Worldwide popular messaging service WhatsApp has assured to curb international spam calls. The central government has decided to send a notice to Meta-owned WhatsApp regarding this problem. WhatsApp has promised to maintain the privacy and security of its users. WhatsApp said that on its platform, users are given the options to block and report to…
Microblogging site Twitter’s rival Threads has crossed the mark of 10 crore registered users in less than a week of its launch. In this app of Meta, which runs the social media site Facebook, users can also log in with the details of their Instagram account. It has been introduced as an alternative to services…
Microblogging site Twitter’s rival Threads has crossed 100 million sign-ups within a week of its launch. It has achieved the feat of becoming the fastest growing online platform, surpassing ChatGPT. Meta Platforms, which runs social media site Facebook, launched Threads last week. about this meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, “This is a demand that the…
The business practices of American streaming company Netflix are being investigated in the country. The scope of this investigation includes allegations of visa violations and discrimination. In this regard, a Home Ministry official had sent an email to the former director of Netflix’s business and legal division in the country on July 20. Reuters has…
Chinese devices maker OnePlus has launched Nord Buds 3 in India. The battery of these true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones is claimed to last up to 43 hours on a single charge. They support active noise cancellation (ANC) up to 36 dB and have 12.4 mm titanium dynamic drivers. The design of these earphones is…
Social media app Koo is being shut down. This Indian startup was started about four years ago to compete with micro blogging platform Twitter (now called X). It will be shut down after acquisition talks with big internet and media companies failed. Koo was started by Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka. It provided services to…
The trial of the country’s digital rupee or e-rupee is progressing rapidly. 50 lakh users have joined it. The trial of digital rupee is being done in collaboration with 16 banks. This Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) was launched in December 2022. CBDC is also being trialled in some other countries. Reserve Bank of India…
Video streaming service YouTube has increased the price of its Premium service in the country. The rates of all subscription plans of this ad-free service have been increased. These include individual, family and student subscription plans. In this service, users get features like ad-free video streaming, facility to watch videos or listen to music in…
Chinese devices maker Redmi has launched Buds 6 Lite. It has an in-ear design with rounded stems and silicone ear tips. Its 45 mAh battery can last up to 38 hours. Its charging case has a 480 mAh cell. These earphones support active noise cancellation (ANC) up to 40 dB. Last month, the company introduced…
The problem of spam calls has increased in the last few years. Measures to stop this have not been very effective. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has started taking strict action against spam calls. To curb unregistered telemarketers, telecom companies have disconnected more than 2.75 lakh mobile connections. Along with this, many firms have…
