Amazon Alexa Virtual Assistant Now Available on Fossil Gen 6 Smartwatches

The Amazon Alexa virtual assistant is now available to Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch users. They will be able to access the Alexa Tile and app.

YouTube TV App Adds Support for Picture-in-Picture Mode on iOS in the US

YouTube TV for iOS has finally added picture-in-picture support for iOS, the service announced on Wednesday. Users on iPhone and iPad can finally swipe up to the home screen or switch to another app and continue watching their videos in a pop up display, a feature that Android users have had access to for years. The official YouTube app on iOS still does not offer pi...

TweetDeck May Soon Become a Paid Twitter Blue Feature

TweetDeck may soon become a paid feature that is exclusive to Twitter Blue. A sign-up page was spotted for the upcoming version of TweetDeck by reverse engineering expert Jane Manchun Wong. During July last year, Twitter had rolled out a major design overhaul for TweetDeck.

House of the Dragon Release Date: Game of Thrones Spin-Off Premieres August 22 in India

House of the Dragon release date in India is Monday, August 22. Game of Thrones spin-off will release new episodes weekly on Disney+ Hotstar in India. House of the Dragon to premiere on HBO and HBO Max wherever available.

Facebook-Parent Meta Hires Republican Consulting Firm to Smear TikTok in US: Report

The Washington Post reported that Meta is using smear tactics to go after TikTok. Meta, the Post reported, hired a Republican consulting firm called Targeted Victory to “orchestrate a nationwide campaign” against TikTok.

Netflix April 2022 Releases: Mai, Dasvi, Ozark Season 4 Part 2, Better Call Saul Season 6, and More

Dasvi movie, Mai web series, Ozark season 4 part 2, Better Call Saul season 6, Russian Doll season 2, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, The Bubble with Vir Das, Anatomy of a Scandal, Our Great National Parks with Barack Obama, Elon Musk in Return to Space, Elite season 5 — the biggest movies and TV series in April 2022 on Netflix in India.

How China's TikTok, Facebook Influencers Push Propaganda

As China continues to assert its economic might, it is using the global social media ecosystem to expand its already formidable influence.

WhatsApp Launches 'Bol Behen' Chatbot in India to Help Adolescent Girls, Young Women With Concerns

WhatsApp and nonprofit Girl Effect on Wednesday announced the launch of artificial intelligence (AI) based chatbot ‘Bol Behen’ in India to help adolescent girls and young women with concerns and queries around general health and sexual wellbeing.

Google Pay Adds Tap to Pay for UPI Transactions in Partnership With Pine Labs

Google Pay on Wednesday introduced Tap to Pay for UPI by partnering with Pine Labs. The new offering allows users to make UPI payments via Google Pay by tapping their phones directly on a supported PoS terminal.

Spotify Testing TikTok-Style Vertical ‘Audio Newsfeed’ Podcast Discovery Feature: Report

Spotify is said to be testing an ‘audio newsfeed’ feature for easy podcast discovery on its apps.

Moon Knight Review: Oscar Isaac’s Marvel Series Is a Snooze Fest

Moon Knight review: Marvel’s new series about a former mercenary (Oscar Isaac) who does the bidding of an Egyptian moon god is all plot and no spark. Moon Knight out March 30 at 12:30pm IST on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. Isaac, Ethan Hawke, and May Calamawy lead the Moon Knight cast.

Twitter Testing Cricket Tab for Indian Users on Android Amid IPL 2022

Twitter on Tuesday announced that it has started testing a dedicated Cricket tab that will appear on the Explore page in India. The new announcement comes amid the IPL 2022 season.

Google Hangouts Removed From Google Play Store, App Store Amid Transition to Google Chat

Google Chat is being removed from the Google Play store and Apple’s App Store amid the ongoing transition to the company’s more capable Google Chat service. Google Hangouts appears to be working on devices where the app is installed, and users who have downloaded the app from the Google Play store in the past can still access the app, while new users on both Andro...

Cairo to Kyiv: Social Media's Rocky Ride Through Conflict Zones

Ukrainian people and their government have been making full use of social media platforms including Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, and Telegram to apprise the world of the effects of the Russian invasion as well as to collect donations to fight back.

YouTube Timed Reactions Feature Announced, Lets Users React to Specific Moments of a Video With Emojis

YouTube is testing a new timed reactions feature as part of a new experiment, the company announced on Monday. The video-sharing platform will allow users to react to certain videos at specific timestamps with emojis. YouTube is yet to reveal which channels or videos will be part of the experiment. The platform previously tested out SoundCloud-like timed comments, whi...

Yatra Online Files for IPO to Raise Rs. 750 Crore

Online travel service provider Yatra on Monday said it has filed a draft prospectus with markets regulator Sebi for its initial public offering that includes a fresh issue of shares aggregating up to Rs. 750 crore.

Moon Knight Release Date and Time, Cast, Episodes, Poster, Trailer, Review, and More

Moon Knight release date and time in India is March 28 at 12:30pm IST. Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke lead Moon Knight cast. Moon Knight has six episodes. Discover Moon Knight powers, watch Moon Knight trailer, and know about Moon Knight season 2 within. Here’s all you need to know about Marvel’s next series out Wednesday on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

Instagram Spotted Working on Feature to Let Users Reply to Stories With Voice Messages, Images

Instagram is reportedly working on the ability to reply to a user’s stories with voice messages and images, according to details shared by a known app developer. Users can currently respond to stories with a one of eight ‘Quick Reactions’ emojis, a text message, or a GIF reply. There is no word on when the feature could roll out to users, as it is currently in d...

WhatsApp Is Testing Sharing Files as Large as 2GB on iOS, Android Beta: Report

WhatsApp is testing a feature that will allow users to send media files as large as 2GB, as per a report. The feature is being rolled out to some beta users in Argentina for both WhatsApp for iOS and WhatsApp for Android. Currently, users can only send files with size as large as 100MB.

After Conquering Twitter, Elon Musk Is Thinking About Launching His Own Social Media Platform

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says he’s contemplating coming up with his own social media platform.

Oscars Winners 2022: The Full List, From Best Actor to Best Picture

Oscars winners 2022: Disney and HBO Max win the most Oscars with six, but Apple TV+ won Best Picture for CODA. Will Smith won for Best Actor, while Jessica Chastain won Best Actress.

Jio Rs. 555, Rs. 2,999 Prepaid Recharge Plans With Disney+ Hotstar Mobile Subscription Announced

Reliance Jio has introduced a new Rs. 555 Jio Cricket Data Add On Pack prepaid recharge plan with one-year subscription to Disney+ Hotstar Mobile. The company has also added Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription worth Rs. 499 for one year to its existing Rs. 2,999 prepaid annual recharge plan.

Russia's Kaspersky, China Telecom Firms Added by US FCC to National Security Threat List

The US FCC added Russia's Kaspersky, China Telecom (Americas) and China Mobile International USA to its list of communications equipment and service providers deemed threats to US national security.

Amazon Labour Union Vote Gets Underway in New York

Under hazy skies and in the calm of morning, workers waited patiently in line outside the JFK8 warehouse for a say on whether to establish Amazon's first US labour union.

Apple Closes Russian Mir Card Loophole for Apple Pay: Sberbank

US tech giant Apple has suspended its Apple Pay service for Russia's Mir card payment system, Russia's largest lender and payments system said, closing a loophole that had allowed Russians to keep using the service.

Spotify to Suspend Service in Russia Following New Media Law

Spotify said it will suspend its streaming service in Russia in response to the country's new media law.

How to Watch IPL 2022 Matches Online in India, US, and Around the World

Looking for IPL 2022 live stream? Find out how to watch IPL 2022 matches online.

Glance to Bring NFT Games on Lockscreen, Buys India’s Gambit Sports Firm

Singapore-based lockscreen designer Glance has purchased India’s Gambit Sports firm at an undisclosed amount. Glance intends to use Gambit’s gaming experience to bring NFT-supporting tournaments, game shows, game streaming, and multiplayer games on its lockscreen.

New State Mobile 'Play Erangel 2051' Event Goes Live; Limited-Time Challenges, Special Rewards

New State Mobile launched the Play Erangel 2051 Event on March 24. The game currently features two limited-time events.

WhatsApp Starts Testing Darker Theme for iOS, Fixes Bugs on Desktop

WhatsApp for iOS has received a new beta version that brings a darker theme to better support iOS 15. Separately, WhatsApp has released a new beta version for desktops that fixes displaying of profile photos.

Gmail Notifications Can Now Be Paused on Phones When Using Computer: Report

Google is reportedly rolling out a new feature that will enable users to pause the Gmail notifications on their phone when using Gmail on computer. The new feature requires users to allow Gmail to monitor their device usage. Gmail app on Android had become only the fourth app to hit 10 billion installs in January.

Uber Puts New York City Cabs on Its App After Years of Rivalry

Uber will list New York City taxi cabs on its app, a partnership that until recently would have been unthinkable with both camps fighting ferociously for the same customers.

Facebook, Instagram to Feature 3D Advertisements as Meta Takes Another Step Towards Metaverse

Meta make it easier for brands to run three-dimensional advertisements on Facebook and Instagram through a new partnership with an e-commerce technology firm.

Apple Urges US Court to Reject Epic's Appeal in App Store Antitrust Case

Apple told appellate judges that Epic Games had failed to show any legal error that would justify them overturning a lower-court ruling that found key App Store policies do not break US antitrust law.

Byju’s Named as Official Sponsor of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Byju’s said it has been named as an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Meta Files for 8 Web 3-Related Trademarks, Includes Dating App for Crypto Investors

Meta is looking to bring-in new networking apps, wearables, and software built on the blockchain technology to align them with the Web 3 industry. The company plans to also bring along an e-wallet service later, its trademark filings hint. Meta will have to wait up to nine months to get its approvals.

WhatsApp for Android Brings Back Resumable Voice Recordings to Beta Testers; Testing Stickers Tab on UWP App

WhatsApp for Android has reintroduced the ability to pause and resume voice message recordings for beta testers. Separately, WhatsApp has brought a new beta release of its Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app that brings a Stickers tab.

Mai: Netflix Unveils Trailer, April Release Date, Poster for Sakshi Tanwar Web Series

Mai web series trailer: Sakshi Tanwar’s housewife investigates her daughter’s death, and is pulled the world of white-collar crime and dirty politics. Mai web series release date is April 15 on Netflix. Vivek Mushran, Wamiqa Gabbi, Anant Vidhaat, Raima Sen also part of Mai web series cast.

Stranger Things 4 First Look Photos, Full Cast, Synopsis, Directors’ List Out

Netflix has unveiled 16 first look photos for Stranger Things 4, alongside official synopsis, full cast list, and which directors helm which episodes. Stranger Things 4 “leans much harder into horror movie territory”, episodes are “very, very long”, and some fan theories are “startlingly” accurate, Ross Duffer said. Stranger Things season 4 out May 27 on N...

Twitter Makes Searching in DMs Easier, Users Can Now Look for Specific Keywords

Twitter has rolled out another update for its microblogging platform that now allows users to search for specific keywords, names, and messages in the DMs. Earlier, users did have the ability to search in the DMs but could only search for users or groups. The new content search feature is available for Android, iOS , and desktop.

Instagram Rolls Out Product-Tagging Feature to Users in the US: Report

Instagram has reportedly rolled out the product-tagging feature to all users in the US. The feature is expected to see a wider roll out over the next few months. As of now, the users don’t stand to make any benefit through product-tagging.

WhatsApp Multi-Device Support Starts Rolling Out to All Users: How to Link

WhatsApp started rolling out multi-device support for all users. The latest feature will allow users to access their WhatsApp account on up to four devices such as laptops, or PCs simultaneously. Users can send or receive messages on their WhatsApp account on a secondary device even when their phone is not connected to the Internet.

Meta's Plans to Build Dutch Data Centre Hit Political Glitch

The Dutch Senate passed a motion calling on the government to "use its powers" to temporarily block the construction of Facebook-owner Meta's planned giant data centre in the Netherlands.

Dasvi Movie Trailer: Abhishek Bachchan Tries to Pass Class 10 Exams. Netflix, JioCinema Set April 7 Release Date

Dasvi movie trailer reveals April 7 release date on Netflix. Abhishek Bachchan, Yami Gautam, and Nimrat Kaur lead Dasvi movie cast. Tushar Jalota makes directorial debut on Dasvi.

Amazon Faces Rising Union Push in United States

Amazon faces imminent votes at three US facilities that could establish a union toehold, something labour experts think could spur on campaigns at other venues.

Twitter Users Can Now Record GIFs From iOS App's Camera

Twitter has rolled a feature that allows you to make GIFs right from the in-app camera on iOS.

Ukraine Crisis: YouTube at Risk of Russia Ban After Facebook Is Deemed Illegal

Google, one of the few US corporate giants still operating in Russia, is poised to lose one of its biggest footholds in the country as tensions with the Kremlin continue to escalate.

Zomato Instant: CEO Deepinder Goyal Clarifies 10-Minute Delivery Plan, Will Be for Specific Nearby Locations

Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal clarified the 10-minute food delivery plan stating that the service "will be for specific nearby locations, popular, and standardised items only."

Guns & Gulaabs First Look: Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan, Adarsh Gourav in Raj & DK’s Netflix Series

Netflix has unveiled first looks for Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan, and Adarsh Gourav from Raj & DK's comedy-crime thriller series Guns & Gulaabs.

Facebook Fails to Detect Hate Against Rohingya Muslims

A new report has found that Facebook failed to detect blatant hate speech and calls to violence against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority years after such behaviour was found to have played a determining role in the genocide against them.

Zomato Instant 10-Minute Food Delivery Service to Be Launched Soon

Zomato will soon start instant 10-minute food delivery, company founder Deepinder Goyal said.

Telegram Said to Surpass WhatsApp to Become Russia’s Top Messenger

Telegram has overtaken WhatsApp to become Russia's most popular messaging tool, the mobile operator Megafon said, with Russians flocking to the service as Moscow restricts some digital services.

Facebook, Instagram Banned by Russia on ‘Extremism’ Charges Amid Ukraine Crisis

A Moscow court banned Facebook and Instagram for what it deemed extremist activity in a case against their parent company, Meta.

China’s Social Media Platforms Take Down NFT Platforms Fearing Government Crackdown

Chinese social media giants are withholding the operations of NFT platforms in the country. The development is the result of China’s continuous clampdown on crypto-related activities, without having specified if NFT activities are permitted or not. NFT players like Xihu No.1, Dongyiyuandian, and WhaleTalk are reportedly facing consequences.

Tech Launches and Announcements to Look Forward to in April 2022

We are here covering all the confirmed and expected tech launches of April 2022 to detail what all is coming next month. Windows 11 hybrid work, Overwatch 2 beta, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, and iMovie updates are coming next week.

Australia to Make Big Tech Hand Over Misinformation Data to Regulator

Australia's media regulator will be able to force Internet companies to provide internal data about how they have handled misinformation and disinformation.

Telegram Ban Lifted by Brazil Supreme Court After Platform Complies With Order to Remove Some Accounts

Telegram ban in Brazil was lifted on Sunday after the social media platform removed the accounts as instructed by the country’s top court.

Telegram Banned by Brazil Judge for Not Cooperating With Authorities

A justice of Brazil's Supreme Court ordered the shutdown of Telegram nationwide, arguing it has not cooperated with authorities. The move is a blow to President Jair Bolsonaro, who has more than 1 million followers on the platform and defends it as a key tool for his re-election bid in October.

UPI Lite to Debut in India to Enable Small-Value Transactions in Offline Mode

UPI Lite is set to debut as an on-device wallet by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to enable users on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to make small-value transactions in offline mode.

PayPal Expands Payment Services to Help Ukrainian Citizens, Refugees

PayPal expanded its services to allow Ukrainian citizens and refugees to receive payments from overseas, a move a senior Ukrainian official called a huge help as Russian forces continued to attack the country.

Facebook-Parent Meta Sued in Australia Over Scam Cryptocurrency Advertisements

Australia announced it is suing Facebook-owner Meta over scam advertisements for cryptocurrency schemes that falsely claimed to be endorsed by prominent figures.

Snapchat Bans Anonymous Messaging From Third-Party Apps

After facing a lot of criticism for not taking its abuse and harassment policies seriously, Snapchat has now banned anonymous messaging features from third-party apps that integrate with its platform.

New State Mobile March Update Now Live for Android, iOS Users; Brings New McLaren Supercar, MG3 Gun

New State Mobile March update is now live for Android and iOS users. The update brings the 765LT supercar and a new Survivor Pass. It also includes the MG3 light machine gun.

Holi 2022: Snapchat Launches Special Filters to Celebrate Festival

Snapchat will be adding special Holi themed AR Lenses, Gulaal Bitmoji, curated Holi playlists, Holi themed content and more.

Google I/O 2022 to Be Held on May 11–12, Registrations Free, Open for Virtual Watching

Google I/O 2022 is set to be held between May 11–12 as an online event with free registrations. The conference will take place at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in California.

Russians to Launch 'Rossgram' Photo-Sharing Social Media App After Instagram Block

Rossgram is Russia’s alternative to Instagram. Moscow had banned Instagram and Facebook earlier this week and is hoping to fill the domestic void with its homegrown photo-sharing app.

Netflix Testing Account Sharing Outside Household at Extra Cost

Netflix is testing new account features in a few countries including one that will allow accounts to be shared outside members' households at an extra cost.

Instagram Gets Parental Controls, Quest VR Headsets to Follow

Instagram will allow parents to track how much time their children are spending on the social media app and will soon roll out parental supervision features on Quest virtual reality headsets, the company said on Wednesday.

Snapchat Brings Custom Landmarkers to Let Creators Anchor AR Experiences to Their Favourite Places

Snapchat on Wednesday announced the global launch of Custom Landmarkers — a feature that is available in Lens Studio to let creators anchor Lenses to their favourite local places.

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) March 2022 Update Brings Holi Dhamaka Theme Mode, New Playground

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is getting the March 2022 update that is called the Holi Dhamaka 1.9.0. The update brings a new festive-themed mode as well as two Sky Islands. It also comes with a new Playground that is wider in size.

Meta Fined EUR 17 million for Data Breach by Irish Watchdog

Facebook parent company Meta has been fined in Ireland to the tune of EUR 17 million INR HERE for breaching EU data privacy laws.

Instagram to Follow Twitter into Adding NFT Features, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Announces

Mark Zuckerberg has said that Instagram will be getting NFT-related features in the coming months. While maintaining the secrecy around the exact features expected to surprise Instagram users, the Meta CEO said users will be able to mint their own digital collectibles on the photo-messaging app.

Spotify, Barcelona Sponsorship Deal to Reportedly Fetch EUR 300 Million for the Football Club

FC Barcelona on Tuesday announced that Spotify will become its main sponsor from next season, with the club's stadium to be rebranded as Spotify Camp Nou from July.

Zomato Blinkit Said to Have Reached Merger Agreement in an All-Stock Deal

Zomato has reached an all-stock merger with Blinkit (formerly Grofers) that values the instant-delivery service between (roughly Rs. 5,350 crore) and $750 million (roughly Rs. 5,732 crore).

Coinbase Announces NFT Marketplace, Date of Lauch Remains Undisclosed

Coinbase crypto exchange has geared up to compete with OpenSea and LooksRare in the NFT marketplace sector. The company is ‘soon’ launching its Coinbase NFT platform. The US-based company claims to building its NFT marketplace based on community feedback.

Ex-Disney CEO Robert Iger Joins Metaverse Firm Genesis Headed by Indian-Origin Akash Nigam

Former Disney chief Robert Iger has joined digital avatar making web3 firm called ‘Genies’. The company, which has worked with Justin Beiber and Warner Bros, is headed by an Indian-origin CEO, Akash Nigam. Iger believes the entertainment industry can stir strong sales in the metaverse sector.

SoftBank Executives Said to Exit Paytm, Policybazaar Boards

SoftBank representatives will reportedly step down from the boards of digital payments firm Paytm and the parent of online insurance aggregator Policybazaar.

Twitter Reverses Twin-Tab Layout Decision, Makes It Easier to View Latest Tweets First

Twitter has rolled back on its decision to use a twin-tab layout on the microblogging site and has switched back to the original layout which shows the latest tweets first. The layout was designed such that the Home tab showing the algorithmic feed was set to be on the default option. This decision caused a backlash as several users shared their criticism of the chang...

VPN Demand in Russia Skyrockets After Facebook, Instagram Block

VPN demand has skyrocketed in Russia shortly after Moscow decided to cut access to Instagram and Facebook in the country. Meta had restricted access to Russian state media on its platforms and allowed users to post messages such as "Death to the Russian invaders".

Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT Prices Soar After Parent Yuga Labs Buy CryptoPunks, Meebits

Yuga Labs has acquired the intellectual property rights of 423 CryptoPunks NFTs as well as 1,711 pieces of Meebits NFTs from Larva Labs in a new deal. The amount of capital that sealed the deal remains undisclosed. Yuga Labs is the creator of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs featuring cartoonised apes.

Instagram Adds New Moderator Option for Live Video Streams

Instagram has introduced a new feature for creators on the platform. With Live Moderator on Instagram Live, streamers can add a moderator to a live video. An Instagram Live Moderator will be able to report comments and remove viewers from live. They can also turn off comments for a viewer.

Russia-Ukraine War: Meta Says Won’t Allow Calls to Assassinate Head of State in Updated Guidelines

Meta has updated its user guidelines that won’t allow posts calling for the assassination of a head of a state. Meta was earlier allowing some posts on Facebook and Instagram calling for the death of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Vodafone Idea Enters Mobile Gaming Market With Vi Games Service

Vodafone Idea on Monday launched its gaming service called Vi Games to offer more than 1,200 Android and HTML 5 based mobile games across 10 genres through the Vi app. The operator has partnered with mobile gaming company Nazara Technologies for the new move.

Telegram Update Brings Live Streaming Features, Download Manager, Attachment Menu, and More

Telegram has released a new update for its app on both Android and iOS that allows Telegram Channels to broadcast from streaming tools like OBS Studio and XSplit Broadcaster. The update also introduce a new download manager for media, a redesigned attachment menu, a semi-transparent interface on Android that works in night mode, and much more.

Instagram Banned in Russia After Meta Allows Posts Calling for Violence Against Russian Invaders

Instagram users in Russia are being asked to migrate their photos and videos from the platform as it gets banned.

CNN+ to Debut on March 29, MSNBC to Stream Programming

CNN+ will debut March 29 with programming headlined by network stars like Anderson Cooper, Wolf Blitzer, and Jake Tapper, along with poached personalities Audie Cornish, Kasie Hunt, and Chris Wallace.

Russia Plans to Ease Piracy of Games, Movies to Counter Western Sanctions Amid Ukraine Crisis: Report

Russia is planning to relax rules governing intellectual property rights to offset the sanctions imposed by Western nations in response to its military offensive against Ukraine. Recently, the Russian Ministry of Economic Development reportedly proposed to ease the piracy legislation, which would effectively legalise the piracy of games, movies, TV shows, and more.

Facebook-Parent Meta Defends Policy on Calls for Violence That Angered Russia

Facebook-owner Meta said that a temporary change in its content policy, only for Ukraine, was needed to let users voice opposition to Russia's attack, as Russia opened a criminal case after the company said it would allow posts such as "death to the Russian invaders."

YouTube Expands Block of Russian State Media to Apply Globally

YouTube broadened its blocking of Russian state-linked media channels to apply internationally after initially barring them only in Europe following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Instagram Blocked in Russia as Moscow Says Its Being Used to Call for Violence Against Its Soldiers

Russian regulators said Friday that the country's Internet users will be blocked from accessing Instagram, saying it's being used to call for violence against Russian soldiers.

Google Messages Starts Showing Emoji Reactions Coming From iPhone; Gboard Gets Grammar Correction

Google Messages app is getting an update with the ability to display message reactions coming from iPhone users to your Android phone as emojis. The update also enables the Messages app to share Google Photos links for photos and videos being shared with iPhone users. Separately, Gboard, Nearby Share, and Google Photos are getting new updates.

Stripe Banks on Security Features for Crypto Businesses as Platform Refreshes Services List

The Stripe online payment platform is allowing crypto exchanges and NFT marketplaces to convert crypto assets into fiat currencies. To lure more crypto businesses as customers, Stripe is relying its crypto security features like fraud prevention.

Paytm Payments Bank Barred From Onboarding New Customers by RBI With Immediate Effect

Paytm Payments Bank has been asked by RBI to stop onboarding new customers from immediate effect.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Open Challenge Announced, Registration, Eligibility Details, Prize Amount Revealed

Battlegrounds Mobile India Open Challenge, or BMOC, has been announced as the first esports event by Krafton in India in 2022. Eligible gamers can register for the event from March 14, and the winning team will be awarded Rs. 75 lakh, according to Krafton. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming BMOC tournament.

Netflix Subscription Prices Increase in UK, Ireland

Netflix has increased its prices for subscriptions in the UK and Ireland, the streaming platform said on Thursday.

Twitter Rolling Out an Update to Make It Harder for Users to Switch to Reserve-Chronological Feed

Twitter is rolling out an update where users can get two distinct tabs — Home and Latest Tweets — to switch between the algorithmic and reverse-chronological feeds. The change is essentially meant to push users more prominently towards its algorithmically-served timeline.

Facebook, Instagram Won’t Remove Posts Calling for Violence Against Russian Invaders

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta is planning to allow posts that call for violence against Russians in response to the invasion of Ukraine, media reports said on Friday.

Russia-Ukraine War: Twitter to Label and Limit Belarus State Media Posts to Curb Misinformation

Twitter said on Thursday that it will place labels on and limit the spread of posts from Belarus state media in a move aimed to curb misinformation from Russia's ally in its invasion of Ukraine.

WhatsApp Introduces Browser Extension to Make Sure You’re Using Its Authenticated Web Version

WhatsApp on Friday introduced a Web browser extension called Code Verify to let users confirm whether the WhatsApp Web version they are using on their system is authenticated. The messaging app has developed the extension in partnership with Cloudflare.

SmartLink Smartphone App Helps Deportation Agents Monitor Immigrants at US-Mexico Border

US authorities have broadly expanded the use of a smartphone app during the coronavirus pandemic to ensure immigrants released from detention will attend deportation hearings, a requirement that advocates say violates their privacy and makes them feel they're not free.

Amazon Board Approves 20-for-1 Stock Split, $10-Billion Share Buyback Plan

Amazon said its board approved a 20-for-1 split of the e-commerce giant's common stock and authorised a $10-billion (roughly Rs. 76,180 crore) buyback plan, sending the company's shares up seven percent in extended trading.

How Social Media Helped Indian Students Stranded in Ukraine

A video of students stranded in the war-hit Ukrainian city of Sumy holding Indian flags and threatening to take up a journey to the Russian border on foot created an uproar in national and international media, which in turn, prompted the Indian authorities to fast-track their evacuation process.

Twitter Begins Testing 'Shops' Feature to Grow E-Commerce, to Showcase Up to 50 Products

Twitter will experiment with allowing companies to showcase up to 50 products for sale on their profiles, the company said.

Tinder to Let US Users Run Background Checks for History of Violence Before Dates

Tinder will give US users a way to check if potential dates have been convicted of a violent crime, a check that experts warn has limitations.

The Adam Project Movie Review: Ryan Reynolds’ Shtick Has Gotten Old Quick

The Adam Project movie review: Ryan Reynolds travels back in time and wields a lightsaber in unfunny family action comedy from Free Guy director Shawn Levy. The Adam Project release date and time is March 11 at 1:30pm IST on Netflix. Reynolds, Mark Ruffalo, and Jennifer Garner lead The Adam Project cast.

Twitter Unveils Tor Version of Site That Can Bypass Russia Block Amid Ukraine Crisis

Twitter has launched a privacy-protected version of its site to bypass surveillance and censorship after Russia restricted access to its service in the country.

Google, Facebook, Twitter, More Big Tech to Be Forced by Britain to Combat Online Scams

Britain said it would force Google, Facebook, Twitter, and other online platforms to prevent paid-for fraudulent adverts after calls from regulators and consumer groups for a stronger crackdown on scams.

Social Media Regulation Sought by Bill Passed by US State Senate

The Georgia state Senate voted 33-21 to pass a bill that seeks to prohibit social media platforms from removing or censoring content amid an outcry from conservatives that their political views are being discriminated against, even though a similar Texas law has been put on hold by a federal court.

Amazon's Business Closely Entwined With China, Suppliers Linked to Forced Labour: Watchdog Group

A report from the Tech Transparency Project said that Amazon's business is closely entwined with China and its suppliers linked to forced labour in the Xinjiang region of China.

MobiKwik Posts First-Ever Profit in December 2021 Quarter Ahead of IPO

MobiKwik became profitable in the December 2021 quarter and expects to close the current financial year with almost two times growth in revenue, a top company official has said.

Netflix CFO Spencer Neumann Has No Plans for Advertising but 'Never Say Never'

A senior Netflix executive said the company had no current plans to offer a streaming option that included advertising but declined to rule it out in the future.

Spotify, Discord Services Fixed After Outage Faced by Thousands of Users

Spotify and messaging platform Discord were down for thousands of users.

Amazon's Battle With Reliance for India Retail Supremacy: All You Need to Know

For more than a year, Amazon and India's Future Group have been locked in a complex legal stand-off that has stalled Future's $3.4 billion sale of assets to rival Reliance Industries, the country's biggest conglomerate.

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Launches ‘123Pay’ UPI Service for Over 40 Crore Feature Phone Users

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das launched a new service, which will enable over 40 crore feature phone users to undertake digital payments in a secure way.

Pokemon Go Creator Thinks Metaverse Needs to Keep It 'Real'

Niantic Labs CEO John Hanke has been working on technology that helps people navigate and enjoy places in the real world since he helped create Google Maps nearly 20 years ago. So it's not surprising that he isn't a fan of the current hyperbole surrounding the notion that technology is poised to hatch a “metaverse”.

Uber Rides Strong Demand, Delivery Growth to Raise Q1 Profit Forecast

Uber raised its outlook for first-quarter core profit, as its ride-hailing business was recovering faster than expected on the back of a surge in airport rides and an increase in the number of offices being reopened.

Google Bid to Avoid Shareholder Lawsuit Over Security Glitch Declined by US Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court declined to hear Alphabet's attempt to nix a lawsuit by shareholders accusing the Google parent company of fraudulently concealing a security glitch that left private user data exposed.

TikTok War: How Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Played to Social Media's Youngest Audience

When Russia invaded Ukraine last week, some of social media's youngest users experienced the conflict from the front lines on TikTok.

Airtel Launches Credit Card in Partnership With Axis Bank

Airtel and Axis Bank announced a collaboration for offering financial services, starting with a co-branded credit card for subscribers of the telecom services company.

Turning Red Review: Pixar’s Puberty Movie Signals the Studio’s Next-Gen Growing Pains

Turning Red movie review: Oscar-winning director Domee Shi struggles to make the jump from short films to feature films for Pixar, with this story of 13-year-old Chinese-Canadian girl who turns into a giant red panda when she gets too excited. Turning Red release date is March 11; watch online and download on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

DD India Partners Yupp TV to Expand Its Global Reach to US, UK, Australia

DD India has expanded its global reach to DD with US, UK, and Australia with partnership with OTT platform Yupp TV.

The Power of Tech Giants Has Made Them as Influential as Nations. Here’s How They’re Sanctioning Russia

Google (now Alphabet), Apple, Facebook (now Meta), Amazon and Microsoft have taken steps to impose significant and (mainly) voluntary sanctions on Russia, in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

Uber, Ola Slammed by Bombay High Court for Operating Without Valid Licences in Maharashtra, Get March Deadline

Uber, Ola and other cab aggregators were slammed by Bombay High Court on Monday for running in Maharashtra without valid licences. They have been ordered to get the necessary approvals by March 16 or suspend operations in the state.

WhatsApp Group Polls Feature Spotted in Development on Latest iOS Beta

WhatsApp has been spotted working on a new group polls feature that could let users create polls and vote on them in a group. The feature is available in messaging services like Facebook Messenger, Threema, and Telegram. Like messages, attachments, and calls, group polls are also likely to be protected by end-to-end encryption. It is currently not clear when WhatsApp ...

Netflix, TikTok Block Services in Russia Amid Government Crackdown on Ukraine News

Netflix and TikTok are suspending services in Russia amid Moscow’s crackdown on what people and media outlets can say about Russia's war in Ukraine.

Best Free Android Apps [March 2022]: 5 Apps You Should Try

For the month of March, let's take a look at five apps that can help you change the way you use your smartphone. Some of these apps can help you organise each and every list you have ever made, while some apps can help you recommend movies, TV shows, books, podcasts, and more. This is our batch of the best apps for the month of March. What do you think about these?

Samsung Will Release Software Update to Fix Throttling Issues on Phones: Report

Samsung will reportedly roll out a software update for the various smartphones which experienced performance throttling issues on thousands of apps. The South Korean company hasn’t revealed any details on the reason for the issue.

Apple Presses US Lawmakers on Dangers of ‘Sideloading’ Apps Allowed by Bill

Apple has written to lawmakers to dispute assertions that its concerns about the dangers of sideloading apps into phones were overblown.

Disney+ to Introduce Ad-Supported Low-Cost Subscriptions in US in 2022, Looks to Expand Globally in 2023

Walt Disney said it will offer a cheaper, ad-supported version of its Disney+ streaming service later this year as it seeks to reach its goal of profitability by 2024.

Ukraine Digital Army Brews Cyberattacks to Counter Russian Offensive

Formed in a fury to counter Russia’s blitzkrieg attack, Ukraine’s hundreds-strong volunteer “hacker” corps is much more than a paramilitary cyberattack force in Europe's first major war of the Internet age.

Facebook Gaming Is Overrun With Strange Videos and Scams

Four years after its promising launch, Facebook Gaming has turned into an eerie digital ghost town where some of the most-watched accounts aren’t even gamers, some of the top live streams aren’t even live, and a large portion of the real gamers’ video views have disappeared.

Ukraine Crisis: Microsoft 'Suspends' New Sales of Products, Services in Russia

Microsoft is halting new sales of its products and services in Russia, the tech giant announced.

Facebook Access Blocked in Russia for Restricting State-Backed Channels

Russia is blocking Meta's Facebook, the country's communications regulator said, in response to what it said were restrictions of access to Russian media on the platform.

WhatsApp Working on New Community Tab; Enables Pausing/ Resuming Voice Recordings in Latest Beta

WhatsApp is working on a new Community tab that could work as a shortcut to the Communities section on the app, which is still under development. The meta-owned service is working on a feature to allow group admins to list their groups together in a private space called Communities. Meanwhile, users on the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android can now pause and ...

Google Maps, Tripadvisor Stop Allowing War News in Reviews Amid Ukraine-Russia Crisis

Google said it has stopped allowing reviews to be added to its online Maps service in Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine to prevent them from being used for war news.

Twitch Bans Russian State Media in Move Against Harmful Misinformation Spreaders

Twitch will ban users who persistently spread harmful misinformation on and off the live video streaming site, in a move that blocks Russian state media from the platform, it said.

Twitter Expands Birdwatch, Its Crowdsourced Fact Check Pilot, in US

Twitter is expanding Birdwatch, its crowdsourced fact checking project it started as a small and little-publicised pilot programme more than a year ago.

Twitter to Welcome Workers Back to Office Starting March 15, Will Continue Allowing Remote Work as Well

Twitter's new chief Parag Agrawal said it will reopen offices globally this month but let people work remotely if they wish, as many businesses end closures put in place to fight the spread of COVID-19.

Netflix Said to Pause All Projects, Acquisitions in Russia Amid Ukraine Crisis

Netflix has temporarily stopped all future projects and acquisitions in Russia as it assesses the impact of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, a source familiar said.

Spotify Closes Russian Office, Limits Content Amid Ukraine Crisis

Spotify said it has closed its office in Russia indefinitely in response to what the audio streaming platform described as Moscow's "unprovoked attack on Ukraine."

WhatsApp Bans 18.58 Lakh Indian Accounts in January Over Complaints Received From Users, Harmful Behaviour

WhatsApp banned 18.58 lakh Indian accounts in January on the basis of complaints received from users through its grievances division and the company's own mechanism to prevent and detect law violators, according to a monthly report.

Apple's Safari Browser May Soon Get Dark Mode Toggle for Some Websites

Safari users may soon be able to use dark mode on some websites as Apple appears to be working on an upcoming feature that will introduce a Dark mode user preference for individual websites, based on references found in open-source WebKit code.

Twitter Suspends US Senate Candidate Vicky Hartzler for Hateful Conduct

A US Senate candidate for Missouri says she has no plans to delete a transphobic tweet that violated Twitter's rules against hateful conduct, even after the social media platform said she won’t be able to tweet, retweet, follow, or like posts until she does.

YouTube Blocks Russian Channels RT, Sputnik in Europe Amid Ukraine Crisis

YouTube has blocked Russia's RT and Sputnik in Europe over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the video-sharing platform said, as the European Union prepares to ban the state-backed broadcasters.

Instagram Brings Auto-Generated Captions to Videos; Encrypted DMs Now Available in Russia, Ukraine

Instagram has launched auto-generated for the videos in users’ feeds along with making encrypted one-to-one chats available to all adults in both Ukraine and Russia. Up until now, creators had to manually add captions to their videos. The introduction of automated captions makes the process smooth. The decision to rollout end-to-end encryption on Instagram comes as ...

Waymo, Cruise Gets California Permit for Autonomous Vehicle Service for Passengers

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued permits to self-driving units of GM and Alphabet to allow for passenger service in autonomous vehicles with safety drivers present.

Facebook-Parent Meta to Block Access to Russia’s RT, Sputnik in EU Amid Ukraine Crisis

Facebook-parent Meta will restrict access to Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik on its platforms across the European Union, the company's head of global affairs said.