Facebook-Backed Crypto Project Diem Sold After Pushback

The Facebook-backed digital currency project Diem announced Monday the winding down and $182-million (roughly Rs. 1,360 crore) sale of its technology, capping a years-long initiative that drew significant concern from regulators.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's YouTube Channel Crosses 1 Crore Subscribers, Highest Among Global Leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's YouTube channel crossed 1 crore subscriptions and is the highest amongst top global leaders.

Grindr Disappears From China App Stores as Country Tightens Control Over Internet

Grindr has disappeared from multiple app stores in China as authorities tighten control of the country's already heavily policed internet and purge online behaviour the ruling Communist Party dislikes.

Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West, Sifu, and More: February Games on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X

February is nearly here and gamers can look forward to several titles including Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West, Dying Light 2 Stay Human, CrossfireX, Destiny 2 The Witch Queen, Grid legends, The King of Fighters XV, OlliOlli World, and Destiny 2: The Witch Queen. Here are some of the most exciting titles you can look forward to in February 2022 for PC, PlayStation...

Netflix February 2022 Releases: Looop Lapeta, Space Force, The Fame Game, and More

Looop Lapeta, The Fame Game (Finding Anamika), Space Force season 2, Raising Dion season 2, Love Is Blind season 2, Vikings: Valhalla, Inventing Anna — the biggest original movies, TV shows, and web series on Netflix in February 2022 from India and beyond.

WhatsApp Beta for Android Crashing for Some Users, Bug Fixed Through an Update: Report

WhatsApp beta for Android was reportedly crashing for users on two builds. An update reportedly brought the fix for the bug that caused the app to crash. The reason for the crash is still unknown.

Joni Mitchell Pulls Her Music From Spotify Over COVID-19 ‘Lies’, Days After Neil Young Did the Same

Joni Mitchell said she was pulling her music from Spotify over "lies" on the streaming service about COVID-19, just days after fellow musical titan Neil Young did the same.

From Bel-Air to Tolkien, Streamers Lean on Remakes

If you are getting a feeling of deja-vu from your TV screen, there is good reason.

Pegasus Spyware Used to Target Finnish Diplomats, Ministry Says

Mobile phones belonging to Finnish diplomats were spied on using the cyber espionage software Pegasus, the country's foreign ministry said.

Netflix Must Face 'Queen's Gambit' Defamation Lawsuit From Chess Grandmaster, US Judge Rules

A Georgian former chess world champion's $5-million (roughly Rs. 37.5 crores) lawsuit against Netflix will go ahead after she claimed she was defamed in an episode of The Queen's Gambit, a Los Angeles judge has ruled.

Pegasus: Congress Alleges Government Deceived Parliament, to Raise Issue in Budget Session

The Congress launched an all-out attack on the government, accusing it of deceiving Parliament, duping the Supreme Court, hijacking democracy, and indulging in treason, after a media report claimed India bought the Pegasus spyware from Israel as part of a defence deal in 2017.

WhatsApp Chief Will Cathcart in Favour of Releasing iPad App: Report

WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart has recently revealed that they are in favour of releasing an iPad app.

WhatsApp Beta for Android Crashing for Some Users, Bug Fixed Through an Update: Report

WhatsApp beta for Android was reportedly crashing for users on two builds. An update reportedly brought the fix for the bug that caused the app to crash. The reason for the crash is still unknown.

Joni Mitchell Pulls Her Music From Spotify Over COVID-19 ‘Lies’, Days After Neil Young Did the Same

Joni Mitchell said she was pulling her music from Spotify over "lies" on the streaming service about COVID-19, just days after fellow musical titan Neil Young did the same.

From Bel Air to Tolkien, Streamers Lean on Remakes

If you are getting a feeling of deja-vu from your TV screen, there is good reason.

Pegasus Spyware Used to Target Finnish Diplomats, Ministry Says

Mobile phones belonging to Finnish diplomats were spied on using the cyber espionage software Pegasus, the country's foreign ministry said.

Netflix Must Face 'Queen's Gambit' Defamation Lawsuit From Chess Grandmaster, US Judge Rules

A Georgian former chess world champion's $5-million (roughly Rs. 37.5 crores) lawsuit against Netflix will go ahead after she claimed she was defamed in an episode of The Queen's Gambit, a Los Angeles judge has ruled.

Elon Musk Offers $5,000 To College Student To Not Track His Private Jet

Elon Musk offered $5,000 (roughly Rs. 3.75 lakh) to a tech-savvy teenager to stop tracking his private jet due to concerns about his personal safety. The teenager, a college student, was keeping tabs on the Tesla and SpaceX CEO's private jet and that of several high-profile figures using publicly available data.

Pegasus: Rights Group Says Lebanese Staffer Targeted With NSO Spyware

Human Rights Watch said that one of its senior staff members was targeted last year with spyware designed by the Israeli hacker-for hire company NSO Group.

WhatsApp Testing Restoration of Group Chat Invite Links, Redesigned Media Picker, New Animations: Report

WhatsApp has been spotted testing, developing, and rolling out new features for its mobile and desktop apps. As per reports, the instant messaging app is testing the ability to restore group chat invite links, redesigned media picker menu, and new animations for the desktop app.

Facebook-Parent Meta's Purchase of Kustomer Startup Cleared by EU Watchdog

European Union regulators have approved Facebook-parent Meta's purchase of customer service startup Kustomer, after the social network made concessions to ease concerns the deal would squeeze out rivals.

Facebook Messenger Adds Screenshot Alerts, GIFs, Stickers, Reactions, More to Secret Conversations

Facebook Messenger has been updated to alert users when a screenshot is captured in a Secret Conversation, while adding new functionality to the end-to-encrypted chat feature. Users will be able to send GIFs, stickers, react with emoji and quote reply to messages, while using Secret Conversations, according to the company.

WhatsApp Has Until End of February to Clarify Privacy Policy Change, EU Says

WhatsApp has been given until the end of February to explain changes to its privacy policy and whether this complies with EU consumer protection laws after complaints from consumer groups, the European Commission said.

Apple Teases Metaverse Plans, CEO Tim Cook Plans Expansion of AR Apps

Apple teased its metaverse ambitions as CEO Tim Cook talked expansion of the company's AR apps, prompting strong investor response.

Madhuri Dixit’s Finding Anamika Is Now The Fame Game, Out February 25 on Netflix

Madhuri Dixit’s Netflix series Finding Anamika has a new title (The Fame Game) and release date (February 25). Karan Johar is among The Fame Game producers. Sri Rao is the showrunner and writer on The Fame Game, previously Finding Anamika.

Spotify Removing Neil Young's Music After His Ultimatum Over Joe Rogan's Podcast

Spotify is removing Neil Young’s music from the platform after the singer-songwriter gave an ultimatum to the music-streaming service to either remove controversial podcaster Joe Rogan or his own music.

WhatsApp Moderation Feature That Lets Group Admins Delete Messages for All Users Spotted

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a feature to allow admins to delete messages from group members, which is expected to arrive in an upcoming beta version of WhatsApp for iOS and Android. Rival Telegram already supports such a feature to remove members’ messages, while a screenshot shared by a feature tracker shows a placeholder message on WhatsApp for deleted messa...

iOS 15.3, iPadOS 15.3 Released With Fix for Safari Security Flaw; iCloud Sync Fix Reportedly Also Released

Apple has released iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 that brings a fix for the bug that made Safari's browsing history and linked accounts data vulnerable to getting leaked. The bug not only affected Safari but all third-party browsers on Apple operating systems. Separately, Apple is also reportedly rolling out a fix for syncing issues in iCloud impacting third-party apps.

Rahul Gandhi Writes to Twitter CEO, Says His Follower Count Suppressed Due to 'Government Pressure'

Congress leader in a letter to Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has alleged that the growth in his Twitter followers count was being suppressed due to “government pressure”.

Snapchat Launches Special Lenses, Geofilters, Stickers to Commemorate India's 73rd Republic Day

Snapchat has introduced new lenses, geofilters, stickers, Bitmojis, Bitmoji geofilters, and hyperlocal geofilters to mark Republic Day celebration. Snap will also partner with Vivo, Oppo and Samsung to promote occasion-specific lenses.

Republic Day Parade 2022: How to Watch Live Online and on TV

Republic Day Parade 2022 livestream and telecast will take place today (Wednesday, January 26). The parade will begin from 10:30am and feature a grade flypast by 75 aircraft and helicopters of the Indian Air Force — in addition to marching contingents.

Google Docs Now Allows Users to Create, Import Text Watermarks

Google has introduced a text watermark feature for Google Docs. It is expected to be made widely available in the coming weeks.

Twitter Suspends a Bot Account Which Gives Away the Next Day's Wordle Answer

An automated Twitter account that posted Wordle spoilers for the next day’s game has been suspended. The bot was replying to the Wordle posts of users on Twitter to ruin future words. A software engineer Robert Reichel earlier shared that he had reverse-engineered Wordle to find out the game’s word of the day before it goes live. The suspended account has reported...

Tencent Fires 70 Staff, Blacklists 13 Firms in Anti-Graft Campaign

Tencent said it fired nearly 70 staff over bribery and embezzlement incidents last year and named 13 companies it had blacklisted from future contracts.

China Targets Celebrities, Fan Groups in New Month-Long Online Abuse Clean Up Campaign

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) launched a month-long "clean cyberspace" campaign, which it said would target online abuse, "chaos" in celebrity fan groups and "money worship", among other issues.

Apple Fined EUR 5 Million by Dutch Watchdog Over App Store Payment Options

The Dutch consumer watchdog fined Apple EUR five million (roughly Rs. 42 crore) on Monday for failing to allow dating app operators to choose payment options other than its own Apple Pay system in its Dutch App Store.

WhatsApp for Android Appears With ‘Community Home’ Where Multiple Groups Could Be Listed Under One Roof

WhatsApp is seen building a new section called “Community Home” where it would list all groups linked to a certain community under one roof. The references about the update appeared through a new WhatsApp for Android beta release.

Apple Delays In-App Account Deletion Requirement, Extends In-App Purchases Exception Until June 30

Apple has extended the deadline for developers to provide an in-app account deletion mechanism until June 30. The change was originally planned to come into effect from January 31. Additionally, Apple has extended in-app purchases exception for apps offering person-to-person services between two individuals until June 30.

Flipkart Grocery Service Expands Its Service to 1,800 Cities Across India

Flipkart Grocery has expanded its services to 1,800 cities across India. It offers a selection of over 6,000 high-quality products.

Swiggy Raises $700 Million in Funding Round Led by Invesco, Other Investors

Food delivery platform Swiggy on Monday said it has raised $700 million (nearly Rs 5,225 crore) in new funding led by investment firm Invesco.

Activist Investor Blackwells Capital Pushes Peloton to Fire CEO John Foley

Activist investor Blackwells wants exercise equipment maker Peloton to fire its chief executive and consider selling itself to a fitness or technology company, two sources familiar with the matter said.

WhatsApp Testing Two-Step Verification on Desktop, Chat Wallpaper for Voice Calls: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly adding a couple new features and functionalities. On them is said to be new two-step verification on the desktop app. The second is the addition of chat wallpapers for the upcoming interface for voice calls.

WeChat Account of Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison Taken Over and Renamed, Lawmaker Accuses China

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s account on WeChat was taken over and renamed, and a lawmaker accused China's leaders of political interference.

National Disaster Response Force Twitter Handle Hacked, Fully Restored Later

The official Twitter handle of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was hacked late Saturday and fully restored by Sunday evening, officials said.

Instagram Subscriptions Feature Spotted in India, Allows Users to Pay for Exclusive Content

Instagram recently announced paid subscriptions for a small group of creators in the US, allowing influencers and content creators to share exclusive content with paying subscribers. Instagram users in India are now able to subscribe to some of these creators, with pricing in local currency. Instagram has not rolled out the ability for content creators in India to acc...

Big Tech: New Step to Curb Firms’ Power Advanced by US Senate Panel

Bipartisan legislation advanced by a Senate panel would bar the dominant online platforms from favouring their own goods and services over those of rivals.

Twitter Says Two Security Team Leaders Leaving Company

Twitter said its head of security is no longer at the company and its chief information security officer will depart in the coming weeks.

Twitter Flock Could Be the Final Version of ‘Trusted Friends’ Concept, to Let Users Limit Tweets’ Visibility

Twitter Flock appears to be the final version of ‘Trusted Friends’ that was announced as a concept in July last year and is designed to let users limit the visibility of their tweets to select people. A teardown of a recent Twitter for Android beta version has suggested the new feature in development.

Netflix's Modest Growth Forecast Casts Pall Over Streaming

Even as Netflix executives sought to reassure investors in video interview that its long-term prospects for streaming media remain bright, with its popular series Bridgerton returning for a second season and a science-fiction film starring Ryan Reynolds coming soon, shares slipped.

Pegasus Spyware: Israel's Attorney General Orders Probe of NSO Claims

Israel’s attorney general said he was launching an investigation into Israeli police’s use of phone surveillance technology following reports that investigators improperly tracked targets without authorisation.

WhatsApp for iOS May Soon Get Ability to Import Chats From Android Devices

WhatsApp for iOS appears to have a feature in the works that would allow users to move their chat history from an Android device to an iPhone. This will be an expansion to the existing ability to migrate chats from an existing iPhone to an Android device.

Instagram Expands Remix Feature to All New Videos, TikTok Working on Paid Subscriptions

Instagram has updated its video remix feature to allow users to Remix any video shared on the platform, which will work in a similar fashion as rival TikTok. Meanwhile, TikTok has announced it is working on paid subscriptions, to allow creators to monetise their content on the service. The announcement comes days after Instagram announced it is testing paid subscripti...

Facebook-Parent Meta Removes Iran-Based Fake Accounts Targeting Instagram Users in Scotland

Facebook-parent Meta removed a network of fake accounts that originated in Iran and targeted Instagram users in Scotland with content supporting Scottish independence, the company's investigators said.

Twitter, Counter-Strike, Roblox, Trello, Twitch Faced Outages; Some GTA 5 Users Also Reporting Problems

Twitter, Counter-Strike, Roblox, Twitch, and others faced outages on Friday. Twitter Support confirmed the issue and announced its fix. Separately, some user reports on Downdetector are indicating problems with Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V or GTA 5) that appear to be still live in some parts of the world.

Netflix Sees Disappointing Subscriber Growth in Q4 2021, Adds 8.3 Million Users Worldwide

Netflix delivered its latest quarter of disappointing subscriber growth during the final three months of last year, a trend that management foresees continuing into the new year as tougher competition is undercutting the video streaming leader.

Twitter Debuts Hexagon-Shaped NFT Profile Pictures

Twitter announced the launch of a tool through which users can showcase non-fungible tokens (NFTs)as their profile pictures, tapping into a digital collectibles craze that has exploded over the past year.

Opera Releases Web3 Browser to Let Users Seamlessly Link Crypto Wallets to Blockchain Services

Opera's new browser is catered to cryptocurrency investors and will provide users with an easier way to browse decentralised apps, games and metaverse platforms without having to sign into specific wallets for every new tab.

Facebook Critics Call for Release of India Human Rights Review

Facebook critics called on the world's largest social network to release a human rights impact assessment it commissioned in 2020 to investigate hate speech on its platforms in India.

Google to Discontinue G Suite Legacy Free Edition, Asks Users to Move to a Paid Plans Starting Rs. 125 a Month

Google announced its plans to discontinue the G Suite legacy free edition. Starting on May 1, Google will automatically upgrade users to a paid account. The company will select a subscription plan for users who fails to pick one on their own by the start of May. Users can complete the transition by setting up Google Workspace billing before July 1.

Instagram Tests Letting Creators Charge Subscriptions

Instagram will let some content creators in the US charge subscriptions to fans, allowing popular users to dabble with a way to make steady money as the platform competes for online stars.

WhatsApp Desktop Beta Begins Testing Ability to Pause While Recording Voice Messages

WhatsApp Desktop beta has added the ability to pause and resume voice recordings on the desktop version of the popular encrypted messaging service. Users can now listen to their recordings and pause or resume them, before deleting or resuming recording. The feature was introduced on WhatsApp beta for iOS in October 2021 and is yet to be brought to WhatsApp users on An...

Better.com CEO Vishal Garg, Who Fired 900 Employees Over Zoom, Returning to Position

Better.com CEO Vishal Garg, who faced criticism after firing about 900 employees over Zoom last month, is returning to his position.

Snapchat Limits Friend Suggestions for Teen Accounts, Reveals Measures to Combat Drug Spread

Snapchat has announced changes to its Quick Add feature that will limit minors profiles from being shown to adults unless they have a certain amount of friends in common with them. The move is designed to prevent drug dealers from contacting minors on the app. The service also detailed other changes and steps it has taken to combat the spread of drugs using the app, a...

OpenSea NFT Marketplace Acquires Crypto Lending Platform and Wallet Provider Dharma Labs

OpenSea has acquired cryptocurrency borrowing and lending platform, Dharma Labs in a bid to expanding trust, safety, and reliability while investing in NFTs and the Web3 ecosystem and growing its team.

Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard: 5 Reasons Why This Is the Company’s Biggest Deal Ever

Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion (roughly Rs. 5,10,990 crore) all-cash acquisition, uniting two of the biggest forces in video games. It's the software maker's biggest deal ever, almost three times as large as the 2016 purchase of LinkedIn. Here are five key reasons why it happened.

YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium Annual Plans Launched in India and Few Other Countries

YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium have introduced annual plans that are available in addition to the existing monthly and quarterly offerings. The new YouTube plans are currently limited to a few countries, including India and the US.

Chinese Olympic App Has Serious Security Flaws: Report

A smartphone app that's expected to be widely used by athletes and others attending next month’s Winter Games in Beijing has glaring security problems that could expose sensitive data to interception, according to a report.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Publisher Krafton Bans Nearly 50,000 Accounts for Cheating in a Week

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) publisher Krafton has banned nearly 50,000 accounts in a week’s time. This ban is a part of the strict countermeasures taken against illegal activities in the game. Furthermore, Krafton says it will also rename the current Premium Crate on sale in the Crate Shop to “PMGC Premium Crate.”

Gehraiyaan Trailer Release Date Set for January 20

Gehraiyaan trailer release date and time set for Thursday, January 20 at 2:30pm IST. Gehraiyaan movie release date is February 11 on Amazon Prime Video. Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday, and Dhairya Karwa lead Gehraiyaan movie cast.

WhatsApp Begins Testing In-App Support Chat on iOS, Android Beta Versions

WhatsApp is testing a feature that allows users to contact the Meta-owned messaging app, and receive a response inside the app. The service will collect some technical information about the device WhatsApp is installed on, then respond to users in a chat. The service is also testing animated heart emoji to animate emoji of all colours like the animated red heart emoji...

Microsoft to Buy Activision Blizzard in All-Cash Transaction Valued at $68.7 Billion

Microsoft said on Tuesday it would buy videogame publisher Activision Blizzard in an all-cash transaction valued at $68.7 billion.

Google Working on Digital Wellbeing Widget That Displays Screen Time for Android Users: Report

Google's Digital Wellbeing app for Android users could reportedly get a new widget. The new widget is said to show the screen time of apps that are in use the most. Google added new widgets for Google Photos and YouTube Music in December.

Google Self Share Feature Spotted as Nearby Share Update, Will Make Sending Files to Yourself Easier: Report

Google is reportedly working on a new update on the Nearby Share feature to allow users to send data across their own devices. The feature known as Self Share will eliminate the practice of sending files to your own email or uploading them to cloud storage. The company launched the Nearby Share on ChromeOS and Android as a rival to Apple’s AirDrop.

The Great Indian Murder Trailer: Pratik Gandhi, Richa Chadha Lead Next Hotstar Specials Out February 4

The Great Indian Murder trailer out now. The Great Indian Murder release date is February 4 on Disney+ Hotstar and Hulu. Pratik Gandhi, Richa Chadha lead The Great Indian Murder cast. The Great Indian Murder is produced by Ajay Devgn, and directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia.

Moon Knight Trailer: Oscar Isaac Is Going Crazy in Marvel’s Next Series Out March 30

Moon Knight trailer released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and English. Moon Knight release date is March 30 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. New Moon Knight poster released alongside Moon Knight trailer and release date. Oscar Isaac leads Moon Knight cast.

Microsoft Teams Gets 5 New Features to Support Frontline Workers

Microsoft Teams is adding five new features that focus on reducing stress for frontline workers. These new features are Walkie Talkie app, managing virtual appointments, Microsoft Viva, Reflexis Shift Connector, and audio notification for misplaced devices.

Twitter Expands Feature Allowing Users to Flag Misleading Tweets to More Countries

Twitter announced Monday that it will be expanding its test feature that allows users to flag misleading content on the social media platform to Brazil, Spain, and the Philippines.

Safari 15 Security Flaw Discovered That Can Leak Your Browsing Activity, Personal Identity

Safari 15 is found to have a serious vulnerability that could allow attackers to gain access to your browsing activity and personal identity attached to a Google account.

Apple Complies With Dutch Watchdog Ruling on Dating App Payment Options

Apple said it would allow developers of dating apps in the Netherlands to offer non-Apple payment options to their users, complying with an order from the country's market regulator to do so by January 15 or face fines.

Australian Open 2022 Live Stream: How to Watch in India, UK, USA, and Around the World

Australian Open 2022 live stream is available on SonyLIV in India and South Asia, Discovery+ in UK, ESPN+ in USA, TSN in Canada, 9Now in Australia, Sky Sport Now in New Zealand, and beIN Sports in Singapore, Southeast Asia, and Middle East.

WhatsApp for Android to Get New Drawing Tools, Desktop App to Get New Colour Scheme: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly getting new features for its Android and desktop apps. For the former, the messaging app is said to add new drawing tools, while the latter is said to get a new colour scheme.

Battlegrounds Mobile India January Update Rolled Out With Spider-Man Theme; Krafton Highlights Known Issues

Battlegrounds Mobile India started receiving a new update. The battle royale game's 1.8.0 update has been released by developer Krafton on Friday. Along with new features, the update carries some improvements to the existing elements in the game.

Netflix Raises Monthly Subscription Prices in US, Canada

Netflix has raised its monthly subscription price by $1 to $2 (roughly Rs. 75 to Rs. 150) per month in the US depending on the plan, to help pay for new programming to compete in the crowded streaming TV market.

Google, Facebook CEOs Colluded in Online Advertisement Sales, Lawsuit Alleges

Newly unredacted documents from a state-led antitrust lawsuit against Google accuse the search giant of colluding with rival Facebook to manipulate online advertising sales. The CEOs of both companies were aware of the deal and signed off on it, the lawsuit alleges.

Twitter Spaces Now Lets All Users Record a Session, Will Be Available for Public Playback

Twitter will now let all its hosts on Android and iOS record and share the recording of a Spaces session for playback. The Twitter Spaces recording will be available for 30 days after the session has ended.

Facebook Faces GBP 2.3-Billion UK Class Action Over Market Dominance

Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, faces a GBP 2.3 billion (roughly Rs. 23,420 crore)-plus class action in Britain over allegations it abused its market dominance by exploiting the personal data of 44 million users.

Twitter, Meta, YouTube Among Tech Giants Subpoenaed by January 6 US Capitol Riot Panel

Months after requesting documents from more than a dozen social platforms, the House committee investigating the US Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas targeting Twitter, Meta, Reddit, and YouTube after lawmakers said the companies' initial responses were inadequate.

Google Meet Rolling Out Live Translated Captions, Adds Companion Mode for Hybrid Meetings

Google announced the rollout of live translated captions in Google Meet on Web and mobile. When the feature is on, the app will automatically translate spoken language into another language, and display captions. Google Meet is also adding a new Companion Mode feature which allows users to add remote members through an additional screen.

WhatsApp Message Reactions to Get Separate Notifications Settings Menu: Report

WhatsApp message reactions have been reported for a while and a new report suggests that the global rollout for the feature may happen soon. WhatsApp beta for iOS is currently receiving an update that will bring the message reactions settings toggles for individual and group chats.

Human Web Series Review: Shefali Shah Pulls the Strings in Hotstar’s Overambitious Machiavellian Drama

Human web series review: new Hotstar Specials, with Shefali Shah and Kirti Kulhari, is too much. It’s inelegant, overstretched, and too full of itself to scale the heights it needs to. Human web series release date and time is January 14 at 12am IST on Disney+ Hotstar and Hulu.

Assembly Elections 2022: Twitter Announces Initiatives to Empower Voters With Reminders, Special Emoji, Quiz

Twitter announced a series of initiatives to empower citizens with the right knowledge before they cast their votes in the upcoming Assembly elections in five states.

Sony Launches It’s Best TWS Earbuds, WF-1000XM4, In India At Rs 19,990

The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds will be available starting January 16, 2022 at a price of Rs 19,990 in India. These TWS earbuds support both Android phones and iPhones and come with a companion app called Sony Headphone Connect.

Omicron COVID Care: 7 Gadgets to Keep Handy to Sanitise Surface, Monitor Oxygen

Beginning from wearing mask whenever we are outdoors, there are some gadgets and tech to help you carry on during this wave and in the long run.

Sennheiser Launches New Premium Over-Ear Headphones in India With 30-Hour Battery

The Sennheiser HD 450SE wireless headphones carry a price tag of 14,990. Customers will be able to purchase the device from Amazon.

Wordle Knockoffs Pulled From Apple's App Store

Apple said it has removed from its App Store several knockoffs of Wordle, a website-only word game that has seen a recent surge in popularity thanks to celebrities like Jimmy Fallon.

Rocket Scientist S Somanath Replaces K Sivan As New ISRO Chief: Things To Know

S Somanath is a well-known aerospace engineer and rocket scientist. Somanath will replace Kailasavadivoo Sivan as the chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), after his tenure ends on January 14, 2022.

YouTube Lets Its Platform Be 'Weaponised' to Spread Misinformation, Fact Checkers Claim

More than 80 fact-checking organisations are calling on YouTube to address what they say is rampant misinformation on the platform.

Twitter Ban Lifted in Nigeria After Seven Months, Company to Open Office in the Country

Nigeria has lifted its ban on Twitter in the West African country, seven months after the country’s more than 200 million people were shut out of the social media network.

Digital Pound Could Hit Financial Stability And Erode Privacy, UK Lawmakers Warn

A digital pound used by consumers could harm financial stability, raise the cost of credit and erode privacy, though a version for wholesale use in the financial sector demands greater appraisal, British lawmakers said on Thursday.

Ministry of Information And Broadcasting Official Twitter Handle Hacked, Hackers Retweet Elon Musk

This comes soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Twitter handle was briefly hacked, where the hacker made a false tweet saying India has adopted Bitcoin as legal tender.

Android 13: The Next Big Android Update May Come With These New Features

Android 13 is rumoured to be codenamed "Tiramisu" and may come with several new features like App Languages, Runtime permissions for notifications, a new lock screen clock layout, and more.

WhatsApp Starts Rolling Out Global Voice Message Player for Beta Testers on iOS

WhatsApp has started beta testing the global voice message player on iOS. The feature allows voice messages to play back in the background and lets users continue to listen to their voice messages even when they switch from one chat to another.

Lenovo Legion 7 Review: Big On Performance And Design, Small On Portability

The Lenovo Legion 7 comes with a striking design that makes the laptop stand out in comparison to the competition. But does it perform as well? Find out in our review.

Facebook-Parent Meta’s Antitrust Dismissal Request Shut Down, US Judge Says Case Can Proceed

A federal judge has ruled that the Federal Trade Commission’s revised antitrust suit against Meta, formerly known as Facebook, can proceed, shutting down the social media company’s request for a dismissal.

This Is How Apple iPhone 14 Models May Look Without Display Notch

The Apple iPhone 14 series has been rumoured to get rid of the notch since at least the last year.

Judge Says FTC's Antitrust Case Against Facebook Can Proceed

A federal judge has ruled that the Federal Trade Commissions revised antitrust suit against Meta, formerly known as Facebook, can proceed, shutting down the social media companys request for a dismissal.

Judge Says FTC's Antitrust Case Against Facebook Can Proceed

A federal judge has ruled that the Federal Trade Commissions revised antitrust suit against Meta, formerly known as Facebook, can proceed, shutting down the social media companys request for a dismissal.

News Agency Associated Press to Launch NFT Marketplace for its Award-Winning Photos

The AP NFTs will be minted on the 'Polygon blockchain', which is an environmentally friendly, Ethereum-compatible layer two solution.

Signal CEO Steps Down, WhatsApp Co-Founder Brian Acton To Take Over As Interim CEO

WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton, who will take over as interim CEO of Signal also co-founded Signal Foundation, the organisation that oversees the app.

Motorola Razr 3 Will Come With Flagship Specs, Will Compete With Galaxy Z Flip 3

It is not known as to when the next generation of Moto Razr foldable smartphone will be launched, but the report mentions that the company is eyeing a global launch, which will at least include China, Europe, and North America.

Meta Makes Booster Shots Mandatory for Returning Workers, Office Reopening Delayed

Meta (formerly Facebook) has further delayed office reopening and made booster shots mandatory for returning workers.

WhatsApp Is Bringing This New Feature For Android, iOS Users

WhatsApp was recently spotted testing a new way in which users receive messages on the instant messaging app.

Signal's Moxie Marlinspike Quits, WhatsApp Co-Founder Brian Acton to Take Over as Interim CEO

Signal's Founder and CEO Moxie Marlinspike said in a blog post on Monday that he will step down and WhatsApp Co-Founder Brian Acton will become the interim CEO.

WhatsApp Rival Signal Rolls Out Payments Via Cryptocurrency: How To Pay Users In Crypto

Users can not cancel a payment once they hit send. You can message your contact and ask them to send you a payment. If users hit Send, their payment will start processing and can not be stopped, even if the user closes the app or tries to turn off their smartphone.

Samsung Shuts Down Tizen App Store

Despite completely switching to Android for its phones and Wear OS for its smartwatches, Samsung recently unveiled its new smart TVs recently and they are still running Tizen OS.

Vivo Y33T With 50MP Main Camera Launched in India: Price, Specs

With 5000mAh battery, Vivo Y33T also supports 18W Fast Charging and VEG (vivo Energy Guardian) technology that helps in effective energy management.

Logitech G435 Wireless Gaming Headphones With Lightweight Design Launched in India

The new G435 wireless headset comes in three colour variations, black and neon yellow, blue and raspberry.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Launched With Flagship Specs At Rs 54,999: Full Specs, Launch Offers And All Details

As part of the introductory offer, Samsung is offering Rs 5,000 cashback on HDFC Bank cards on both the variants of the Galaxy S21 FE 5G phone.

Sony India Launches New 'Budget' True Wireless Earbuds With 20-Hours Battery

Priced at Rs 5,990, the Sony WF-C500 earbuds come with Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) for better sound and call quality.

iPhone Plant in Tamil Nadu to Reopen This Week After Food Poisoning Cases

Foxconn has been making the iPhone 12 and testing production of the iPhone 13 at the Sriperumbudur facility, its only plant in India.

Instagram Reels for Beginners: How to Post, What You Need to Know

Once you have logged in to your Instagram account, you should see a plus icon in the top-right, beside the large Instagram logo. Select Reels.

Xiaomi is Launching Another 'Hyperphone' in India This Month: All Details

The Xiaomi 11T Pro first debuted alongside Xiaomi 11T globally back in September 2021. It will have triple rear cameras.

Motorola's New Mid-Budget Phone With Triple Cameras Launched in India

The Moto G71 5G will be available in two colour options, Neptune Green and Arctic Blue - both having 6GB RAM and 128GB storage.

NRI Brides In Less Demand, More Women Are Making The First Move: Online Matrimony Trends

While 15% of women were fine with NRI matches, only 5% men were interested in an NRI partner, according to Online Matrimony Trends Report 2021 from BharatMatrimony.

Google Is 'Frustrated' With Apple for Ditching this Messaging Tech for iPhones

Apple argues that opening up iMessage to other platforms would make iOS and iPhones more vulnerable to hackers.

Apple Introduces New Features to Help Users Meet Their 2022 Fitness Goals

Sadly, the new features won't debut in India as the Apple Fitness+ is currently available in select countries.

Happy Birthday iPhone! Watch Steve Jobs Unveiled The First iPhone 15 Years Ago

The debut of the iPhone almost marked the end of BlackBerry phones. BlackBerry recently ended support for all BlackBerry OS smartphones.

Dyson TP07 Air Purifier Review: Is A Rs 45,000 Price Tag For An Air Purifier Justified?

The Dyson TP07 is an air purifier that also comes with cooling technology and is priced at Rs 45,900. But is that price justified for an air purifier? Find out in our review.

Apple Fitness+ to Launch Collections, Time to Run Services With New Season of Time to Walk, Artist Spotlight

Apple Fitness+ is getting a new Collections and Time to Run services on January 10. Apple will also release the new season of Time to Walk on Monday along with new playlists for Artist Spotlight. The latter will also be available for Apple Music and Apple One subscribers.

Reddit Said to Tap Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs for IPO

Reddit, whose message boards became central to meme stock trading frenzy in 2021, is tapping Wall Street banks Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs for its IPO, a source familiar with the matter said.

NSO Group: Polish Leader Admits Country Bought Powerful Israeli Spyware

Poland's most powerful politician has acknowledged that the country bought advanced spyware from the Israeli surveillance software maker NSO Group but denied that it was being used to target his political opponents.

Facebook Parent Meta's Head of Communications John Pinette Leaves Company

The head of communications at Meta Platforms, John Pinette, is leaving the company, the social media company said.

Amazon Shortens COVID-19 Isolation, Paid Leave for US Workers

Amazon told workers they only have to isolate for a week after testing positive for COVID-19, instead of 10 days, following updated US health guidance.

Researcher Develop New AI-Powered Tool to Differentiate Between Fake Artworks

In an experiment with four students, researchers were able to identify with just over 95% accuracy which student painted which painting.

Titan's New 'Smart Glasses' Will Let You Count Footsteps and Listen to Music

The Titan EyeX are available to purchase on the Titan Eyeplus website for Rs 9,999 (only the frame).

Amazon Asks COVID-Positive Workers to Isolate for 7 Days Instead of 10 Days

In a message to staff, Amazon said its new week-long isolation policy took effect immediately.

Tesla Owner Claims He Mined $800 in Crypto per Month Using His Electric Car

Creating a network for a blockchain ledger is painstakingly expensive and demands too much electricity.

Nokia T20 Review: A Decent Budget Tablet Under Rs 20,000

Nokia T20 Tablet: Priced under Rs 20,000, is this the best budget tablet in the market?

Realme GT 2 Global Launch Very Soon, More Tablets: Here Are Realme's 2022 Plans

The company even announced plans to expand its tablet portfolio "in different other price segments." Last year, Realme's first tablet, the Realme Pad.

Digital News Companies Accuse Google Of Abusing Dominant Search Engine Position; CCI Orders Probe

Fair trade regulator CCI on Friday ordered a probe against Google for its alleged abuse of dominant position.

Facebook, Meta's Communications Head Parts Ways With Company

Pinette was appointed vice president of global communications in April 2019, according to its blog post at that time. Before joining the social media company, he led communications for Gates Ventures, the private office and innovation lab of Bill Gates.

Intel At CES 2022: Intel Core i9-12900KS Chip Launched With Up To 5.5GHz Clock Speed

The 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS chipset will compete with AMDs new Ryzen 7 5800X3D chip t hat was also unveiled at the ongoing CES 2022.

Facebook Parent Meta's Head of Communications John Pinette Leaves Company

The head of communications at Meta Platforms, John Pinette, is leaving the company, the social media company said.

Amazon Mobile And TV Saving Days Sale: Best Deals On OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi Smartphones

The Amazon sale began on Friday, January 7 and will go on till January 12.

Amazon Shortens COVID-19 Isolation, Paid Leave for US Workers

Amazon told workers they only have to isolate for a week after testing positive for COVID-19, instead of 10 days, following updated US health guidance.

Ahead Of OnePlus 10 Pro Launch, Here's Everything We Know About Upcoming Flagship

OnePlus has been teasing specifications of the OnePlus 10 Pro every day ahead of the January 11 launch in China.

Tim Cook Earned Over Rs 700 Crore As Apple CEO in 2021

In 2021, Cook earned a total of $98.7 million in base salary, stocks, and other compensation in 2021. That is roughly Rs 733 crores if converted into Indian Rupees!

China Bans Most Exclusive Copyright Deals for Digital Music Platforms

China's copyright authority said digital music platforms are not allowed to sign exclusive copyright agreements except in special circumstances, amid a regulatory crackdown on monopolistic behaviour in the country's private sector.

E3 2022 Gaming Expo Will Be Held Virtually Due To Rising Omicron Cases

E3 is said to be held during the summer. There are chances that the COVID-19 cases may ease by the summer, but this is the time when companies reserve floor space and finalise their show plans.

Twitter Is Bringing A New Way To Respond To Tweets With Photos Or Videos

This new feature has concerned many Twitter users about the potential of quote tweets being an easy vector for harassment.

Donald Trump to Launch His Truth Social App on February 21, App Store Listing Shows

Donald Trump's new media venture plans to launch its social media app Truth Social on February 21, according to an Apple App Store listing.

iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini And iPhone 11 Are Now Cheaper: Here's How Much They Cost

These discounts are there for a limited period of time. The iPhone 13 series does not get a price cut in this latest series of discounted price.

Here’s How WhatsApp Is Changing The Way You Get Messages

Recently, WhatsApp was found to be working on a Communities feature that will allow users to create and interact with communities within the app.

iQoo 9, iQoo 9 Pro Launched With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: Price, Specifications And More

The iQoo 9 and iQoo 9 Pro have been launched in China initially and there is no word as to when the smartphones will be launched in international markets like India.

CES 2022 Live Updates: Sony Unveils PlayStation VR2 Next-Gen VR Headset With Sense Controllers

CES 2022 will go on till January 7 after it was cut short by the organisers after a surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant.

Twitter Convenes a Team to Prepare for US Capitol Riot Anniversary

Twitter convened a team to prepare the social networking site to address any harmful content associated with the event, the company said.

Infinix Note 11 Review: Decent Budget Phone, But Software Remains An Issue

The Infinix Note 11 is currently priced at Rs 12,499 in India for the sole 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. Read our review to find out if it's worth your money.

Facebook-Owner Meta Sets Out Grounds for UK Appeal on Giphy Sale

Facebook-owner Meta has applied to appeal a British competition watchdog ruling that it must sell Giphy on grounds that include challenging the finding that the deal removed a potential competitor in display advertising.

Bulli Bai Row: Government Blocks Telegram Channel Targeting Hindu Women With Obscene Photos

After seeing the quick arrests made by the police to tackle the Bulli Bai case, people questioned the government as to why no steps have been taken to prevent online harassment of Hindu women.

CES 2022: Nvidia Brings Most Affordable GeForce RTX GPU, Flagship Graphic Card Teased

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti will be available for a price of $2,499 (roughly Rs 1,86,000) and $1,499 (roughly Rs 1,11,000), respectively.

Google Buys Israeli Security Startup Siemplify Amid Rising Cyberattacks

Google said its cloud division had acquired Israeli cybersecurity startup Siemplify, as the US tech giant expands its security offerings amid rising cyberattacks.

CES 2022: Intel Unveils 12th Gen Alder Lake CPUs With Fastest Processor Ever

Intel has also announced its non-overclockable 12th generation socketed desktop GPU lineup with 22 new models ranging from Intel Core i9 to Pentium and Celeron processors.

The Next Big OnePlus Smartphone Is Here: All Details

The OnePlus 10 Pro will be launched in China on January 11. This is the first OnePlus smartphone to come with Qualcomm's new flagship series of chips for Android phones.

Telegram Users, This May Lead To Hacking Of Your Phone, PC

According to a report by Minerva Labs, founded in 2014 by former officers of the Israeli Defence Forces who served in elite cyber forces, fake installers of the Telegram messaging application are being used to distribute the Windows-based 'Purple Fox' backdoor on compromised systems.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Bans Over 71,000 Accounts for Cheating

Battlegrounds Mobile India developer Krafton has banned more than 71,000 accounts during the week from December 27 to January 2. This is a part of the strict countermeasures taken by Krafton to curb cheating by players. The developer also announced last month it will start banning devices that are found to be guilty of cheating by either using an illegal version of th...

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Full Specs Revealed: Triple Camera, 4500mAh Battery and More

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE was one of the most anticipated smartphone in 2021. Early into 2022, the smartphone is all set to be launched in the next couple of days.

Facebook, WhatsApp Gets Extended Time to Respond to CCI Notices in Privacy Policy Issue

The Delhi High Court extended the time for filing replies by Facebook and WhatsApp to two notices issued to them by CCI which has ordered a probe into the instant messaging app’s new privacy policy.

CES 2022: Samsung’s C-Lab Brings Several Useful Apps And Gadgets For Pets, Infants

The C-Lab Inside was established in 2012 as an incubation program to encourage employees to venture out and work on experimental projects.

Apple Becomes First Company to Hit $3-Trillion Market Value, Then Slips

Apple became the first company to hit a $3-trillion (roughly Rs. 2,23,75,950 crore) stock market value, before ending the day a hair below that milestone, as investors bet the iPhone maker will keep launching bestselling products as it explores new markets such as automated cars and virtual reality.

Apple iPhone 14: How This Year's iPhone Will Be Different

The next iPhone 14 series is said to come with some major changes and improvements over its predecessor.

Apple Becomes First Company Ever To Reach $3 Trillion In Value

In China, the world's largest smartphone market, Apple continued to lead for the second straight month, beating rivals such as Vivo and Xiaomi.

Desh Bhakti ‘Offer’: This Indian Mobile Brand Will Replace Your ‘Chinese Phone’ For Free

Calling Realme a Chinese brand and suggesting buyers to “Choose A Side” Lava Mobile said that Indians should buy mobiles from Indian brands only.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 To Get This Feature For Better Audio

The AirPods Pro 2 TWS earbuds may come with a new design with a focus on fitness features as well.

Samsung's Premium Smart TVs for 2022 Will Let You Buy NFTs

The NFT platform will let creators share their art with the world and let potential buyers "preview an NFT before purchasing it and learn about an NFT's history and Blockchain metadata".

Nothing Ear 1 Black Edition TWS Earbuds Review: Now Darker But Better?

Nothing Ear 1 Black Edition review: Are these the best true wireless earbuds under Rs 7,000 in India?

'Bulli Bai' Controversy: Twitter Said to Be Asked by Delhi Police for Details of User Who First Posted About App

Delhi Police is said to have sought information from Twitter about the person who first posted about the Bulli Bai app that is insulting and harassing Muslim women.

Spider-Man: No Way Home Box Office Swings to $1.37 Billion, Sony’s Biggest Movie Ever

Spider-Man: No Way Home box office swings to $1.37 billion (about Rs. 10,194 crore), after a $131 million (about Rs. 974 crore) third weekend. Spider-Man: No Way Home India box office is $34.2 million / Rs. 260 crore, seventh biggest outside the US. The Matrix Resurrections box office is now up to $106 million (about Rs. 789 crore).

Samsung's New TV Remote Will Charge via 'Wi-Fi

Samsung notes it is introducing a white model of the remote this year to better complement its "lifestyle" TVs like Serif, The Frame, and Sero.

Twitter Blocks US Lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene's Account for COVID-19 Misinformation

Twitter on Sunday said that it had blocked the account of Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene for violating the platform's COVID-19 misinformation policy.

Noise Launches Budget ColorFit Caliber Smartwatch With Body Temperature Sensor

The Noise ColorFit Caliber supports 60 workout modes and another key sensor is the body temperature sensor that still remains uncommon among smart wearables.

COVID 19 Vaccine: How to Book Slots for Under-18 Beneficiaries via Aarogya Setu App

Teens can register online individually, or adults can add them as a beneficiary since they are already registered on the platform.

Things That Elon Musk Said That 'Shocked' The World

Here are some of the bizarre and not-so bizarre things Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in 2021.

Vi Reintroduces Rs 601 Prepaid Plan That Retains Disney+ Hotstar Annual Subscription

Apart from the Rs 601 prepaid plan, the Rs 901 Vi prepaid offer also comes bundled with Disney+ Hotstar mobile 1-year subscription.

OnePlus 10 Pro's Key Specifications Leaked Ahead of Official Launch: All Details

OnePlus has confirmed the OnePlus 10 Pro will carry Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

India's Antitrust Body Orders Probe Into Apple Business Practices, App Store Rules

The CCI ordered its investigations unit to complete the investigation and submit a report within 60 days of the order.

China Harvests Droves of Data From Western Social Media: Report

China is mining Western social media to equip its military and police with information on foreign targets, according to a new report by The Washington Post.