Apple Plans to Drop Chat Support for Customers on X, YouTube Soon: Report

Apple will reportedly stop providing assistance to the users on social media platforms including X (formerly known as Twitter) as well as YouTube and the Apple Support Community online forum. A recent report has claimed that the Apple customer chat support functionality will be dropped from the platforms in October.

Elon Musk Soon Plans to Launch Video, Audio Call Support on X

Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, plans to launch video and audio calls as owner Elon Musk races to build an "everything app" to stay ahead of competition from Meta Platforms-owned Threads. Users will not need a phone number for the features that will be available on Apple's iOS, Google's Android and personal computers, Musk said in post on X on Thursday.

US Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Accusing Elon Musk's X of Age Bias in 2022 Layoffs

A US federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing X, the social media service formerly called Twitter, of disproportionately laying off older workers when Elon Musk acquired the company last year.

YouTube Removed 1.9 Million Videos in India Between January and March 2023 for Community Guidelines Violation

Over 1.9 million videos were removed between January and March 2023 in India for violating YouTube's community guidelines, marking the highest removals among nations, according to a report released by the popular video streaming platform.

iPhone 15 Pro to Apple Watch Series 9 and New AirPods Pro: What to Expect From Apple's 'Wonderlust' Event

Apple Wonderlust launch event date has been announced and the company's upcoming iPhone 15 series of smartphones, new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 could be launched by the company at its upcoming event. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming 'Wonderlust' event that will take place on September 12.

Microsoft Bing Chat, Bing Chat Enterprise Now Supported on Google Chrome for Desktop: All Details

Microsoft has expanded Bing Chat support to Google Chrome. The feature started rolling out on August 25 and the tech giant has shared details of the rollout via a blog post. Until now, Bing Chat was accessible on Microsoft Edge, but the new expansion has made it accessible on Chrome for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Netflix Unveils December Release Date for Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies Movie

Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies movie has set a December 7 release date on Netflix. The musical drama is set in the swinging 1960s, and serves as an Anglo-Indian adaptation that follows its iconic characters as they explore friendships, heartbreak, youth, and more. The film stars Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, and Mihir Ahuja in the lead roles.

YouTube Music Rolling Out Live Lyrics Feature on Android, iOS

YouTube Music has been working on enhancing the listening experience for its user. The music streaming app is reportedly rolling out live lyrics to all its users across Android and iOS. This will be similar to live lyrics that are available on Spotify when a user plays a song.

Swiggy Said to Have Initiated Talks for IPO Plans, Eyes Stock Listing in 2024

Swiggy, the Softbank-backed food delivery company, is eyeing a 2024 stock market listing and has initiated talks with bankers to assess its valuation, after halting the process for months due to weak markets, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. Swiggy, which delivers food from restaurants and also groceries, was valued at $10.7 billion (nearly Rs. ...

Zepto Becomes First Indian Unicorn in Nearly a Year, Raises $200 Million in Funding

Indian grocery startup Zepto said on Friday it has raised $200 million (nearly Rs. 1,650 crore) in fresh funding at a valuation of $1.4 billion (nearly Rs. 11,560 crore), making it the first startup in the country to cross the billion-dollar valuation mark in nearly a year.

Threads' Web Version Is Now Live Globally, Confirms Instagram Head

Threads, Meta's challenger to depose Twitter as the go-to platform for celebrities, companies and governments, is now available on the web as it seeks to revive its underwhelming launch. Until now, Threads was accessible only as a mobile app on iPhones and Android phones.

Ahsoka to Aakhri Sach: Top Movies and Web Series to Watch This Week

What are the top movies and TV series in the list of OTT releases this week? We’ve listed the most interesting picks for you to binge-watch this weekend, ranging from the live-action Ahsoka series, Tamannaah-led Aakhri Sach, Heart of Stone starring Gal Gadot and Alia Bhatt, Dulquer Salmaan-led Guns & Gulaabs, and more.

How to Delete Your Instagram Account: Step-by-Step Guide

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can delete your Instagram account permanently from the desktop, Android phone, and iPhone.

Former US President Donald Trump Returns to X, Posts Mugshot; Elon Musk Calls it ‘Next Level’

Former US President Donald Trump returned to the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, with a post on Thursday showing his mug shot from his booking at Fulton County Jail in Georgia earlier in the day. Elon Musk reacted to the same and called it 'next level'.

Windows 11 Apps Like Photos, Paint, and Snipping Tool Could Soon Offer AI-Backed Features: Report

Windows 11 could soon add support for AI-powered features, according to a report. The creator of the widely used desktop operating system is said to be working on adding generative AI tools for the Paint app, while the Photos, Camera, and Snipping Tool could soon get optical character recognition (OCR) support to detect text from images.

YouTube May Soon Let You Hum Tunes to Find Songs, Feature Test Begins: All Details

YouTube may soon let music enthusiasts’ find songs by just humming half-remembered tunes. YouTube is leveraging the power of Machine Learning (ML) to make this feature workable. This experiment is rolling out to only a small percentage of people who watch YouTube on Android devices.

WhatsApp Group History Sharing Feature in the Works; Mark Zuckerberg Announces Automatic Group Naming

WhatsApp recent history sharing is coming to groups, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The Meta-owned messaging service is working on a feature that could improve the experience of a user joining an existing group. Meta's CEO has also announced a new feature that will make it easier for users to name new WhatsApp groups.

Apple, Meta, Other Tech Giants Brace for Rollout of EU’s Digital Services Act

More than a dozen of the world's biggest tech companies face unprecedented legal scrutiny, as the European Union's sweeping Digital Services Act (DSA) imposes new rules on content moderation, user privacy and transparency this month.

Facebook-Owner Meta Breaking European Data Privacy Rules in Norway, Regulator Says

Meta has been fined one million crowns (roughly Rs. 8 crore) per day since August 14 for breaching users' privacy by harvesting user data and using it to target advertising at them by Norway regulator Datatilsynet.

Upload Season 3 Sets October 20 Release Date on Amazon Prime Video

Upload will return with its third season on Amazon Prime Video on October 20, with returning cast members Robbie Amell and Andy Allo. The upcoming chapter will see the duo navigate their relationship while racing to stop the mysterious conspiracy that threatens to destroy millions of lives.

Ahead of Ahsoka, Here Are the Best Star Wars Shows to Stream on Disney+ Hotstar

Rosario Dawson-led Ahsoka is now streaming on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar, serving as the first live-action appearance of the Togruta Jedi. As we wait for new episodes to drop week-by-week, we rank our favourite favourite Star Wars shows, ranging from Andor to The Mandalorian, and more.

PayPal Moves Delhi High Court Against Order Holding It as ‘Payment System Operator’ Under Money Laundering Law

American online payment gateway PayPal on Wednesday moved the Delhi High Court against an order which ruled that it was a "payment system operator" under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and has to thus comply with "reporting obligations" under it.

Meta Releases SeamlessM4T AI Model to Translate Languages in Real-Time

Facebook parent company Meta Platforms on Tuesday released an AI model capable of translating and transcribing speech in dozens of languages, a potential building-block for tools enabling real-time communication across language divides. The company said in a blog post that its SeamlessM4T model could support translations between text and speech in nearly 100 languages...

Meta Starts Rolling Out Web Version of Threads to Gain an Edge Over Rival X

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it was launching the web version of its new text-first social media platform Threads, in a bid to retain professional users and gain an edge over rival X, formerly Twitter. Threads' users will be able to access the microblogging platform by logging-in to its website from their computers, the Facebook and Instagram owner said. 

Meta Prioritising Profit Over Safety by Blocking Wildfire News, Says Canada PM Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday criticized Meta for blocking domestic news from its platforms, saying the Facebook-parent was prioritizing profit over safety as devastating wildfires force tens of thousands to evacuate their homes.

Paytm Investing to Build Artificial General Intelligence Software Stack: CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma

Paytm is investing in Al to build Artificial General Intelligence software stack, founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma said in the latest annual report and also outlined the India opportunity, the fintech firm's commitment to serve the market and build a long-term profitable business. India can expect 500 million payment consumers and 100 million merchants "not very ...

PayPal USD Expected to Do Better Than Facebook's Libra in Stablecoin Market

PayPal's stablecoin is likely to succeed where Facebook's failed, thanks to the payment giant's standing in Washington and policymakers' greater understanding of the issues in the last three years. PayPal this month said it was launching PayPal USD, a crypto token pegged to the US dollar, making it the second major global company to launch a stablecoin after Facebook,...

WhatsApp Reportedly Testing New Message Text Formatting Tools in Beta: All Details

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new text formatting tool for messages. The development has been spotted in the latest WhatsApp for Desktop beta and includes three new tools. The feature, when released, could be useful for software developers, programmers, and other people who use code snippets.

How to Send HD Quality Images on WhatsApp Chats: Easy Steps to Follow

WhatsApp compresses the images, and hence most users opt to other methods for transferring high quality pictures. To resolve this issue, WhatsApp has now made it possible to share HD images through their chats, as announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a Facebook post.

How to Create AI-Generated Stickers on WhatsApp: Steps to Follow

WhatsApp Beta was reported to have added support for AI stickers on the instant messaging app. On WhatsApp, this is the first feature that uses artificial intelligence. As reported, the option to create AI stickers is currently rolling out only to select users in the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.17.14 update.

Canada Requests Meta to Remove Ban on Domestic News From Instagram, Facebook

The Canadian government on Friday demanded that Meta lift a "reckless" ban on domestic news from its platforms to allow people to share information about wildfires in the west of the country. Meta started blocking news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms for all users in Canada this month in response to a new law requiring internet giants to pay for news articl...

X to Delete 'Block' Feature Except For in DMs, Announces Elon Musk

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will remove the ability for users to block other accounts, owner Elon Musk said in a post Friday. Musk said blocking will still be possible for direct messages, but that it would be deleted as a “feature.”

Koo Not Competing Against X, Meta's Threads by Meta; Going After Deeper, Regional Audiences: Co-Founder

Koo is not competing head-on against X (formerly Twitter), or even the recently-launched Threads by Meta, and is instead going after regional audiences with its language-based approach, co-founder of the homegrown platform, Aprameya Radhakrishna, has said. Radhakrishna said Koo can be social-media-as-a-service, tailoring itself in compliance with the laws of the coun...

WhatsApp Rolls Out HD Photo Sharing Feature to All Users: How it Works

WhatsApp is adding support for sending HD photos on the app. The feature is being rolled out globally over the next few weeks. Users with this update will be able to share higher-quality and higher-resolution images in their WhatsApp chats.

EV Battery Swapping Firm Gogoro Announces Electric Scooter Partnership With Swiggy for Last-Mile Delivery

Electric vehicle battery-swapping solutions provider Gogoro on Thursday announced a partnership with Swiggy to promote its electric Smartscooters to last-mile delivery partners of the on-demand convenience delivery platform across India.

Opera's Aria AI Assistant Makes Its Way to iPhone, iPad; Reaches 1 Million Users

Opera on Thursday announced the addition of Aria to Opera's browser for iOS. The AI assistant built in association with OpenAI is integrated directly into the Web browser. Aria provides AI service for free and users can access real-time Web results.

Rapper Raftaar to Make Acting Debut with Musical Comedy Series Bajao, Releasing August 25 on JioCinema

Popular Indian rapper Raftar is set to make his debut in musical comedy web series Bajao, which will stream on JioCinema from August 25 onwards. The series also features actors Tanuj Virwani, Sahil Vaid, Sahil Khattar, and Mahira Sharma.

Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 Sets New Record With 10 Crore Unique Viewers on JioCinema

Bigg Boss OTT has broken a new record for JioCinema, garnering 10 crore unique viewers and 3,000 crore minutes of watch time. With these numbers, the reality show has gained the highest viewership for a live-streamed event in India — excluding sporting events like IPL, which parent company Viacom18 nabbed from Disney+ Hotstar from 2023 onwards. The content was made ...

Barbie, Starring Margot Robbie, Will Be Available to Stream On-Demand in September

Barbie is reportedly getting a digital release on September 5. The film will be available to stream as VOD on the US-based Amazon Prime Video store for $24.99 (about Rs. 2,076). The Indian site hasn’t been updated yet, but we can expect the price to be anywhere in the ballpark of Rs. 499 to Rs. 650. Barbie recently broke the billion-dollar mark at the global box off...

Close to Half of Americans Favour TikTok Ban, Shows Poll

47 percent of American adults support a ban on the Chinese ByteDance-owned social media app TikTok, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey that also asked questions about national security concerns and China.

Reddit Fined in Russia for First Time for Not Deleting 'Banned Content': Report

Russia on Tuesday fined social media site Reddit for the first time for not deleting "banned content" that it said contained "fake" information about Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, RIA reported on Tuesday, citing a Moscow court.

Telegram Stories With Support for Editing, Dual Camera Mode and More Rolled Out for All Users

Telegram announced on Monday that Stories are now available to all users. The tool was initially introduced to Premium members last month and is now accessible to everyone on the platform. The firm also introduced new privacy settings for the stories and enable dual-camera mode for the same.

WhatsApp Beta Adds Screen Lock for Web Interface, Tests Support for AI-Generated Stickers on Android

WhatsApp AI stickers is the latest feature that is part of the new beta update for Android. These artificial intelligence-generated stickers can be generated using prompts. On the other hand, the newest WhatsApp Web beta allows users to prevent unauthorised access to their chats when they are away from their screen using a password.

Elon Musk's X Adds 5-Second Delay to Links for NY Times, Reuters and Social Media Rivals Like Facebook: Report

Social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, delayed access to links to content on the Reuters and New York Times websites as well as rivals like Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram, according to a Washington Post report on Tuesday.

Netflix to Start Testing Games on TVs, PCs and Macs, Rolls Out Beta Test in Canada and the UK

Netflix is rolling out a limited beta test to a small group of members in Canada and the United Kingdom on select TVs starting Monday, and on PCs and Macs through Netflix.com on supported browsers in the next few weeks.

From Chandrayaan-3 to Web3: Landmark Developments in India's Evolution Towards Tech Independence

The integration of technology in India is happening at a rapid pace in the fields of automation, big data, blockchain, distributed architecture, Internet of Things (IoT) among other sectors. On this Independence Day, we revisit the country's recent milestones in the fields of health tech, space tech, edtech, fintech, and other tech sectors.

Twitter.com Starts Switching Over to X.com; iOS Users Reportedly See Changed URLs

Elon Musk's X might have started to shift towards X.com. As per a new report, URLs generated from the share sheet of the X app on iOS are now showing X.com instead of the old twitter.com. However, the Web link and Android app are currently redirecting users to the old domain. The company could change this in the coming days.

Twitter.com Starts Switching Over to X.com; iOS Users Reportedly See Changed URLs

Elon Musk's X might have started to shift towards X.com. As per a new report, URLs generated from the share sheet of the X app on iOS are now showing X.com instead of the old twitter.com. However, the Web link and Android app are currently redirecting users to the old domain. The company could change this in the coming days.

Instagram Testing Group-Tagging Feature via Single Mention on Stories: Report

Meta-owned Instagram is testing a feature that will let users tag a group of people via just a single mention. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, disclosed some information about this upcoming feature on his broadcast channel titled ‘IG Updates’.

X Video Calling Support Confirmed by CEO Linda Yaccarino as Elon Musk-Led Firm Expands Functionality

X video calls support is coming soon, CEO Linda Yaccarino confirmed in an interview on Thursday. As part of Elon Musk's plan to turn X into an "everything app" like WeChat, users will soon be able to make video calls without sharing their phone number. The feature was previously teased in July by an X employee who showed how the calling interface appears on X running ...

WhatsApp Beta Adds Multi-Account Feature for Testers on Android: How It Works

WhatsApp beta version for Android testers has added a new feature that allows you to add multiple accounts. The latest Android beta version of WhatsApp introduces a new account switcher for the primary number and other accounts that can be added to the same smartphone.

Heart of Stone, Starring Gal Gadot and Alia Bhatt, Is Out Today on Netflix

Heart of Stone, the new action-thriller starring Gal Gadot in the lead, is releasing today on Netflix. In it, she plays intelligence spy Rachel Stone, who is on a mission to stop a hacker from stealing a nefarious world-threatening item. Alia Bhatt stars opposite her as hacker Keya Dhawan, while Jamie Dornan plays the leader of the MI6 agency.

Karnataka High Court Stays Previous Order Imposing Rs. 50 Lakh Fine on X

A division bench of the High Court of Karnataka on Thursday stayed a single judge bench order that had imposed a cost of Rs. 50 lakh on X (formerly Twitter) for not complying with IT Ministry orders — subject to the company depositing 50 percent of the amount (Rs. 25 lakh) within one week. The deposit is for X to show its bonafides, the court said.

RBI Increases UPI Lite Transaction Limit to Rs. 500, Proposes AI-Powered ‘Conversational Payments’

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced an increase in UPI Lite transaction limit to up to Rs. 500 in offline mode. Besides, a few other features including conversational payments and NFC support on UPI have also been proposed to make transactions more seamless. UPI Lite was first introduced in September 2022 with a transaction limit of up to Rs. 200.

Meta's Threads Gets Three New Features This Week; Web Version In Development

Threads, the social media rival to Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter), is struggling to retain the users that it gained immediately after the launch. It was earlier reported that Meta is planning new strategies as it has lost more than half of its users in the weeks following its launch. Taking a step further, Meta has introduced several new features for Threads this we...

Why Meta is Allowing Users to See the Inner Workings of Its New AI Chatbot

The AI division of Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta recently unveiled its Llama 2 chatbot. Microsoft has been appointed as Meta’s preferred partner on Llama 2, which will be available through the Windows operating system.

Slack Redesigns App With Unified Inbox, Improved Search and Navigation: All Details

Slack app redesign for desktop, iPhone, Android, and iPad has been unveiled by the company. Users will find it easier to start new chats, channels, calls, or canvases. They will also find it easier to see DMs and channels in one place, while search functionality on the app has also been improved.

Elon Musk’s X Fined $350,000 by US Appeals Court Over Donald Trump's Records

The US special counsel investigating Donald Trump obtained a search warrant for the former president's Twitter account in January and the company delayed complying, according to a US appeals court opinion on Wednesday. The ruling said that Twitter had raised First Amendment concerns about a nondisclosure order issued over the warrant, as the company wanted to notify T...

Apple Music Reportedly Rolling Out Discovery Station to Subscribers: Details

Apple Music has started rolling out a new personalised radio station feature without any official announcement for its subscribers. Dubbed Discovery Station, the new personalised radio station will reportedly help users to discover new songs on the basis of their listening history. The feature is quite similar to Apple Music's rival music streaming platform Spotify's ...

Curbing Misinformation Critical in Age of AI, Will Act Against Misleading Content: YouTube India Director

YouTube on Wednesday said curbing misinformation is critical for platforms and society as tech evolves and AI powered tools come in, and asserted that the video streaming platform will act swiftly against technically manipulated content that aims to mislead users and cause real world harm.

Netflix Launches Game Controller App for iOS, Connects to TV Screens

Netflix has launched a Game Controller app that lets subscribers play games on their TVs. The app is now available to download on the Apple App Store and functions as a touchscreen controller with an analogue stick and action buttons. For now, it’s unclear how it connects to a TV and whether the games will be streamed from your phone onto the big screen. Netflix has...

Facebook Messenger Will Drop Support for SMS Messages in September: All Details

Facebook Messenger will drop support for an old feature soon. Meta introduced Messenger's SMS integration on Android in 2016 to compete against Apple's iMessage and Google's Android Messages. Currently, SMS text messages appear in purple, and Messenger conversations are shown in blue on the app.

Canadian Publishers Ask Antitrust Regulator to Investigate Meta’s Decision to Block News Access

Canadian news industry groups on Tuesday asked the country's antitrust regulator to investigate Meta Platforms' decision to block news on its platforms in the country, accusing the Facebook parent of abusing its dominant position.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Is Now Available to Watch On-Demand on YouTube, Apple TV, Zee5, More

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is now available to watch on-demand via Apple TV, Youtube, Amazon Prime Video, and Zee5. Both YouTube and Apple TV only provide options to buy the film, with the latter offering a 4K print with Dolby Atmos Audio. Meanwhile, Amazon Prime Video and Zee5 only provide options to rent the film. Additionally, the Zee5 version comes includ...

Snapchat Said to Be Under Scrutiny From UK Watchdog Over Underage Users

Britain's data regulator is gathering information on Snapchat to establish whether the US instant messaging app is doing enough to remove underage users from its platform, two people familiar with the matter said.

Meta Chief Mark Zuckerberg Comments on Threads About Cage-Fight Against X's Head Elon Musk

Meta co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to Threads on Monday to post about his 'cage-fight' with Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter). The development comes as Musk on Sunday said that his potential in-person fight with Mark Zuckerberg would be streamed on his social media site X.

WhatsApp Beta Version Allows Testers to Try New Voice Chats and 'Send for Admin Review' Feature

WhatsApp beta version 2.23.16.19 is rolling a new voice chat feature that will allow users to join a voice chat in groups. Meanwhile the Meta-owned messaging app will soon allow group administrators to decide whether users can send them chats to for review.

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma to Buy 10.3 Percent Stake in Firm From Antfin Amid China Concerns

Paytm Chairman Vijay Shekhar Sharma will buy a 10.3 percent stake worth $628 million (roughly Rs. 5,195 crore) in the firm he founded from an arm of Chinese fintech giant Ant Financial in a deal that would make him its single largest shareholder.

Netflix Subscription Plans Detailed: Price, Features, Devices, More

With Netflix introducing the password-sharing crackdown in India, you might be considering signing up for an account to stream your favourite shows and movies. We’ve made a guide with all the available plans with pricing, in addition to the best way to stream content if you’re an avid PC/ laptop user.

Elon Musk Says X Will Pay Legal Bills of People ‘Unfairly Treated’ by Employers for Posting on Platform

Elon Musk has said his X social media platform will pay the legal bills and sue on the behalf of people who have been treated unfairly by employers because of posting or liking something on the site formerly known as Twitter.

Elon Musk Says Cage Fight With Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Will Be Livestreamed on X

Elon Musk said in a social media post that his proposed cage fight with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg would be live-streamed on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

X to Now Let Users Stream Live Videos, Elon Musk Announces New Feature

Elon Musk, who recently rebranded Twitter as X, has teased people with a new feature on the microblogging site. On Friday, the billionaire posted a live video, also featuring some employees from X, raking 4.9 million users. In another tweet, he shared about the live video feature being live.

Apple Fined by Russia Court for Not Deleting Allegedly Inaccurate Content

A Moscow court fined Apple RUB 400,000 (nearly Rs. 3.5 lakh) on Thursday for not deleting "inaccurate" content about what Russia calls a "special military operation" in Ukraine, Russian news agencies reported. The TASS news agency said it was the first time Apple had been fined for that offence. 

X Requested to Suspend Fake Account of Japan’s Top Finance Diplomat

Japan's Ministry of Finance warned of a fake account for its top currency diplomat Masato Kanda on social media X, formerly known as Twitter, as the market fears a currency intervention amid the yen's drop to a one-month-low. The account, under the name "Masato Kanda", appeared to have been created in March and made only four posts to date.

X Now Allows Users to Hide Their Blue Check Marks After Paying Monthly $8 Subscription Fee: How It Work

X — formerly known as Twitter — now allows users to hide their blue check marks after paying $8 (roughly Rs. 660) on the platform, according to the company's updated support documents. However, some features may not be available after a user hides their blue check mark, according to the company.

Microsoft Teams Used by Russia-Linked Hackers to Target Firms With Phishing Campaign, Microsoft Says

Microsoft researchers on Monday said that Russia-linked hackers have conducted "highly targeted" social engineering attacks on "fewer than 40 unique global organisations" since late May. The hacking group's campaign seeks to steal login credentials from users by engaging with them as technical support staff on Microsoft Teams, according to the company.

Nykaa CEO Steps Up as Marketing Head as Six Executives Resign Amid Growing Competition

Nykaa offers beauty products on its website and at stores, competing with rivals Tata Group and Reliance, both of which have interests in the fast-growing $16 billion (nearly Rs. 1,32,400 crore) beauty and personal care market in the world's most populous country.

Meta to Seek User Consent for Targeted Ads on Facebook, Instagram in the EU

Meta intends to ask users in the European Union for their consent before allowing businesses to target advertising based on what they view on its services such as Facebook and Instagram, the social media giant said on Tuesday.

Elon Musk’s X Challenges Karnataka HC Ruling on Content Removal Orders

Social media platform X has sought to quash an Indian court decision that found it non-compliant with content removal orders, arguing the ruling could embolden the government to block more content.

Meta Starts Blocking News in Canada on Facebook, Instagram Over Law on Paying Publishers

Meta Platforms has begun the process to end access to news on Facebook and Instagram for all users in Canada, it said on Tuesday, in response to a law requiring internet giants to pay news publishers.

Snapchat Announces Rewards Program for AR Creators in India, Viral Lens Makers Can Win Up to $7,200

Snapchat has announced the ‘Lens Creator Rewards’ that aims to incentivise the creators of AR filters that go viral on the platform. Under the programme, an Indian Lens creator, every month could win rewards up to $7,200 (roughly Rs. 6 lakh) if their lens emerges as top performing in India, Mexico, and the US.

Australian Lawmakers Recommend Potential WeChat Ban on Government Devices

A senate committee in Australia has recommended a swathe of rules and restrictions for social media platforms, including potentially banning WeChat on government devices. Companies like TikTok and WeChat posed "unique national security risks" because their parent companies, ByteDance and Tencent, are headquartered in China and subject to its national security laws, co...

Ahead of Meg 2: The Trench, Here Are Our Favourite Animal Attack Movies

Jason Statham-led Meg 2: The Trench’s tickets are now up for sale, ahead of its August 3 theatrical release. Ahead of that, we figured it’d be best to list our favourite animal attach movies, ranging from the ruthlessness in The Revenant and Jaws, to something far more campy as seen in Cocaine Bear and Crawl.

Elon Musk's X Sues Nonprofit That Tracks Hate Speech, Disinformation

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday, sued a nonprofit that fights hate speech and disinformation, accusing it of asserting false claims and encouraging advertisers to pause investment on the platform. The lawsuit stems from a media report published in July that stated findings from CCDH's research saying that hate speech had increased towards...

Meta to Launch AI-Powered Chatbots With Different Personalities by September: Report

Meta Platforms is preparing to launch a range of artificial intelligence (AI) powered chatbots that exhibit different personalities as soon as September, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Meta has been reportedly designing prototypes for chatbots that can have humanlike discussions with its users, as the company attempts to boost its engagement with its social ...