Lawsuit Accuses Amazon of Secretly Tracking Consumers Through Cellphones

Amazon.com was sued on Wednesday by consumers who accused the retailing giant of secretly tracking their movements through their cellphones, and selling data it collects. According to a proposed class action in San Francisco federal court, Amazon obtained “backdoor access” to consumers’ phones by providing tens of thousands of app developers with code known as … Read more

Cyclone Tracking: Storm moves in Bay of Bengal, heavy rain alert in states including Odisha, IMD issues this warning

The low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified on Monday and may transform into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23. According to weather forecasts, it will reach the adjoining coasts of Odisha and West Bengal on October 24. Therefore, the two states will receive heavy rains on Friday, i.e. in three days. … Read more