Google is taking a significant step towards enhancing user safety and security with the introduction of its new safety feature, “Unknown Tracker Alerts.” The feature, announced earlier this year, aims to protect Android users from potential stalking and unauthorized tracking through Bluetooth devices, such as Apple AirTags and other tracking devices. By alerting users to … [Read more…]
So far, the streaming service landscape has been dominated by the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, and others. Each of the biggest players in the sector have carved out a niche for themselves, offering a wide variety of content to their subscribers and earning generous amounts of revenue from them. Now, they are set … [Read more…]
Whenever you needed to send messages to your friends on WhatsApp, all you were able to do was to either type and send it, or send a voice message. So far, WhatsApp has come with support for audio and text-based communications in its chats, and now, it is adding support for videos as well. That’s … [Read more…]
A coalition of 40 nations, spearheaded by the United States, is set to make a firm commitment against paying ransoms to cybercriminals as part of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative. The initiative, aimed at cutting off the funding mechanisms for hackers, is a response to the escalating global wave of ransomware attacks. According to Anne … [Read more…]
X, formerly known as Twitter and now owned by Elon Musk, is now venturing into the world of audio and video calls, bringing new communication capabilities to its users. While Twitter’s transformation into X has been in the works for a while and has been a work in itself, the introduction of audio and video … [Read more…]
Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, now branded as “X,” has unveiled plans to introduce two new tiers of premium subscriptions. These new subscription options are set to reshape the user experience on the platform, with one being more affordable than the existing $8/month X Premium subscription, and … [Read more…]
In a significant and hotly debated decision, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted 3-2 to advance a proposal that aims to reinstate net neutrality rules and expand its regulatory authority over broadband internet services. This landmark move marks a shift in policy, as the FCC seeks to reestablish open internet rules that were … [Read more…]
India’s Tata Group is contemplating a substantial $1 billion capital infusion into its super app venture, Tata Neu, as it strives to navigate the increasingly competitive digital commerce landscape in India. Reported by Bloomberg, this planned financial boost is in addition to the $2 billion that Tata Group had already invested in its digital venture … [Read more…]
WhatsApp has officially brought in the functionality to switch accounts, a long demanded feature by a varied group of users. Limited to two accounts at the moment, you can now simultaneously log into two different accounts, and switch between them, similar to how one can do it on Instagram. The announcement was made by Mark … [Read more…]
‘Netflix and Chill’ just became a tad bit more expensive for users in some of streaming giant’s biggest markets. Netflix has increased subscription prices for several of its streaming plans in the US, France, and Britain. The increased subscription rates came in effect starting Wednesday, October 17, 2023. Netflix’s ad tier in the US is … [Read more…]