Tech Roundup: Google Search Update, Snap Pixy Shutdown & More

[A recurring feature on the latest in Science & Technology.]

• ByteDance-owned TikTok has been found to inject JavaScript code in its custom in-app browser on iOS that allows it to monitor "all keyboard inputs and taps" when interacting with a website; says it uses the code for debugging, troubleshooting and performance monitoring, and provide "optimal user experience."
• Indian government is reportedly considering imposing regulations on consumer products sold in the country that force a universal standard charger, including USB-C, by as early as 2024.
• Snap pauses all future development of Pixy, its US$ 230 flying camera drone that was first announced in April 2022, continuing the camera company's struggle with physical products that augment its social media platform Snapchat.
• Google rolls out "helpful content update" to Search to make sure that "unoriginal, low quality content doesn't rank highly" in search results and improve those "related to online education, as well as arts and entertainment, shopping and tech-related content"; YouTube debuts a new watermarking feature in Shorts to discourage cross-platform sharing.
• TikTok launches new feature that allows users to publish their TikTok Stories to rival social networks, including Reddit, Facebook and Instagram; introduces "Shopping Ads," letting brands place shoppable videos on the For You page, promote catalogue listings, and direct users to live shopping events.
• Nvidia's GeForce Now game streaming service adds 1440p support at 120fps in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers for subscribers on the US $19.99/month RTX 3080 tier.
• Cameo announces Cameo Live, letting users have 10-minute live video calls with celebrities, expanding on DMs and Cameo Calls.
• Reddit announces a developer platform, offering tools and other resources to build third-party extensions and bots.
• Mozilla's *Privacy Not Included report flags 18 of the top 25 period and pregnancy tracking apps and wearables, including Clue, Eve and Flo, for poor privacy and data management practices.