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India leads the world in DeepSeek AI app downloads, setting records

The Indian government looks to host Chinese AI model on domestic servers to enhance data security and ensure compliance with Indian regulations

Updated On: 01 Feb 2025 | 10:24 AM IST

BharatPe targets IPO in 18-24 months, Ebitda profitability in FY25

Negi was appointed as the CEO of the company in April 2024 after serving as an interim CEO and chief financial officer (CFO)

Updated On: 14 Jan 2025 | 10:45 PM IST

Google's Gemini new update enables users to directly query PDFs on mobile

According to The Verge, this feature is part of a broader rollout of context-aware capabilities in Gemini, designed to enhance the way users interact with their digital files

Updated On: 22 Dec 2024 | 4:46 PM IST

Albania to shut down TikTok for a year over violence among children

There has been increasing concern from Albanian parents after reports of children taking knives and other objects to school to use in quarrels or cases of bullying promoted by stories on TikTok

Updated On: 22 Dec 2024 | 9:54 AM IST

Namma Yatri's eyes to transform mobility space with zero-commission model

Till date, Namma Yatri said it has generated over Rs 1,100 crore in driver earnings, improving their financial stability and livelihoods

Updated On: 20 Dec 2024 | 6:49 PM IST

Facebook, Instagram down for thousands of users, Downdetector shows

WhatsApp, Meta's messaging application, was also down for more than 12,000 users, according to Downdetector.com

Updated On: 12 Dec 2024 | 12:11 PM IST

Amazon targets paid reviews on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram via shoppers

Before announcing the rule, the FTC notified 700 companies, including Amazon, Facebook and Google, about its plans to curb a scourge that has become more prevalent in recent years

Updated On: 11 Dec 2024 | 11:05 PM IST

So you are thinking of leaving X for Bluesky. How does it work?

The apps look and feel similar. Here is how to use Bluesky and what you might miss from X

Updated On: 24 Nov 2024 | 10:55 PM IST

Google Maps to add lane guidance feature for better navigation clarity

Additionally, the app will now include reminders for parking locations and offer walking directions to the entrances of buildings, according to The Verge

Updated On: 04 Nov 2024 | 4:42 PM IST

Jio financial services unveils new app packed with features and upgrades

On the savings front, the digital savings account from Jio Payments Bank Ltd (JPBL), which can be opened digitally in 5 minutes, offers a secure bank account with biometric authentication

Updated On: 11 Oct 2024 | 1:45 PM IST

US Judge orders Google to list rival apps stores to its Play Store

Provided the ruling survives the appeals process, Google will almost certainly take a revenue hit, said Emarketer analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf

Updated On: 08 Oct 2024 | 7:36 AM IST

X valued at 80 per cent less since Elon Musk's acquisition, says Fidelity

X is currently worth around $9.4 billion, a fraction of the price Elon Musk paid to acquire the company

Updated On: 02 Oct 2024 | 3:58 PM IST

Spurned by social media, publishers now chase readers on WhatsApp

And some publishers are cautious about getting too enamored by Channels, Meta, which is also the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has a long and complicated history with news organisations

Updated On: 24 Sep 2024 | 11:31 PM IST

Ukraine bans Telegram app on state-issued devices due to Russian threat

During a meeting Ukraine's security forces agreed that Telegram is actively used by Russia for cyberattacks, phishing, spreading malware, establishing user locations and calibrating missile strikes

Updated On: 20 Sep 2024 | 7:21 PM IST

52 of 53 top apps in India use 'dark patterns', says ASCI study

The report said that ethical design alternatives and choice architecture in apps should be introduced to bring down such cases

Updated On: 01 Aug 2024 | 11:44 PM IST

Truecaller introduces AI Call Scanner feature on Android app: How it works

AI Call Scanner is built into the Truecaller Android app, is part of the premium subscription and being rolled out in the US first, followed by India and other markets, said the company in press note

Updated On: 29 May 2024 | 5:59 PM IST

Microsoft brings Copilot AI chatbot to Telegram for Android, iOS, and more

Microsoft's Copilot AI chatbot on Telegram is available in beta with restrictions on certain functions and works only on text prompts

Updated On: 29 May 2024 | 10:59 AM IST

YouTube Music gets 'hum to search' feature on Android: Here's how it works

With "hum to search" feature on YouTube Music, users can hum, sing or play any vocal and find nearest matches on YouTube Music

Updated On: 27 May 2024 | 4:10 PM IST

Soon, WhatsApp could let you generate profile pictures with Meta AI: Report

Reportedly, WhatsApp is incorporating AI across several features but all of them are currently in testing phase and not generally available

Updated On: 24 May 2024 | 10:30 AM IST

Google Pay gets three new features including buy now and pay later: Details

Google said the new features on its payment platform, Google Pay, will enhance users online shopping experience and can be utilised at the checkout

Updated On: 23 May 2024 | 2:39 PM IST