Technology
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Meta, YouTube found liable in US teen addiction case
Washington: A US jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark case, ruling that their platforms harmed a young user through addictive design features and failed to warn of risks…
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OnePlus India’s CEO Robin Liu steps down amid shipment decline
New Delhi: The CEO of Chinese mobile device maker OnePlus India, Robin Liu, has stepped down, the firm said on Tuesday, March 24. The development comes as the company works to recover…
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In the age of AI, innovation soars, imagination snores
Once upon a time, humans had a curious habit – they used their brains. They solved problems, wrestled with ideas, made mistakes, corrected them and occasionally produced something called original thought. It…
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AI must strengthen, not override judiciary: CJI Surya Kant
Bengaluru: CJI Justice Surya Kant has said that AI must be integrated into the judicial system in a manner that strengthens the institution without undermining its core functions. In his inaugural address…
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India advances AI-ready data infrastructure across key sectors: Govt
New Delhi: India has achieved tremendous progress in building AI‑ready public data infrastructure, with many platforms improving access to official statistics and supporting AI deployment across health, weather, agriculture and other public…
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Hyderabad quiz whiz who built a USD 100 bn empire: The Shantanu Narayen story
It was a cold winter evening in New Delhi towards the end of December 1993. A delegation from Apple Computers, US, was holding a media briefing at the Taj Palace hotel in…
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X to roll out dislike button following ‘hint’ from product head
X might finally be getting a “dislike” button, and it appears to have started after a simple post from a user on Wednesday, March 18, who suggested the idea. X’s Head of…
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YouTube, FIFA sign deal, some matches to be streamed live on platform
YouTube and FIFA have signed a “preferred platform” agreement for the 2026 World Cup, designed to bring more live action and exclusive footage to fans worldwide. According to a press release on…
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HYC founder Salman Khan’s Instagram account suspended in India
Hyderabad: Founder of Hyderabad Youth Courage (HYC) and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Salman Khan’s Instagram account has been suspended in India. It is not immediately clear what led to the suspension.…
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Apple launches AirPods Max 2 and its the same price of a mid-range laptop
Five years is a long time to wait for a refresh, and Apple has finally given the AirPods Max a proper update. The AirPods Max 2, launched on March 16, ditches the…
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Your Instagram DMs will not be private from May 8, Meta to end encryption
Meta announced that Instagram will discontinue its end-to-end encrypted messaging effective May 8, altering the privacy landscape for several users who depend on “special keys” that keep all third parties, including Meta…
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Roblox opens applications for new programs to power next generation of games
Hyderabad: Roblox, an immersive gaming and creation platform, on Thursday, March 12, announced two new strategic initiatives to facilitate the creation of novel games, a new set of games that extend beyond…
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WhatsApp rolls out parent-controlled accounts for children under 13
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has unveiled a new “parent-managed” account model, effectively opening the messaging platform to pre-teens (children under the age of 13) under strict guardian oversight. The move marks a…
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Govt orders mass takedown of social media posts criticising, mocking PM Modi
The Union Government has directed a mass takedown of posts satirising, mocking and criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accounts condemning the Centre’s response to the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations on…
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Karnataka bans social media for children below 16 years, says CM
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday, March 6, said that usage of social media will be banned for children under the age of 16 and strict action will be taken to…
