Facebook Parent Meta to Use Broadcom Chips for Metaverse Hardware in a Billion-Dollar Deal: Report

Facebook parent Meta will become Broadcom next billion-dollar ASIC customer as the company plans to use custom chips to build its metaverse hardware, suggested a report. ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) chips will drive $2 billion to $2.5 billion in revenue for Broadcom this year, helped by its deals with Meta and partnerships with Alphabet and Microsoft...

Google Pauses RCS Ads Coming on Messages App in India to Address User Complaints

Google Messages app is no longer showing ads through Rich Communication Services (RCS) in India as a result of an update due to recent ad abuses by businesses.

The Longest Night Netflix Release Date Set for July 8; Teaser Trailer for Thriller Jailbreak Series Revealed

The Longest Night release date now has a release date of July 8, and a new teaser trailer. Netflix announced that the upcoming crime thriller will come to the streaming service on Monday, while dropping the first teaser trailer for the upcoming series. The Longest Night is set in Monte Baruca, a psychiatric prison that houses the serial killer Simón Lago. The story r...

Maestro First Look: Bradley Cooper Looks Unrecognisable as Legendary Conductor Leonard Bernstein

Bradley Cooper has totally transformed into Leonard Bernstein in Masetro first look. He is seen alongside Carey Mulligan, who plays his wife, in a still. Maestro will release on Netflix in 2023.

WhatsApp Spotted Working on Status Reply Indicator, Ability to Let Businesses Set Up Cover Photos on Desktop

WhatsApp has been spotted working on a status reply indicator to inform users about status replies on the Chats screen. Separately, WhatsApp is said to be developing the ability to let business users add cover photos to their company's profile using the desktop version of the app.

Google Removing Movies and TV Tab From Play Store on Android, Google TV to Be New Replacement

Google has started removing the Movies and TV section from the Play Store application on Android. Users will be able to gain access to the same facilities on Google TV now. 

Microsoft Office Impacted With 'Follina' Zero-Day Vulnerability: Researchers

Microsoft Office is found to have a zero-day vulnerability called Follina that can allow attackers to execute code using a Word file, even when macros are disabled. Cybersecurity researchers disclosed the issue publicly on May 27, though Microsoft has not yet confirmed a fix.

Google Assistant's Personalised Speech Recognition to Help Improve Frequent Word Recognition: Report

Google Assistant is reportedly set to get a new personalised speech recognition feature soon. It is said to improve the assistant's ability to recognise a users' voice better and understand frequently used words and names.

Netflix Completes Withdraws From Russia Amid Ukraine War, Russian Subscribers Lost Access to Streaming Giant

Netflix has completed the latest pullout of the Western company from Russia over the conflict in Ukraine. Russian subscribers have lost access to streaming giant Netflix as the site and apps were no longer available from Friday.

Google Said to Support India's ShareChat in Raising $300 Million Funding at $5 Billion Valuation

India's ShareChat has raised nearly $300 million in fresh funding from Alphabet's Google and other firms, valuing the social media firm at nearly $5 billion. A deal is set to be announced as early as next week, the sources added.

Snapchat Shared Stories Launched, Will Let Users Collaborate With More Friends

Snapchat has added Shared Stories to the platform. It allows the already added friends in a group to invite other Snapchatters to participate in the group and make bigger memories. 

There Are Systems ‘Guarding’ Your Data in Cyberspace – but Who Is Guarding the Guards

In a zero trust environment, absolute faith is (counter intuitively) placed in the validation and verification system, which in most cases is an Identity and Access Management (IAM) system. This creates a single trusted entity which, if breached, gives unencumbered access to the entire organisations systems.

IPL 2022: How to Watch the Final Match Online in India, US, and Around the World

IPL 2022 final is taking place today. Here's how you can watch the match live online in India and around the world.

Stranger Things 4 Release Date and Time, Episodes, Cast, Trailer, Review, and More

Stranger Things season 4 release date and time is May 27 at 12:30pm IST in India. The first seven episodes will be released on May 27. This new season is touted to be “bigger and better” than the previous ones. Winona Ryder, David Harbour, and Millie Bobby Brown lead Stranger Things 4 cast.

Google Docs Now Allows Users to Select and Edit Multiple Texts at Once

Google Docs has introduced a multiple text selection feature. Users can take action like delete, copy, and paste while selecting multiple texts at once.

Elon Musk Revises $44 Billion Twitter Financing Plan, Shares Jump: Report

Elon Musk reportedly revised the financing plan for his proposed $44 billion purchase of Twitter, raising investor hopes that the unpredictable billionaire still intends to pull off a deal roiled by market turbulence and Musk’s not-entirely-explicable concerns about the number of fake accounts on Twitter.

Twitter Reportedly to Pay $150 Million to US to Settle Allegations it Misused Private Information

Twitter has reportedly agreed to pay $150 million to settle allegations it misused private information, like phone numbers, to target advertising after telling users the information would be used for security reasons, according to court documents filed on Wednesday.

Facebook Parent Meta to Roll Out Privacy Policy Update From July 26, 'Terms of Service' to Be Modified

Facebook parent Meta has started sending out notification to users to inform them about privacy policy update which will roll out from July 26. Meta has rewritten and re-designed its privacy Policy to make it easier to understand.

Instagram Owner Meta Is Working to Restore the Platform After Users Report Access Issue

Instagram parent Meta said on Thursday said it is working to restoring the image-share platform. Thousands of users reported issues with Instagram. The team assured that they are working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible.

Obi-Wan Kenobi Now Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, 3 Hours Earlier Than Expected

The first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi are now streaming on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar, three hours earlier than expected, following a late surprise announcement from Lucasfilm. The new Star Wars series available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

Musk Sued by Twitter Investors for Stock Manipulation During Takeover Bid

Billionaire Elon Musk was sued by Twitter investors claiming he manipulated the company's stock price downward, as the chief executive of electric carmaker Tesla Inc mounts a $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,41,552 crore) takeover bid for the social media platform.

Stranger Things 4 Review: Too Big for Its Own Good

Stranger Things season 4 review: bigger, grislier, and longer than ever, Netflix’s horror hit ventures outside Hawkins, but drowns under its plot demands. Stranger Things 4 released May 27 at 12:30pm IST on Netflix in India, with seven-episode Volume 1. Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, and Millie Bobby Brown lead Stranger Things season 4 cast.

Mark Zuckerberg Reportedly Sued by District of Columbia Over Cambridge Analytica Scandal

The District of Columbia on Monday reportedly sued Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, seeking to hold him personally liable for the Cambridge Analytica scandal, a privacy breach of millions of Facebook users’ personal data that became a major corporate and political scandal.

Amazon Faces Challenges Over Policies at Shareholder Meeting, Investors to Review Workers’ Rights, Social Issues

Amazon faces 14 investor resolutions challenging its policies at the annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday. This has been a record challenge for the retail and cloud computing company. The investors will review workers’ rights, their health and safety, Amazon's use of plastic or changes to the company's process for board nominations.

Meesho Crosses 6 Lakh Seller Registration, Several Small Businesses Joined E-Commerce Company in 2021

Meesho, an e-commerce company, announced on Tuesday about crossing six lakh seller registrations on the platform. The company took various initiatives last year, such as zero commission and zero penalty, inviting a rising number of small businesses to join Meesho.

Clearview AI Plans to Bring Facial Recognition Software to Apps, Police-Serving Companies

Clearview AI is planning to introduce its facial recognition software to new companies and apps, especially those serving the police. The step has invited debate over the ethics of leveraging disputed data to design artificial intelligence systems.

The Gray Man Trailer: Chris Evans Hunts Ryan Gosling in Netflix's Most Expensive Movie Ever

The Gray Man trailer: Netflix has released the first trailer for its most expensive movie ever, a global spy thriller headlined by Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans. Dhanush, Regé-Jean Page, Jessica Henwick, Wagner Moura, and Alfre Woodard also part of The Gray Man cast. The Gray Man is out July 22 on Netflix.

Scam 2003: Gagan Dev Riar Cast in Lead as Abdul Karim Telgi; Directors Announced for SonyLIV Series

Gagan Dev Riar has been roped in to play the lead role in “Scam 2003: The Telgi Story”, SonyLIV announced on Tuesday.

Elon Musk-Twitter Deal Highlights SEC’s Bitter-Sweet Relationship With the Billionaire Over the Years

Elon Musk's use of social media has been under scrutiny ever since he proposed to buy Twitter. Amid the Musk-Twitter deal, the SpaceX chief’s interviews and documents has shed light on the SEC’s view of its relationship with the billionaire.

Meta Expands 3D Avatars to Instagram Stories and DM in India, Rolls Out Improved Avatars on Facebook and Messenger

Meta is rolling out 3D avatars to Instagram stories and direct messages in India. The company has also added updated avatars for Facebook and Messenger. The update brings new facial shapes and assistive devices like wheelchairs for differently-abled people. Different avatar options are said to be added in the future.

Netflix to Release Darlings Starring Alia Bhatt Later This Year, Quirky Video Reveals

Netflix has confirmed that Darlings will premiere on the streaming platform this year. The announcement was made with a quirky video.

The Gray Man Trailer Release Today: Netflix Shares New Posters for Action-thriller

The Gray Man trailer will be out on Tuesday. Netflix shared intriguing The Gray Man character posters while making the announcement.

WhatsApp Is Working to Show Detailed Reaction Info for Albums: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly bringing improvements to the reactions feature. The update will allow users to see which media received what reaction without opening the album. The functionality is reportedly under development and is expected to arrive in a future new update.

WhatsApp Users Can Now Access DigiLocker Using MyGov Helpdesk Chatbot

WhatsApp users in India can now access DigiLocker through the government's MyGov Helpdesk chatbot that debuted in 2020. It will allow users to use WhatsApp to create and authenticate their DigiLocker account as well as download documents such as PAN card, driving licence, and insurance policy documents, among others.

Broadcom Said to Be in Talks to Acquire VMware

Broadcom is in talks to acquire cloud service provider VMware Inc, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Negotiations between Broadcom and VMware are ongoing and a deal is not imminent, the sources said. The deal terms under discussion could not be learned.

Competitors or Collaborators: The Way Ahead for FinTech's and Traditional Banks

In the next five years, FinTech is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22 percent. Funding for FinTech companies in India through IPOs, M&As, and private funding rounds increased by 3x in 2021. The numbers tell a great story, but it seems that we’re only getting started. To fully understand the national reshaping across this sector, we need ...

Apple Music Subscription Price for Students Hiked in India, Other Countries

Apple Music subscription for students has been revised in India and is now available at Rs. 59 a month. The change is also in place in markets including Australia, Singapore, and South Africa.

WhatsApp to Drop Support for iPhone Models Running iOS 10, iOS 11

WhatsApp is dropping support for iOS 10 and iOS 11 to force users to update their iPhone to a newer version or to upgrade their iPhone altogether. As a result of the update, WhatsApp users on the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c will no longer be able to receive support from the instant messaging app.

Paytm Payments Bank Says RBI Curbs to be Lifted in 3 to 5 Months

Paytm payments bank, which facilitates transactions on mobile commerce platform Paytm, says the central bank will allow it to resume taking on new customers in the next few months.

Elon Musk-Twitter Deal Is a ‘Breath of Hope’, Says Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has described Elon Musk's proposed takeover of Twitter as a "breath of hope" during the recent meet in Brazil on Friday. Bolsonaro also added that he hopes the US billionaire would help end the "lies" about his widely criticized stewardship of the Amazon rainforest.

WhatsApp Request Account Info Feature Rolling Out on Desktop: Report

WhatsApp has reportedly started rolling out an update that lets users request your account information on WhatsApp on desktop. Users will only be able to access the Request Account Info feature only after updating their WhatsApp desktop beta to the latest v2.2219.3.

Netflix to Settle Tax Dispute With Italy for $59.1 Million, Opens First Office in Rome Hiring Over 40 Employees

Netflix has agreed to settle a tax dispute with Italy for a period covering October 2015 to 2019. The US streaming service has been asked to pay EUR 55.8 million (around Rs. 460 crore). As a backdrop to the payment agreement, Netflix has now opened an office in Italy, setting up a base in Rome and hiring more than 40 employees.

Amazon, Meta, Google owner Alphabet to Face Strong Opposition From Schroders Over Workers, Digital Rights

Schroders, Britain's biggest listed asset manager, has announced on Wednesday that it will vote against 11 resolutions at Amazon, Facebook parent Meta and Google owner Alphabet concerning workers' and digital rights at their annual general meetings. Schroders said it was declaring its intention to vote against management on the issues as an escalation measure followin...

Daredevil Season 4 in the Works at Disney+, With Matt Corman and Chris Ord as Writers: Report

Daredevil season 4: Marvel Studios has reportedly hired Matt Corman and Chris Ord to develop Daredevil’s return on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. Charlie Cox will reprise his role as Matt Murdock/ Daredevil, after reportedly appearing in the Hawkeye spin-off Echo that also includes Vincent D’Onofrio’s Wilson Fisk/ Kingpin.

Twitter Says Will Step Up Fight Against Misinformation on Platform With New Policy

Twitter says it's stepping up its fight against misinformation with a new policy cracking down on posts that spread potentially dangerous false stories. The change is part of a broader effort to promote accurate information during times of conflict or crisis.

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Elon Musk Says Tesla Always on his Mind, Not Distracted by Twitter Deal

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says "Tesla is on my mind 24/7," trying to soothe investor worries about him being distracted by a Twitter deal that has depressed stocks at the electric car company.

Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal Defends Anti-Bot Efforts, Elon Musk Replies With Poo Emoji

Twitter's chief Parag Agrawal defended the messaging platform's battle against "bots" that aspiring buyer Elon Musk says vex the platform, only to have the billionaire respond with a poo emoji.

Apex Legends Mobile Review: The Resemblance Is Uncanny

Apex Legends Mobile review: a battle royale game specifically polished for smartphones. Apex Legends Mobile brings along a bunch of new features and a mobile-first Legend, but is that enough to disrupt the already captured battle royale market? Download Apex Legends on Android and iPhone.

Video Games: Our Study Suggests They Boost Intelligence in Children

In the new study, children were asked how many hours a day they spent on social media, watching videos or TV, and playing video games. The answer was: a lot of hours. On average, children spent two and a half hours a day watching online videos or TV programmes, half an hour socialising online, and one hour playing video games.

WhatsApp Testing Rich Preview Links for Text Status Updates, New Interface on Android

WhatsApp has been spotted testing rich link previews for text status updates to let users look at a preview of the links being shared on status updates. Separately, WhatsApp is testing a new text status update interface for Android users.

App Store, Google Play Store Have Over 1.5 Million 'Abandoned’ Mobile Apps: Report

Over 1.5 million apps out of 5 million available for download on Google Play store and App Store have not been updated in over the last two years, a report has claimed. There are about 314,000 “Super-Abandoned” apps that have not been updated in the last 5 or more years.

Buffalo Shooting: Are Social Media Platforms Like Twitter Working Fast Enough to Remove Extremist Videos?

Social platforms have learned to remove violent videos of extremist shootings more quickly over the past few years. It's just not clear they're moving quickly enough. Police say that when a white gunman killed 10 people and wounded three others — most of them Black — in a “racially motivated violent extremist” shooting in Buffalo Saturday, he livestreamed the ...

Snoop Dogg Quips to Buy Twitter as Elon Musk Puts the Deal on Hold, Announces Series of Changes

Snoop Dogg too threw his hat in the Twitter saga ring after the news broke out that Elon Musk’s deal is on hold. As the boss of Twitter, the Rapper laid out a set of new rules for the company, which included replacing the board of directors, giving everyone a verified account and putting free internet on aeroplanes.

WhatsApp May Soon Let You View Past Participants in Groups, Android Beta Update Hints

WhatsApp is reportedly bringing improvements to the groups on its platform. The instant messaging platform may soon allow users to view past participants of a WhatsApp group. This feature was reportedly spotted on the Google Play Beta Programme with version 2.22.12.4.

Netflix Says It Laid Off 2 Percent Staff Due to Slowing Revenue Growth, Loss of Subscribers

Netflix says it laid off about two percent of its staff in a belt-tightening move after growth slowed at the once-booming streaming television service. About 150 employees have been laid off, most of them in the United States, and Netflix will also cut spending on contractors.

Twitter Bots, Elon Musk’s Issue With Them and How Google, Facebook Monitor Fake Accounts: An Explainer

Elon Musk has paused his bid to buy Twitter due to questions over bots. The artificially-operated accounts are now at the heart of the proposed deal's latest controversy. The software is so commonplace that tech giants such as Meta, Google and Twitter have teams devoted to banishing bots, while cybersecurity firms sell defences against them.

Twitter’s Woke Ideology Doesn’t Make Profit, Company Puts ‘Correct’ Views in Front of People: Secret Recording

In another part of undercover recording released by American far-right activist group Project Veritas, Twitter employee Alex Martinez can be seen criticising company’s woke ideology, while alleging that the company puts the "correct" views in front of people. He also mocked Elon Musk's development disorder.

Facebook, Other Platforms Asked to Curtail Online Hate Speech by Nigerian Government

Facebook, other social media platforms are being actively monitored in Nigeria to ensure they comply with demands to curtail hate speech on their sites, stated Information Minister Lai Mohammed said on Tuesday. The statement comes after Mohammed's meeting with Facebook's team in Nigeria's capital, Abuja.

Prominent Hedge Funds Invested in Twitter Before Musk Revealed Buyout Plan

Prominent hedge funds, including Point72 Asset Management and Bridgewater Associates, invested in Twitter during the first quarter, putting them on course to reap big gains early in the second quarter when billionaire Elon Musk unveiled plans to buy the company.

Twitter Says Musk Signed Deal Without Asking for More Information

Twitter says in its account of its deal negotiations with Elon Musk, the Tesla owner opted out of asking the questions about the social media company's business he has now cited in declaring the $44 billion acquisition is "on hold."

WhatsApp Spotted Bringing Ability to Silently Exit Groups

WhatsApp has been spotted introducing the ability to let users silently exit any of their groups — without letting other members know about their leaving.

Apple to Let Developers Automatically Charge Increased Subscription Prices

Apple will allow developers to automatically charge increased prices for a subscription renewal. It will only be available if the increased price is not more than $5 (roughly Rs. 780), or 50 percent.

Elon Musk Says Will Seek Lower Price for Twitter Due to Higher Spam Accounts

Elon Musk says he could seek a lower price for Twitter, saying that there could be at least four times more fake accounts than what the company has said.

Jeff Bezos, Joe Biden Engage in War of Words: Can Corporate Taxes Tame Inflation?

Jeff Bezos initiated a political fight this weekend on Twitter by denouncing a tweet from President Joe Biden about corporate taxes as “disinformation” and "misdirection”. Replying to Bezos on Monday, the White House commented that the billionaire “opposes an economic agenda for the middle class.”

Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal Defends Anti-Bot Efforts, Elon Musk Replies With Poo Emoji

Twitter's chief Parag Agrawal defended the messaging platform's battle against "bots" that aspiring buyer Elon Musk says vex the platform, only to have the billionaire respond with a poo emoji.

WhatsApp Testing Rich Preview Links for Text Status Updates, New Interface on Android

WhatsApp has been spotted testing rich link previews for text status updates to let users look at a preview of the links being shared on status updates. Separately, WhatsApp is testing a new text status update interface for Android users.

App Store, Google Play Store Have Over 1.5 Million 'Abandoned’ Mobile Apps: Report

Over 1.5 million apps out of 5 million available for download on Google Play store and App Store have not been updated in over the last two years, a report has claimed. There are about 314,000 “Super-Abandoned” apps that have not been updated in the last 5 or more years.

Buffalo Shooting: Are Social Media Platforms Like Twitter Working Fast Enough to Remove Extremist Videos?

Social platforms have learned to remove violent videos of extremist shootings more quickly over the past few years. It's just not clear they're moving quickly enough. Police say that when a white gunman killed 10 people and wounded three others — most of them Black — in a “racially motivated violent extremist” shooting in Buffalo Saturday, he livestreamed the ...

Snoop Dogg Quips to Buy Twitter as Elon Musk Puts the Deal on Hold, Announces Series of Changes

Snoop Dogg too threw his hat in the Twitter saga ring after the news broke out that Elon Musk’s deal is on hold. As the boss of Twitter, the Rapper laid out a set of new rules for the company, which included replacing the board of directors, giving everyone a verified account and putting free internet on aeroplanes.

Elon Musk Says Twitter’s Legal Team Accused Him of NDA Violation for Revealing Company’s Sample Size

Elon Musk on Saturday tweeted that Twitter’s legal team accused him of violating a nondisclosure agreement by revealing that the sample size for the social media platform's checks on automated users was 100.

Elon Musk Vowed to Defeat Spam Bots on Twitter, but What Are They: Explained

Elon Musk, who has made weeding out fake Twitter accounts and spam bots the central theme of his takeover plan, said if he buys the social-media platform he "will defeat the spam bots or die trying".

Apple WWDC 2022 to Be Reportedly Held With Limited In-Person Attendance

Apple will reportedly allow a limited in-person attendance at WWDC 2022. The 2022 worldwide developers conference will happen between June 6 and June 10 and will be streamed online.

Musk-Twitter Deal Expected to Close, but Prepared for All Scenarios, Says CEO Parag Agrawal

Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal says that the deal with Elon Musk is expected to be closed, however, the deal does not become an excuse to avoid making important decisions for the health of the company, adding that Twitter needs to be prepared for all scenarios and always do what's right for it.

Facebook Parent Meta, Twitter, YouTube Asked to Archive Evidence of Suspected Russian War Crimes

Four Democratic US lawmakers have asked the CEOs of YouTube, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook owner Meta to archive content that can be produced as an evidence of suspected Russian war crimes in Ukraine.

WhatsApp Tests Bringing Its Useful Business Chat Filters to All Users: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly testing chat filters for all users. The feature, which provides an easy way to find certain chats, was previously exclusive to business accounts.

Twitter Fires Executives, Stops Hiring as Musk Takeover Nears

Twitter has confirmed that two senior executives are heading for the exit and it has paused most hiring, as Elon Musk stands poised to become the global messaging platform's new owner, according to a company spokesperson.

Facebook, Social Media Companies Urged by US Groups to Act Against Election Disinformation

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social media companies should act to blunt the effect of false information in this year's US midterm congressional elections, requests rights groups. After the 2020 presidential race won by US Democratic President Joe Biden, several social media platforms backed away from designing policies to fight election disinformation.

Elon Musk's Legal Issues Said to be Cause of Tesla, Twitter Shares Drop

Shares of Tesla and Twitter have tumbled this week as investors deal with the fallout and potential legal issues surrounding Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,40,100 crore) bid to buy the social media platform.

Google Play Gets New Prepaid Subscription Plans, Flexible Dev Tools to Target Emerging Markets

Google Play is getting new prepaid subscription plans and flexible tools for developers. This step is expected to boost subscription revenue in emerging markets like India and Southeast Asia.

WhatsApp Starts Identifying, Sharing 'Legal' Names of Users Enabling Payments in India

WhatsApp has started identifying "legal" names of users who have signed up for the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) based payments feature. These names will also be shared with people who receive payments through WhatsApp.

Facebook, Instagram’s Access Blocked in Russian-Backed Separatist Regions in East Ukraine

Facebook and Instagram have been blocked in two Russian-backed separatist regions, Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) and Luhansk People's Republic (LNR), located in eastern Ukraine. The step has been taken in alignment to Russia's policy on the US-based social networks.

Facebook Parent Meta Said to Partner With AMD for Mobile Infrastructure Programme

Facebook parent Meta is said to have partnered with chip maker AMD for a mobile Internet infrastructure program that would bring base station costs down to make broadband more accessible around the world.

Elon Musk's Delay in Disclosing Twitter Stake Said to Have Sparked SEC Probe

US regulators are said to be investigating Elon Musk's delayed disclosure of his sizable stake in Twitter last month, according to a report by Wall Street Journal citing people familiar with the matter.

Google Maps 'Immersive View', Android 13 Beta 2, and Everything Else Announced at Google I/O 2022

Google Maps is getting an 'immersive view' to deliver an enhanced viewing experience to users, Google announced at its I/O 2022 consumer keynote on Wednesday. Android 13 Beta 2 was also released, while Google Meet is being updated with features including portrait lighting and automated transcriptions. Separately, Google Assistant is getting a Look and Talk feature tha...

Google I/O 2022: Google Docs to Get Phishing, Malware Protection; Virtual Cards for Payments Announced

Google has announced improvements to Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides, which will all get phishing and malware protection currently available on Gmail. The company will also introduce virtual cards which will allow users to protect their payment information using a virtual card number instead of their own online. Meanwhile, Google will also bring the abil...

Google I/O 2022: Multisearch to Gain Local Information, Powerful Scene Exploration Feature Teased

Google has announced an update to its multisearch feature that allows users to click an image of a product or object and perform a search with additional text. In the coming months, users will be able to click an image of a product and all text, then search for results near them. The addition of the local information feature will be available in English. Meanwhile, th...

Netflix’s Ad-Supported Plans, Password Sharing Crackdown to Arrive Before End of 2022: Report

Netflix is looking to introduce advertisements across its plans and will begin cracking down on password sharing before the end of 2022, a new report has claimed. Netflix aims to launch the ad-supported tier between October and December 2022. Those who share passwords will likely get the option to pay to share their accounts outside their household, at a lower price.

Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey Backs Elon Musk’s Plan to Reinstate Donald Trump's Account

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has shown support to Elon Musk’s suggestion to reinstate former US President Donald Trump’s account on the social media platform. Dorsey also asserted that the decision to ban Trump permanently was platform’s ‘failure’. Musk, on Tuesday, proposed to restore Trump’s account if the Twitter deal is completed.

Elon Musk Says Will Reverse Twitter Ban on Former US President Donald Trump

Elon Musk said he would reverse Twitter's ban on former US President Donald Trump when he buys the social media platform, the clearest signal of Musk's intention to cut moderation of the site.

Elon Musk May Not Purchase Twitter for Agreed $44 Billion, Say Investors

The stock market took the view for the first time and said that it was unlikely that Elon Musk will acquire Twitter for $44 billion, as he originally agreed. The implied probability of the deal closing at that price fell below 50 percent when Twitter shares hit $46.75.

Google I/O 2022 Starts Today: How to Watch, What to Expect

Google I/O 2022 is beginning today (Wednesday, May 11). This year's I/O conference is expected to detail Android 13 and Wear OS updates as well as showcase its new hardware including the Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch, and Pixel Buds Pro.

BharatPe Initiates Action Against Former Founder After Governance Review, Introduces New Code of Conduct

BharatPe has initiated necessary action against former founder. The company intends to ‘claw back’ restricted shared of the former founder after internal governance review. BharatPe pledges to enforce its right under the law

Love, Death + Robots Season 3 Trailer, Episodes Revealed. David Fincher to Make Animated Directorial Debut

Love, Death & Robots season 3 trailer: the official trailer for the upcoming third season has been released by Netflix. David Fincher, who has served as producer on the show, will make his animated directorial debut this season. Season 3 — out May 20 — of Love Death & Robots will bring nine short films titled Three Robots: Exit Strategies, Bad Travelling, The Very...

WhatsApp Message Timer Feature for Existing Chats in Testing on Android: Report

WhatsApp is working on the default message timer feature for existing chats on Android, according to a new report. It is also redesigning the security page of the desktop app.

Musk-Twitter Deal Could Be Repriced Lower if Musk Walks Away, Says Hindenburg Research

Short-seller Hindenburg Research said that Elon Musk's $44 billion offer to take Twitter private could get repriced lower if the world's richest person walked away from the deal.

Tinder Owner Match Sues Google to Avoid Being Removed From the Play Store

Dating apps maker Match Group has reportedly sued Alphabet's Google, calling the action a "last resort" to prevent Tinder and its other apps from being booted off the Play store for refusing to share up to 30 percent of their sales.

US Said to Ramp Up Kaspersky Security Probe Amid Fears of Cyberattack During Ongoing Russia-Ukraine War

US government is said to have sped up a national security probe into Russia's AO Kaspersky Lab antivirus software amid increased fears of cyberattacks in the light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The probe is being executed using broad new powers created by the Trump administration that allow the Commerce Department to ban or restrict transactions between US firms ...

Ola, Uber, Other Cab Aggregators to Meet Government Over Unfair Trade Practices

The government has called a meeting of cab aggregators like Ola and Uber to discuss their policies related to fare calculation, surge pricing, ride cancellations and measures taken by them for data protection of customers, according to Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh.

Uber Said to Cut Marketing Costs, Slow Down Hiring: Report

Uber will reportedly scale back hiring and reduce expenditure on its marketing and incentive activities, according to a letter from chief executive officer Dara Khosrowshahi.

Zomato CEO Set to Aid Delivery Workers With Rs. 700-Crore Donation, Union Calls It a 'Ploy to Divert Attention'

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal announced to donate his employee stock option plan (ESOP) proceeds worth Rs. 700 crore to aid its delivery workers in a letter sent to its employees. The move has been called "a ploy to divert attention" from the recent worker protests by the Telangana Gig And Platform Workers Union (TGPWU).

Oyo Says It Has Acquired Europe-Based Direct Booker Valued at $5.5 Million

Travel and hospitality technology platform Oyo said to have concluded the acquisition of Europe-based company Direct Booker with the transaction valuing the latter at around $5.5 million (roughly Rs. 40 crore). Direct Booker reportedly has over 3,200 homes and serviced 20 lakh customers so far.

WhatsApp Companion Mode for Multiple Smartphones Enters Testing: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly bringing changes to the multi-device support feature. The functionality which currently allows connecting one smartphone to a single WhatsApp account at a time may soon get support for multiple smartphones. As per a new report, when you are linking another device that already contains a registered WhatsApp registered account, you will be logged ...

Elon Musk’s Plans for Twitter Include Better Work Ethic Standards, Safe Space for Free Speech

Elon Musk recently focused on increasing work ethic standards in Twitter after he receives the official acquisition. The $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,40,400 crore) acquisition deal between Musk and Twitter is subject to shareholder approval.

Amazon Summer Sale 2022: Best Deals, Offers on Wearables

Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 is underway in India. Amazon is offering great deals and huge discounts on wearables including smartwatches as well as smartbands. Here are a few options that you might look at.

US Offers $15 Million Reward for Information on Conti Ransomware Group

The United States on Friday offered a reward of up to $15 million for information on the Russia-based Conti ransomware group, which has been blamed for cyber extortion attacks worldwide, State Department spokesman Ned Price said.

AGCO Ransomware Attack Disrupts Tractor Sales During US Planting Season

US agricultural equipment maker AGCO said on Friday a ransomware attack was affecting operations at some of its production facilities, and dealers said tractor sales had been stalled during the crucial planting season.

Global Tech Industry Body Seeks Revision in India's Directive on Reporting of Cybersecurity Breach

US-based technology industry body ITI, having global tech firms such as Google, Facebook, IBM and Cisco as its members, has sought a revision in the Indian government's directive on reporting of cyber security breach incidents.

WhatsApp Reactions Start Rolling Out, Bigger File Size, Expanded Group Limit Coming Soon

WhatsApp reactions are rolling out to all users to take on the likes of Telegram and Apple's iMessage. WhatsApp is also bringing an expanded file size limit of 2GB as well as groups with a limit of 512 members.

House of the Dragon Trailer: Game of Thrones Spin-Off Promises Fire, Blood, and Dragons

Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon has unveiled its first trailer. House of the Dragon release date in India is August 22 on Disney+ Hotstar.

Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey's Block Beats Operating Profit Estimates for Q1 2022

Block, the fintech firm led by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, reported that it had not seen a decline in overall consumer spending through April, after reporting a first-quarter operating profit that topped Wall Street targets.

Elon Musk's $44 Billion Twitter Buyout Reportedly Faces US Antitrust Review

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly reviewing Elon Musk's $44 (roughly Rs. 3,37,465 crore) billion takeover of Twitter, said a person familiar with the deal. The agency is said to decide in the next month whether it will do an in-depth antitrust probe of the proposed transaction. Such a probe would delay the deal's closing by months.

Elon Musk Said to Become Temporary Twitter CEO After Takeover

Elon Musk will reportedly become Twitter's temporary CEO after closing his $44 billion takeover of the social-media firm, according to a person familiar with the matter. Parag Agrawal, current CEO, is expected to remain in his role until the sale of the company to Musk is completed.

WhatsApp Updates Upcoming Feature That Will Let Group Admins Delete Messages for Everyone: Report

WhatsApp has updated a beta feature that will allow group administrators to delete any specific message/ messages for everyone in the group. Group members will be able to see a message was deleted and who deleted it.

Facebook Parent Meta Slows Down Hiring, Freezes Recruitment for the Year

Meta is cutting back on some of its long-term investments as the growth is slowing and the company is almost entirely reliant on digital ads for revenue.

Google Assistant in Chrome Can Now Automatically Detect, Change Breached Passwords: Report

Google Assistant in Chrome is receiving a new security feature, which allows it to automatically detect and changed breached passwords.

Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer: Darth Vader Suits Up as the Hunt for the Jedi Master Heats Up

Obi-Wan Kenobi is set to release on May 27 and the official trailer for the upcoming Star Wars limited series was released by Disney on Wednesday. The final trailer for the series shows the hunt for Obi-Wan, the iconic Jedi master, heating up. Meanwhile, Obi-Wan’s former apprentice, Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader, is shown suiting up at the end of the trailer. Obi-W...

Facebook Owner Meta Shares Glimpse of First Physical Store Set to Open on May 9 in California

Facebook parent Meta is also experimenting with augmented reality technology that would enable users to join conferences as avatars via Portal, without donning headsets, said Micah Collins, a director of product management working on the enterprise tools.

Google Under Investigation by Dutch Consumer Watchdog Over Play Store Payments

The Dutch consumer watchdog has reportedly launched a preliminary investigation into Google over its Play store for apps. The Match Group, which owns dating site Tinder, lodged a complaint saying that Google only allowed its own payment system to be used when purchasing apps.

Moon Knight Episode 6 Recap: And Then There Were Three

Moon Knight episode 6 review and recap: The 6th and final episode of the Moon Kinight series brings to us an action-packed end to the adventure. With Steven now doomed in the Duat and Marc at the precipice of heavenly paradise, what fate lies beyond for the two of them? Is this the end for Steven? Will Ammit be set free by Harrow? Read more to find out.

Twitter Says It's Testing New Circle Feature That Will Let Users Handpick Audience for Tweets

Twitter says it is testing a new feature called Twitter Circle where users can handpick a smaller crowd of 150 people with whom they want to share their tweets. The new Twitter feature seems to be on a similar line to Instagram's Close Friends feature, which allows selecting the audience for their stories.

Swiggy to Begin Drone Delivery Trial in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Says Garuda Aerospace

Swiggy has entered into a partnership with Garuda Aerospace to begin trial runs using drones to deliver groceries in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru, Karnataka. The pilot project will assess the viability of using drones in Swiggy's grocery delivery service Instamart.

Facebook-Owner Meta Opens Access to Large Language Model for AI Research

Large language models are natural language processing systems which are trained on massive volumes of text, and are capable of answering reading comprehension questions or generating new text.

LinkedIn Agrees to Settle Gender Pay Discrimination Complaint for $1.8 Million in Back Wages

LinkedIn clarified in a statement that even though it has agreed to settle this matter, the company does not agree with the government’s claims of pay disparities.

Facebook to Shut Down Podcast Platform in Less Than a Year of Its Launch

Facebook is also shuttering Soundbites and Audio hubs, while Live Audio Rooms is being integrated into its broader Facebook Live suite, says the report.

Musk-Twitter Takeover: Activists Reportedly Ask Advertisers to Boycott Twitter if It Spreads Misinformation

Activist groups reportedly asked Twitter advertisers to boycott the service if it opens the gates to abusive and misinformative posts with billionaire Elon Musk as its owner.

Elon Musk Says Twitter May Charge a Fee for Commercial, Government Users

Elon Musk said that Twitter will always be free for casual users but may charge a slight fee for commercial and government users.

Elon Musk's Vision for Twitter Could Face Hurdles in Asia

For Elon Musk and Twitter, Asia is a huge growth opportunity, but also a challenge. Musk's censorship scrapping policy on Twitter will see a plethora of perplexing regulations, wielded by sometimes authoritarian governments, pushed to the limits by a horde of first-time internet users.

Disney+ Hotstar May 2022: Escaype Live, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Home Shanti, IPL, and More

Escaype Live, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Home Shanti, 2022 IPL Final, Moon Knight Finale, Candy with Jessica Biel, Who Do You Believe?, The Time Traveller’s Wife, Sneakerella, Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers, Formula 1 Miami, Barcelona, and Monaco — the biggest movies, TV series, and sports in May 2022 on Disney+ Hotstar in India.

Netflix Cancels Pearl, Animated Series From Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Archewell Productions

Netflix has cancelled Pearl, an animated series created by Meghan Markle, and to be made by Markle and Prince Harry's Archewell Productions.

Amazon Facility Workers in New York Vote Against Unionisation

Workers at an Amazon facility in New York have roundly voted against unionization, dealing a setback to a burgeoning organised labour movement one month after a landmark win at a nearby warehouse.

Apple Hit With EU Antitrust Charge Over Its NFC Payment Technology

EU antitrust regulators charged Apple with restricting rivals' access to its NFC chip technology in a move that could result in a hefty fine for the iPhone maker and force it to open its mobile payment system to competitors.

Mental Health, Prayer Apps Have Serious Privacy, Security Issues: Mozilla Researchers

Mental health and prayer apps have failed to maintain privacy and data security of their users, a group of researchers at Mozilla have found as a result of a 255-hour study.

WhatsApp Says It Banned 1.85 Million Accounts in India in March, Received 407 Ban Appeals

WhatsApp, in its monthly User Safety Report, has said that it banned around 1.85 million accounts in India. The Meta owned messaging service received a total of 597 grievances in March 2022, out of which 74 ban appeals have been considered so far.

Amazon Terminates Paid COVID-19 Paid Leave Policy for Workers in the US

Amazon has updated its policy following the availability of COVID-19 vaccines and revised guidance from the US’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, and More: May Movie Guide to OTT and Cinemas

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Jayeshbhai Jordaar, Thar, Top Gun: Maverick, Saani Kaayidham, Dhaakad, Anek — the biggest movies in May 2022 on cinemas, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Mubi, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV, and Zee5.

WhatsApp Testing Ability to Show Status Updates in Chats List

WhatsApp is found to be working on the ability to show Status updates from the Chats list. Currently, Status updates on the instant messaging app can only be viewed from the dedicated tab.

Amazon, Union Group Said to Face Off in a Rematch Election in New York

Amazon and the group that successfully organized the company’s first-ever US union are headed for a rematch. A federal labour board will tally votes cast by warehouse workers in yet another election on Staten Island.