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
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,
With online scams increasing every day, many people fear that their WhatsApp account could be hacked. While no method can make your account 100% hack-proof, you can greatly reduce the risk by using a few important security features. Most hacks happen because we unknowingly make mistakes like clicking on unknown links or sharing OTPs. Hackers
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The story of Chinese engineer Howard Huang is like a science fiction film turning into reality. When the Chinese robot ‘Tian Kung Ultra’ won the gold medal in the 100-meter race at the world’s first humanoid robot games recently held in Beijing, the whole world was stunned. But behind this victory was the special technology
The Supreme Court will hear the Meta and WhatsApp privacy policy case today. Meta had filed a petition against the 213 crore fine imposed on it regarding its 2021 privacy policy. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) had imposed a fine of Rs 213.14 crore on Meta in November 2024. In the hearing held on
