Chrome 86 adds password alerts

Google started testing password alerts for Chrome in October last year and rolled out the feature to PCs in December with Chrome 79. The software giant is now bringing the much-needed feature to Android and iOS with the latest Chrome 86 update.

With Chrome 86, the browser will warn you if one of the saved passwords gets compromised. To check compromised passwords, Google will securely send a copy of your usernames and passwords to its servers. The company promises it can't access your credentials due to encryption.

Coronavirus can surive on smartphone screens for 28 days - Study

- While most of us have made wearing face masks and washing hands part of our routines, we often forget to sanitize the gadgets we're using, primarily smartphones, and a new study shows we should seriously consider sanitizing our devices. Source - Beboom

Amazon Alexa - Privacy control

- Having often come under scrutiny for the alleged privacy failings of its Alexa voice assistant, Amazon on Wednesday announced new privacy features that it says will offer users more control over how their private data is stored online. As part of the plan, users will now be able to choose whether or not to save their Alexa voice recordings. They can set their preference via the Alexa app or by visiting Alexa Privacy Settings online.

Zoom announces pricing in rupees for paid plans

- India, video-conferencing app, Zoom, is now listing its plan prices in Rupees alongside other global currencies, including Dollar, Yen, Pound Sterling, and more. To see the plan charges in Rupees, users will have to choose India as their 'billing' and 'sold to' country. The company already accepted Indian credit cards, but there doesn't seem to be any new addition to the payment mode for now. Source - Beboom

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