December 19, 2023 Addis Ababa
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Title: OpenAI outlines AI safety plan, allowing board to reverse decisions
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI laid out a framework to address safety in its most advanced models, including allowing the board to reverse safety decisions, according to a plan published on its website Monday.
Source: www.reuters.com
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Title: OpenAI outlines AI safety plan, allowing board to reverse decisions
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI laid out a framework to address safety in its most advanced models, including allowing the board to reverse safety decisions, according to a plan published on its website Monday.
Source: www.reuters.com
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Adobe's $20 billion acquisition of Figma collapses due to regulatory hurdles. Figma gets a $1 billion consolation prize. Adobe faces setbacks with its XD offering. Analysts suggest Adobe revamps XD or considers acquiring other collaboration startups like Miro, Webflow, or InVision. Figma continues to grow independently. Adobe must now rethink its design collaboration strategy after the failed deal.
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December 19, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙
NASA successfully streamed a 15-second ultra-high-definition video of a cat named Taters from space using laser technology. The clip, transmitted 19 million miles, showcased Taters chasing a laser beam. The test aimed to enhance communication in remote parts of the solar system. Despite the vast distance, the video was transmitted faster than most broadband connections. The demonstration is part of NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) mission, exploring technologies for higher bandwidth content transmission from deep space. The achievement highlights NASA's commitment to advancing optical communications for future interplanetary missions.
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Source(https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/nasa-beams-cat-video-from-deep-space-with-laser/ar-AA1lJw5R"
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NASA successfully streamed a 15-second ultra-high-definition video of a cat named Taters from space using laser technology. The clip, transmitted 19 million miles, showcased Taters chasing a laser beam. The test aimed to enhance communication in remote parts of the solar system. Despite the vast distance, the video was transmitted faster than most broadband connections. The demonstration is part of NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) mission, exploring technologies for higher bandwidth content transmission from deep space. The achievement highlights NASA's commitment to advancing optical communications for future interplanetary missions.
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Source(https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/nasa-beams-cat-video-from-deep-space-with-laser/ar-AA1lJw5R"
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WHO IS WHO in computer science Bill Gates Bill Gates (born October 28, 1955) is an American business magnate, philanthropist, investor, computer programmer, and inventor. Gates is the former chief executive and chairman of Microsoft, the world’s largest personal…
WHO IS WHO in computer science
Bjarne Stroustrup (born 30 December 1950) is a Danish computer scientist, most notable for the creation and development of the widely used C++ programming language. He is a Distinguished Research Professor and held the College of Engineering Chair in Computer Science at the Texas A&M University from 2002 to 2014.
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Bjarne Stroustrup (born 30 December 1950) is a Danish computer scientist, most notable for the creation and development of the widely used C++ programming language. He is a Distinguished Research Professor and held the College of Engineering Chair in Computer Science at the Texas A&M University from 2002 to 2014.
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December 20, 2023 Addis Ababa
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In Cameroon, cotton farmers are offered training courses that use virtual reality teaching aids to help them adjust to the effects of climate change. For example, they put on VR glasses and practice pest control on virtual fields.
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source: (https://www.dw.com/en/how-virtual-reality-helps-cotton-farmers-boost-yields/video-67722242)
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In Cameroon, cotton farmers are offered training courses that use virtual reality teaching aids to help them adjust to the effects of climate change. For example, they put on VR glasses and practice pest control on virtual fields.
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source: (https://www.dw.com/en/how-virtual-reality-helps-cotton-farmers-boost-yields/video-67722242)
TikTok hits $10 billion user spending milestone
Video-sharing platform TikTok has become the first app that isn’t a mobile game to generate $10 billion in global consumer spending, according to a new report, and is expected to become the highest earning app ever.
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Source: cnn.com
Video-sharing platform TikTok has become the first app that isn’t a mobile game to generate $10 billion in global consumer spending, according to a new report, and is expected to become the highest earning app ever.
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Source: cnn.com
Copilot has learned to generate music
Microsoft and Suno have announced a partnership, as stated in the blog:
You don't need to be able to sing, play an instrument, or read music to bring your musical ideas to life
This is implemented as a plugin for the Copilot chatbot, which, as I understand it, can generate both vocals and a backing track
Microsoft and Suno have announced a partnership, as stated in the blog:
You don't need to be able to sing, play an instrument, or read music to bring your musical ideas to life
This is implemented as a plugin for the Copilot chatbot, which, as I understand it, can generate both vocals and a backing track
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December 20, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙
Title: Nomad unveils its first fast Qi2 wireless stand charger
The $100 Stand Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charger will go on sale in the coming weeks, supplying up to 15W to MagSafe and Qi2-supported devices.
Nomad, a reputable producer of phone cases and accessories, has announced its first stand charger based on the new magnet-enhanced Qi2 standard. The $100 Stand Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charger is capable of charging MagSafe and Qi2-enabled devices at up to 15W, and features a metal and glass design that’ll be available in black or white. You’ll have to supply your own 20W USB-C power adapter, but Nomad has at least included a two-meter USB-C to USB-C cable alongside the product
Source: theverge.com
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Title: Nomad unveils its first fast Qi2 wireless stand charger
The $100 Stand Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charger will go on sale in the coming weeks, supplying up to 15W to MagSafe and Qi2-supported devices.
Nomad, a reputable producer of phone cases and accessories, has announced its first stand charger based on the new magnet-enhanced Qi2 standard. The $100 Stand Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charger is capable of charging MagSafe and Qi2-enabled devices at up to 15W, and features a metal and glass design that’ll be available in black or white. You’ll have to supply your own 20W USB-C power adapter, but Nomad has at least included a two-meter USB-C to USB-C cable alongside the product
Source: theverge.com
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Thursday, 21 December 2023 Techኢት ማለዳTech☕️
Title:- PaintJet is building big industrial robots for big industrial paint jobs
PaintJet, a Nashville startup, is revolutionizing industrial painting with its Bravo robotic painter—a mobile elevated work platform designed for large-scale projects. The $10 million Series A funding, led by Outsiders Fund, supports their mission to address staffing challenges in the $2 trillion construction industry. CEO Nick Hegeman emphasizes redefining standards and introducing cost-effective solutions. The Bravo robot connects non-invasively to equipment, offering scalability through rental providers. PaintJet's Alpha Shield paint aims to prolong durability. While not alone in the robotic painting space, PaintJet targets construction companies, including Prologis and Layton Construction, with plans to expand geographically and enter the marine business. The funding will enhance staffing, operations, and technology development.
Source:-https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/20/paintjet-is-building-big-industrial-robots-for-big-industrial-paint-jobs/
Title:- PaintJet is building big industrial robots for big industrial paint jobs
PaintJet, a Nashville startup, is revolutionizing industrial painting with its Bravo robotic painter—a mobile elevated work platform designed for large-scale projects. The $10 million Series A funding, led by Outsiders Fund, supports their mission to address staffing challenges in the $2 trillion construction industry. CEO Nick Hegeman emphasizes redefining standards and introducing cost-effective solutions. The Bravo robot connects non-invasively to equipment, offering scalability through rental providers. PaintJet's Alpha Shield paint aims to prolong durability. While not alone in the robotic painting space, PaintJet targets construction companies, including Prologis and Layton Construction, with plans to expand geographically and enter the marine business. The funding will enhance staffing, operations, and technology development.
Source:-https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/20/paintjet-is-building-big-industrial-robots-for-big-industrial-paint-jobs/
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PaintJet is building big industrial robots for big industrial paint jobs | TechCrunch
Construction may well prove to be the next major focus for robotics investment. Here in the States, the $2 trillion industry employs around eight million
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WHO IS WHO in computer science Bjarne Stroustrup (born 30 December 1950) is a Danish computer scientist, most notable for the creation and development of the widely used C++ programming language. He is a Distinguished Research Professor and held the College…
WHO IS WHO in computer science
Grace Hopper computer scientist, mathematician, and rear admiral in the United States Navy
Hopper was one of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I Developed the first compiler for a computer programming language.
Co-developed COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language), one of the first high-level programming languages still in use today.
Advocated for the development of programming languages that are closer to English, making them more accessible.
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Grace Hopper computer scientist, mathematician, and rear admiral in the United States Navy
Hopper was one of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I Developed the first compiler for a computer programming language.
Co-developed COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language), one of the first high-level programming languages still in use today.
Advocated for the development of programming languages that are closer to English, making them more accessible.
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December 21, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙
🗞🗞Cisco to Acquire Cloud-Native Security Startup Isovalent, Strengthening Focus on Software-Driven Solutions🗞🗞
Cisco is set to acquire cloud-native networking and security startup Isovalent, known for its contributions to eBPF and Cilium open source projects. These technologies offer deep insights into operating systems and cloud applications. The move aligns with Cisco's focus on software-driven solutions for cloud security and networking. Cilium is widely adopted, being the default for Google Kubernetes Engine, Google Anthos, and Amazon EKS Anywhere. Despite potential concerns in the open source community, Cisco emphasizes the importance of these projects thriving as standards. The acquisition, Cisco's 11th this year, is expected to close in Q2 2024.
Source(https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/21/cisco-to-acquire-cloud-native-networking-and-security-startup-isovalent/)
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🗞🗞Cisco to Acquire Cloud-Native Security Startup Isovalent, Strengthening Focus on Software-Driven Solutions🗞🗞
Cisco is set to acquire cloud-native networking and security startup Isovalent, known for its contributions to eBPF and Cilium open source projects. These technologies offer deep insights into operating systems and cloud applications. The move aligns with Cisco's focus on software-driven solutions for cloud security and networking. Cilium is widely adopted, being the default for Google Kubernetes Engine, Google Anthos, and Amazon EKS Anywhere. Despite potential concerns in the open source community, Cisco emphasizes the importance of these projects thriving as standards. The acquisition, Cisco's 11th this year, is expected to close in Q2 2024.
Source(https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/21/cisco-to-acquire-cloud-native-networking-and-security-startup-isovalent/)
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Friday, 22 December 2023 Techኢት ማለዳTech☕️
Title: Social media platform X back up after global outage
Dec 21 (Reuters) - Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, was restored globally early Thursday, with over 77,000 U.S. users facing issues at the peak of the outage.
Users in Canada, Britain, France and other countries reported issues with accessing both X and X Pro, earlier known as TweetDeck.
Over 7,000 users in Canada and Britain experienced issues with the platform, according to Downdetector data.
Downdetector tracks outages by collating status reports from several sources including users.
Source: reuters.com
Title: Social media platform X back up after global outage
Dec 21 (Reuters) - Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, was restored globally early Thursday, with over 77,000 U.S. users facing issues at the peak of the outage.
Users in Canada, Britain, France and other countries reported issues with accessing both X and X Pro, earlier known as TweetDeck.
Over 7,000 users in Canada and Britain experienced issues with the platform, according to Downdetector data.
Downdetector tracks outages by collating status reports from several sources including users.
Source: reuters.com
December 22, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙
Topic:- Two of Africa’s largest B2B e-commerce platforms MaxAB and Wasoko in merger talks
Apple halts online sales of Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. MaxAB and Wasoko, two major African B2B e-commerce platforms, are in talks to merge amid funding challenges. Wasoko faced layoffs and funding discrepancies, while MaxAB, a key player in Egypt and North Africa, sought additional investment. Both companies had ambitious expansion plans, but their paths diverged. MaxAB acquired Waystocap for Morocco expansion, while Wasoko exited West Africa. The merger talks signal a shift in their strategies. Despite challenges, Wasoko reported a 30% revenue growth in 2023. The outcome of the merger remains uncertain as negotiations continue.
Source:- https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/22/maxab-and-wasoko-in-merger-talks/
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Topic:- Two of Africa’s largest B2B e-commerce platforms MaxAB and Wasoko in merger talks
Apple halts online sales of Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. MaxAB and Wasoko, two major African B2B e-commerce platforms, are in talks to merge amid funding challenges. Wasoko faced layoffs and funding discrepancies, while MaxAB, a key player in Egypt and North Africa, sought additional investment. Both companies had ambitious expansion plans, but their paths diverged. MaxAB acquired Waystocap for Morocco expansion, while Wasoko exited West Africa. The merger talks signal a shift in their strategies. Despite challenges, Wasoko reported a 30% revenue growth in 2023. The outcome of the merger remains uncertain as negotiations continue.
Source:- https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/22/maxab-and-wasoko-in-merger-talks/
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Two of Africa’s largest B2B e-commerce platforms, MaxAB and Wasoko, in merger talks
Egyptian B2B e-commerce startup MaxAB and Wasoko, a Kenya-based e-commerce player with operations in Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia, are in talks to merge operations, TechCrunch has exclusively learned from multiple sources. TechCrunch could not establish…
Saturday, 23 December 2023 Techኢት ማለዳTech☕️
Title: Firefly’s Alpha rocket reaches orbit for the fourth time 🚀
Firefly Aerospace sent its Alpha rocket to orbit this morning, with the company carrying a payload from Lockheed Martin to space. However, the company has yet to update the public on whether it successfully deployed the satellite to its destination orbit – which could suggest an issue with the rocket’s second stage.
Today’s launch marks the fourth-ever flight of Firefly’s Alpha rocket. The vehicle took off from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base at 9:32 AM local time. The mission, called Fly the Lightning, was a commercial launch for customer Lockheed Martin. The rocket was carrying Lockheed’s demonstrator payload, called the Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) technology demonstrator, to low Earth orbit.
Source: techcrunch.com
Title: Firefly’s Alpha rocket reaches orbit for the fourth time 🚀
Firefly Aerospace sent its Alpha rocket to orbit this morning, with the company carrying a payload from Lockheed Martin to space. However, the company has yet to update the public on whether it successfully deployed the satellite to its destination orbit – which could suggest an issue with the rocket’s second stage.
Today’s launch marks the fourth-ever flight of Firefly’s Alpha rocket. The vehicle took off from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base at 9:32 AM local time. The mission, called Fly the Lightning, was a commercial launch for customer Lockheed Martin. The rocket was carrying Lockheed’s demonstrator payload, called the Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) technology demonstrator, to low Earth orbit.
Source: techcrunch.com
December 23, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙
Life2Vec AI: A Revolutionary Predictor of Mortality or an Ethical Quandary?⚰
Danish and US researchers unveil life2vec AI, predicting mortality with 75% accuracy by analyzing data from 6 million lives. Traits like mental illness tied to earlier demise, while leadership roles linked to longer life. The AI also forecasts personalities and major life decisions. Researchers, cautious about ethical implications, refrain from disclosing predicted expiration dates.
Life2Vec: Predicting the Future - Because Who Needs Fortune Cookies Anymore? 🚀😄
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Source(https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/artificial-intelligence/life2vec-death-predicting-ai-9080361/lite/)
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Life2Vec AI: A Revolutionary Predictor of Mortality or an Ethical Quandary?⚰
Danish and US researchers unveil life2vec AI, predicting mortality with 75% accuracy by analyzing data from 6 million lives. Traits like mental illness tied to earlier demise, while leadership roles linked to longer life. The AI also forecasts personalities and major life decisions. Researchers, cautious about ethical implications, refrain from disclosing predicted expiration dates.
Life2Vec: Predicting the Future - Because Who Needs Fortune Cookies Anymore? 🚀😄
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Source(https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/artificial-intelligence/life2vec-death-predicting-ai-9080361/lite/)
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Sunday, 24 December 2023 Techኢት ማለዳTech☕️
Title: Elon Musk said one of his goals for Grok is to make it the 'funniest' AI chatbot around
Elon Musk wants AI chatbot Grok to be the "funniest" AI in comparison to its rivals like ChatGPT.
The chatbot has a "fun mode" that allows it to respond with vulgar language, humor and sarcasm.
Elon Musk said one goal for his new AI chatbot Grok, a rival to OpenAI's ChatGPT, is to be the "funniest" AI after criticizing other chatbots for being too woke.
Title: Elon Musk said one of his goals for Grok is to make it the 'funniest' AI chatbot around
Elon Musk wants AI chatbot Grok to be the "funniest" AI in comparison to its rivals like ChatGPT.
The chatbot has a "fun mode" that allows it to respond with vulgar language, humor and sarcasm.
Elon Musk said one goal for his new AI chatbot Grok, a rival to OpenAI's ChatGPT, is to be the "funniest" AI after criticizing other chatbots for being too woke.
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December 24, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙
Adobe gives up:
Adobe’s $20 billion mega-bid to buy rival Figma is now officially dead after the companies said this week that regulatory pushback in Europe caused them to end their acquisition plans. First announced in September last year, the deal was always going to attract regulatory scrutiny due to the size of the transaction and the fact that it took one of Adobe’s major rivals out of the picture, notes Paul.
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Source:-https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/23/adobe-gives-up-on-figma-apple-watch-sales-halted-and-hackers-access-millions-of-accounts/
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Adobe gives up:
Adobe’s $20 billion mega-bid to buy rival Figma is now officially dead after the companies said this week that regulatory pushback in Europe caused them to end their acquisition plans. First announced in September last year, the deal was always going to attract regulatory scrutiny due to the size of the transaction and the fact that it took one of Adobe’s major rivals out of the picture, notes Paul.
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Source:-https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/23/adobe-gives-up-on-figma-apple-watch-sales-halted-and-hackers-access-millions-of-accounts/
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Monday, 25 December 2023
Techኢት ማለዳTech☕️
Ethio Telecom Launches Telebirr-Based Financial Marketplace and Securities Trading Platform
Ethio Telecom has unveiled a telebirr-based digital financial marketplace, leveraging AI and data analysis for credit scoring without collateral. The platform aims to connect banks, microfinance, and insurance companies with over 40 million users. Additionally, a digital securities trading platform has been introduced to digitize share transactions cost-effectively. Ahadu Bank, Siinqee Bank, Enat Bank, and Awash Bank are expected to join, pending National Bank approval. The move aligns with the revised Payment Instrument Issuer Directive, allowing mobile money platforms in Ethiopia to offer diverse investment opportunities in the secondary market.
Source: https://shega.co/post/ethio-telcom-announces-telebirr-based-digital-financial-marketplace-digital-securities-trading-platform/
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Ethio Telecom Launches Telebirr-Based Financial Marketplace and Securities Trading Platform
Ethio Telecom has unveiled a telebirr-based digital financial marketplace, leveraging AI and data analysis for credit scoring without collateral. The platform aims to connect banks, microfinance, and insurance companies with over 40 million users. Additionally, a digital securities trading platform has been introduced to digitize share transactions cost-effectively. Ahadu Bank, Siinqee Bank, Enat Bank, and Awash Bank are expected to join, pending National Bank approval. The move aligns with the revised Payment Instrument Issuer Directive, allowing mobile money platforms in Ethiopia to offer diverse investment opportunities in the secondary market.
Source: https://shega.co/post/ethio-telcom-announces-telebirr-based-digital-financial-marketplace-digital-securities-trading-platform/
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December 25, 2023 Addis Ababa
Techኢት NightByte🌙
An Android malware is disabling biometric features like face unlock to steal your PINs
Just like in the real world, the dangers of cyberspace are not easily seen. What appears familiar and harmless can often mask a hidden impostor, waiting to strike. Such is the case with the Chameleon Android banking trojan, a newly discovered malware aptly named for its ability to disguise itself. Or in other words it is a shapeshifting Android trojan which is capable of bypassing security & stealing PINs and passwords.
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Source:-https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/an-android-malware-is-disabling-biometric-features-like-face-unlock-to-steal-your-pins-2480315-2023-12-25
Techኢት NightByte🌙
An Android malware is disabling biometric features like face unlock to steal your PINs
Just like in the real world, the dangers of cyberspace are not easily seen. What appears familiar and harmless can often mask a hidden impostor, waiting to strike. Such is the case with the Chameleon Android banking trojan, a newly discovered malware aptly named for its ability to disguise itself. Or in other words it is a shapeshifting Android trojan which is capable of bypassing security & stealing PINs and passwords.
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Source:-https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/an-android-malware-is-disabling-biometric-features-like-face-unlock-to-steal-your-pins-2480315-2023-12-25
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