Instagram Is Reportedly Testing Ways to Turn Video Posts Into Reels

Instagram is reportedly testing a way to turn video posts into Reels. The Meta-owned social media platform reportedly said that the change is currently being tested with a select number of users around the world and it is part of Instagram’s plan to simplify the videos on the application. A social media consultant has shared a screenshot that shows that a prompt fro...

Google Agrees to Pay $90 Million to Settle Legal Fight With App Developers

Google has agreed to pay $90 million (nearly Rs. 711 crore) to settle a legal fight with app developers over the money they earned creating apps for Android smartphones and for enticing users to make in-app purchases, according to a court filing. There were likely 48,000 app developers eligible to apply for the $90 million fund.

Microsoft Teams on Web Gets Custom Backgrounds, Live Captions in 27 New Languages Including Hindi

Microsoft has announced a new update for its video conferencing platform Teams on Web with several new features. With this new update, Microsoft is introducing background effects for Teams on Web that will now allow users to add custom backgrounds, like blur. These custom backgrounds were earlier only available to Teams application users.

Google Now Allow Users to Manually Add Passwords to Manager on Chrome, Android

Google has announced a new update for the Google Password Manager that will now allow users to manually add password on Chrome and Android. The new update will also provide a consistent and unified user interface experience on Chrome and Android. The new update will also let users add a Google Password Manager shortcut on the home screen of their Android phone.

Major OTT Release Date: Adivi Sesh-Led Movie to Release July 3 on Netflix

Major movie OTT release date set for June 26 on Netflix, a month after it debuted in cinemas on May 27. Adivi Sesh leads the Major movie cast.

Masaba Masaba Season 2 Release Date Set as July 29 on Netflix

Masaba Masaba season 2 release date is set as July 29 on Netflix. The date announcement teaser features Neena Gupa and Masaba Gupta. There’s no word on the number of episodes.

Byju’s Lays Off 500 Workers at WhiteHat Jr, Toppr; Sacked Employees Claim Number Higher

Byju’s announced on Thursday that it has laid off less than 500 workers at WhiteHat Jr and Toppr, as part of efforts to recalibrate its business priorities and accelerate long-term growth. Meanwhile, sacked employees have claimed that 1,100 staff had been retrenched at Toppr alone. The employees also claimed that they got a call from the company on Monday and were a...

Twitter Launches Tweeten App for Mac, Windows as a Replacement for TweetDeck

Twitter has launched the Tweeten application for Windows and Mac as a replacement for the outgoing TweetDeck application. Twitter had earlier announced that it will ”saying goodbye” to TweetDeck app for Mac to focus on making it better and testing Twitter’s new preview. Twitter said that the app will no longer exist for Mac users starting July 1.

Google, Apple Urged to Remove TikTok From App Store, Play Store by FCC Commissioner

Google, Apple has been asked by FCC official Brendan Carr to either remove TikTok from their app stores by July 8 or explain to him why they did not plan to do so. Carr alleged that the video-sharing app TikTok has collected vast troves of sensitive data about US users that could be accessed by ByteDance staff in Beijing.

Google Starts Rolling Out Switch to Android App Support for Phones Running Android 12

Google has announced the roll out of Switch to Android applications for all Android 12 smartphones. The application was earlier only available for Google’s Pixel smartphones. Google had earlier announced the roll out of the application for iOS smartphones via the Apple App Store. The application will help Apple iPhone users to switch seamlessly to Android smartphone...

Ms. Marvel Episode 4 Trailer Brings Farhan Akhtar Into the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Ms. Marvel episode 4 trailer is here, hours ahead of the 12:30pm IST release time on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. Ms. Marvel episode 4 will introduce Farhan Akhtar as Waleed, and Aramis Knight as Kareem/ Red Dagger.

Netflix Says It's 'Actively' Working on Ad-Supported Subscription Model

Netflix is "actively" working on building its cheaper, ad-supported deal, the company's French team said on Tuesday, but added there was no clear timeline.

Spotify Announces Supergrouper to Let Users Listen to a Custom Playlist Based on Their Artist Selection: Details

Spotify has announced a new in-app feature called the Supergrouper. The new feature will allow users to select a group of five artists that might not usually come together on-stage or in the recording studio. Spotify will create the playlist for you based on your selections.

Airbnb Permanently Bans Party Events, Breaking Rules May Lead to Account Suspension

Airbnb has announced a permanent ban parties at the properties rented out globally through its app. Under the new policy, the rental platform will also lift its 16-person cap at rental properties. People breaking the rules will face consequences from account suspension to full removal from the platform.

Netflix's Plan to Fix Its Subscription Crisis Starts in Asia

Netflix is looking to Asia after its shock first-quarter slowdown, seeking to both maintain growth in the one region where it’s still adding subscribers and replicate its success there in other parts of the world.

Why Captions Are Suddenly Everywhere and How They Got There

People with hearing loss have a new ally in their efforts to navigate the world: Captions that aren’t limited to their television screens and streaming services.

Modern Love Hyderabad Trailer: Telugu-Language Anthology Promises to Be a Heartwarming Take on Relationships

Modern Love Hyderabad trailer features the lead characters as they try to unravel the complexities of relationships. Revathy, Nithya Menen, and Ritu Varma among others headline the Modern Love Hyderabad cast. Modern Love Hyderabad release date is set as July 8 on Amazon Prime Video.

Assam Floods: Google Launches SOS Alert to Provide Timely Updates, Emergency Resources, More

Google has launched an SOS Alert feature for Assam floods to let users close to the affected areas look at emergency phone numbers, websites, and maps directly using Google Search and Maps.

Twitter Ordered to Censor Tweets, Handles Critical of Indian Government's Internet Censorship, More: Report

Twitter has allegedly censored some tweets and/ or blocked handles of various users in India.

Meta Launches Instagram Reels APIs Beginning Today, Complete Rollout by July 6

Meta has announced to rollout Instagram Reels APIs to a number of endpoints. Developers will be able to respond to comments, delete them, hide or reveal them, and allow or deactivate comments on Reels using the APIs.

Facial Recognition Is on the Rise – but the Law Is Lagging a Long Way Behind

Private companies and public authorities are quietly using facial recognition systems around Australia. Despite the growing use of this controversial technology, there is little in the way of specific regulations and guidelines to govern its use.

Masaba Masaba Season 2 Release Set for July

Masaba Masaba season 2 is slated to be released in July, Gadgets 360 has discovered. Masaba Masaba season 2 release date will — most likely — be July 22 or July 29. Indian Predator: The Butcher of Delhi is also coming in July, with the trailer due Tuesday.

Spider-Man, Venom Movies Coming to Disney+ Hotstar on July 1

Five Spider-Man movies and one Venom film are coming to Disney+ Hotstar on July 1. Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), Spider-Man 3 (2007), The Amazing-Spider Man (2012), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), and Venom (2018) make up the full list.

Facial Recognition Is on the Rise – but the Law Is Lagging a Long Way Behind

Private companies and public authorities are quietly using facial recognition systems around Australia. Despite the growing use of this controversial technology, there is little in the way of specific regulations and guidelines to govern its use.

Google Hit With Antitrust Complaint by Danish Job Search Rival Jobindex

Google was hit with an antitrust complaint on Monday after a Danish online job-search rival took its grievance to EU regulators, alleging the Alphabet unit had unfairly favoured its own job search service.

Microsoft Announces Support For Windows 8.1 to End in January 2023

Microsoft has announced the end of support for Windows 8.1 operating software. The company said that the technical support and security updates for Windows 8.1 will stop after January 10 next year. Microsoft is recommending users to switch to a new PC that can run Windows 11.

US Senators Seek Report on Security Review of TikTok a Week After Data Transferred to Oracle

A group of six Republican senators have asked the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about an ongoing national security review of social media platform TikTok.The senators want to know "will TikTok be locally managed in the United States?"

Spain Warns of Possible Cyberattack at NATO Summit, Does Not Name the Country

Spain's defence minister Margarita Robles has warned of a possible cyberattack during the NATO summit in Madrid next week. It has also been reported that the Spanish intelligence services fear a Russian attack on strategic infrastructure such as airports, hospitals, or water and energy supply centres.

Microsoft Announces Support For Windows 8.1 to End in January 2023

Microsoft has announced the end of support for Windows 8.1 operating software. The company said that the technical support and security updates for Windows 8.1 will stop after January 10 next year. Microsoft is recommending users to switch to a new PC that can run Windows 11.

US Senators Seek Report on Security Review of TikTok a Week After Data Transferred to Oracle

A group of six Republican senators have asked the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about an ongoing national security review of social media platform TikTok.The senators want to know "will TikTok be locally managed in the United States?"

Spain Warns of Possible Cyberattack at NATO Summit, Does Not Name the Country

Spain's defence minister Margarita Robles has warned of a possible cyberattack during the NATO summit in Madrid next week. It has also been reported that the Spanish intelligence services fear a Russian attack on strategic infrastructure such as airports, hospitals, or water and energy supply centres.

Twitter's Closed Caption Toggle Is Now Available on iOS, Android

iOS and Android users will now be able to use Twitter's closed caption toggle. The button, which shows up in the top-right corner of the video if it has captions available, lets you choose whether you want to see written descriptions.

YouTube Music Rolls Out Support for Android 12’s Media Recommendations Feature: Report

YouTube Music has reportedly started rolling out support for Android 12’s media recommendations. The new update will show users three recently played tracks in the compact card and opening quick settings shows six, the report added. The notification card for YouTube Music also lets users shuffle between tracks.

Google Announces Release of Chrome OS 103, Chrome OS Beta 104 With New Features

Google has released Chrome OS 103 for Android and Chrome OS Beta 104. The Chrome OS 103 update adds your phone’s camera to the Phone Hub as a row of four recent photos. The Chrome OS Beta 104 is adding Region Capture for desktops. It will allow users to crop self-captured video tracks.

Internet Shutdowns Dangerous for Democracies, Should Be Stopped Immediately, Says UN

Internet shutdowns can be dangerous for democracies with dire consequences, warned UN in a recent briefing. UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet pointed out in a statement that such shutdowns can hamper the realisation of many human rights.

Google Chrome on iOS Gets New Features Like Enhanced Safe Browsing, AutoFill Passwords

Google has announced five new features for Chrome web browser on iPhone and iPad. The new features include enhanced Google Safe Browsing, AutoFill passwords on any application, and more. Google also said that more features to Chrome on iOS will come in the coming weeks.

Instagram Testing New Options for Users to Verify Their Age

Instagram said on Thursday it is testing new options for users to verify their age on the platform, starting with people in the United States. The photo-sharing service owned by Meta said it is testing two new ways to verify a person's age, in addition to allowing them to upload their identity proof online.

House of the Dragon Poster Features Milly Alcock as a Young and Fierce Rhaenyra Targaryen

House of the Dragon poster features Australian actress Milly Alcock as a young and bold Rhaenyra Targaryen. We also see a mighty dragon. House of the Dragon debuts August 21 on HBO Max and August 22 on Disney+ Hotstar.

WhatsApp Partners With RazorpayX to Power Seamless Cashback Transactions via UPI

RazorpayX, the neo-banking arm of Razorpay, has been onboarded as the technology partner of Payments on WhatsApp to enable a smooth cashback experience via UPI for its users across the country.

Android Auto for Mobile Screens App Being Pulled Down; Replaced by Google Assistant Driving Mode: Report

Google has started taking away the Android Auto screen from phones after about 7 years, according to a report. Google Assistant Driving Mode is said to replace the application. Google had earlier announced that it will be introducing new features for Android Auto later this year.

Shopify Collaborates With Twitter to Help Merchants With Online Sale, Unveils 100 New Tools

Shopify has announced its collaboration with Twitter to shore up sales to counter a post-pandemic slowdown in online shopping. In addition, the company also unveiled over 100 news tools.

Google May Face Second Turnover Fine in Russia Over Banned Content, Warns Russian Regulator

Google may face a fine of 5-10 percent of its total turnover in Russia for continuing the use of banned content, including "misleading information" on YouTube about events in Ukraine. This is the second fine based on a percentage of turnover that Google could face in Russia.

Facebook, US Settle Lawsuit Over Discriminatory Housing Advertising System, Meta Denied Charges

Facebook owner Meta Platforms have reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development alleging discriminatory housing advertising system that is biased against users based on race and other characteristics.

TikTok Agrees to Boost EU Consumers' Rights, Averts Possible Sanctions

TikTok has agreed to boost European Union users' rights, as confirmed by EU regulators in an official statement. The step is said to averting possible sanctions in a case sparked by multiple complaints from consumer groups in the bloc.

Facebook Updates Its Policy to Take Down Fake Reviews Aimed At Duping Business Pages

Facebook is cracking down on user reviews to prevent people from leaving fake feedback on business pages. The company has updated its Community Feedback policy to address this widespread issue. Last year, Facebook removed 16,000 groups that were selling and buying fake reviews of various products and services.

Elon Musk Predicts 10 Percent Layoff in Tesla, Paused Hirings Ahead of Expected US Recession

Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company will soon see a 10 percent cut in salaried staff at the electric car maker over three months. He also predicted a US recession was more likely than not.

Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal Worth $44 Billion Reportedly Gets Unanimous Approval From Board

Twitter's board has recommended unanimously that shareholders approve the proposed $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,43,500 crore) sale of the company to billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, according to a regulatory filing Tuesday. On Tuesday at the Qatar Economic Forum in an interview with Bloomberg, Musk listed the approval of the deal by shareholders as one of several ...

The Umbrella Academy Season 3 Release Date and Time, Trailer, Episodes, Cast, Review, and More

The Umbrella Academy season 3 release date and time is June 22 at 12:30pm IST in India. Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, and David Castañeda headline The Umbrella Academy season 3 cast.

Windows 11 Users Getting 'Privacy Auditing' to Look at Apps Accessing Microphone, Camera, Location Data

Windows 11 is getting a feature called 'Privacy Auditing' to inform users when their apps access microphone, camera, or location data. This sounds similar to Apple's App Privacy Report that was introduced on iOS and iPadOS last year.

Internet Down? Several Major Websites Went Down in Mass Outage Due to Cloudflare

Major websites are showing '500 Internal Server Error' for visitors due to a global Internet outage. Exact reason for the downtime is yet to be confirmed, though it seems to be related to some issues with CDN service Cloudflare.

Apple’s iOS 16 Will Enable Users to Bypass CAPTCHA Verification Prompt: Report

Apple is adding a feature to iOS 16 to bypass the CAPTCHA verification prompt, as per a report. Apple had earlier shared a video on the Apple Developer website highlighting the technical details about how the feature will work. The Apple devices running iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura are said to get the new feature.

Facebook Owner Meta Loses Appeal in Russian Court Over 'Extremist Activity' Tag: Report

A Moscow court on Monday reportedly rejected an appeal brought by Meta Platforms after it was found guilty of "extremist activity" in Russia in March. Meta's lawyer in March told a court that the company was not carrying out extremist activity and was against Russophobia.

Reliance Fined for Not Promptly Disclosing 2020 Facebook $5.7 Billion Deal

Reliance Industries and two of its compliance officers were fined for violating fair disclosure norms during Facebook's 2020 investment in its digital unit in 2020. SEBI said Reliance did not disclose the deal even after newspaper reports in March 2020 published price-sensitive details about the imminent investment that led to a spike in its shares.

Jaadugar Trailer Release Date Set for Tuesday, June 21

Jaadugar trailer will be out at Tuesday, June 21. Netflix made the announcement with a new poster featuring Jitendra Kumar and Arushi Sharma, leads of Jaadugar movie.

WhatsApp for iPhone May Get Ability to React to Messages With Any Emoji in the Future

WhatsApp for iPhone has been spotted introducing an expanded list of emojis for message reactions. WhatsApp currently supports a total of six emoji reactions.

Telegram Premium With Additional Features to Lure Users for Paid Subscription Launched

Telegram Premium has been started rolling out to users. The paid subscription brings additional features including access to up to 4GB file uploads, faster downloads, and new stickers. Telegram also announced that its active monthly user base has been increased to 700 million users — from 500 million users in January 2021.

MHA Said to Have Banned 35 WhatsApp Groups for Spreading Fake News on Agnipath Scheme

The Central government on Sunday banned 35 WhatsApp groups for allegedly spreading fake news on the Agnipath Scheme and the Agniveers, government sources said. The action was taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Facebook-Owner Meta Launching High-Fashion Clothing Store for Avatars

Facebook-owner Meta Platforms is launching a digital clothing store where users can purchase designer outfits for their avatars, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said on Friday.

Snapchat Internally Testing Its Paid Subscription Called Snapchat Plus: Report

Snapchat is reportedly testing for its paid subscription called Snapchat+ internally, as confirmed by Snap spokesperson Liz Markman. The paid subscription from Snapchat is said to provide users an early access to features as well as other abilities announced on the app.

YouTube Removes US Capitol Riot Probe Video, Cites 'Election Misinformation' as the Reason

YouTube has pulled a video probing 2021’s attack on the US Capitol because. The platform has shared that the vide contained election misinformation spread by then president Donald Trump.

TikTok Migrates US Users' Data to Oracle Servers, Ensures Safety of Information

TikTok says it has completed migrating information on its US users to servers at Oracle. TikTok had more than 1 billion active users globally, and counts the US as its largest market.

Google Urged by US Lawmakers to Fix Abortion Searches That Steer Women to 'Fake Clinics'

US lawmakers urged Google to give accurate results to people seeking abortions rather than sometimes sending them to "crisis pregnancy centres," which steer woman away from the procedures.

WhatsApp Getting Automatic Albums on Windows Beta: Report

WhatsApp is bringing improvements to the UWP version of the app. The Meta-owned instant messaging app is rolling out the automatic albums feature on WhatsApp beta for Windows through the UWP version. The feature is already available on WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS.

Google Weather App Comes to Android Tablets, Keep to Get New Formatting Features

Google weather app is now available on Android tablets. A recent report also suggests that Google Keep is preparing to add text formatting and new fonts to the note-taking app.

Facebook Fails to Spot Hate Posts Aimed at East Africa Amid Kenya’s Upcoming Elections: Study

Facebook has been once again found amid discussion about the platform promoting hate speech, violence. According to aa new study, Facebook allowed posts by terrorist organisations that suggested to create uproar in East Africa in the light of Kenya’s upcoming elections.

Instagram Stories Bug Shows Users Previously Viewed Stories: All Details

Instagram Stories is currently affected by a bug that prevents users from looking at the latest stories posted by users they follow. Users are shown stories they have already viewed, as the app shows an indicator to suggest they have not yet been opened. Even after a user posts a new story, followers are shown all their older stories, even if they have already viewed ...

Microsoft Is Reportedly Working to Add Online Games to Microsoft Teams, May Feature Solitaire, Connect 4

Microsoft has begun testing online games like Solitaire, connect 4 to be added to Microsoft Teams, says a report. The company could also choose not to roll this integration out to consumers and businesses. Microsoft will reportedly also introduce virtual spaces on Teams.

Adobe Reportedly Planning to Introduce Freemium Version of Photoshop for Browsers Soon

Adobe is reportedly testing a free web-based Photoshop version for some users in Canada. The service is said to reach the users widely in a gradual manner.

WhatsApp for Android to Get Group Membership Approval Feature to Manage Joining Requests

WhatsApp's Group Membership Approval is being developed that will allow group admins to manage joining requests. A preview of this feature has been shared ahead of its release for testing.

UPI, RuPay Cards to Soon Be Accepted in France as NPCI's Overseas Arm Entered the European Country

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French payment services company Lyra Network to expand UPI and RuPay cards to France.

Facebook Plans to Alter Its Algorithm to Mimic TikTok’s Feed, Leaked Internal Memo Reveals: Report

Facebook is reportedly planning to alter its algorithm, layout, and more to tackle the growing competition from TikTok. The information was relayed to Facebook employees via an internal memo.

Spotify Said to Slow Down Hiring by 25 Percent as Global Economy Continues to Be Uncertain

Spotify Chief Executive Officer Daniel Ek has reportedly informed the staff via email that the company will reduce its hiring 25 percent. This is in line with the uncertainty in the global economy, which was talked about during an investor conference earlier this month.

Microsoft Will Automatically Redirect Internet Explorer Users to Edge

Microsoft recently announced the retirement of its oldest browser Internet Explorer after 27 years of service. However, it will be technically available for some users for a little more time.

Google Weather App Comes to Android Tablets, Keep to Get New Formatting Features

Google weather app is now available on Android tablets. A recent report also suggests that Google Keep is preparing to add text formatting and new fonts to the note-taking app.

Facebook Fails to Spot Hate Posts Aimed at East Africa Amid Kenya’s Upcoming Elections: Study

Facebook has been once again found amid discussion about the platform promoting hate speech, violence. According to aa new study, Facebook allowed posts by terrorist organisations that suggested to create uproar in East Africa in the light of Kenya’s upcoming elections.

Instagram Stories Bug Shows Users Previously Viewed Stories: All Details

Instagram Stories is currently affected by a bug that prevents users from looking at the latest stories posted by users they follow. Users are shown stories they have already viewed, as the app shows an indicator to suggest they have not yet been opened. Even after a user posts a new story, followers are shown all their older stories, even if they have already viewed ...

Microsoft Is Reportedly Working to Add Online Games to Microsoft Teams, May Feature Solitaire, Connect 4

Microsoft has begun testing online games like Solitaire, connect 4 to be added to Microsoft Teams, says a report. The company could also choose not to roll this integration out to consumers and businesses. Microsoft will reportedly also introduce virtual spaces on Teams.

Adobe Reportedly Planning to Introduce Freemium Version of Photoshop for Browsers Soon

Adobe is reportedly testing a free web-based Photoshop version for some users in Canada. The service is said to reach the users widely in a gradual manner.

Apple’s Music, Gaming Revenue to Rose to $8.2 Billion by 2025, Predicts JP Morgan

Apple’s revenue from its gaming and music service is expected to jump 36 percent to reach $8.2 billion by 2025, predicts JP Morgan. Apple Music was launched in 2015, while Apple Arcade was introduced in 2019.

EU's New Rules May Compel Google, Facebook, Twitter to Counter Deepfakes, Spam Accounts

Google, Facebook, Twitter and other companies may come under compulsion to counter deepfakes, spam accounts once soon after EU announces its updates code of practice this week. Ignoring the rules may attract hefty fines on social media giants.

Knives Out 2 Title Revealed as Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Out ‘Holiday 2022’ on Netflix

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery — that’s the official title for the sequel to writer-director Rian Johnson’s 2019 mystery film, previously known as Knives Out 2. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is out “this holiday season” on Netflix.

IPL: Viacom18 Said to Win Digital Rights, While Disney Star Lands TV Again

Viacom18 Media — a joint venture between Paramount Global and Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries — won the digital streaming rights to the Indian Premier League, outbidding entertainment giants including Disney and Sony, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Elon Musk Said to Address Twitter Employees for the First Time Since Acquisition Bid

Elon Musk is said to meet Twitter employees for the first time on this Tuesday, according to an internal mail shared by Chief Executive Parag Agrawal. The billionaire will also take direct question from employees, who have repeatedly shown concerns regarding his takeover.

Chrome for Windows, Mac, Linux Updates With 4 High-Risk Vulnerability Fixes

Google has released Chrome version 102.0.5005.115 for Windows, Mac, and Linux with a total of seven security fixes, including four related to highly severe issues.

How to Avail of Rs. 105 Cashback Offer on WhatsApp Payments

WhatsApp Payments Rs. 105 cashback offer is now available to select WhatsApp users. You can claim Rs. 35 thrice, for a total of Rs. 105 using WhatsApp Payments. The minimum amount required for this transaction is Re. 1, and those who have been using WhatsApp for at least 30 days can avail of the offer. If you’re a WhatsApp Payments user, here’s how you can avail o...

Refrain From Advertising Online Betting Platforms: I&B Ministry to Print, Electronic, Digital Media

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Monday advised the print, electronic and digital media to refrain from advertising online betting platforms, saying betting and gambling are illegal in "most parts" of the country and pose significant financial and socio-economic risk for consumers.

WhatsApp Testing Support for Do Not Disturb iOS 15 API, Redesigned Location Stickers for Android: Report

WhatsApp is said to be testing support for a new do not disturb iOS 15 API. In addition, it is said to have redesigned location stickers for Android.

Facebook Parent Meta to Launch Metaverse Academy, Aims to Train 100 Students in First Year

Facebook parent Meta will launch a Metaverse Academy for the upcoming academic year in collaboration with a French digital training firm. The academy will teach 3D world and interactions in the virtual universes.

Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022: Time in India, How to Watch Live Stream, and More

Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 will be live streamed in an online event on Sunday, June 12. Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 time in India is 10:30pm IST. Both Microsoft and Bethesda are expected to reveal details of their upcoming gaming line-up, new Xbox Game Pass titles, along with updates to existing titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Halo Infinite, as we...

Apple Says to Allow More Payment Options for Dutch Dating App Developers

Apple on Friday laid out how developers of dating apps offered in the Netherlands can skip Apple's in-app payment systems, a closely watched step by the iPhone maker in the face of global antitrust concerns about its control over the mobile app industry. Apple has long mandated use of its in-app payment system, which charges commissions of up 30 percent that some deve...

Telegram Premium Paid Subscription Plan to Launch This Month, Says Founder Pavel Durov

Messaging app Telegram will launch a paid subscription plan for its users this month. Users who will opt for Telegram Premium will get a higher limit for chats, media and file uploads, says founder Pavel Durov.

Emotet Botnet Found Infecting Google Chrome to Steal Credit Card Information: All Details

The Emotet botnet has begun targeting Google Chrome users to steal credit card information stored in the world’s most widely used web browser. The malware steals credit card details of unsuspecting users, then exfiltrates the data to a different command-and-control server, according to researchers. The Emotet botnet was shut down in 2021, but has remerged as one of ...

iOS 16 Carries Changes to Set Pitch for Apple Headset; Allows Deleting Preloaded Clock, Find My, Health Apps

While Apple is rumoured to be working on its augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) headset, iOS 16 has debuted with an updated Nearby Interaction framework that integrates the ultra-wideband (UWB) with ARKit to enable precise spatial awareness experiences. Separately, iOS 16 has allowed users to delete preloaded apps including Clock, Find My, and Health.

Ranveer vs Wild Trailer Out, Bear Grylls Netflix Interactive Special Sets July 8 Release Date

Ranveer vs Wild, with Bear Grylls, will see us decide Ranveer Singh’s fate as he teams up with Bear Grylls for an interactive adventure. The Ranveer vs Wild release date is set for July 8 on Netflix.

Amazon Adds Virtual Try-On Shoe on App for iOS Users, Will Allow Users to Try-On Shoes Virtually

Amazon has announced a new Virtual Try-On Shoe feature for iOS users in Canada and the US. The feature allows users to virtually try shoes from thousands of brands available on the Amazon app before purchasing them.

Facebook Fails to Detect Violent Hate Speeches in Advertisements Submitted by Non-Profit Groups

Facebook and parent company Meta again failed the test to detect violent hate speech in advertisements submitted by Global Witness and Foxglove. The group created 12 text-based ads that used dehumanizing hate speech. While Facebook’s systems approved the ads for publication, they were not actually published on the platform.

Instagram Owner Meta Urged to Review Policies on Moderation of Persian-Language Content Over Protests in Iran

Instagram parent Meta was urged to review its content moderation policies for Persian-language content amid ongoing protests in Iran to share information. Currently, Instagram is the only social mode of communication in the country as all other platforms have been blocked.

Facebook Parent Meta Begins Trading Under Ticker META, Drops FB Symbol

Facebook owner Meta has dropped FB symbol from the trading listings nearly after a decade of its usage, as it begins using the ticker META from Thursday. Meta Platforms rebranded from its eponymous social networking platform in October 2021. Meanwhile, the company shares have fallen 42 percent this year.

Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 Trailer Gives a Sneak Peek at the End of the Penultimate Season

Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 teaser trailer mostly gives us reaction shots of the ensemble cast, rather than anything concrete in how the end of season 4 might play out. Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 release date is July 1 on Netflix. A total of two episodes in Stranger Things 4 Volume 2.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Will Let You 'Bring Your Own Games' With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate This Year

Xbox Cloud Gaming will add support for streaming games outside the Xbox Game Pass library, Microsoft announced on Thursday. Gamers with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription will be able to bring select titles they own and stream them from Xbox Cloud Gaming. Meanwhile, a beta version of Xbox Cloud Gaming will expand support to two new countries, Argentina and New Ze...

Xbox App for Samsung 2022 Smart TVs Announced, to Launch on June 30

Xbox app for Samsung 2022 smart TVs have been launched, and it will be available from June 30. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be able play cloud-enabled games without the need for an Xbox console or PC.

Facebook Parent Meta’s Global Affairs Director Hails Mark Zuckerberg’s Leadership

Facebook parent Meta’s Global Affairs Director Nick Clegg defined Mark Zuckerberg's presence at the helm of the company in future as “perfectly natural”. Recently, Sheryl Sandberg resigned the company after working for 14 years as the firm's number two.

Google Maps Gets Air Quality Index, Wildfire Layer on iOS and Android Apps

Google Maps has added two new features, Air Quality index and Wildfire layer, for its users in the United States. The new features are available on its mobile apps on Android and iOS. Both the features are claimed to be helpful for outdoor visits across the country.

Twitter Experiments New Feature to Send Reminders on Sale of Limited Edition Products

Twitter is testing a new feature that enables users to receive reminders when retailers release limited edition items for sale. The social media platform will test the feature with brands including Dior, Home Depot, and Fossil.

Spotify Aims to Reach $100 Billion Annual Revenue in the Next 10 Years, Plans to Experiment With New Content

Spotify has revealed its expectations to reach $100 billion (roughly Rs. 7,780 crore)  annual revenue by 2032. To reach the goal, the audio streaming company is planning to enter new types of content over the next 10 years that would boost its average revenue per user.

Apple Says Will Fund Pay Later Loans Off Its Own Balance Sheet

Apple says it plans to fund loans for its forthcoming Apple Pay Later service off its corporate balance sheet. Loans and creditworthiness decisions will be handled by a wholly owned subsidiary, Apple Financing LLC. ​

Twitter Says Will Have Shareholder Vote by August on Sale to Elon Musk

Twitter says it anticipates a shareholder vote on its $44 billion sale to Elon Musk could come by early August, as it continues to work constructively to complete the deal with the world's richest person, as per social media company's top executives.

Amazon Said to Issue Notice to Future Group, Asks Them to Refrain Transaction With Reliance Industries

Amazon has reportedly sent a notice to Future Group promoters asking them to refrain from entering into any kind of transaction with Reliance Industries group. The e-commerce giant said that the scheme of arrangement between Future Group and Reliance was rejected by the creditors of Future Retail Limited.

Elon Musk Gets Support as Texas AG Launches Probe Against Twitter for Alleged Misinformation of Bots

Following Elon Musk’s allegation on Twitter over false information on bots,Texas attorney general Ken Paxton has announced an investigation of the social media firm. The announcement came soon after Musk accused Twitter of refusing to disclose the extent of its spam bot and fake accounts.

Australian Antitrust Regulator Sues Airbnb for Misleading Customers to Pay More Than Advertised

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb for misleading users into paying more than advertised for their stays. The court filing accused Airbnb advertised and charged room rates in USD without indicating the much higher figures in AUD.

Ms. Marvel Episode 1 Post-Credits Scene, Explained

Ms. Marvel episode 1 post-credits scene features DODC Agent Cleary (Arian Moayed), returning from Spider-Man: No Way Home and setting sights on Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), who used her newfound powers in front of everyone at AvengerCon. Ms. Marvel episode 1 now streaming on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

YouTube TV Getting 5.1 Surround Sound Support on Android TV, Google TV, Roku

YouTube TV has started receiving 5.1 surround sound support on Android TV, Google TV, and Roku devices. The company is still working to enable 5.1 on Apple TV, Fire TV, and game consoles.

Ms. Marvel: Farhan Akhtar to Appear in Episode 4, Episode 5, or Both

Farhan Akhtar will be seen in Ms. Marvel episode 4 and/or Ms. Marvel episode 5. Ms. Marvel episode 4 is out June 29, with Ms. Marvel episode 5 following on July 6 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. Akhtar won’t make his MCU and Hollywood debut before June 29 at the least.

RBI Allows Linking Credit Cards With UPI for Easy Transaction, to Start With RuPay

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gave its nod to link credit cards with the unified payments interface (UPI) to enable more people to make payments using the popular platform. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das proposed to begin the linking with RuPay credit cards.

Twitter Said to Prepare for Most Ambitious Quarter as Company Aims to Add 13 Million Daily Active Users

Twitter is reportedly gearing up for its most ambitious quarter of user growth. The social media platform aims to grow its monetizable daily active users by 13 million this quarter —the highest goal the team has ever set, leaders told staff.

Elon Musk's Twitter Deal Threats Said to Put New Financing on Hold

Elon Musk's efforts to arrange new financing that will limit his cash contribution to his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,41,800) acquisition of Twitter said to have been put on hold because of the uncertainty surrounding the deal, according to people familiar with the matter.

Ms. Marvel Review: Refreshing, Self-Assured, and a Thorough Delight

Ms. Marvel review: new Marvel series, featuring MCU’s first Muslim superhero, is the best piece of long-form content it has made since WandaVision. Ms. Marvel release date is June 8 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. Iman Vellani, Matt Lintz, and Yasmeen Fletcher lead Ms. Marvel cast.

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Five Seasons Confirmed; Final Shot Already Planned

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will run for five seasons and offer 50 hours of episodes, showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay revealed on Monday. The upcoming LOTR prequel series has been confirmed for five seasons, and the final shot for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has already been designed. While the characters and the plot for the upcom...

The Sandman Trailer Out, Release Date Set for August 5 on Netflix

The Sandman release date is set for August 5 on Netflix. The terrifying The Sandman trailer introduces us to the menacing Morpheus. The Sandman cast is led by Tom Sturridge.

iOS 16 to Support Face ID in Landscape Mode, Third-Party Two-Factor Authentication Apps

iOS 16 will support Face ID on iPhones that are in landscape mode. Another report suggests that iOS 16 will also allow users to select third-party two-factor authentication apps.

Ms. Marvel Release Date and Time, Cast, Episodes, Director, Trailer, and More

Ms. Marvel release date and time is June 8 at 12:30pm IST in India. The first Ms. Marvel episode will be released on June 8. Iman Vellani headlines the Ms. Marvel cast.

Apple WWDC 2022 Keynote Announcements: Live Updates From Cupertino

Apple WWDC 2022 will kick off tonight in a keynote address at 10am PT (10:30pm IST), and we can expect the company to unveil iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS 13, watchOS 9, and tvOS 16, apart from possibly some new Mac devices. Stay tuned for live updates.

Elon Musk Says Will Drop Twitter Deal if Data on Spam Accounts Not Provided

Elon Musk says that he may walk away from his $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter if the social media network fails to provide data on spam and fake accounts, according to a letter he sent to the social media company.

Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3: Vibin’ Brings Darth Vader, Indiana Jones, New Weapons, More

Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3: Vibin’ has been released. It features Darth Vader and Indian Jones character skins among other new inclusions.

I Am Groot Release Date Set for August 10 on Disney+ Hotstar, First Look Poster Out

I Am Groot will debut August 10 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. The first look poster for I Am Groot features Baby Groot as he unwinds with his headphones on.

Apple Mixed Reality Headset Tipped for US Launch in 2023; Could Feature Hollywood Video Content: Report

Apple mixed reality headset could be launched in the US first in 2023, according to a new report. The headset is not expected to be announced at the annual WWDC 2022 keynote, but Apple is expected to reveal details of development for the upcoming wearable device at the event, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Apple has also reportedly teamed up with Hollywood di...

WhatsApp Said to Be Working on Undo Deleted Messages, Double Login Verification, More Features

WhatsApp is said to be working on an ‘Undo’ button, which would allow users to retrieve deleted messages. This feature was supposedly spotted in the Android beta version 2.22.13.5 of the app.

Twitter, YouTube Asked to Remove Perfume Advertisements: I&B Ministry

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Saturday asked Twitter and YouTube to remove from their social media platforms the videos of advertisement of a perfume brand that triggered outrage for "promoting gang rape culture"

Firefox Translations Add-on Released by Mozilla Translates Web Pages Offline

Firefox Translations add-on by Mozilla that locally translates the text in and from any language was launched earlier this week. It is currently available for eight languages, while work for four more languages is underway.

Android Auto for Phone Screens to Stop Working Soon, Upcoming Update Bugged With Wireless Issues: Report

Android Auto for Phone Screens app will reportedly stop working for all users. Google has already confirmed that it will not be working with Android 12. Meanwhile, Android Auto beta testers are experiencing setup process and wireless connection.

Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal Faces Strong Opposition as Advocacy Groups Launch Campaign to Stop Acquisition

Elon Musk’s Twitter deal was opposed by advocacy groups on Friday who launched a campaign to stop the Tesla chief from buying the social media platform. The campaign will involve pressing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other agencies to closely scrutinize everything about the takeover deal.

Twitter Says US Antitrust Waiting Period for Musk’s Acquisition Ended, Deal Now Subject to Closing Conditions

Twitter cleared on Friday that the US antitrust waiting period for Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of the social media giant had expired. Now, completion of the deal is subject to remaining customary closing conditions, including approval by Twitter stockholders and any other regulatory approvals.

She Season 2 Trailer: Aaditi Pohankar Returns to Mumbai’s Underbelly for a ‘Final’ Assignment

She season 2 teaser trailer features Aaditi Pohankar’s Bhumika Pardesi in a bold avatar. She season 2 trailer re-introduces us to her as she braces up for a final mission. She season 2 release date is June 17 on Netflix.

Instagram Increases Reels Duration to 90 Seconds, Adds New Features: All Details

Instagram has announced new features for Reels to help creators engage more with their audience better. The social media platform is increasing the duration of Reels to 90 seconds. It is also adding interactive stickers to Reels that were previously only available in Instagram Stories. Recently, Instagram had launched Amber Alerts to help find missing children.

Twitter Search Subscribe Feature Reportedly in Testing, Will Send Notifications for Search Queries

Twitter is reportedly testing out a new feature called Search Subscribe, which is said to allow users to receive notifications for new tweets based on the search queries on the app. This feature is said to be similar to Twitter's TweetDeck feature on the desktop app.

iPadOS 16 to Gain Improved Multitasking Interface, App Switching at WWDC 2022: Mark Gurman

iPadOS will reportedly receive multitasking improvements with the upcoming update to iPadOS 16 later this year, according to a report. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman states that Apple will improve app switching and will also introduce resizable windows on iPadOS 16, which is expected to be announced alongside new versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS, at WWDC 2...

JioSaavn Down, Not Working for Users Due to an Outage

JioSaavn is facing an outage for more than an hour. As a result of the downtime, both the JioSaavn website and apps are not accessible by users.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Disney+ Hotstar Release Date Set for June 22

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness OTT release date set for June 22 on Disney+ Hotstar and Disney+. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and English on Disney+ Hotstar.

Google TV App With Remote Feature, Rental Library Now Available on iOS

Google TV app is now available for download on iOS. The new app will replace the Google Play Movies and TV app in the App Store. Android TV or Chromecast with Google TV users can also use the Google TV app as a remote control for the devices via a remote icon.

Facebook Parent Meta Promotes Chief Growth Officer Javier Olivan to COO: Everything to Know About Him

Facebook owner Meta’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, whose close partnership with Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg powered the growth of the world's biggest social network, has announced to leave the company after 14 years. She will be succeeded by Javier Olivan, who was working as a Chief Growth Officer in the company.

Peaky Blinders 6, The Boys 3, Ms. Marvel, and More: June Web Series on Netflix, Hotstar, Prime Video, Voot Select, Zee5

Peaky Blinders season 6, The Boys season 3, Ms. Marvel, The Umbrella Academy season 3, She season 2, Westworld season 4 — the nine biggest web series and TV shows in June 2022 on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and Zee5.

ExpressVPN Removes VPN Servers in India as Refusal to Comply With Government's Order

ExpressVPN on Thursday announced that it has removed its virtual private network (VPN) servers in India as a result of the government's order to VPN service providers to keep user data for at least five years and share records with authorities when required.

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Ewan McGregor Says Racist Trolls Are Not Real Star Wars Fans

Obi-Wan Kenobi star Ewan McGregor hit back Wednesday at people targeting fellow "Star Wars" actor Moses Ingram with racist abuse, saying they are not true Star Wars fans.

Big Tech Ramps Up Efforts to Challenge US Antitrust Bill as Senate Prepares to Take Decision This Month

Big tech has launched a media blitz aimed at derailing US antitrust bill that proposes to bar tech companies like Amazon from giving preference to their own businesses on their websites.

Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg Says Leaving Company After 14 Years, Javier Olivan to Replace Her

Meta chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg, whose close partnership with chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg powered the growth of the world's biggest social network, is leaving the company after 14 years, she says in a Facebook post on Wednesday.

Microsoft Edge Drop Tool Lets Users Share Files Across Logged-In Devices, Platforms: Report

The Drop feature in Microsoft Edge's latest Canary build reportedly allows users to send messages, share files, texts and so on across all their logged-in devices. Users can drag and drop any files to create a note with Drop.

Stranger Things 4 Beats Bridgerton Season 2 to Deliver Netflix's Biggest Opening Weekend

Stranger Things season 4 has been viewed a total of 287 million hours since its debut on May 27. It has beaten Bridgerton season 2 by 50 percent to deliver Netflix’s best opening weekend numbers for an English-language series.

Diablo Immortal to Sonic Origins: June 2022 Games on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X

June 2022 brings several new games on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. From Diablo Immortal, The Quarry, Sonic Origins, Mario Strikers Battle League, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Outriders: Worldslayer, here are some of the best games you can pick up in June 2022.

Facebook Parent Meta to Trade Under Ticker ‘META’ on Nasdaq From June 9

Facebook parent Meta announced that it will begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol 'META' prior to market open on June 9. The company will replace its current ticker symbol 'FB', which has been in use since 2012.

WhatsApp Spotted Testing Option to Edit Messages; Adding Support for Skin Tones in Message Reactions

WhatsApp has been spotted testing an option to edit messages after they are sent. Separately, WhatsApp has also started beta testing different skin tones for message reactions.

US Supreme Court Puts Hold on Texas Law Barring Social Media From Censoring Posts

The US Supreme Court has put back a controversial Texas law on hold. The law barred social media platforms from "censoring" posts based on viewpoints and make it a crime for social media platforms to curb hate speech or bigoted tirades, or even point out when posts are demonstrably false.