast flag the posts published by the US President Donald Trump.

The researchers believe that the social media giant should&nbsp;not allow Donald Trump use&nbsp;the social media platform to "spread both misinformation and incendiary statements."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/facebook-will-review-its-content-policies-says-zuckerberg-after-backlash-303746">Also read:&nbsp;Facebook will review its content policies, says Zuckerberg after backlash</a>&nbsp;

The researchers have asked Zuckerberg to consider the sensitive time that the country is going through and ensure "stricter policies on misinformation and incendiary language that harms people."

The team of researchers sent a letter to the Facebook CEO&nbsp;giving their suggestions. The letter had 160 signatories, out of these 160, about&nbsp;10% are employees of Chan Zuckerberg foundations and nearly 60 professors are from leading US research institutions.

The research is led by Debora Marks of Harvard Medical School,&nbsp;Martin Kampmann of the University of California-San Francisco and Jason Shepherd of the University of Utah.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-to-place-state-media-labels-on-russian-chinese-outlets-303466">Also read:&nbsp;Facebook to place state media labels on Russian, Chinese outlets</a>

All of them have grants from a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative program,&nbsp;working to prevent, cure and treat neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The initiative is run by Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan.&nbsp;

The letter calls the spread of "deliberate misinformation and divisive language."

The researchers are looking at using technology to prevent and eradicate disease, improve childhood education and reform the criminal justice system.

The researchers' mission "is antithetical to some of the stances that Facebook has been taking, so we're encouraging them to be more on the side of truth and on the right side of history as we've said in the letter," said&nbsp;Debora Marks of Harvard Medical School.

The letter clearly voices against the post of Trump in which he said 'when looting starts, shooting starts'. The researchers claimed this was "a clear statement of inciting violence". The researchers have voiced against such insensitive posts and has asked the Facebook CEO to flag such posts.

There has been no comment from Zuckerberg or the&nbsp;Chan Zuckerberg Initiative program.

Dozens of scientists who are conducting research, backed by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, have advised the CEO to atleast flag the posts published by the US President Donald Trump.

Dozens of scientists who are conducting research, backed by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, have advised the CEO to atleast flag the posts published by the US President Donald Trump. The researchers believe that the social media giant should not allow Donald Trump use the social media platform to "spread both misinformation and incendiary statements." Also read: Facebook will review its content policies, says Zuckerberg after backlash The researchers have asked Zuckerberg to consider the sensitive time that the country is going through and ensure "stricter policies on misinformation and incendiary language that harms people." The team of researchers sent a letter to the Facebook CEO giving their suggestions. The letter had 160 signatories, out of these 160, about 10% are employees of Chan Zuckerberg foundations and nearly 60 professors are from leading US research institutions. The research is led by Debora Marks of Harvard Medical School, Martin Kampmann of the University of California-San Francisco and Jason Shepherd of the University of Utah. Also read: Facebook to place state media labels on Russian, Chinese outlets All of them have grants from a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative program, working to prevent, cure and treat neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The initiative is run by Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan. The letter calls the spread of "deliberate misinformation and divisive language." The researchers are looking at using technology to prevent and eradicate disease, improve childhood education and reform the criminal justice system. The researchers' mission "is antithetical to some of the stances that Facebook has been taking, so we're encouraging them to be more on the side of truth and on the right side of history as we've said in the letter," said Debora Marks of Harvard Medical School. The letter clearly voices against the post of Trump in which he said 'when looting starts, shooting starts'. The researchers claimed this was "a clear statement of inciting violence". The researchers have voiced against such insensitive posts and has asked the Facebook CEO to flag such posts. There has been no comment from Zuckerberg or the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative program.

Flag Trump's 'incendiary statements' on Facebook: Zuckerberg-funded researchers advice

As Donald Trump's posts gained criticism from the protesters of 'Black lives matter', Facebook too came under the knife for leaving&nbsp;up controversial posts by President Donald Trump.

"We're going to review our policies allowing discussion and threats of state use of force to see if there are any amendments we should adopt," he wrote. "We're going to review potential options for handling violating or partially-violating content aside from the binary leave-it-up or take-it-down decisions."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-to-place-state-media-labels-on-russian-chinese-outlets-303466">Also read:&nbsp;Facebook to place state media labels on Russian, Chinese outlets</a>

President Donald Trump had last week said 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts' which gathered a lot of criticism for the insensitivity of the topic.

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Former Facebook employees accused Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg of always trying to find a way out of such situations, and avoid going against the Trump.

Reportedly, in a staff meeting, employees questioned&nbsp;Zuckerberg's stance on Trump's post.

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He has assured that the social media giant&nbsp;will be more transparent about its decision-making on whether to take down posts, review policies on posts that could cause voter suppression and would look to build software to advance racial justice, led by important lieutenants.

Zuckerberg finally admitted that Trump's comments were 'deeply offensive'. However, he&nbsp;is still maintaining his stance that the comments did&nbsp;not violate company policy against incitements to violence.

While he has now assured exploring other options of content policing, he added&nbsp;"I worry that this approach has a risk of leading us to editorialize on content we don`t like even if it doesn't violate our policies."&nbsp;

As Donald Trump's posts gained criticism from the protesters of 'Black lives matter', Facebook too came under the knife for leaving up controversial posts by President Donald Trump.

As Donald Trump's posts gained criticism from the protesters of 'Black lives matter', Facebook too came under the knife for leaving up controversial posts by President Donald Trump. "We're going to review our policies allowing discussion and threats of state use of force to see if there are any amendments we should adopt," he wrote. "We're going to review potential options for handling violating or partially-violating content aside from the binary leave-it-up or take-it-down decisions." Also read: Facebook to place state media labels on Russian, Chinese outlets President Donald Trump had last week said 'when the looting starts, the shooting starts' which gathered a lot of criticism for the insensitivity of the topic. I just shared the following note with our employees, and I want to share it with all of you as well. --- As we... Posted by Mark Zuckerberg on Friday, June 5, 2020 × Former Facebook employees accused Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg of always trying to find a way out of such situations, and avoid going against the Trump. Reportedly, in a staff meeting, employees questioned Zuckerberg's stance on Trump's post. Also read: Facebook bans use of 'Boogaloo' that hints towards potential US civil war He has assured that the social media giant will be more transparent about its decision-making on whether to take down posts, review policies on posts that could cause voter suppression and would look to build software to advance racial justice, led by important lieutenants. Zuckerberg finally admitted that Trump's comments were 'deeply offensive'. However, he is still maintaining his stance that the comments did not violate company policy against incitements to violence. While he has now assured exploring other options of content policing, he added "I worry that this approach has a risk of leading us to editorialize on content we don`t like even if it doesn't violate our policies."

Facebook will review its content policies, says Zuckerberg after backlash

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the company will review its policies after facing widespread backlash,&nbsp;&nbsp;including from its own employees, over the decision to leave up controversial posts from Donald Trump.

The social media giant will look at improving content policies while also building products to advance racial justice, the CEO said on Friday in response to the protests in the United States.

The announcement, which came in the form of a letter to employees, appeared aimed at quelling anger inside the company that was so severe it prompted some to quit.

The outrage was sparked when Zuckerberg said Facebook would not remove or flag Trump's recent posts that appeared to encourage violence against those protesting police racism.

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Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-employees-walk-out-after-accusing-zuckerberg-of-inadequate-policing-302499">Facebook employees walk out after accusing Zuckerberg of 'inadequate policing'</a>
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''We’re going to review potential options for handling violating or partially-violating content aside from the binary leave-it-up or take-it-down decisions,''&nbsp;Zuckerberg’s statement continued.

''Our current policy is that if content is actually inciting violence, then the right mitigation is to take that content down – not let people continue seeing it behind a flag. There is no exception to this policy for politicians or newsworthiness. I think this policy is principled and reasonable, but I also respect a lot of the people who think there may be better alternatives, so I want to make sure we hear all those ideas. I started meeting with the team yesterday and we’re continuing the discussion soon.''

Zuckerberg has faced significant backlash over the choice not to remove Trump’s post this week amid nationwide protests over police brutality.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the company will review its policies after facing widespread backlash, including from its own employees, over the decision to leave up controversial posts from Donald Trump.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the company will review its policies after facing widespread backlash, including from its own employees, over the decision to leave up controversial posts from Donald Trump. The social media giant will look at improving content policies while also building products to advance racial justice, the CEO said on Friday in response to the protests in the United States. The announcement, which came in the form of a letter to employees, appeared aimed at quelling anger inside the company that was so severe it prompted some to quit. The outrage was sparked when Zuckerberg said Facebook would not remove or flag Trump's recent posts that appeared to encourage violence against those protesting police racism. ''I know many of you think we should have labeled the President’s posts in some way last week,'' Zuckerberg said in a lengthy Facebook post, referring to his decision not to remove inflammatory content by Trump containing the phrase ''when the looting starts, the shooting starts,'' which has racist origins and was censored by Twitter, a Facebook rival. Also read: Facebook employees walk out after accusing Zuckerberg of 'inadequate policing' ''We’re going to review potential options for handling violating or partially-violating content aside from the binary leave-it-up or take-it-down decisions,'' Zuckerberg’s statement continued. ''Our current policy is that if content is actually inciting violence, then the right mitigation is to take that content down – not let people continue seeing it behind a flag. There is no exception to this policy for politicians or newsworthiness. I think this policy is principled and reasonable, but I also respect a lot of the people who think there may be better alternatives, so I want to make sure we hear all those ideas. I started meeting with the team yesterday and we’re continuing the discussion soon.'' Zuckerberg has faced significant backlash over the choice not to remove Trump’s post this week amid nationwide protests over police brutality.

Facebook will review policies, says Zuckerberg after backlash over Trump posts

The global economy is hung over badly with the US-China&nbsp;trade war, the pandemic and now the US may risk sparking a new trade war.

The US is going to investigate some of its closest allies from the European Union to India for digital tax. The US says American tech companies are being intentionally targetted if found guilty countries may face the wrath of US tariffs. 
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Coronavirus has pushed the world online and where there are people, there's business. Right now, more than 1.8 billion people purchase goods online. Global online sales are worth 2.5 trillion dollars per year with COVID-19, it could rise to over $4four trillion by next year. Digital giants now pocket the cash this huge cash.

However, now governments want a share of the pie. Many countries plan to impose a digital tax and America is protesting. The US wants to investigate countries which plan to introduce digital taxes. It says this is an instrument to target American tech giants.

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But the debate is still on, although the real impact is likely to be felt by consumers and small traders if taxes are imposed on digital transactions, companies will surely look to transfer the burden to their customers be it online shoppers, online advertisers, online traders - many of whom run medium and small scale companies. Ultimately, they will have to indirectly pay the digital levies.

The US argues many of the American tech companies are already compliant with the respective country's tax regime. So, there's no need for an additional tax. The US is targeting some of the world's most valuable online markets, for American tech companies that's where the impact of taxes will be felt the most.

The list of countries includes India, these countries say American tech giants evade taxes by basing themselves in low-tax countries. Their global supply chains put the local online platforms at a disadvantage. To be fair it is not unique to online companies. Every other business ranging from power generators to shoemakers uses such ploys to gain a foothold in newer markets and to save taxes.

America says it will investigate digital taxes to protect its companies. It's not aggression, just self interest but what about the self interest of other countries? How can $4 trillion worth of transactions be left untaxed?

No country with a large market and multiplying online sales will give up the chance. So far, the US has said the investigation is going to be consultative meaning countries will get a chance to defend their digital tax policy.

However, the fear is it may spark another trade war with the US this time targetting its allies - the EU, UK, France which has postponed the collection of digital tax to 2021. Over 140 countries have come together to try and find a solution to the problem of digital tax but can they avert a digital trade war?

The global economy is hung over badly with the US-China trade war, the pandemic and now the US may risk sparking a new trade war. The US is going to investigate some of its closest allies from the European Union to India for digital tax.

The global economy is hung over badly with the US-China trade war, the pandemic and now the US may risk sparking a new trade war. The US is going to investigate some of its closest allies from the European Union to India for digital tax. The US says American tech companies are being intentionally targetted if found guilty countries may face the wrath of US tariffs. Coronavirus has pushed the world online and where there are people, there's business. Right now, more than 1.8 billion people purchase goods online. Global online sales are worth 2.5 trillion dollars per year with COVID-19, it could rise to over $4four trillion by next year. Digital giants now pocket the cash this huge cash. However, now governments want a share of the pie. Many countries plan to impose a digital tax and America is protesting. The US wants to investigate countries which plan to introduce digital taxes. It says this is an instrument to target American tech giants. WATCH: × But the debate is still on, although the real impact is likely to be felt by consumers and small traders if taxes are imposed on digital transactions, companies will surely look to transfer the burden to their customers be it online shoppers, online advertisers, online traders - many of whom run medium and small scale companies. Ultimately, they will have to indirectly pay the digital levies. The US argues many of the American tech companies are already compliant with the respective country's tax regime. So, there's no need for an additional tax. The US is targeting some of the world's most valuable online markets, for American tech companies that's where the impact of taxes will be felt the most. The list of countries includes India, these countries say American tech giants evade taxes by basing themselves in low-tax countries. Their global supply chains put the local online platforms at a disadvantage. To be fair it is not unique to online companies. Every other business ranging from power generators to shoemakers uses such ploys to gain a foothold in newer markets and to save taxes. America says it will investigate digital taxes to protect its companies. It's not aggression, just self interest but what about the self interest of other countries? How can $4 trillion worth of transactions be left untaxed? No country with a large market and multiplying online sales will give up the chance. So far, the US has said the investigation is going to be consultative meaning countries will get a chance to defend their digital tax policy. However, the fear is it may spark another trade war with the US this time targetting its allies - the EU, UK, France which has postponed the collection of digital tax to 2021. Over 140 countries have come together to try and find a solution to the problem of digital tax but can they avert a digital trade war?

Now, US targets allies including India over digital tax

The social media giant, Facebook, is actively working towards ending Facebook accounts that are using the term "Boogaloo," which refers to a potential US civil war or the collapse of civilization.

Facebook will no longer recommend such groups to members of similar associations, a spokeswoman for the world`s largest social media network said.

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According to FBI's criminal complaint, out of three men, who were charged for plotting violence at a Las Vegas anti-racism protest, two had participated in&nbsp;Boogaloo groups on Facebook.

Facebook banned the usage of the term "Boogalo" and related words after few&nbsp;researchers and media observed that the term "Boogalo" was usually being accompanied by talks of taking up arms and&nbsp;promoting protests to "liberate" states from coronavirus restrictions.

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However, participants of the infamous term are now coming up with similar terms to avoid Facebook's scrutiny. Terms such as&nbsp;"Big Igloo" or "Big Luau" are now becoming popular for all the similar wrong reasons. While the terms have changed, discussions on future wars and weapons remains the same.

Majority of these interactions are coming from people who identify with white nationalist groups or militias, according to researchers. Some of them are also gun-rights advocates, while others are anti-government protesters or apparent supporters of&nbsp;Black Lives Matter protests against police brutality.

Facebook said the politics of Boogaloo members it looked into "ran the gamut" from right to left.

Facebook has stated it will be take strict actions to stop any such activity happening on their social media platform.

(With inputs from Reuters)

The social media giant, Facebook, is actively working towards ending Facebook accounts that are using the term "Boogaloo," which refers to a potential US civil war or the collapse of civilization.

The social media giant, Facebook, is actively working towards ending Facebook accounts that are using the term "Boogaloo," which refers to a potential US civil war or the collapse of civilization. Facebook will no longer recommend such groups to members of similar associations, a spokeswoman for the world`s largest social media network said. Also read: Facebook employees from early days denounce Zuckerberg stance on Trump posts According to FBI's criminal complaint, out of three men, who were charged for plotting violence at a Las Vegas anti-racism protest, two had participated in Boogaloo groups on Facebook. Facebook banned the usage of the term "Boogalo" and related words after few researchers and media observed that the term "Boogalo" was usually being accompanied by talks of taking up arms and promoting protests to "liberate" states from coronavirus restrictions. Also read: Amazon in talks to invest $2 billion in Bharti Airtel : Report However, participants of the infamous term are now coming up with similar terms to avoid Facebook's scrutiny. Terms such as "Big Igloo" or "Big Luau" are now becoming popular for all the similar wrong reasons. While the terms have changed, discussions on future wars and weapons remains the same. Majority of these interactions are coming from people who identify with white nationalist groups or militias, according to researchers. Some of them are also gun-rights advocates, while others are anti-government protesters or apparent supporters of Black Lives Matter protests against police brutality. Facebook said the politics of Boogaloo members it looked into "ran the gamut" from right to left. Facebook has stated it will be take strict actions to stop any such activity happening on their social media platform. (With inputs from Reuters)

Facebook bans use of 'Boogaloo' that hints towards potential US civil war

Singapore plans to soon launch a wearable device for novel coronavirus contact tracing. It says if the device turns out to be successful, it will be distributed to all of its 5.7 million residents.

The city-state has already developed the first-of-its-kind smartphone app to identify and alert people who have interacted with novel coronavirus carriers, but the app has been beset with glitches.

"We are developing and will soon roll out a portable wearable device that will not depend on possession of a smartphone," foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan told parliament on Friday.

The device being developed can be worn on a lanyard or kept in a handbag and will be battery-operated, Balakrishnan said last month in an interview with Sky News Australia.

Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 517 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 36,922.

Singapore plans to soon launch a wearable device for novel coronavirus contact tracing. It says if the device turns out to be successful, it will be distributed to all of its 5.

Singapore plans to soon launch a wearable device for novel coronavirus contact tracing. It says if the device turns out to be successful, it will be distributed to all of its 5.7 million residents. The city-state has already developed the first-of-its-kind smartphone app to identify and alert people who have interacted with novel coronavirus carriers, but the app has been beset with glitches. "We are developing and will soon roll out a portable wearable device that will not depend on possession of a smartphone," foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan told parliament on Friday. The device being developed can be worn on a lanyard or kept in a handbag and will be battery-operated, Balakrishnan said last month in an interview with Sky News Australia. Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 517 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 36,922.

Singapore plans a coronavirus contact tracing device for all to wear

The anti-China sentiment is growing stronger in the midst of coronavirus pandemic. The impact of this sentiment is now evident in technology too.

Recently, a new smartphone application called “Remove China Apps” surfaced on the Google Play Store.This is a tool to delete all Chinese apps from your phone.

Its developers say it’s for “educational purposes only”, but the app is a byproduct of the global outcry against China. Many countries have now started calling for decreasing their dependence on China, and Chinese products.&nbsp;

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India too, has followed suit with this application, alongside Prime Minister’s calls for a self-reliant India. The border standoff with China in Ladakh is also adding to the anti-China sentiment in the country.&nbsp;From Chinese food to Chinese goods, Indians are now boycotting all things China.

The hashtag #BoycottChina on Twitter now features thousands of posts advocating a complete boycott of Chinese products.

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Chalo China ko haraye.. 
"Sena Degi Bullet se, Aap Dijiye Wallet se"<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoycottMadeInChina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoycottMadeInChina</a> 
 
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"Beginning Today."<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoycottChina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoycottChina</a> <a href="https://t.co/KmTnfQarvf">pic.twitter.com/KmTnfQarvf</a>
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This user posted a lengthy guide, detailing every major Chinese consumer company.

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BanTikTokInIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BanTikTokInIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoycottChina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoycottChina</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoycottChineseProducts?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoycottChineseProducts</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoycottMadeInChina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoycottMadeInChina</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoycottChineseApp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoycottChineseApp</a> 
 
Use alt. app and promote indian products. 
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This one went a step further. Apart from naming specific Chinese applications, the user even suggested alternatives.

Even Indian film stars have hopped on the trend.

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I am consciously going to stop using everything that is Chinese. As they are a part of most of the things we use, it will take time but I know, one day I’ll be Chinese free. You should try it too ...
— Arshad Warsi (@ArshadWarsi) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArshadWarsi/status/1266660927354494977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Actor Arshad Warsi wrote that he is “consciously going to stop using everything that is Chinese”. He wants his followers to try this too.

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Bilkul. Beshaq. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoycottChina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoycottChina</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CKMKB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CKMKB</a>
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Ranvir Shorey was more direct.&nbsp;“Absolutely. Without a doubt” he wrote in Hindi on twitter.

The #BoycottChina campaign only represents the growing public anger against Beijing.

Chinese diplomats tried to counter the angst with social media posts of their own.

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EidMubarak?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EidMubarak</a> to you all! May this Eid bring joy and love to you and your loved ones. Stay healthy, stay safe! <a href="https://t.co/0UB6kIW7uh">pic.twitter.com/0UB6kIW7uh</a>
— Sun Weidong (@China_Amb_India) <a href="https://twitter.com/China_Amb_India/status/1264743944610410496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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The Chinese ambassador to India has tweeted festive greetings to Indians.

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Heartfelt blessings from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chinese?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chinese</a> students &amp; scholars who used to study in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a>. They wish all their <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Indian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Indian</a> teachers &amp; friends staying healthy &amp; safe, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/China?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#China</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> join hands &amp; win this battle against epidemic together at an early date. Jai <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Indian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Indian</a> people! <a href="https://t.co/EOLsmMwjcY">pic.twitter.com/EOLsmMwjcY</a>
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Glad to share Jackie Chan <a href="https://twitter.com/EyeOfJackieChan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EyeOfJackieChan</a>, famous Chinese movie star's good wishes &amp; support to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a>. Jia You Yindu! Come on India! Fight <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COVID19</a>. <a href="https://t.co/l3XJkJRwoO">pic.twitter.com/l3XJkJRwoO</a>
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The Chinese even roped in Jackie Chan to win Indian hearts.

However, it is proving hard to simmer the public anger against China for negligence in the early stages of coronavirus pandemic.

The anti-China sentiment is growing stronger in the midst of coronavirus pandemic. The impact of this sentiment is now evident in technology too. Recently, a new smartphone application called “Remove China Apps” surfaced on the Google Play Store.

The anti-China sentiment is growing stronger in the midst of coronavirus pandemic. The impact of this sentiment is now evident in technology too. Recently, a new smartphone application called “Remove China Apps” surfaced on the Google Play Store.This is a tool to delete all Chinese apps from your phone. Its developers say it’s for “educational purposes only”, but the app is a byproduct of the global outcry against China. Many countries have now started calling for decreasing their dependence on China, and Chinese products. India too, has followed suit with this application, alongside Prime Minister’s calls for a self-reliant India. The border standoff with China in Ladakh is also adding to the anti-China sentiment in the country. From Chinese food to Chinese goods, Indians are now boycotting all things China. The hashtag #BoycottChina on Twitter now features thousands of posts advocating a complete boycott of Chinese products. Chalo China ko haraye.. "Sena Degi Bullet se, Aap Dijiye Wallet se"#BoycottMadeInChina All Software in a Week. All Hardware in a Year. "Beginning Today."#BoycottChina pic.twitter.com/KmTnfQarvf — Krishna Yadav (@Krish206Yadav) May 30, 2020 × This user posted a lengthy guide, detailing every major Chinese consumer company. #BanTikTokInIndia #BoycottChina #BoycottChineseProducts #BoycottMadeInChina #BoycottChineseApp Use alt. app and promote indian products. 🧡 🤍 💚 🇮🇳 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/UwviPuroIG — 𝐌𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 ツ (@Soulful_banda) June 1, 2020 × This one went a step further. Apart from naming specific Chinese applications, the user even suggested alternatives. Even Indian film stars have hopped on the trend. I am consciously going to stop using everything that is Chinese. As they are a part of most of the things we use, it will take time but I know, one day I’ll be Chinese free. You should try it too ... — Arshad Warsi (@ArshadWarsi) May 30, 2020 × Actor Arshad Warsi wrote that he is “consciously going to stop using everything that is Chinese”. He wants his followers to try this too. Bilkul. Beshaq. #BoycottChina. #CKMKB — Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) May 29, 2020 × Ranvir Shorey was more direct. “Absolutely. Without a doubt” he wrote in Hindi on twitter. The #BoycottChina campaign only represents the growing public anger against Beijing. Chinese diplomats tried to counter the angst with social media posts of their own. #EidMubarak to you all! May this Eid bring joy and love to you and your loved ones. Stay healthy, stay safe! pic.twitter.com/0UB6kIW7uh — Sun Weidong (@China_Amb_India) May 25, 2020 × The Chinese ambassador to India has tweeted festive greetings to Indians. Heartfelt blessings from #Chinese students & scholars who used to study in #India. They wish all their #Indian teachers & friends staying healthy & safe, #China & #India join hands & win this battle against epidemic together at an early date. Jai #Indian people! pic.twitter.com/EOLsmMwjcY — Sun Weidong (@China_Amb_India) May 22, 2020 × He even shared messages in Hindi from Chinese scholars. Glad to share Jackie Chan @EyeOfJackieChan, famous Chinese movie star's good wishes & support to #India. Jia You Yindu! Come on India! Fight #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/l3XJkJRwoO — Sun Weidong (@China_Amb_India) May 19, 2020 × The Chinese even roped in Jackie Chan to win Indian hearts. However, it is proving hard to simmer the public anger against China for negligence in the early stages of coronavirus pandemic.

'Remove China Apps': Tool to delete Chinese apps from phone goes viral in India

While global coronavirus locked are being lifted, restrictions are being eased and normalcy is gradually returning, it has become clear that the world has to live with the virus and in order to do that it needs to arm itself with the right weapons.

Living with the virus looks like a possibility thanks to new innovations with each passing day.

Also see: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-covid-19-is-driving-innovation-in-india-291705">How COVID-19 is driving innovation in India</a>

A 3D&nbsp;company in Istanbul has a solution for those who are tired of weraing masks all the time.

It has invented a mask tool which can be attached behind the&nbsp;head to relieve the pressure on the&nbsp;ears and the&nbsp;nose.

Eating is also possible while wearing a mask, as per an invention&nbsp;in Israel. The mask opens up automatically or using a hand remote.

Also see:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/the-innovative-and-the-bizarre-face-masks-receive-the-creative-treatment-291083">The innovative and the bizarre: Face masks receive the creative treatment!</a>

The way we open doors is also set to change and that's not all.&nbsp;

A 3D&nbsp;printed tool lets users open and close doors without touching the handle. The touchless tool also allows people&nbsp;to safely get into elevators and press buttons.

The next big challenge is to test as many people as possible.

Danish researchers have now developed a fully automated robot that can take coronavirus swabs.

When a patient presents an ID-card, the robot prepares a sampling kit and performs the swab test.

The robot uses cameras to find the right part of the throat which not&nbsp;only protects health workers from being exposed to the virus but&nbsp;also helps ensure accuracy.

An&nbsp;art gallery in Paris is relying on winged-hats to help ensure its visitors respect social distancing rules

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Artists say the hats don't just help fight the virus but also stop people from whispering.

Dominique Pouzol, member of "59 Rivoli" artists collective and creator of "deconfinement hats", asked about song dynasty inspiration, saying: "apparently back in the day, this was already used to prevent officials who wore these hats from whispering. and so, there was already this notion of social distancing, of not getting too close."

New challenges demand new solutions. This is what the new normal looks like.

While global coronavirus locked are being lifted, restrictions are being eased and normalcy is gradually returning, it has become clear that the world has to live with the virus and in order to do that it needs to arm itself with the right weapons.

While global coronavirus locked are being lifted, restrictions are being eased and normalcy is gradually returning, it has become clear that the world has to live with the virus and in order to do that it needs to arm itself with the right weapons. Living with the virus looks like a possibility thanks to new innovations with each passing day. Also see: How COVID-19 is driving innovation in India A 3D company in Istanbul has a solution for those who are tired of weraing masks all the time. It has invented a mask tool which can be attached behind the head to relieve the pressure on the ears and the nose. Eating is also possible while wearing a mask, as per an invention in Israel. The mask opens up automatically or using a hand remote. Also see: The innovative and the bizarre: Face masks receive the creative treatment! The way we open doors is also set to change and that's not all. A 3D printed tool lets users open and close doors without touching the handle. The touchless tool also allows people to safely get into elevators and press buttons. The next big challenge is to test as many people as possible. Danish researchers have now developed a fully automated robot that can take coronavirus swabs. When a patient presents an ID-card, the robot prepares a sampling kit and performs the swab test. The robot uses cameras to find the right part of the throat which not only protects health workers from being exposed to the virus but also helps ensure accuracy. An art gallery in Paris is relying on winged-hats to help ensure its visitors respect social distancing rules Artists wear colourful "deconfinement hats" made of paper mache and inspired by Song dynasty headwear, for social distancing, at 59 Rivoli gallery in Paris as it prepares a general reopening later in the week, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in France, June 3, 2020|REUTERS Artists say the hats don't just help fight the virus but also stop people from whispering. Dominique Pouzol, member of "59 Rivoli" artists collective and creator of "deconfinement hats", asked about song dynasty inspiration, saying: "apparently back in the day, this was already used to prevent officials who wore these hats from whispering. and so, there was already this notion of social distancing, of not getting too close." New challenges demand new solutions. This is what the new normal looks like.

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