How to Make UPI Payments Without an Internet Connection: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you are in any area where there is a poor network connection or slow internet speed and you want to make a UPI payment, you can simply dial *99# on your phone and transfer money using UPI without any internet connection.

The 12 Biggest Games in May 2022 on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X

May 2022 is here, which means it's time to take a look at all the new games launching this month. Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong, Sniper Elite 5, Dolmen, and Evil Dead: The Game — here are the 12 most exciting titles you can look forward to in May 2022 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.

Apple Explains App Store Criteria for Removing Outdated Apps, Give Developers 90 Days Response Time

Apple on Friday revealed the criteria for removing outdated apps from App Store. Apps that have not been updated within the past three years and which do not meet a minimum threshold for downloads are subject to the policy. The company has also announced 90 days response time for developers to update their affected apps.

Apple Explains App Store Criteria for Removing Outdated Apps, Give 90 Days Response Time

Apple on Friday revealed the criteria for removing outdated apps from App Store. Apps that have not been updated within the past three years and which do not meet a minimum threshold for downloads are subject to the policy. The company has also announced 90 days response time for developers to update their affected apps.

Microsoft Edge Secure Network VPN Service Powered by Cloudflare Spotted in Support Post

To use Microsoft's Edge Secure Network built-in VPN, one has to sign in with a Microsoft account. To ensure your browsing experience is protected, you must check the shield icon in the browser frame.

Google Chrome for Android May Soon Let You Restore All Recently Closed Tabs

Google Chrome for Android is reportedly getting the ability to restore all recently closed tabs, similar to the Chrome desktop version. The feature is said to show a pop-up window that lets you choose if you wish to restore the currently closed tabs.

Twitter-Musk Deal: Nothing That Is Said Now Matters, Says Jack Dorsey About Controversies

Amid a cloud of uncertainty following billionaire tycoon Elon Musk taking charge of Twitter, its co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey has unleashed a tweetstorm in which he shared his thoughts on the social media platform's shortcomings, user trust and whether or not it should permanently ban users.

Google Will Now Show Warning Banners When Opening Potentially Malicious Docs, Sheets, Slides Files on the Web

Google's warning banners were already there in use for alerting users while opening dangerous files within Google Drive, or within Docs, Sheets, and Slides files. However, these banners will now be shown at the file-level, displayed when a user opens such a file on the Web.

Snap Pixy Unveiled, a Pocket-Sized Drone Priced at $230

Snap has announced a new pocket-sized drone camera called Pixy, which can fly a few feet above its owner to take photos and videos automatically before landing in the palm of the hand.

Parliamentary Panel Said to Summon Google, Amazon, Facebook, Others to Examine Competitive Behaviour

With a number of global tech giants facing Competition Commission of India (CCI) probe for alleged anti-competitive practices, a key Parliamentary panel will reportedly summon representatives of Google, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter and others to examine their competitive behaviour.

India Said to Launch Open Network for Digital Commerce to Take on Amazon, Flipkart

India will reportedly launch an open network for digital commerce (ONDC) as the government tries to end the dominance of US companies Amazon and Walmart in the fast-growing e-commerce market, as per a government document.

Amazon Prime Video Unveils 23 Indian Movies, Tie-Ups With YRF, Ajay Devgn, Karan Johar, and Farhan Akhtar

Amazon Prime Video has unveiled 23 Indian movies, including 17 films from Karan Johar’s Dharma, Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment, Ajay Devgn FFilms, and Yash Raj Films. Madhuri Dixit Nene’s Maja Maa, Akshay Kumar’s Ram Setu, and Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan are part of the list.

Amazon Reports $3.84 Billion Loss in Q1 2022 From Online Business, Rivian Investment

Amazon reported its first quarterly loss since 2015, as its money-making juggernaut stalled by a slowdown in pandemic-induced online shopping and a huge write-down of its investment in an electric-vehicle startup.

Amazon Prime Video Renews Panchayat, Paatal Lok, and Mumbai Diaries for Season 2

Panchayat, Paatal Lok, and Mumbai Diaries renewed for season 2 at Prime Video. Amazon also unveiled first look at Made in Heaven season 2, and Breathe: Into the Shadows season 2. Mirzapur season 3, Four More Shots Please! season 3, The Family Man season 3, and Comicstaan season 3 also part of the Amazon’s Prime Video Presents India slate.

Twitter Reveals Q1 2022 Earnings, Says Daily Usage Miscounted for 3 Years

Twitter reported revenue and ad sales that fell short of expectations and were depressed by the ongoing war in Ukraine, laying out the challenges billionaire Elon Musk will face if he takes over the social media company. The social media company reported 12 million new users, while stating that daily usage was miscounted for the last three years

WhatsApp Offering Cashback Rewards in India: Here's How to Avail

WhatsApp has announced that eligible users will be able to get a total of up to Rs. 33 cashback over three transactions made to three different eligible receivers. The cashback promotion is for a limited time only.

CERT-In Says Organisations Must Report Cybersecurity Breaches With 6 Hours

The new circular, issued by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), mandates all service providers, intermediaries, data centres, corporates, and government organisations to mandatorily enable logs of all their ICT (Information and Communication Technology) systems and maintain them securely for a rolling period of 180 days, and the same shall be mainta...

Amazon Prime Movie Rental Service Launched in India

Amazon Prime Video has launched a movie rental service in India, starting with the likes of The Batman, Scream, Moonfall, and Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Google Says Will Provide Technical, Financial Support to Youth, Women Entrepreneurs in Telangana

Google said it will collaborate with Telangana government through its various arms to extend scholarships for Google Career Certificates to youth, support women entrepreneurs through digital, business and financial skills training, and strengthen the government's school modernisation efforts with digital teaching and learning tools and solutions.

Amazon India's Top Sellers Cloudtail, Appario Said to Be Raided by Antitrust Body CCI

India's antitrust body, Competition Commission of India (CCI), launched raids against two top domestic sellers of online retail giant Amazon over accusations of having violated competition laws. The two sellers were Cloudtail and Appario, as per sources, and the raids were carried out in the capital New Delhi, and Bengaluru.

Elon Musk's Tesla Tweets Will Have to Be Pre-Approved, Says US Judge

Elon Musk still must have his tweets about his electric car company Tesla pre-approved after a US judge rejected an appeal to free him from oversight. Musk had filed a motion to overturn Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) restrictions imposed following his 2018 Tesla tweet.

Google Now Taking User Requests to Remove Phone Number, Addresses From Search Results

Alphabet's Google has begun entertaining people's requests to remove search results containing their home addresses, phone numbers and email accounts, the latest shift in its stance between personal privacy and access to information.

Elon Musk Says Twitter Must Be Politically Neutral to Gain Public Trust

Days after Tesla Chief Elon Musk took control over Twitter, he said that for the microblogging site to deserve public trust, it must be politically neutral. Musk purchased Twitter earlier this week for $44 billion.

Elon Musk's Past Tweets Reveal How He May Run Twitter

Playful, aggressive and often juvenile, Elon Musk's past tweets show how he has used social media to craft his public image as a brash billionaire unafraid to offend. They may also reveal clues as to how Musk will govern the platform he hopes to own.

Google to Reportedly Detail Changes of Pixel Feature Drop Updates With Tour of New Features

While some users may have spotted these cards with the last Pixel Feature drop, there has been no clarification on when the feature will roll out for all users.

Reddit Launches $1 Million Community Fund to Support Creators and Projects

Reddit announces a Community Fund of $1 Million (roughly Rs. 7.6 crore) to fund community projects and help creators. The criteria to select projects will include creativity, feasibility and community impact. The social media platform is planning to announce the submission guidelines in detail soon.

Alphabet's YouTube Advertisement Business Hurt By Ukraine War: Quarterly Revenues Miss Expectations

Google parent Alphabet reported its first quarterly revenue miss as war in Ukraine hurt YouTube ad sales. YouTube saw advertising sales of $6.9 billion (roughly Rs. 52,891 crore), but missed analysts' target of $7.5 billion (roughly Rs. 57,485 crore), according to FactSet.

Microsoft Expects Double-Digit Growth for This Year as Demand for Cloud Computing Services Rise

Microsoft forecast double-digit revenue growth for this year, driven by demand for cloud computing services, as its shares jumped about four percent.

Elon Musk to Pay $1 Billion Termination Fee if Twitter Deal Falls Through

Elon Musk will have to pay Twitter a fee of $1 billion if the Tesla owner terminates his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,37,278 crore) cash deal for the social media company, Twitter said in a filing. The deal could be terminated if not closed by October 24, but may be extended for another six months to meet certain closing conditions such as antitrust and foreign investme...

Musk-Twitter Deal: China Dismisses Speculation It May Try to Influence Twitter via Tesla

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has struck a deal to buy Twitter - roughly half the cars Tesla sold globally last year were made at its Shanghai plant.

Twitter Ex-CEO Jack Dorsey Says Elon Musk Is 'Singular Solution' for Company

Former CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, dropped a series of tweets supporting the Elon Musk takeover. He also said that Musk buying Twitter is a step in the right direction for the social website.

Elon Musk Confirmed to Acquire Twitter for $44 Billion

Elon Musk clinched a deal to buy Twitter Inc for $44 billion on Monday in a transaction that will shift control of the social media platform populated by millions of users and global leaders to the world's richest person.

Activision Blizzard Q1 Earnings Take Hit From Weak 'Call of Duty' Demand

Videogame publisher Activision Blizzard missed estimates for first-quarter adjusted sales on Monday, hurt by low demand for its latest title "Call of Duty: Vanguard".

Instagram Testing Template Feature for Making Reels Using Formats From Other Posts

Instagram is testing a new Templates feature for Reels, which allows users to borrow formats from other users to create a reel. An influencer, Josephine Hill , received access to the feature in March and has shared her experiences using the new tool.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Reveal Imminent, Developer Infinity Ward Hints Via Twitter

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launch could happen soon, as the game’s developer Infinity Ward changed the images on its Twitter account to black. Meanwhile, COD Mobile will get the ‘Wild Dogs’ season update on April 28 at 5:30am IST / April 27 at 5pm PT.

Swiggy Step-Ahead Programme Launched: Lets Delivery Partners Transition to Full-Time Jobs With Salary, Benefits

Swiggy has launched a new 'Step-Ahead' accelerator programme that allows its delivery executives to transition into full-time, managerial-level jobs that offer fixed salary and additional benefits.

BGMI Special Ghatak Voice Pack Now Available, New Character 'Victor' Announced

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has got the Special Ghatak Voice Pack available to purchase. It has also announced a new character called Victor.

Modern Love Mumbai Out May 13 on Amazon Prime Video. See Full Cast, Episode Titles

Modern Love Mumbai to release all six episodes May 13 on Amazon Prime Video. Fatima Sana Shaikh, Tanuja, Yeo Yann Yann, Sarika, Masaba Gupta, and Chitrangda Singh lead the cast of Modern Love Mumbai. Shonali Bose, Hansal Mehta, Vishal Bhardwaj, Alankrita Shrivastava, Dhruv Sehgal, and Nupur Asthana are the directors.

Twitter Taking Another Look at Elon Musk's Buyout Proposal: Report

Twitter is apparently taking another look at Elon Musk's takeover offer, reports The Wall Street Journal. The Tesla billionaire reportedly met privately with Twitter shareholders to discuss the buyout offer.

Best Apple Arcade Games in 2022

Apple Arcade is the company’s subscription gaming service, giving access to over 200 premium games for Rs. 99 per month on iPhone, Mac, Apple TV, and iPad. Here’s our list of the best games you can play right now on Apple Arcade, including Creaks, What The Golf, and Wylde Flowers.

Why an Edit Button for Twitter Is Not as Simple as It Seems

Most people who use Twitter have had the experience: you fire off a quick tweet, realise it contains a typo, then get annoyed you can’t click “edit” to fix it. Twitter users have been clamouring for an edit button for years. So what’s the fuss about? Why has Twitter been so opposed to an edit button? The answer might be that it isn’t as simple as it appears.

Twitter, Stripe Pilot Cryptocurrency Payments for Creators

Twitter and digital payments processor Stripe will pilot cryptocurrency payouts for select users of the social media site's content monetization products, the companies announced on Friday.

WhatsApp Group Voice Calls Now Support Up to 32 Participants, Messenger Gets Other Design Updates

WhatsApp now lets you add up to 32 participants during voice calls. Other features that are reportedly under development or in the beta testing stage include a new caption view when sending media, a redesigned location sticker, an option to save disappearing messages, more emojis for message reactions, and advanced settings to manage your privacy settings.

Google Workspace Now Lets Companies Update Apps on Employee Devices

Google Workspace admins can now prioritise app updates on company-controlled devices under Managed Google Play. The company claims that admins can now set specific criteria for when managed play apps can update.

Barack, Michelle Obama End Spotify Podcast Deal After Being Frustrated by Exclusive Terms: Report

Ex-US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama's media company, Higher Ground, has reportedly ended its exclusive podcast deal with Spotify. The Obamas are said to have exited their exclusive pact after being frustrated with the company's exclusive terms.

Netflix Introduces Category Hub to Discover Favourite Genres and Categories

Netflix is getting a new Category Hub for subscribers to find their favourite genres and discover new categories of content. The latest hub will be displayed on the left-hand TV menu of kids’ and adults’ profiles. Users will be able to see the top three categories based on their viewing habits.

YouTube Music Unveils New Look for Smart Downloads With Sparkle Icon

The new sparkling icon was spotted for the first time on version 5.02.50 for smart downloads on the YouTube Music app.

Amazon's New Buy With Prime Service Extends Prime Subscription Benefits to Merchant Stores

Amazon is extending the benefits of its Prime subscription to online merchant stores beyond its own site with new service called Buy With Prime. It'll be initially available by invitation for merchants and only in the US.

Elon Musk Says Ready to Buy Twitter, Secures $46.5 Billion In Funding

Elon Musk has said that financing for buying Twitter has been secured. He stated that $46.5 billion (roughly Rs. 3,54,562 crore) in debt and equity financing to buy Twitter Inc and is considering taking his offer directly to shareholders.

HealthifyMe Launches HealthifyPro, Its Flagship Health and Fitness Plan With a Biosensor System

HealthifyMe has launched HealthifyPro — the company’s flagship fitness plan. HealthifyPro comes with a number of features to track the users’ health. Only the beta version of HealthifyPro is currently available. Interested users can request access to the HealthifyPro Beta.

Russia Fines Google for Failing to Take Down YouTube Videos Showing Military Operation in Ukraine

A Russian court has slapped a series of small fines on Google for failing to take down contentious YouTube videos showing military operations in Ukraine.

Zoom Introduces Whiteboard, Hand Gesture Recognition, IQ for Sales

To experience Gesture recognition in Zoom, users need to be on version 5.10.3 or higher. One can enable the feature during the call, which is disabled by default at client’s end.

Instagram's New Pilot Programme Aims to Remove Recent Tab From Hashtag Search Results

Instagram has announced a new pilot programme to eliminate Recent tab from the hashtag search results. The Meta owned company wants to connect individuals to more information about social movements involving hashtags.

Instagram Introduces New Features; Changes Algorithm to Prioritise Original Content First

Instagram is changing its algorithm to start highlighting original content made by creators first. The other features include a wider rollout of Product tags and the modification of Enhanced tags where the bio category will show up when users are tagged in a picture/video.

Twitter Not Eager to Be Ruled by Billionaire Elon Musk, Analysts Say

Twitter is not eager to be ruled by billionaire Elon Musk, despite the tempting buyout offer. Analysts say that Twitter' management and board feel like there's something wrong with the takeover bid.

Google's Switch to Android App Rolling Out for iPhone, iPod Touch Users

Google has launched a new app called Switch to Android for iOS users. The latest app allows users to transfer content from Apple phones to Android phones without any cable. The app requires a series of permissions for enabling data transfer from iPhone to Android device.

Google ‘Self Share’ Option for Nearby Share Spotted, Could Soon Allow AirDrop-Like Seamless Transfers

Google is reportedly working on an update to its Nearby Share feature called ‘Self Share’ that could allow users to seamless share across their devices, without having to approve each transfer. The feature will allow users logged into the same Google account on two devices to send and receive files seamlessly, like Apple’s AirDrop functionality for macOS and iOS...

Spotify Shuts Down Greenroom Creator Fund: Report

Spotify is reportedly shutting down Greenroom Creator Fund — its live audio app creator fund. The Swedish company had launched Greenroom in June last year as a competitor to Clubhouse. The applicants to the fund were informed via e-mail that the fund was being shut down.

Elon Musk Willing to Invest $15 Billion of Own Money to Buy Twitter: Report

According to a new report, Elon Musk is willing to invest almost $15 billion (roughly Rs. 1,14,591 crore) of his own money to buy Twitter. The Tesla billionaire may also be willing to borrow against his current 9.1 percent stake in Twitter.

Moon Knight Episode 4 Recap: Taking a Cue From Legion?

Moon Knight episode 4 review and recap: Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac) and Layla El-Faouly (May Calamawy) find Ammit’s ushabti inside Alexander the Great’s sarcophagus, before Arthur Harrow (Ethan Hawke) flips the show on its head. Download and watch Moon Knight episode 4 online on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

Gangubai Kathiawadi Gets April 26 OTT Release Date on Netflix

Gangubai Kathiawadi will begin streaming on Netflix from April 26. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film has Alia Bhatt in the lead role as Gangubai Kathiawadi.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Bans Over 40,000 Cheaters, Releases List of Account Names

Battlegrounds Mobile India’s developer Krafton has banned over 40,000 accounts in the week from April 11 to April 17 for cheating in the game.

Cybersecurity Breach by Military Officials on WhatsApp Said to Be Unearthed in India, High-Level Probe Underway: Report

Intelligence agencies have unearthed a cyber security breach by military officials which is suspected to be linked to espionage-related activities by a neighbouring country.

WhatsApp May Soon Get Polls for Group Chats: This Is How It May Look Like

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a group polls feature that allows participants to add a new poll to a group. The functionality, which is still in development, allows users to add different alternatives to a poll. The feature is reportedly not made available for beta testing yet.

Amazon Workers in New Jersey Facility File for Union Election

Amazon workers in a small facility in New Jersey have shown interest to hold a union election. The election date and terms have yet to be discussed.

Elon Musk Suggests $0 Salary for Twitter Board Members

Elon Musk has stated that he'd offer $0 salary to the board members if Twitter accepts his buyout offer. However, Twitter adopted the 'poison pill strategy' allowing its shareholders to buy more shares of the company at a discount, and therefore, protect itself from a buyout.

How Will Twitter's Board Handle Elon Musk?

Twitter’s board is currently evaluating Elon Musk’s offer to buy the social media company. Investors, bankers, and analysts expect the board to reject it. Here’s how that might happen.

YouTube Shorts Expands to Web and Tablets, Creators Can Now Remix YouTube Videos

Google is rolling out new features for YouTube Shorts. The search giant is bringing the Shorts shelf to tablets and the Web over the next few weeks. Additionally, it is allowing creators to include a short video segment from another user’s YouTube video or Shorts video when creating new Shorts content.

Reddit Users Can Now Search Through Millions of Comments

Reddit has announced a new search feature that enables users to search comments. The feature can be accessed via the comments tab in the search bar.

Telegram Update Introduces Custom Notification Sounds, Mute Durations, New Auto-Delete Menus and More

Telegram’s latest update has added a slew of new features including custom notification tones, setting custom durations for muting chats or auto-deleting messages, improved forwarding that preserves replies, improved picture-in-picture mode on Android, improved message translation on iOS, new animations, and more animated emojis.

Twitter's Edit Feature May Let Users Keep Track of Tweet History

Twitter's upcoming Edit feature may leave a history of all your edits by creating a new tweet each time you edit the original.

Twitter Spotted Working on Much-Awaited Edit Button, to Be Available for Twitter Blue Users

Twitter is working on an edit button for tweets and the microblogging service has now been spotted working on the feature. A developer has shared screenshots of the feature, showing users what the feature might look like, when it rolls out to Twitter Blue users in the coming months.

WhatsApp Begins Testing Granular Privacy Controls on Latest iOS Beta Update: Report

WhatsApp has begun beta testing new granular controls for privacy on the latest beta version of the app for iOS. Users can now opt to hide their last seen, about, and profile photo from specific contacts, according to a feature tracker. There is no word on when the feature will eventually be rolled out to all users on the app for iOS and Android smartphones.

Elon Musk Deals Twitter a Wild Card as Shareholders Seek Reforms

Elon Musk, Twitter's newest big shareholder, could alter the course of the social media company as management battles a set of proxy proposals focused on topics from civil rights to politics at its upcoming annual meeting, shareholder activists, and corporate governance experts said.

China Starts Cleanup of ‘Chaos’ on Livestreaming, Short Video Platforms

China's Internet watchdog started a two-month special campaign to clean up "chaos" in online livestreaming and short video businesses, part of a broader plan to promote what is deemed as appropriate and legal content.

Poison Pill: What Twitter’s Weapon Against Elon Musk’s Takeover Bid Is Supposed to Do

Twitter is trying to thwart billionaire Elon Musk's takeover attempt with a “poison pill" — a financial device that companies have been wielding against unwelcome suitors for decades.

Twitter Adopts 'Poison Pill' as Challenger to Elon Musk’s Takeover Bid Emerges

Twitter adopted a 'poison pill' to limit Elon Musk's ability to raise his stake in the social media platform, as a buyout firm emerged to challenge his $43-billion (roughly Rs. 3,28,250 crore) bid for the company.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Fixes Multiple Issues With Latest Patch Update: All You Need to Know

Battlegrounds Mobile India has received a patch update to fix several issues with the game, including a speed glitch, an issue with sensitivity codes and a bug affecting a weapon skin. Krafton has also patched an issue with its premium crate. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest patch update for BGMI.

Google Lens on Chrome Desktop Now Includes Copy Text, Translate, Image Source Features

Google Lens now has Copy Text, Translate, and Find image source tools in the desktop version of Chrome.

Elon Musk Attempts Hostile Takeover of Twitter: Here's How Users Reacted to His $43-Billion Offer

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has offered to buy Twitter. Musk made an offer to purchase the microblogging service for a whopping sum of $43 billion (roughly Rs. 3,28,080 crore) in an all-cash deal on Thursday. Here's how users reacted to the hostile takeover attempt

Mai Review: Sakshi Tanwar an Unconvincing Avenger in Netflix Web Series That Loses the Plot

Mai review: Sakshi Tanwar’s transformation from meek mother to deceitful detective never really lands in Netflix web series, though its problems are much bigger thanks to an overstuffed narrative. Mai released April 15 at 12:30pm IST on Netflix. Download and watch Mai episodes online on Netflix. Tanwar, Vivek Mushran, Raima Dev Varma lead Mai Netflix series cast.

Twitter CEO Reassures Employees Company Not Held Hostage by Elon Musk Offer

Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal reassured employees during a meeting that the company wasn't being held hostage by Elon Musk's offer to buy the company. He stated that the board is still reviewing the offer.

Elon Musk's Offer to Buy Twitter Sparks Concerns Among Tesla Investors, Analysts

Elon Musk's offer to buy Twitter has made Tesla investors and analysts worried. Tesla could potentially suffer as Musk could sell Tesla shares to fund the takeover.

Tata Play Binge Starter Pack Launched to Offer OTT Content Access at an Affordable Price

Tata Play (formerly known as Tata Sky) has expanded its Binge packs by introducing the Binge Starter pack that offers access to four over-the-top (OTT) platforms on mobile devices at an affordable price.

Amazon Workers Sustained Half of Recorded US Warehouse Injuries in 2021: Unions

Nearly half of all US warehouse injuries recorded in 2021 occurred at Amazon, according to a report by a coalition of unions. US Amazon workers sustained more than 34,000 serious injuries on the job last year.

Amazon Gets EUR 90,000-per-Day Fine Over Contracts in France

Amazon has been slapped with a EUR 90,000 (roughly Rs. 74 lakh) per day fine by French anti-fraud authorities until it removes abusive clauses from its contracts with third-party sellers.

Google’s Switch to Android App for iPhone Spotted on App Store; Lets Users Transfer Contacts, Calendar, Media

Google has released a Switch to Android app on the App Store, designed to allow iPhone owners to switch to an Android phone without connecting any cables. The app allows transferring media, contacts, and calendar events, while importing images from iCloud to Google Photos. The app is currently unlisted, which means users will need the link to the App Store listing in ...

Twitter Acquires OpenBack to Enhance Push Notifications

Twitter has acquired mobile engagement platform, OpenBack, to enhance push notifications on the social media platform. The partnership will make it easier to regulate and enhance device-side control of push notifications.

Amazon to Charge Merchants 5 Percent Surcharge for US Fulfillment Services as Fuel Costs Rise

Amazon has announced that it'll charge merchants a 5 percent surcharge for fulfillment services in the US due to rising fuel costs. As of now, Amazon has only announced a surcharge in the US.

WhatsApp to Expand Indian Payments Service to 100 Million Users, Wins Approval From NPCI

WhatsApp has won approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to expand its payments service to 100 million users. Although a relaxation, the new cap will still limit WhatsApp’s growth in India, where it has more than 500 million users.

Moon Knight Episode 3 Recap: Giza, Ennead, and Turning Back the Night in Egypt

Moon Knight episode 3 review and recap: Khonshu calls in the Ennead at the Great Pyramid of Giza, and turns back the night in Egypt as Marc Spector (Oscar Isaac) and Layla El-Faouly (May Calamawy) desperately seek Ammit’s tomb in a bid to stop Arthur Harrow (Ethan Hawke). Download and watch Moon Knight episode 3 online on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

Clubhouse Update Brings 'Wild Cards' Game Rooms; Announces Dark Mode for Android, iOS

Clubhouse is even planning to expand the feature to other languages in the near future.

Spotify Rebrands Live Audio Streaming Service to Spotify Live

Spotify has rebranded its live audio-streaming service to Spotify Live. It was originally launched in June 2021 as Spotify Greenroom. As part of the rebrand, the service will now be available as a stand-alone app and as a livestream option on the main app.

Elon Musk Sued by Twitter Shareholders Over Delay in Disclosing Stake

Elon Musk is being sued by former Twitter shareholders who claim that he purposely delayed disclosing his stake in the social media company to purchase shares at lower prices.

YouTube Back Online After Outage Disrupts Services Across the World

YouTube said it has fixed issues that had disrupted certain features for several thousands of its users across the online video sharing and social media platform.

Uber Hikes Trip Fares by 12 Percent in Delhi-NCR to Lessen Impact of Rising Fuel Prices on Drivers

Uber has raised the prices of trip fares by 12 percent in Delhi-NCR region, a few days after the drivers staged protests in the national capital over increasing fuel prices. The cab aggregator says it will continue to track fuel price movements and will take further steps as needed.

TikTok Advertisement Revenue to Triple in 2022, Could Exceed Twitter and Snapchat Combined Sales: Report

Research firm Insider Intelligence reports that video-sharing app TikTok could triple its ad revenue to more than $11 billion (roughly Rs. 83,620 crore). That's more than Twitter and Snapchat's combined sales.

Meta Begins Testing Sale of Virtual Goods in Horizon Worlds, Bonus Programme for Creators

Meta is starting to test tools for selling digital assets within its virtual reality social platform Horizon Worlds. The tools will be available initially to select users. The social media company is also bringing a Horizon Worlds Creator Bonus program for select Horizon Worlds users in the United States, through which it would pay participants for using new tools or ...

Stranger Things Season 4 Trailer Will Release Today at 7:30pm In India

Stranger Things season 4 release date and time is Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30pm IST in India, 4pm CET in Europe, 3pm BST in the UK, and 7am PT / 10am ET in the US. Trailer countdown clock located on 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California. Stranger Things 4 split into two parts: Volume 1 out May 27, followed by Volume 2 on July 1.

Elon Musk's Decision to Not Join Twitter Board has Employees Stressed

Elon Musk is currently the largest individual Twitter shareholder, but declined the offer to join company board. This made several Twitter employees stressed even during a day off.

WhatsApp Spotted Developing New Interface With Ability to Share Profile Links for Business Users

WhatsApp has been spotted working on a new interface for business accounts that appears to allow them to share a short link with customers. It would replace the existing QR code sharing option.

Google Sues Puppy Scammer After Tip From AARP; Scammer Used Services to Sell Fake Pets

Google is suing an alleged puppy scammer who used its services to sell fake pets online. The scammer used Gmail and Google Voice accounts to fool his victims and request payments.

Apple Said To Face Additional EU Antitrust Charge in Coming Weeks in Music Streaming Probe

Apple is said to be facing additional anti-trust charges from the European Union (EU) in the coming weeks. The investigation was started last year when Spotify filed a complaint against Apple for distorting competition in the music streaming market.

UP Government, State Information Department Twitter Handles Hacked Briefly

Twitter handles of the Uttar Pradesh government and the state information department were hacked briefly for about 10 minutes. A case has been registered at the Cyber Crime police station in Lucknow.

Ericsson Suspends All Russia Operations Indefinitely Over War in Ukraine

Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson has announced that it has suspended all its business in Russia for the foreseeable future. The company had stopped delivering products to Russia back in February at the start of the Ukraine war.

WhatsApp Testing Feature to Show Estimated Time of Arrival for File Sharing, New Drawing Tools

WhatsApp is testing an ability to let users view estimated time of arrival (ETA) when sharing files on Android, iOS, and desktops. Separately, WhatsApp is found to be testing new drawing tools that are initially in development for iOS users, though are said to soon be rolled out to Android beta testers.

Elon Musk Decides Not to Join Twitter Board, CEO Parag Agrawal Reveals

Elon Musk won't be joining Twitter's Board of Directors, a move that was announced last week. In a tweet late Sunday night, Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal revealed that Musk was due to join the board on April 9, but the same morning, Musk shared he had decided not to join the board. Agrawal said, "I believe this is for the best."

YouTube Accused by Russia of Blocking Parliamentary Channel’s Account

Russian officials accused YouTube of blocking the channel of the lower house of parliament and warned of reprisals.

Google Removes Apps From Play Store for Secretly Harvesting Personal Data: Report

Google has reportedly removed several apps from its Play store. These apps were gathering personal data, including location, phone numbers, and email addresses.

Elon Musk to Meet With Twitter Employees for the First Time Since Joining Board

Twitter plans to hold a meeting for employees concerned about Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk's influence on the company's board, a Twitter spokesperson said.

Twitter Account of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s Office Hacked

The official Twitter handle of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's Office was hacked late Friday night, a senior officer said.

BharatPe CEO Apologises for Misleading Social Media Post on Former Company Chief, Non-Payment of Salaries

BharatPe CEO has apologised for a social media post that claimed that former company chief stole money and that the company wasn't able to pay salaries to employees. He also confirmed that March salaries have been paid.

BharatPe CEO Apologises for Misleading Social Media Post on Former Company Chief, Non-Payment of Salaries

BharatPe CEO has apologised for a social media post that claimed that former company chief stole money and that the company wasn't able to pay salaries to employees. He also confirmed that March salaries have been paid.

Facebook Removes Accounts in Brazil With Ties to the Military

Facebook-owner Meta took down several social media accounts with ties to Brazilian military. The accounts were used to spread dangerous disinformation on environment issues, and the individuals involved were active military personnel.

Tata Neu E-Commerce App Launched, Brings all Tata Brands Under One Platform

Tata Neu app offers consumers quick access to Tata brands such as Tata Cliq, Air Asia, BigBasket, Croma, IHCL, Qmin, Starbucks, Tata 1Mg, Tata Play, and Westside. You can purchase fashion, medicines, flight tickets, electronics, and more from the Neu app.

Twitter Globally Releases ALT Badge, Exposed Image Descriptions; Testing New ‘Unmentioning’ Feature

Twitter has announced the global rollout of the ALT badge and exposed image descriptions. It is also testing a new ‘Unmentioning’ feature.

Apple, Facing Outcry, Says App Developers Are Thriving on iPhone

Apple, looking to address criticism of its competitive practices by the European Union, developers, and US lawmakers, pointed to a report showing that third-party apps are thriving on the iPhone and other devices.

Google Docs Introduces Emoji Reactions in Latest Workspace Update

Emoji has found its way to the Google Workspace for users to now react to any content on Google Docs, simply using a symbol instead of writing a comment or remark on it.

Google Is Bringing a Tour of Existing Privacy and Security Controls in Chrome via Privacy Guide

Google is introducing Privacy Guide — a step-by-step guided tour of some existing privacy and security controls in Chrome. The search giant has announced that the Privacy Guide will start rolling out to all M100 Chrome desktop users soon.

Facebook Halts F8 Developers’ Conference This Year to Focus on Metaverse

Facebook-parent Meta announced its decision of pausing the F8 developer conference in 2022 as it gears up for new initiatives towards metaverse.

Facebook Accounts Removed in Philippines Ahead of Elections to Curb Misinformation: Meta

Meta has removed Facebook accounts, pages, and groups in the Philippines due to concerns regarding spread of hate speech and misinformation. It also stated that advertisers would have to include 'Paid for by' disclaimers in ads related to the election.

WhatsApp Working on New Message Reactions for Android Users on Beta: Report

WhatsApp is working on a new version that offers users more than the existing six options to react to messages, probably by tapping a new “+” sign. The feature is under development for WhatsApp for Android beta users.

Snapdeal Says It Saw Auto Accessories Orders Double in FY22

Snapdeal recorded a 110 percent growth in sales in auto accessories sector in 2021-22. Customers purchased auto accessories mainly for personal safety, automotive care, and regular cleaning and maintenance.

Amazon’s Handling of Employees’ Use of Sellers’ Data for Private Labels Being Probed by US SEC: Report

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly investigating how Amazon handled employee disclosures on the use of third-party sellers' data purportedly to boost its own private-label business.

Facebook-Parent Meta Exploring Digital Money Offering Called ‘Zuck Bucks’: Report

Meta is reportedly exploring the potential of digital money referred to internally as "Zuck Bucks" in a play on the founder Mark Zuckerberg’s name.

WhatsApp Testing Archived Chats Feature for Windows Users

WhatsApp for Windows has been spotted testing an archived chats feature to let users archive and unarchive conversations to remove them from chats list.

Moon Knight Episode 2 Recap: The Wife, Mr. Knight, and the Villain’s Big Plan

Moon Knight episode 2 review and recap: Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac) learns about Marc Spector’s wife Layla El-Faouly (May Calamawy), and villain Arthur Harrow (Ethan Hawke) reveals his big plan. Download and watch Moon Knight episode 2 online on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Series Software Support Discontinued; Galaxy M62 Reportedly Getting Android 12 Update

Samsung has discontinued the software support for the Galaxy S9 lineup. It is rolling out the Android 12-based One UI 4.1 update for the Galaxy M62.

Meta Unveils Sharing to Reels Option to Post Reels From Third-Party Apps to Facebook

Meta is rolling out a new Sharing to Reels feature for users. With the latest update, users can share short-form videos on Facebook pages from third-party apps. The update allows developers to add a Reels button to their app so users can post short videos directly to Reels. Meta has also integrated with Smule, Vita and VivaVideo for the new functionality. The social m...

Ukraine Crisis: Twitter Won't Recommend Russia Government Accounts, Will Prohibit Some POW Content

Twitter said it will not recommend Russian government accounts to users as part of a rule change affecting accounts run by states which limit access to the open Internet and are engaged in armed interstate conflict.

Twitter Says It's Testing the Much-Awaited 'Edit' Button As Elon Musk Joins Board

Twitter said that it is indeed working on a way for users to edit their 280-character messages, although it says the project has nothing to do with the fact that edit-function fan Elon Musk was just revealed as the company's largest shareholder and now sits on its board.

Ukraine Crisis: Facebook-Parent Meta Briefly Restricts Hashtags Related to Bucha Killings

Facebook owner Meta Platforms briefly restricted hashtags related to civilian deaths in northern Ukraine, where bodies of people shot at close range were found in a town seized back from Russian forces, a company spokesman confirmed.

Elon Musk’s Digs at Twitter, Web 3, and NFTs: A Lookback

In the run-up to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's public disclosure of a $3 billion (roughly Rs. 22,700 crore) stake in Twitter, the billionaire had criticised the microblogging site for failing to adhere to free speech principles and said he was contemplating building a new social media platform.

Google April 2022 Android Update Released for Pixels; Brings Bug Fixes, Improvements

Google has planned a phased rollout of the update.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Publisher Krafton Bans Over 66,000 Accounts for Cheating in a Week

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) publisher Krafton has banned over 66,000 accounts in a week’s time. This ban is a part of the strict countermeasures taken against illegal activities in the game. Krafton is also collaborating with luxury sportscar brand Lamborghini to bring flashy new vehicles to BGMI.

The Witcher Season 3 Begins Filming, Plot Synopsis and Directors Revealed

The Witcher season 3 has begun filming, Netflix reveals with a behind-the-scenes set photo featuring the back of cast members Henry Cavill, Freya Allan, and Anya Chalotra. Netflix has also teased The Witcher season 3 plot with an official synopsis. Stephen Surjik, Gandja Monteiro, Loni Peristere, and Bola Ogun will serve as directors on The Witcher season 3.

Twitter Options Trades Ahead of Elon Musk Disclosure Raise Analysts’ Eyebrows

Some well-timed trades in the options on Twitter, in the days before Tesla's top boss Elon Musk revealed a large stake in the social media company, are raising eyebrows among options analysts.

Zomato, Swiggy to Face India Antitrust Probe Into the Apps’ Neutrality

India's antitrust watchdog has ordered an investigation of food delivery companies Zomato and Swiggy over the companies' apps being "neutral" platforms, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said.

Elon Musk Posts Poll for Edit Button on Twitter, CEO Parag Agrawal Asks to Vote Carefully

Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted a Twitter poll, asking users if they wanted an edit button.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Trailer: Captain Pike Will Chart the Stars in New Paramount+ Series Out May 5

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is set to premiere on May 5, and the trailer for the upcoming prequel to the Star Wars: The Original Series was released on Sunday. The upcoming series will feature Captain Pike and his crew, first officer Una Chin-Riley, and science officer Spock. The upcoming series will premiere in the US, Canada, Latin America and Nordic countries, wh...

Android Malware Linked to Russian Attackers Discovered, Can Record Audio and Track Your Location

A new Android malware has been discovered that records audio and track location once planted in the device. It has been found by the researchers at threat intelligence firm Lab52.

New Legal Structure Needed to Counter Cybercriminals, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister of Information and Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday called for a new "dynamic" legal structure which balances the right to privacy and freedom of expression and demands for regulations and control to meet challenges from unscrupulous elements in cyberspace.

Players With Disabilities Score in Video Game World

Long neglected by the industry, the issue of accessibility is increasingly front of mind for game makers. There are financial as well as ethical reasons for opening doors to even more players in the multi-billion dollar industry. According to the World Health Organization, more than a billion people live with some form of disability.

Tata Neu 'Super App' Launch Date Set for April 7; Set to Offer Deals, Payments Support

Tata Neu mobile app by Tata Digital — the digital-focussed division of Tata Group — is launching for the general public on April 7. The app's listings on Google Play and the App Store have disclosed the public launch.

Mubi India April 2022: Drive My Car, Bela, Luzifer, Prayers for the Stolen, and More

Drive My Car, Bela, Luzifer, Prayers for the Stolen, The Tale of King Crab, Masaan, Sudhamayee, Saatvin Khwahish, My Fat Arse and I, White Building, Songs for Drella, and Figaros Wolves are among 35 new movies coming to Mubi in India in April 2022.

WhatsApp Spotted Increasing Restriction for Forwarded Messages, Testing Communities Tab for iOS Users

WhatsApp is found to be testing a new limitation for forwarded messages to restrict people from sharing forwarded messages in group chats. Separately, WhatsApp has been spotted replacing the existing Camera tab with a Communities tab on iOS. The instant messaging app is also found to have a new camera interface in testing for Android users.

Google Found to Unfairly Block Rival Payments on India App Store

Google’s billing system for app developers is “unfair and discriminatory,” India’s antitrust regulator said in the initial findings of an extensive investigation, paving the way for potential penalties in future.

WhatsApp Bans 14.26 Lakh Indian Accounts in February

WhatsApp banned 14.26 lakh Indian accounts in February on the basis of complaints received from users via grievances channel and through its own mechanism to prevent and detect violations, according to monthly report published by the messaging platform.

Clearview AI Face Scanner Aims to Branch Out Beyond Police Use

A controversial face recognition company that's built a massive photographic dossier of the world's people for use by police, national governments and — most recently — the Ukrainian military is now planning to offer its technology to banks and other private businesses.

YouTube May Be Getting a New ‘Podcasts’ Homepage, Audio Ads: Report

YouTube is believed to be developing a new ‘Podcasts’ homepage. It is expected to bring Google-sold audio ads to its platform.

WhatsApp Testing 'View Once' Feature for Windows Users, New Pop-Up Menu for Phone Numbers in Chats

WhatsApp for Windows has been spotted testing the ‘View Once’ feature to let users have the ability to access photos and videos that are meant to be viewed only once on the app. Separately, WhatsApp has released a new Android beta release with a pop-up menu that brings new options for phone numbers shared in a chat.

Facebook Had an Internal Bug That Said to Have Promoted Problematic Content in User Feeds

Facebook user feeds prioritised content identified as misleading or problematic, thanks to a software bug that took six months to fix, according to a report.

Google Updates Search, News to Help Users Identify Trusted Sources

Google is updating Search and News to provide added information to users about their search results.

Obi-Wan Kenobi Release Date Moved to May 27, Two-Episode Premiere Set

Obi-Wan Kenobi release date delayed by two days to Friday, May 27. The Star Wars series will have a two-episode premiere. One episode a week thereafter on Wednesdays until June 22.