Loki Season 2, Kaala Paani, and More: The Biggest Shows on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, Prime Video in October

Tom Hiddleston-led Loki season 2, Rick and Morty season 7, Sultan of Delhi, Kaala Paani starring Mona Singh and Ashutosh Gowariker, a David Beckham docuseries, Naoki Urasawa’s Pluto anime, Mumbai Diaries season 2 with Mohit Raina and Konkana Sen Sharma, and more — the 10 biggest TV shows and web series releasing in October 2023 on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, and ...

Meta Used Public Instagram, Facebook Posts to Train Its New AI Assistant

Meta Platforms used public Facebook and Instagram posts to train parts of its new Meta AI virtual assistant, but excluded private posts shared only with family and friends in an effort to respect consumers' privacy, the company's top policy executive told Reuters in an interview.

iPhone 15 Pro’s Action Button Lets You Replace Siri With Voice-Enabled ChatGPT: Report

Since the Action Button can be assigned to an array of apps and functionalities, including the Shortcuts app on iPhone, pretty much every app can now be bound to it. And as some have discovered, you can now use ChatGPT as your voice assistant in place of Siri on iPhone 15 Pro.

Disney+ to Begin Password Sharing Crackdown This November in Canada

Disney+ will start cracking down on password sharing starting November 1 in Canada. Members in the region received an email claiming that they’ll soon be prohibited from sharing accounts with people outside their ‘household.’ Disney+ will monitor the account activity to determine whether a user is violating rules and, accordingly, limit or terminate access to th...

Threads by Meta Could Soon Allow Users to Delete Account Without Deleting Instagram

Threads by Meta may soon allow users to delete their account without disrupting their Instagram account. A Meta’s executive has said at a recent event that the company is working to release separate account deletion feature for Threads, and may roll this out by December this year. To recall, Threads was launched by Meta in July this year as a rival to Elon Musk-owne...

ChatGPT Users Can Now Browse the Web as OpenAI Expands Data Access Beyond 2021 Cutoff

ChatGPT users will now be able to surf the web, Microsoft-backed OpenAI said on Wednesday, expanding the data the viral chatbot can access beyond its earlier September 2021 cutoff. The artificial intelligence startup said its latest browsing feature would allow websites to control how ChatGPT can interact with them.

WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger to Get AI Assistants; Meta Shows Off Image Generation Tool Emu

Meta showcased a host of new products and services, including the Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset and a pair of smart glasses made in collaboration with Ray-Ban, at its Meta Connect annual conference on Wednesday. Alongside the hardware, the company also announced its own AI assistant, Meta AI, and a variety of AI experiences across Meta’s suite of apps such as I...

YouTube Announces AI-Enabled Editing Products for Video Creators

YouTube will roll out a slew of artificial-intelligence-powered features for creators, the latest effort from parent company Alphabet to incorporate generative AI — technology that can create and synthesize text, images, music and other media given simple prompts — into its most important products and services.

Windows 11 Update Adds Copilot Integration, AI Features to MS Paint and Snipping Tool, More

Windows 11 is getting support for Windows Copilot as Microsoft's AI-powered assistant comes to the world's most widely used desktop operating system. Microsoft is also updating the MS Paint app and Snipping Tool with AI-based features. The Windows Explorer app and Windows Backup apps are being revamped with a new design and support for online backups, respectively.

WhatsApp Spotted Working on New Colours, Icons for Chat Interface on Android

WhatsApp's latest beta update on Android contains clues to a new redesigned version of the chat app for Android, days after similar changes were spotted on WhatsApp for iOS. Here's how the new colours on WhatsApp might look like along with updated icons and buttons in a future version of the app.

Apple’s App Store Missing From List Mobile Storefronts Submitting Filings to China’s CAC Under New Rules

China's cyberspace regulator released on Wednesday names of the first batch of mobile app stores that have completed filing business details to regulators, signalling it has begun to enforce new rules that expand its oversight of mobile apps.

Resident Evil 4 Remake App Store Listing Goes Live, Priced at Premium Cost of Rs. 3,599

Resident Evil 4 remake’s App Store page has gone live, and it’s slated to launch by late 2023. The mobile version — iPhone 15 Pro and above — is listed for Rs. 3,599, which is the same price as the mainline PC port. However, the title comes with support for Apple’s Universal Purchase, so you can share the same app across other Apple devices like the iPad and...

Reddit Rolls Out Contributor Program, Offering Real Money for Gold and Karma

Reddit, the popular social networking platforming, is starting a new contributor program, which will let users convert their Reddit gold and karma into real money. Reddit made the announcement in a blog post, alongside bringing a new simplified way to award content on its platform with Reddit gold.

ChatGPT Updated With Support for Voice Conversation, Image Recognition Features: Details

ChatGPT is being updated with voice conversations and image recognition and will soon be able to understand images captured or shared by users and capable of back-and-forth conversation with "human-like" audio, according to OpenAI. Here's everything you need to know about OpenAI's latest ChatGPT features that are coming to its premium subscribers in the coming weeks.

Spotify Tests AI-Powered Tool to Translate Podcasts in Local Languages Using Your Voice: How It Works

Spotify AI voice translation tool has been announced by the streaming platform, allowing podcast creators to translate their episodes into French, German, and Spanish. Using OpenAI's generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology that powers the new voice translation tool, hosts will be able to provide versions of their shows in additional languages — while pres...

Telegram Adds New Features Including Reaction Stickers, Music in Stories, and More

Telegram launched the stories feature for premium users in July, which was later available for all users in August. Now, the company has added new updates to the feature, which now allow users to add music and reaction stickers to the stories. Moreover, users can now send and share media in view-once mode, which can be changed at any time.

Amazon Prime Video Shows and Movies to Include Limited Ads in Early 2024

Amazon Prime Video will include advertising during shows and movies starting early next year. Ads in Prime Video content will be initially introduced in countries including the US, UK, Germany, and Canada in early 2024. Prime Video users in France, Italy, Spain and Mexico will start seeing ads later in the year.

iPhone 15 Now Available on Blinkit in Select Cities; Promises Phone Delivery in 10 Minutes

Blinkit, the instant product delivery platform, will now also deliver the new iPhone 15 to users in just 10 minutes. The firm has partnered with Apple premium reseller Unicorn to offer the service. However, the iPhone 15 delivery service is currently limited to Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Pune only. 

Sex Education Season 4 to Jaane Jaan: Top Movies and TV Series to Watch on Netflix This Weekend

What are the top movies and TV series trending on Netflix right now? We’ve listed the most interesting picks for you to binge-watch this weekend, ranging from Sex Education season 4, Kareena Kapoor Khan-led Jaane Jaan, the top-ranking Love at First Sight, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more.

YouTube Announces AI-Enabled Editing Products for Video Creators

YouTube will roll out a slew of artificial-intelligence-powered features for creators, the latest effort from parent company Alphabet to incorporate generative AI — technology that can create and synthesize text, images, music and other media given simple prompts — into its most important products and services.

WhatsApp Passkey Support Reportedly Rolling Out to Beta Testers on Android: How It Works

WhatsApp beta has added support for a new feature that will allow users to log in to their accounts using facial recognition or fingerprint recognition on their smartphone. The messaging service will soon allow users to create passkeys on their device which can be used to securely log in to an account using biometric authentication.

MS Paint Updated With Support for Layers, Editing Transparent Images: Details

MS Paint is gaining support for two important features that will allow users to edit images using layers and edit transparent images. The features are being tested on the Microsoft Paint app on the Windows Insider Dev and Canary channels and is expected to roll out to all users at a later date.

WhatsApp to Offer Card Payments, Services From Rival Digital Payment Providers in India

WhatsApp said on Wednesday that it will offer credit card payments and services from rival digital payment providers within its app in India, the latest bet by the Meta-owned service to boost commerce offerings in its biggest market.

Meta Urged Not to Roll Out End-to-end Encryption on Messenger, Instagram by UK

Britain urged Meta, which already encrypts messages on WhatsApp, not to roll out end-to-end encryption on Instagram and Facebook Messenger without safety measures to protect children from sexual abuse after the Online Safety Bill was passed by parliament.

CCI Said to Have Appointed Former WhatsApp Executive, Government Officials as New Members

India's antitrust body has appointed three new members to oversee cases, including a former government official from the commerce ministry and a former interim compliance officer of WhatsApp, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.

WhatsApp iPad Support Spotted in Testing on Latest iOS Beta, Improved Group Calls Interface on Android

WhatsApp iPad support is now in beta testing, according to details shared by feature tracker WABetaInfo. The platform will finally add support for Apple's tablets in companion mode. A new interface for group calls is also being tested on the latest Android beta release making it easier to start calls on the app.

Elon Musk Says X to Charge All Users 'Small Monthly Fee' to Use Platform in Conversation With Israeli PM

Elon Musk has announced that X (formerly known as Twitter) will start charging all users a "small monthly fee" to use the platform. The platform owned by Musk sees users typically share "100 million to 200 million" posts to the microblogging platform every day. Musk also assured Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that he was against antisemitism during a discussion with th...

Disney Is Considering Selling Its Indian Streaming and TV Business, Reliance Is Among Potential Buyers

Disney has held preliminary talks with potential buyers for its India streaming and television business including billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries. The company has discussed a range of options with would-be suitors, from selling Disney Star entirely to a piecemeal transaction that may include some combination of its assets including sports rights and ...

Khufiya Trailer: Tabu Tracks Down an Agency Mole in Netflix’s Upcoming Espionage Thriller

Netflix India has dropped the trailer for its upcoming spy-thriller film Khufiya, which features Tabu as a hard-nosed R&AW field operative Krishna Mehra. Set for an October 5 debut, the film follows her attempts at tracking down a mole within her organisation by navigating an elaborate surveillance scheme. Khufiya also stars Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Ashish Vidyarthi, ...

Just How Much of an Environmental Impact Does Watching Netflix Have? The Pebble Browser Extension Gives You the Hard Truth

In a world increasingly focused on environmental sustainability and carbon neutrality, the Pebble browser extension helps you monitor just how much impact your browsing sessions have on the environment, by breaking down your digital carbon footprint into figures and data that you can relate to.

The Best Horror Movies to Stream Right Now: Hereditary, The Witch, and More

There’s no dearth of streaming services now, though looking for quality horror movies can feel like a chore to many. So, we’ve decided to pick some of the best scary movies to watch this weekend, all of which are available on streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hotstar. The list includes Ari Aster’s Hereditary, Anya Taylor-Joy-led The Wit...

WhatsApp Denies Report That It Is Considering Showing Ads on App's Chat Screen

WhatsApp's top head on Friday denied a Financial Times report that said the Meta Platforms-owned messaging platform was exploring advertisements as it sought to boost revenue.

WhatsApp Considers Showing Ads Alongside List of Conversations in Chat Screen: Report

Teams at Meta have been discussing whether to show ads in lists of conversations with contacts on the WhatsApp chat screen, but no final decisions have been made, the report said, citing three people familiar with the matter.

Takeshi’s Castle Reboot Casts Bhuvan Bam as Hindi Commentator, Releasing Late September on Amazon Prime Video

Takeshi’s Castle reboot has cast Bhuvan Bam as the Hindi-language commentator, where he’ll be playing one of his YouTube characters, Titu Mama. The eight-episode series is out September 26 on Amazon Prime Video and brings back the original Castle Lord Takeshi Kitano. The game show has 100 contestants participate in a series of physical challenges as they try and s...

Elon Musk's X a 'Habitual Non-Compliant Platform', Says IT Ministry to Karnataka HC

India's government has told a court that Elon Musk's X is a "habitual non-compliant platform" and for years has not followed many orders to remove content, undermining the government's role, according to a legal filing reviewed by Reuters.

WhatsApp Channels With Directory Search, Reaction Support Rolling Out to 150 Countries Including India

WhatsApp Channels feature is rolling out to users in India and several other countries, according to the Meta-owned platform. These channels will allow users to share updates with a large number of users on WhatsApp just like a one-way broadcast tool. WhatsApp Channels will be rolled out to users over the coming days, according to the company.

Barbie Is Now Available to Watch On-Demand; Meg 2: The Trench Is Out September 18 on Amazon Prime Video

Barbie is now available to watch on-demand via Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, BookMyShow Stream, Google Play Movies, and YouTube Movies. The film is available at 4K Ultra HD quality across all platforms, albeit only in the English language dub with subtitles. Meanwhile, Meg 2: The Trench will be available to rent on Prime Video, starting September 18 at Rs. 499.

WhatsApp Chat Interoperability Feature Spotted in Development on Latest Beta Update: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly working on adding a new section to the popular messaging app that could display third party chats on the app. The Meta-owned messaging service appears to be working to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act which will require the service to offer interoperability with other chat services by March 2024.

YouTube 'Subscribe' Button Spotted to Be Glowing When Creators Request Subscription

YouTube is currently testing a new feature that highlights the 'Subscribe' button anytime the word 'subscribe' appears in a video. The experimental update was spotted across a wide range of content, therefore it seems that the platform itself has fully automated the procedure.

Procreate Dreams Animation App for Apple iPad Coming November 22 This Year

Procreate Dreams, a brand new animation app for Apple iPad is all set to land on the Apple App Store on November 22 this year. Created by the same company that made Procreate, a highly popular paid image editing app for the iPad, Procreate Dreams promises greater flexibility and ease of use for animators.

Google Chrome Gets Material You Redesign, New Security Features: Details

Google Chrome is getting a redesign and new features for its 15th birthday. The app has received a new Material You-themed redesign that brings customisable colour palettes, a redesigned Chrome Web Store with AI-powered extensions, and improved privacy features.

Google Chrome Rolls Out Support for 'Privacy Sandbox' Ad Platform Aimed at Replacing Third-Party Cookies

Google Chrome has rolled out support for a new ad platform to track users as part of its Privacy Sandbox, the company said on Thursday. The new mechanism will eventually replace the use of third-party cookies on Google's browser, while the new alternative ad platform will let sites track users and serve targeted ads.

Zoom Discussed Alleged Microsoft Anti-Competitive Behaviour With US, EU Regulators: Report

Zoom has discussed concerns over rival Microsoft's alleged anti-competitive behaviour, according to a Bloomberg News report. The video meeting software maker reportedly met US, EU, and UK competition enforcers over the past year. Microsoft recently announced it would unbundle Teams from the company's Office productivity software amid an EU antitrust investigation.

ChatGPT Traffic Falls for Third Month in a Row Amid Signs of End of Decline, Data Shows

ChatGPT traffic fell for the third month in a row even as signs indicate the service's decline in usage is coming to an end. Data from Similarweb shows that desktop and mobile visits to the website decreased in August, while worldwide unique visitors rose slightly from 180 million to 180.5 million.

Snap to Introduce In-App Warning, Other Safety Features to Protect Teen Users

Social media app maker Snap on Thursday said it will roll out in-app warnings and other safeguards globally to offer enhanced protection to users between the age group of 13-17 years against online risks. The safeguards will enable safer communications and search, and show teenage users age-appropriate content.

Elemental Releasing on Disney+ Hotstar on September 13 in India

Elemental will release on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar on September 13. The animated film featuring anthropomorphic elements of nature comes to streaming 82 days after its theatrical release in June, during which it collected $480.2 million (about Rs. 3,995 crore), at the global box office. In India, the movie will be available in English and Hindi languages.

UK Admits Encryption Hurdles to Online Safety Law After WhatsApp, Signal Threaten to Pull Out

The UK has admitted there could be technical challenges in the country's upcoming Online Safety Bill which plans to allow regulator Ofcom to compel tech firms to scan their services for illegal content. WhatsApp and Signal had warned of the threat to privacy and encryption of user data posed by the UK's Online Safety Bill, even threatening to pull out of the country.

Microsoft, Google and Meta Among Big Tech Firms Set to Face Overhaul Under New EU Tech Rules: Details

Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Apple, and ByteDance are some of the 22 firms that have been designated as "gatekeeper" services under the new EU Digital Markets Act (DMA). Once the EU labels a business a 'gatekeeper', it will need to make its service interoperate with rivals and let users decide which apps to pre-install on their devices. Here's how the rules could ...

Paytm Disbursed Over Rs. 5,500 Crore in Loans; While UPI Crosses 10 Billion Transactions in August

Fintech major Paytm on Tuesday said it disbursed $667 million (Rs. 5,517 crore) loans through its platform and deployed 87 lakh devices for offline payments in August. Meanwhile, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions crossed 10 billion mark in August, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) said.

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.

India Is Priority Market for Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram: Meta India Chief

Meta sees India as a "priority market" with "limitless" possibilities buoyed by macroeconomic growth, digital infrastructure and the popularity of its apps like Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, the social media giant's India head Sandhya Devanathan said. 

Instagram Reels: Know How to Download Reels Without Using Third-Party Apps

Instagram is allowing users to download Reels posted by others via Stories so they can watch it later or share it with friends outside the app. Check out how you can download Instagram Reels on Android or iPhone.

WhatsApp's Multi-Account Feature Now Reportedly Available for More Beta Testers on Android

WhatsApp may soon allow users to access two accounts from a single phone. The app has reportedly been spotted testing the multi-account feature for Android phones. Usually, the social media platform also releases the iOS version of the feature close to one another.

Microsoft to Drop WordPad in Future Windows Update: All Details

Microsoft has announced to drop WordPad in a future update of Windows, i.e, Windows 12. The feature has been added to Microsoft’s deprecated features list. It will no longer receive any updates. WordPad is a text-editing software mainly used to edit text documents with basic formatting.

WhatsApp Rolls Out New Instant Video Message Toggle for Android, iOS: Here’s How It Works

WhatsApp has been spotted rolling out a new toggle to turn on or off the ability to share instant video messages. The messaging platform introduced the ability to share instant video messages last month. The feature is enabled by default, however, with the latest beta update it seems to offer more control to users.

Meta to Offer Paid Versions of Facebook and Instagram in Europe to Avoid Ads: Report

Meta Platforms is considering paid versions of Facebook and Instagram with no advertisements for users residing in the European Union (EU) as a response to scrutiny from regulators, the New York Times reported on Friday. Those who pay for the subscriptions would not see ads while Meta would also continue to offer free versions of the apps with ads in the EU, the repor...

Google, Meta May Have to Pay Over CAD 230 Million in Canada Under Online News Act

Canada on Friday unveiled draft rules for a law designed to compel Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms pay news outlets, saying Ottawa was addressing the companies' concerns that they may be facing an uncapped liability. The draft proposals, which will go through public consultation, would raise CAD 172 million (nearly Rs. 1,050 crore) per year from Google.

WhatsApp Android App Could Get New Interface With White Top App Bar, Suggests Beta Update

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new user interface for its Android app. The design tweak by the Meta-owned instant messaging app brings enhancements to the top app bar. In the new design, the top bar is shown in white colour, with other UI elements in green.

Sex Education Season 4, Gen V, Scam 2003, and More: September Web Series on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Sony Liv

Netflix’s Sex Education season 4, The Boys’ spin-off Gen V, Scam 2003: The Telgi Story, Lakeith Standfield’s The Changeling, Mohit Raina-led The Freelancer, The Wheel of Time season 2, Kaala, and more — the nine biggest TV shows and web series in September 2023 on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, and Sony Liv.