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Instagram`s new feature to let creators highlight comments in Stories Meta-owned Instagram is testing a new feature that will allow creators to share notable fan comments to their Stories, such as comments on their posts or Reels. Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated in a post on the 'IG updates' channel that the company wants to make it easier for creators to highlight interesting comments. "We're testing the ability for public accounts to share comments from any public feed post or Reels to their stories. The idea is to help creators high...
Instagram`s new feature to let creators highlight comments in Stories
Instagram`s new feature to let creators highlight comments in Stories
Source: IANS
30/08/2023 5:27:12 PM
Telegram rolls out story feature on its platform Encrypted messaging platform Telegram on Friday announced the roll-out of a new Story feature on its platform. The new feature will allow premium users of the app to post stories that can be seen by the audience of their choice, including non-premium users. The Story feature is now available in the latest version of Telegram for Android, iOS, and Desktop. The new feature will appear at the top of the screen, right above the global chat search, which will allow users to share photos, ...
Telegram rolls out story feature on its platform
Telegram rolls out story feature on its platform
Source: IANS
22/07/2023 10:38:25 AM
Meta's Twitter rival 'Threads' now live, crosses 2mn sign-ups in two hours Meta's Twitter rival, Threads, is now available for download on Android and iOS in 100 countries, and has crossed two million sign-ups in just two hours after it was launched. "Threads is a new app, built by the Instagram team, for sharing text updates and joining public conversations," Meta said in a blogpost on Wednesday. "You log in using your Instagram account and posts can be up to 500 characters long and include links, photos, and videos up to 5 minutes in lengt...
Meta's Twitter rival 'Threads' now live, crosses 2mn sign-ups in two hours
Meta's Twitter rival 'Threads' now live, crosses 2mn sign-ups in two hours
Source: IANS
6/07/2023 11:17:11 AM
Twitter quietly removes login requirement to view tweets  Twitter has quietly removed the login requirement for viewing tweets on the micro-blogging platform. This means that users can now open Twitter links in a browser without an account, reports TechCrunch. When Twitter began enforcing the login requirement last week, Twitter-owner Elon Musk said that he took these "temporary" measures to stop data scraping. "Temporary emergency measure. We were getting data pillaged so much that it was degrading service for normal u...
Twitter quietly removes login requirement to view tweets
Twitter quietly removes login requirement to view tweets
Source: IANS
6/07/2023 11:13:06 AM
Pawan Kalyan amasses 1.1 million followers in an hour of Insta debut Telugu actor Pawan Kalyan has finally made his Instagram debut. But, what's more interesting is that the actor hit the mark of 1.1 million followers in an hour of his debut on the photo-sharing and messaging platform on Tuesday. The actor chose to grace the social media platform on the birth anniversary of the Indian revolutionary Alluri Sitarama Raju, the character which was played by his nephew Ram Charan in 'RRR'. The actor hasn't shared any posts on his feed so far w...
Pawan Kalyan amasses 1.1 million followers in an hour of Insta debut
Pawan Kalyan amasses 1.1 million followers in an hour of Insta debut
Source: IANS
4/07/2023 6:08:23 PM
WhatsApp Business surpasses 200 mn monthly active users globally  Meta (formerly Facebook) on Tuesday announced that WhatsApp Business has surpassed 200 million monthly active users globally, up from 50 million in 2020. Soon, businesses will be able to publish ads directly to Facebook or Instagram from the app and there will be no requirement of a Facebook account, said Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Meta said it’s also testing letting businesses automatically send personalized messages to multiple customers for a fee. "Star...
WhatsApp Business surpasses 200 mn monthly active users globally
WhatsApp Business surpasses 200 mn monthly active users globally
Source: IANS
28/06/2023 9:19:05 AM
WhatsApp working on darker top app bar for Android beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a darker top app bar for Android beta. According to WABetainfo, although most users seem to like this modification, others seem to still think that the company should provide a new dark theme for the Android app, similar to the one offered in WhatsApp for iOS.   An even darker theme based on grayscale and the black colour could deliver excellent results in terms of performance and be more aesthetically pleas...
WhatsApp working on darker top app bar for Android beta
WhatsApp working on darker top app bar for Android beta
Source: IANS
26/06/2023 10:21:46 AM
Two key Twitter alternatives now launched on iOS Post - a publisher-focused Twitter alternative - has launched its iOS application, and the new social platform Spill - created by a team of former Twitter employees - has launched an invite-only beta on the App Store. Post, which was launched in beta just a few days after Elon Musk completed the acquisition of Twitter, aims to reinvent how people obtain their news on social media, reports TechCrunch. When using the app, users can toggle between three feeds -- following, explore, and new...
Two key Twitter alternatives now launched on iOS
Two key Twitter alternatives now launched on iOS
Source: IANS
19/06/2023 12:38:25 PM
WhatsApp rolling out screen-sharing feature for video calls on iOS beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a screen-sharing feature for video calls to some testers on iOS. Beta users will now see a new icon at the bottom during a video call, reports WABetaInfo. This new option will let users share the content of their screen with everyone on the call. When using this feature, all activities on the users' screen -- including notifications -- will be captured and shared with the people connected to the video call. The ability to s...
WhatsApp rolling out screen-sharing feature for video calls on iOS beta
WhatsApp rolling out screen-sharing feature for video calls on iOS beta
Source: IANS
18/06/2023 6:19:37 PM
WhatsApp rolling out feature that let users send HD photos on iOS, Android beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature on Android and iOS beta, which allows users to send high-definition (HD) photos. With this new feature, users can choose a better quality when sending photos, but the option only appears when the users select a large size picture, reports WABetaInfo. While this feature preserves image dimensions, minor compression will still be applied to the picture, thus sending photos in their original quality is not possible. The...
WhatsApp rolling out feature that let users send HD photos on iOS, Android beta
WhatsApp rolling out feature that let users send HD photos on iOS, Android beta
Source: IANS
7/06/2023 3:07:32 PM
WhatsApp working on redesigned keyboard with emoji category bar on Android Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a redesigned keyboard with an emoji category bar on Android. With this feature, the tabs that provide easy access to other keyboard functionalities (including GIF and sticker selection) will be moved upwards, according to WABetaInfo. There are also plans for the chat bar, including the relocation of the attachment sharing buttons and the emoji keyboard button to match the style of WhatsApp Desktop and WhatsApp for iOS. Currently, the redes...
WhatsApp working on redesigned keyboard with emoji category bar on Android
WhatsApp working on redesigned keyboard with emoji category bar on Android
Source: IANS
2/06/2023 5:53:57 PM
Bandhan Bank celebrates Mother`s Day with a heart-warming social media video Bandhan Bank, one of the fastest-growing banks in the country, has rolled out a celebratory Mother's Day campaign to showcase a new perspective on mothers of all ages. The bond between a mother and child starts when the child is in the womb and lasts for a lifetime, irrespective of age. The campaign reflects how, no matter what the age is, a daughter or son forever remains a ‘child’ for the mother. This unbreakable bond is a testament to the incredible power of a mother's ...
Bandhan Bank celebrates Mother`s Day with a heart-warming social media video
Bandhan Bank celebrates Mother`s Day with a heart-warming social media video
Source: PR Agency
13/05/2023 3:31:27 PM
WhatsApp curbs international spam calls in India after government`s tough call Meta-owned WhatsApp on Thursday said it has taken stern action on the growing menace of International scam calls in India, after the government took cognisance of the issue and announced to send a notice to the platform over the issue. The platform, which has over 500 million users in the country, said it has ramped up its artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) systems to bring down such incidents significantly. "Our new enforcement will reduce the current calling r...
WhatsApp curbs international spam calls in India after government`s tough call
WhatsApp curbs international spam calls in India after government`s tough call
Source: IANS
12/05/2023 12:00:40 PM
WhatsApp starts beta testing Wear OS app for Android smartwatches Meta-owned WhatsApp has started beta testing the Wear OS app for Android smartwatches such as Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch 5, and other devices, which will let users stay connected and access their chats and messages directly from their smartwatch. Wear OS is an Android operating system designed for smartwatches. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp will ask users to link their account to a Wear OS device. When the smartwatch app is linked to the user's WhatsApp account, an 8-digit cod...
WhatsApp starts beta testing Wear OS app for Android smartwatches
WhatsApp starts beta testing Wear OS app for Android smartwatches
Source: IANS
9/05/2023 3:49:00 PM
WhatsApp rolling out `side-by-side` feature on Android tablets Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new "side-by-side" feature on Android tablets for some beta testers. According to WABetaInfo, this feature will allow users to switch between conversations without losing track of their ongoing chats, providing more control over the WhatsApp interface on their Android tablets. Users can also disable the side-by-side view by toggling the option available within -- WhatsApp Settings > Chats. The side-by-side view splits the s...
WhatsApp rolling out `side-by-side` feature on Android tablets
WhatsApp rolling out `side-by-side` feature on Android tablets
Source: IANS
1/05/2023 11:47:00 AM
Twitter to allow publishers to charge users on a per article basis starting May Twitter Inc CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday that the social media platform will allow media publishers to charge users on a per article basis with one click, calling it a win for both the public and media organizations. The feature, to be rolled out in May, will enable users who do not "sign up for a monthly subscription to pay a higher per article price for when they want to read an occasional article," billionaire owner Musk tweeted. On Friday, Musk had said that Twitter will...
Twitter to allow publishers to charge users on a per article basis starting May
Twitter to allow publishers to charge users on a per article basis starting May
Source: Reuters
30/04/2023 11:15:32 AM
WhatsApp rolling out 'reply with message' feature within call notifications Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new "reply with a message" feature within call notifications to some beta testers on Android. The company said that it will be rolling out the feature to even more people over the coming days. According to WABetaInfo, this feature will allow users to easily decline an incoming call and send a message to the caller at the same time. WhatsApp users will now notice a new "reply" button on incoming call notifications, wh...
WhatsApp rolling out 'reply with message' feature within call notifications
WhatsApp rolling out 'reply with message' feature within call notifications
Source: IANS
28/04/2023 12:06:50 PM
Snap signs new deal with music labels to boost Sounds library Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has inked a deal with several music labels to broaden its Sounds library, a feature within the social app that enables users to use song clips in Snaps and Stories. According to the company, participating labels include US-based UnitedMasters, Netherlands-based BUMA/STEMRA and SUISA Digital Licensing AG and its subsidiaries across the world and other unidentified direct-licensing music publishers, reports TechCrunch. "We are excited to expand t...
Snap signs new deal with music labels to boost Sounds library
Snap signs new deal with music labels to boost Sounds library
Source: IANS
16/04/2023 3:39:42 PM
Starboard acquires conservative social media app Parler Starboard (formerly Olympic Media) has acquired conservative social media app Parler for an undisclosed sum. Parler was forced to go offline in the wake of encouraging violence during the Capitol Hill chaos in the US in January 2021. Google and Apple also removed the platform from their respective app stores for violating their policies. Last year, both the companies allowed Parler to return to the app stores, following improvements the company made to better detect and moderate hate...
Starboard acquires conservative social media app Parler
Starboard acquires conservative social media app Parler
Source: IANS
15/04/2023 4:43:28 PM
WhatsApp`s new feature to allow users share status updates to FB Stories Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature, which will allow users to share their status updates to Facebook stories without leaving WhatsApp. Earlier, users could share status updates to Facebook stories, but they had to go through the extra step of manually sharing the update each time they posted something new, according to WABetaInfo. But now, due to this new feature, the process may be automatic for certain status updates users choose, when the option is enabled. ...
WhatsApp`s new feature to allow users share status updates to FB Stories
WhatsApp`s new feature to allow users share status updates to FB Stories
Source: IANS
8/04/2023 9:52:27 AM
Snap acquires Th3rd that creates digital 3D counterparts of people, products Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has quietly acquired 3D-scanning studio called Th3rd for an undisclosed sum. A company spokesperson told TechCrunch that four team members from Netherlands-based Th3rd have joined Snap as part of the acquisition. According to Th3rd's website, it creates digital 3D counterparts of people or products. "These high-resolution digital 3D models are your building blocks for huge amount of applications, like photos, videos, visualizations, anim...
Snap acquires Th3rd that creates digital 3D counterparts of people, products
Snap acquires Th3rd that creates digital 3D counterparts of people, products
Source: IANS
25/03/2023 2:55:57 PM
Widen your creative imagination through social media New Delhi, March 25 (IANSlife) It's 2023 and everybody sees social media as this clown cousin whose only aim in life is to waste your time. However, if used wisely (and in moderation), social media can offer unique opportunities for creativity that were once unimaginable. Experts at Moj -- an Indian short video app -- share with IANSlife how one can widen creative imagination through social media. Finding Inspiration: Millions of people share snippets of their life every day through so...
Widen your creative imagination through social media
Widen your creative imagination through social media
Source: IANS
25/03/2023 1:23:16 PM
Snap launches new business unit to offer AI solutions to retailers Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has launched a new business unit that will offer its augmented reality (AI) solutions to retailers and businesses so they can integrate them into their apps. The new "Augmented Reality Solutions for Business" (ARES) division will enable businesses to adapt Snap's AR features for their apps and websites in order to attract customers and create more immersive experiences, reports The Verge. With augmented reality shopping tools, the ARES...
Snap launches new business unit to offer AI solutions to retailers
Snap launches new business unit to offer AI solutions to retailers
Source: IANS
24/03/2023 12:26:45 PM
After dinner date, Raghav Chadha & Parineeti spotted together at lunch  Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra, who was last seen in 'Uunchai', was recently spotted with Raghav Chadha - the Rajya Sabha MP. She went out on a dinner with the politician earlier, and met him again for a 'lunch date' on Thursday. While the two earlier had dinner at Westin hotel in the Goregaon area of Mumbai, they had dinner at a Bandra restaurant. Videos of their lunch meet-up have been doing rounds on social media with Internet users speculating if something ...
After dinner date, Raghav Chadha & Parineeti spotted together at lunch
After dinner date, Raghav Chadha & Parineeti spotted together at lunch
Source: IANS
24/03/2023 10:05:50 AM
Rajamouli commences shoot of 'NTR 30', marks Janhvi's Telugu debut  Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli was seen giving the first clap to superstar NTR Jr's upcoming yet-untitled Telugu film 'NTR 30', which also stars Janhvi Kapoor. The Telugu project with director Koratala Siva was officially launched on Thursday with a pooja ceremony. It marks the Telugu debut of Janhvi Kapoor. Pictures and videos from the launch have taken over social media by storm. In one photograph, NTR Jr and Janhvi are seen shaking hands. A clip shows the Telugu star welc...
Rajamouli commences shoot of 'NTR 30', marks Janhvi's Telugu debut
Rajamouli commences shoot of 'NTR 30', marks Janhvi's Telugu debut
Source: IANS
23/03/2023 12:14:38 PM
YouTube rolling out song, album credits to its music service Video-sharing platform YouTube is rolling out song and album credits to its music streaming service 'YouTube Music'. With this new feature, users will be able to see song and album credits when listening to their favourite music, reports 9To5Google. The feature, where users can instantly see detailed song information, such as who the singer is and who wrote, produced, and composed each track, has long been a part of many other streaming services like Tidal. If the feature is ...
YouTube rolling out song, album credits to its music service
YouTube rolling out song, album credits to its music service
Source: IANS
20/03/2023 9:58:53 AM
WhatsApp rolling out new updates for `communities` on iOS, Android To make it more user-friendly, Meta-owned WhatsApp has rolled out new updates to the community feature by introducing some changes to the interface of the "announcement group" for users on iOS and Android. According to WABetaInfo, the company has renamed the announcement group to "Home" on WhatsApp beta for Android, and its new name is "Updates" on WhatsApp beta for iOS. The community feature on WhatsApp allows users to create and join groups of people who ...
WhatsApp rolling out new updates for `communities` on iOS, Android
WhatsApp rolling out new updates for `communities` on iOS, Android
Source: IANS
20/03/2023 9:09:58 AM
Whatsapp rolling out `Groups in common` section within search bar on beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature for some beta testers on Android and iOS which allows users to see a list of groups they have in common with the contact they are searching for. Beta users will see a new 'Groups in common' section when searching for contacts within the search bar, reports WABetaInfo. The new feature gives users more information when searching for contacts within the search bar. It is currently available for some testers, and...
Whatsapp rolling out `Groups in common` section within search bar on beta
Whatsapp rolling out `Groups in common` section within search bar on beta
Source: IANS
18/03/2023 12:52:07 PM
Telegram launches Power Saving Mode, more Telegram Messenger has launched major upgrades to its application with features like Power Saving Mode, Auto-Send Invite Links, Read Time in Small Groups, and more. Now, users can use the Power Saving Mode feature to preserve their device's battery life. When the battery reaches a certain percentage, the mode turns off resource-intensive features such as auto-playing videos and GIFs, sticker animations, and background updates. "You can toggle Power Saving mode or tweak indiv...
Telegram launches Power Saving Mode, more
Telegram launches Power Saving Mode, more
Source: IANS
10/03/2023 2:33:11 PM
WhatsApp to clearly outline how its privacy updates will affect EU users Meta-owned WhatsApp has committed to being more transparent on changes to its terms of service in the European Union. The European Commission said in a statement that the company will make it easier for users to reject updates when they disagree with them, and will clearly explain when such rejection leads the user to no longer be able to use WhatsApp's services. Also, WhatsApp confirmed that users' personal data are not shared with third-parties or other Meta companies -- inclu...
WhatsApp to clearly outline how its privacy updates will affect EU users
WhatsApp to clearly outline how its privacy updates will affect EU users
Source: IANS
7/03/2023 11:31:05 AM
WhatsApp bans 29 lakh accounts in India as country launches grievance panel Meta-owned WhatsApp banned more than 29 lakh accounts in India in the month of January, a figure that is drastically lower than 36.77 lakh accounts it blocked in the country in December last year, in compliance with the new IT Rules 2021. Between January 1 and January 31, "2,918,000 WhatsApp accounts were banned. 1,038,000 of these accounts were proactively banned, before any reports from users," the company said in its monthly compliance report. The most popular messaging pla...
WhatsApp bans 29 lakh accounts in India as country launches grievance panel
WhatsApp bans 29 lakh accounts in India as country launches grievance panel
Source: IANS
2/03/2023 9:55:28 AM
WhatsApp may soon let users send images in original quality on Desktop beta Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature which will allow users to send images in their original quality, on Desktop beta. With the new feature, users will no longer have to worry about their images losing quality or resolution while sending them, reports WABetaInfo. When the feature will be available to the beta testers, they will still be able to send images using the standard compression method, which will be useful for those who want to save stor...
WhatsApp may soon let users send images in original quality on Desktop beta
WhatsApp may soon let users send images in original quality on Desktop beta
Source: IANS
13/02/2023 11:28:59 AM
OnePlus launches flagship smartphone 11 5G, TV in India Global smartphone brand OnePlus on Tuesday launched its new flagship smartphone, 11 5G, and its latest TV, 65 Q2 Pro, in India. The OnePlus 11 5G comes in two colourways -- Titan Black and Eternal Green -- and is available for purchase from online and offline stores at a starting price of Rs 56,999 from February 14 onwards. The OnePlus TV 65 Q2 is priced at Rs 99,999, and will be available for open sale in March 2023 in India, said the company. "With an improved fast and smooth ...
OnePlus launches flagship smartphone 11 5G, TV in India
OnePlus launches flagship smartphone 11 5G, TV in India
Source: IANS
8/02/2023 11:12:54 AM
`Microsoft introduces new Bing powered by improved ChatGPT AI`  Microsoft has introduced its new Bing powered by `next-generation` ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI), and also updated its Edge browser with new AI capabilities. The AI-powered Bing search engine and Edge browser are now available for preview at Bing.com, to "deliver better search, more complete answers, a new chat experience and the ability to generate content", the tech giant said in a blogpost on Tuesday. According to the company, these tools act as an `AI cop...
`Microsoft introduces new Bing powered by improved ChatGPT AI`
`Microsoft introduces new Bing powered by improved ChatGPT AI`
Source: IANS
8/02/2023 11:07:10 AM
`LinkedIn crosses 100 mn members in India, its 2nd largest market` Professional networking platform LinkedIn on Wednesday said it has crossed 100 million members in India, a 56 per cent growth in its member base over the last three years in the country. India has solidified its position as the second largest market for Microsoft-owned LinkedIn globally. The largest share of members in India are from software & IT, followed by manufacturing, corporate services (consulting, accounting and HR), finance, and education industries, the company informed. ...
`LinkedIn crosses 100 mn members in India, its 2nd largest market`
`LinkedIn crosses 100 mn members in India, its 2nd largest market`
Source: IANS
8/02/2023 10:54:18 AM
OPPO India, MeitY's CSC Academy to train 10K women in cyber skills  OPPO India and the government's Common service Centre (CSC) Academy have announced they will train 10,000 women in cybersecurity and cyber wellness in the country. The initiative to empower rural and semi-urban women through the 'Cyber Sangini' programme, which is supported by the Ministry of Electronics and IT, aims to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to become certified 'Cyber Sanginis'. "Our partnership with OPPO, through the 'Cyber S...
OPPO India, MeitY's CSC Academy to train 10K women in cyber skills
OPPO India, MeitY's CSC Academy to train 10K women in cyber skills
Source: IANS
24/01/2023 12:47:17 PM
Experience 7 Instagram-able places in the city of joy  Social Media has been ruling our lives for over a decade now. Instagram has been doing it with style by providing an indulgent experience, from witnessing picturesque destinations to a melting pot of flavourful regional cuisines. While you are on a spree to travel and explore different Instagram-worthy destinations across India, you must visit these places, for a feast to your camera, if your destination is Kolkata - the city of joy. From colonial-era Bungalow-turned-Cafe to India...
Experience 7 Instagram-able places in the city of joy
Experience 7 Instagram-able places in the city of joy
Source: IANS
3/01/2023 11:47:43 AM
Telegram launches new updates with drawing tools, zero storage use, more Telegram Messenger has launched major updates to its application with features like new drawing and text tools, zero storage use, a profile picture for your contacts, and more. Within the "drawing and text tool", it introduced a new blur tool to redact sensitive data (or photobombers) -- and 5 high-precision ways to choose colours, including the Eyedropper tool. When adding text to photos or videos, users can now change its size, font, and background. To quickly add shapes ...
Telegram launches new updates with drawing tools, zero storage use, more
Telegram launches new updates with drawing tools, zero storage use, more
Source: IANS
31/12/2022 5:37:30 PM
`Thalapathy` Vijay returns to social media with `Varisu` audio track launch Tamil superstar 'Thalapathy' Vijay, who was not seen on social media in the recent past, made a comeback during the audio launch of his latest movie "Varisu" to be released in January 2023. The audio launch took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Christmas eve and it was seen by a house-full audience. Vijay walked the ramp to a standing ovation from his fans. Arumakhan R., a Chennai businessman and an ardent Vijay fan said: "The dashing actor is b...
`Thalapathy` Vijay returns to social media with `Varisu` audio track launch
`Thalapathy` Vijay returns to social media with `Varisu` audio track launch
Source: IANS
26/12/2022 11:56:37 AM
Viacom18 bags broadcast rights of 2024 Paris Olympics across India and subcontinent The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Wednesday that Viacom18 (Viacom18 Media Private Limited) has secured the exclusive media rights to broadcast the 2024 Paris Olympic Games across India and the subcontinent. "Fans across India and the Subcontinent will be able to witness the magic of the Olympic Games through this partnership with Viacom18. As a dynamic sports and media market, this is an important strategic region for Olympic broadcasting, and this new media right...
Viacom18 bags broadcast rights of 2024 Paris Olympics across India and subcontinent
Viacom18 bags broadcast rights of 2024 Paris Olympics across India and subcontinent
Source: IANS
21/12/2022 5:36:05 PM
Princeton Digital Group to help India become global data centre hub As the data centre industry gains momentum in India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to make the country a global data centre hub, Asia's leading data centre provider Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has said it is expanding its footprint in the country to let more Indian firms store data locally in safe environments. Singapore-headquartered Princeton Digital Group has opened its flagship data centre called 'MU1' in Navi Mumbai that will provide 48 MW of critical IT c...
Princeton Digital Group to help India become global data centre hub
Princeton Digital Group to help India become global data centre hub
Source: IANS
21/12/2022 2:12:13 PM
Stars charge because everybody wants stars S.S. Rajamouli, the maker of the latest international hit, 'RRR', says that costs charged by stars and directors caused this sorry state of affairs where the Hindi film industry is in the doldrums. The stars took the credit when a film succeeded and went on to increase their remuneration. It is a myth that a star makes a film work. At best, a star, if popular, can only help bring in the initial footfalls. The rest depends totally on other factors, notably the content, which counts ...
Stars charge because everybody wants stars
Stars charge because everybody wants stars
Source: IANS
18/12/2022 11:42:54 AM
Elon Musk offering people to invest in Twitter at original $54.20 per share Elon Musk is aiming to get more investors for Twitter at the original $54.20 per share price, at which he acquired the company for $44 billion. According to news portal Semafor, Musk's money manager Jared Birchall has reached out to potential investors, "offering shares of Twitter at the same price, $54.20, that Musk paid to take the company private in October". "Over recent weeks we've received numerous inbound requests to invest in Twitter," Birchall wrote ...
Elon Musk offering people to invest in Twitter at original $54.20 per share
Elon Musk offering people to invest in Twitter at original $54.20 per share
Source: IANS
17/12/2022 11:40:02 AM
Twitter Blue with verification arrives on Dec 12; $8 for Android, $11 for iPhones Twitter on Sunday announced to relaunch its Blue subscription service with verification on December 12, that will cost $8 for Android users and $11 for iPhone owners per month. Musk has raised the price of Twitter Blue subscription service from $8 to $11 for iPhone users, keeping the 30 per cent cut that Apple takes on revenues from iOS apps on its App Store. "We're relaunching @TwitterBlue on Monday - subscribe on web for $8/month or on iOS for $11/month to get access to subsc...
Twitter Blue with verification arrives on Dec 12; $8 for Android, $11 for iPhones
Twitter Blue with verification arrives on Dec 12; $8 for Android, $11 for iPhones
Source: IANS
11/12/2022 11:28:16 AM
Google restores Gmail that went down for millions globally Google finally restored Gmail service after it suffered a massive outage for millions of users globally, including in India, on Saturday. Gmail users complained about mails not being received. Both mobile app and desktop versions were affected across the world. "The issue with gmail is now fully mitigated. All the backlog of undelivered messages have been cleared and mail services are back to normal," Google Workspace said in an update. "Thanks for your patience while ...
Google restores Gmail that went down for millions globally
Google restores Gmail that went down for millions globally
Source: IANS
11/12/2022 9:17:52 AM
Google launches anti-misinformation campaign in India Google's Jigsaw subsidiary is launching a new anti-misinformation project in India, aimed at preventing misleading information that has been blamed for inciting violence, a top executive said. The initiative will use "prebunking" videos – designed to counter false claims before they become widespread – circulated on the company's YouTube platform and other social media sites. Google's efforts to challenge the spread of misinformation mark a contrast wit...
Google launches anti-misinformation campaign in India
Google launches anti-misinformation campaign in India
Source: Reuters
6/12/2022 5:22:18 PM
WhatsApp starts working on 21 new emojis  Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has started working on 21 new emojis for the future update of the application. The messaging platform also redesigned eight emojis which are already visible in the beta version, reports WABetaInfo. In the latest beta build available on the Play Store, eight emojis have been updated, and 21 new emojis will soon be made available to all beta testers. Meanwhile, on Friday, WhatsApp had started to roll out a new disappearing messages shortcut ...
WhatsApp starts working on 21 new emojis
WhatsApp starts working on 21 new emojis
Source: IANS
4/12/2022 11:40:58 AM
Android users may use iMessage via Sunbird  Android users may get an easy way to use iMessage in 2023 with a newly launched app called "Sunbird Messaging". The app claims to bring iMessage to Android for free with no need for hardware aside from an Android phone. According to AppleInsider, the app supports encryption, full-quality photos and videos, iMessage group chats, reactions, tap backs, live-typing indicators, and read receipts. The Sunbird team told AppleInsider that they called it the "low-hanging ...
Android users may use iMessage via Sunbird
Android users may use iMessage via Sunbird
Source: IANS
4/12/2022 11:32:57 AM