The Tech Weekender: WhatsApp new Privacy Policy, PS5 back in India, Intel and Nvidia target …

Here are the biggest developments in the world of technology from the week ending May 15. May 15, 2021 / 05:36 PM IST WhatsApp’s controversial new privacy policy kicks in today, but the Facebook-owned messaging platform is giving users more time to review and accept the policy. In an official blog post, WhatsApp noted that after a “period of several weeks,” reminders about the new policy will become “persistent.” Additionally, users who do not accept the policy will also face limited functionality in the future. A spokesperson for the company also said that a majority of people who received notices about the new privacy policy have accepted the terms of service. Clubhouse, the audio-only social networking app exclusive to iOS, is now available on Android. However, the app is only available for Android users in the US. The app will be made available in other English-speaking countries and then the rest of the world in the coming weeks. Clubhouse on Android is currently in its beta stages. Android smartphone users still need an invite to join conversations. Sony is set to restock PlayStation 5 supplies in India as the consoles will be available for pre-order on May 17. Customers who…
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