WhatsApp is now testing a new feature for its Android beta testers that allows users to log on to WhatsApp Web using their phone number. Currently, users are required to scan a QR code with their smartphone to access the web version of the messaging service. However, with the latest testing version of WhatsApp for
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Jack Sweeney, the individual behind the account that tracks Elon Musk’s private jet in real-time, has found a new platform on Mark Zuckerberg’s Twitter alternative, Threads. This move comes after Sweeney’s suspension from Twitter last year. In his first post on Thursday, Sweeney announced the arrival of ElonJet to Threads, delighting his 21,000 followers. The
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has positioned Threads, Meta’s Twitter copycat app, as a “friendly” platform for public discourse. In contrast to Twitter, which is owned by Elon Musk, Zuckerberg emphasizes the importance of kindness and creating a welcoming environment. However, maintaining this idealistic vision may prove to be a challenge. Threads garnered over 70 million
Researchers at AI4Bharat, a start-up supported by Microsoft, have successfully secured $12 million in funding from venture capital firms Peak XV and Lightspeed Venture. This substantial seed funding round is significantly larger than the average, highlighting the increasing interest in generative AI following the impressive performance of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in engaging in human-like conversations. Typically,
The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill 2023, which will be presented during the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. This bill aims to address the issue of violations of data privacy norms and proposes a penalty of up to Rs. 250 crore for entities
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) has disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving one of its IT hardware suppliers. The incident resulted in the leak of crucial information related to server initial setup and configuration. However, TSMC clarified that its business operations and customer information remained unaffected by the breach at its supplier, Kinmax. This incident adds to
Alphabet-owned Google has announced that it will be reducing jobs at its mapping app, Waze, as it integrates the app’s advertising system with Google Ads technology. While exact details regarding the number of layoffs have not been disclosed, Google stated that the move is aimed at creating a more seamless and enhanced long-term experience for
A recent report by Deloitte India predicts that India’s online retail market size could reach USD 325 billion by 2030, a significant increase from the current USD 70 billion in 2022. The primary driver of this growth is the rapid expansion of e-commerce in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. These cities have surpassed tier-1 markets in
India’s Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), a digital public infrastructure, has extended an invitation to e-commerce giants such as Amazon and Flipkart to join its platform, according to T Koshi, the CEO of ONDC. Koshi expressed that these companies are welcome to become a part of the network and mentioned that they have shown
Proposed Australian laws could result in tech giants facing billions of dollars in fines for their failure to tackle disinformation. The Australian Communications and Media Authority, a government watchdog, said that the proposed legislation would bring “mandatory” standards to the little-regulated sector. The owners of platforms such as Facebook, Google, Twitter, TikTok, and podcasting services