Technology

Facebook has filed a federal lawsuit against marketing firm oneAudience, alleging improper access to user data through a malicious software development kit. The company claims the firm exploited the "login with Facebook" feature and collected personal information without user authorization across multiple internet platforms.

Tech giant Apple receives special approval from Indian government to launch its first dedicated store in the country by 2021. After years of selling through third-party retailers, Apple will now directly operate stores, signaling a major strategic move into the Indian market. CEO Tim Cook highlighted India's unique demographic potential during the announcement.

Chinese tech giant Huawei's lawsuit challenging a US law restricting federal agencies from purchasing its products has been rejected. A US District Judge ruled that Washington has the right to ban Huawei and ZTE from government procurement, dismissing the company's constitutional rights claims originally filed in 2019.

Japanese gaming giant Nintendo confirms coronavirus-related disruptions in product manufacturing and shipments, with Foxconn factories closed and potential delays for Switch consoles and Ring Fit Adventure game.

Two scientists with ties to China have been charged with fraud in the United States. Li Xiao-Jiang, a former Emory University neuroscientist, is accused of deceiving authorities by simultaneously working at NIH and the Chinese Academy of Sciences without full disclosure.

Chinese tech company TCL will cease manufacturing BlackBerry-branded smartphones this August, ending a partnership that began in 2016. During their collaboration, TCL successfully produced the popular KEY Series, breathing new life into the once-struggling smartphone brand.

Mitsubishi Motors has defended itself against allegations of using illegal emission defeat devices in its diesel engines. German prosecutors suspect the automaker of hiding pollution levels in vehicles with 1.6- and 2.2-liter engines that passed Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards.

BluDot, an AI-powered health monitoring system, identified the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China one week before official health organizations, demonstrating the potential of artificial intelligence in early pandemic detection and prevention.

Acer and Asustek Computer remain among the world's top PC manufacturers, shipping 14.76 and 14.48 million units respectively in 2019, according to Gartner. Despite slight market share reductions, both Taiwanese companies sustained their strong global rankings.

ISRO introduces Vyom Mitra, a bilingual half-humanoid robot astronaut capable of operating spacecraft controls, managing life support systems, and providing critical assistance to human crew members during space missions.