Ever opened Instagram or WhatsApp just to scroll peacefully, and suddenly felt the pressure to reply because that tiny green “online” dot gave you away? Good newsies that you can stay online and still appear offline. Both Instagram and WhatsApp give you the option to hide your activity status, so you can browse in peace […]
Your phone buzzes. You check it, hoping it’s something important, maybe a delivery update, a bank alert, or a message from a friend. Instead, it’s another discount offer, a loan approval message, or a random sale notification you never signed up for. Promotional messages have become a daily annoyance. They clutter your inbox, bury important
Samsung just wrapped up its Galaxy Unpacked event, and this time it wasn’t just about a faster processor or a better camera. It was about your phone knowing when someone is peeking at your screen in a café… helping you find your train ticket inside WhatsApp without switching apps… and letting you shoot 8K videos
In a classroom at Washington Park High School in Newark, the usual buzz has been replaced by something different: focused debate. The topic isn’t algebra or world history. It’s artificial intelligence, and how to live with it responsibly. Teachers Mike Taubman and Scott Kern have introduced a new AI literacy course for 12th graders. Their
The central government made it clear on Thursday that the February 28 deadline for implementing ‘SIM binding’ rules will not be extended. Under the new rules, if there is no SIM card in the mobile, messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat, ShareChat, JioChat, Aratai, and Josh will not work. WhatsApp logged in on a
Apple is tightening the gates on adult-rated apps. If you’re under 18, downloading certain apps is about to get a lot harder, and for developers, following child safety rules is about to get more serious. The company has announced a global rollout of new age-verification tools designed to meet growing online child safety laws in
In a fresh crackdown on digital streaming platforms, the Centre has blocked five OTT apps accused of hosting “obscene” and “vulgar” content. The action was taken on Tuesday after what officials described as a due review process. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (IB) ordered internet service providers to block access to MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro,
If you’ve seen posts screaming “ChiChi Call viral video full link” or “Vera Hill leaked MMS,” stop right there. The so-called “ChiChi Call” viral video is spreading across social media with claims of a leaked MMS involving Filipino influencer Vera Hill, popularly known as ChiChi. But there’s one problem: no such video exists. What is
India has launched a new national policy and strategy ‘PRAHAAR’ in the fight against terrorism. ‘PRAHAAR’ stands for ‘Prevention, Response, and Healing Approach to Anti-Terrorism’. This is India’s new national anti-terrorism policy and strategy, prepared by the Ministry of Home Affairs. For the first time, digital threats have also been considered akin to terrorism. These
A fresh clash is brewing between major American tech giants and governments across the world. Countries are moving to restrict or even ban social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for teenagers, calling them addictive and potentially harmful. But the companies behind these platforms are pushing back, especially in Europe. Governments call apps
