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The United States is ratcheting up national security concerns about TikTok, mandating that all federal employees delete the Chinese-owned social media app from government-issued mobile phones. Other Western governments are pursuing similar bans, citing espionage fears. So how serious is the threat? And should TikTok users who don't work for the government be worried about the app, too? The answers depend somewhat on whom you ask, and how concerned you are in general about technology companies gathering and sharing personal data. Here's what to know: How are the US and other governments blocking TikTok? The White House said Monday it is giving U.S. federal agencies 30 days to delete TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices. Congress, the White House, U.S. armed forces and more than half of U.S. states had already banned TikTok amid concerns that its parent company, ByteDance, would give user data — such as browsing history and location — to the Chinese government, ...

ZTE-backed Nubia has announced a new 3D tablet which is said to be the world's first tablet to offer glass-free 3D visuals. The company showcased the device at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 in Barcelona. The company has partnered with eyewear-free 3D developer Leia Inc. to offer unique 3D Lightfield technology. The Nubia Pad 3D sports a 12.4-inch screen with 2,560x1,600 pixel resolution and four symmetrical speakers with Dolby Surround Sound support. It is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, paired with up to 256GB of storage. Nubia Pad 3D price, availability Pricing for the Nubia Pad 3D is yet to be revealed. The company is expected to announce these details soon as the device has already been listed on the official website. The tablet will be available for pre-order starting from March 23 onwards, whereas the sale will begin from April 11 in select markets. Nubia Pad 3D specifications, features Nubia Pad 3D runs the latest Android 13 and sports a 12....

The Mandalorian season 3 — out now on Disney+ Hotstar — marks the Star Wars series' return after a two-year hiatus, during which our leads Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu/ Baby Yoda played prominent roles in The Book of Boba Fett. This new chapter picks up right after the pair reunited, with the adorable Grogu wanting to ditch the Jedi training with Luke Skywalker (a de-aged Mark Hamill), in favour of spending time with Mando. Not to mention, Djarin now wields the Darksaber, an ancient black-bladed lightsaber, whose mysterious curse carries some heavy implications for the fate of planet Mandalore. Our heroes are headed on an interstellar trip to Mandalore this time, a planet that has suffered through many great wars and conflicts within the tribes inhabiting them. Creator Jon Favreau suggests that in The Mandalorian season 3 , we'll get to see the desolate wasteland it turned into after The Great Mandalorian Purge, where they came into conflict with the First Galactic Emp...

Reliance Jio on Tuesday announced the launch of its True 5G services in Jammu and Srinagar in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. According to a company statement, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched Jio True 5G services on Tuesday at Raj Bhawan in Jammu. An additional 25 towns across 12 states also have access to the services on Tuesday. Starting today, the technological advantages of hi-speed internet, low-latency, standalone True 5G services shall be made available to the people and businesses of these cities. The Union Territory's L-G, Manoj Sinha, said, "I am delighted to announce the launch of Jio True 5G services in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. 5G (fifth generation mobile system) will bring transformational benefits for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and further the objective of the government to realise our honourable PM's Digital India vision." "With the launch of Jio's True 5G services, Jammu and Kashmir is not just ge...