World’s First-Ever Iron-Ion Battery Developed By Indian Researchers Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have officially developed the world’s first iron-ion battery, which could be a possible low-cost replacement to the existing mainstream lithium-ion battery. “The major limitations of lithium-ion batteries are the unavailability of lithium in conjunction with the safety issues. It is hence imperative to look for new and abundantly available electrode materials in order to make the energy storage devices commercially viable, devoid of safety limitations,” said Dr....

“We adopted our final decision last Friday and it does contain a fine of 405 million euro,” said the spokesperson for Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner (DPC), the chief regulator of Instagram’s parent company Meta Platforms Inc. However, the complete details of the decision will be released next week, the spokesperson added. The Irish DPC began its investigation of Instagram back in 2020, which focused on the “appropriateness” of the Instagram profiles, account settings for children between the ages of 13 and 17, and the firm’s “responsibility to protect the data protection rights of children as vulnerable persons”....

Kaspersky, the popular Russian cybersecurity and anti-virus company, has released a new virus removal tool that scans the Linux platform for known cyber threats for free. The security firm notes that the myth that Linux is mostly immune to cyber threats doesn’t hold true anymore, as modern-day cybercriminals have started targeting Linux-based operating systems. Also, companies rarely invest money in protecting machines running this operating system. The Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool (KVRT) is an app that scans computers running a Linux-based operating system and removes existing infections....

The Linux Mint project in an official blog post announced the release of the latest version 20.3 (“Una”) with updated software that brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop experience more comfortable. Based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Linux Mint 20.3 is a long-term support release, which will be supported until 2025. It is available for download in Cinnamon , MATE , or XFCE versions, which all have a Windows-like interface and GTK-based applications....

Want a phone that looks a lot similar to the recently released and much talked about Nothing Phone (1) , an Android smartphone from a company started by OnePlus ex-chief Carl Pei. Enter Dbrand, the well-known accessory maker that deals in skins and cases for smart devices, has announced a new set of smartphone skins called “Something”, which replicates the geometric white and grey design of the Nothing Phone (1)....

Coming to WhatsApp, the decision made by the DPC is the conclusion of an inquiry concerning a complaint made on May 25, 2018, by a German data subject about the WhatsApp service. Following a comprehensive investigation by the DPC, the watchdog found WhatsApp guilty to be “in breach of its obligations in relation to transparency”, as it did not provide sufficient clarity about how data processing and for what purposes this was done....

Microsoft has begun rolling out a major update to its Copilot app on Windows, giving users a powerful new way to interact with the AI (artificial intelligence) assistant. “We are beginning to roll out an update for the Microsoft Copilot app on Windows via the Microsoft Store. This Copilot app update (version 1.25071.125 and higher) is beginning to roll out across all Insider Channels via the Microsoft Store,” the Microsoft Copilot team announced in a blog post on Tuesday....

The latest version of the Microsoft Edge browser is leaking the URLs of every website that the user is visiting the Bing API servers, raising data privacy concerns for the users, according to a report by The Verge . The reason behind this is the “follow creators” feature that was added by Microsoft Edge in January 2022. Apparently, this feature is designed to help users to keep up with their favorite content creators on YouTube whenever a new video is posted....

Microsoft is taking another step toward weaving artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday PC tasks. In its latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27938, rolling out now to the Canary Channel, the update brings two key highlights: new AI-powered features in File Explorer and the return of a fan-favorite clock option. Smarter File Explorer With AI Actions The standout addition is AI actions in File Explorer, which allows users to perform quick edits of images and even summarize documents without ever opening them....

Microsoft has finally addressed a known issue caused by the Windows 11 2022 Update that slowed down the copying of large multiple gigabyte (GB) files over SMB (Server Message Block) protocol. The bug was fixed with the KB5022913 February 2023 non-security preview update released in February 2023, as part of the Moment 2 patch. “This update addresses an issue that affects copying from a network to a local drive. Copying is slower than expected for some users,” said Microsoft ....

Microsoft is reportedly working on a new Windows optimization app called “PC Manager” aimed to boost your PC’s performance and clean up systems. The new PC Manager app is similar to various Windows system cleaners or system optimization programs, such as Piriform’s CCleaner or Iobit’s Advanced System Care. Spotted by the Twitter account Aggiornamenti Lumia , the PC Manager app is currently available in public beta and being tested in the Chinese market....

Microsoft drops Windows 7 support for some older CPUs without warning Microsoft’s Windows 7 still remains as one of the world’s most popular desktop operating system (OS). Currently, the software is running on an extended support by Microsoft, as the mainstream support was withdrawn by the Redmond giant some years ago. As of now, it is only receiving major bug fixes and security updates . Microsoft is set to officially end its support to Windows 7 on January 14, 2020....

In what appears to be a significant security breach, footage and clips, including some full episodes from several yet-to-be-released anime titles from streaming services, Netflix and Crunchyroll, were prematurely leaked on social media platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter). The leaked content first started appearing online on August 6th. In a statement to IGN , who was the first to report the leak, a Netflix spokesperson confirmed on Friday that a security breach at one of Netflix’s post-production partners had led to the unauthorized release of the footage....

Earlier this year, Meta introduced a new WhatsApp app for Windows desktops . The company is now bringing the same improved experience to Mac users, too, by launching a revamped version of its app for macOS. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday announced the new WhatsApp for Mac via its official Facebook post, as well as his Instagram Channel. The new native WhatsApp for Mac comes with support for video and audio group calling and related interfaces....

Japanese video game company Nintendo has requested a $15 million summary judgment against the operator of RomUniverse, a video game emulation website, reports TorrentFreak . For those unaware, in September 2019, Nintendo had filed a lawsuit at a California district court against Matthew Storman, the operator/service provider of ROM website, RomUniverse of “brazen” and “mass-scale” copyright and trademark infringement. “The Website is among the most visited and notorious online hubs for pirated Nintendo video games....

The Truth About Mark Zuckerberg Donating 99% Of His Fortune To “Charity” Ever since Mark Zuckerberg announced his decision to donate 99 % of Facebook stock to “charity” on the occasion of birth of his daughter, Max, social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook are agog with complimentary posts to Zuckerberg and his wife’s philanthropic goals. But a very few know that Zuckerberg’s plan to give 99% to charity is a shrewd business plan....

PDF Candy: The best free all-in-one online service for all your PDF document editing needs PDF Candy is a new all-in-one free online service for processing PDF files by Icecream Apps. There are 24 tools for various operations with the PDF files available on the website. PDF Candy is ad-free, doesn’t require you to create accounts or share personal info and has a modern and intuitive interface. There are no limitations on the website: users can use any tools, upload as many files as they need....

Niantic, the developer of the popular augmented reality (AR) game Pokemon Go, is trying to find ways to keep the Battle Raid metagame alive and more accessible than ever for those of us stuck at home due to the COVID-19 crisis. On Monday, Niantic rolled out the Remote Raid feature that allows players to raid from the comfort of their home while practicing safe social distancing protocols. Previously, this feature was only available to level 40 Trainers but now it also accessible for Trainers at Level 5 and above....

YggTorrent, one of the most visited and largest torrenting websites in France, has gone private, which means it is no longer available as a public site, according to a report by TorrentFreak . The move comes in response to the new blocking measures implemented in France. Further, the site is now available only to registered users. Those users who are not registered with the site are now greeted with a login screen (which normally pops up for registered users) instead of the standard torrent site homepage....

You can now use Metasploit security to hack everything from smart fridges to smart cars for vulnerabilities It is said that the future belongs to Internet of Things, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality. That said, one of the biggest worries facing security companies is the security and privacy issue associated with Internet of Things connected devices like CCTV cameras, smart fridges, routers, smart cars, etc. Rapid7, the developer of the world famous hacking tool, Metasploit has now upgraded it to hack today’s Internet of Things (IoT) devices, granting researchers the opportunity to scour for bugs in almost everything that is connected to the Internet....