Govt lens on e-rickshaw remote shutdown issue; two apps including BAT-BMS removed from app storesConcerns over e-rickshaws being remotely disabled via a Chinese app, BAT-BMS, have prompted government action. IT Secretary S Krishnan conf...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Alibaba, Tencent back Kuaishou's Kling AI in $2.8 billion fundraiseChinese tech giant Kuaishou's AI video unit, Kling AI, has secured over 19 billion yuan ($2.80 billion) in funding from investors including...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Delhi e-rickshaw drivers fear remote shutdowns amid trafficE-rickshaw drivers in Delhi are living in fear as a smartphone app allegedly shuts down their vehicles mid-road, risking fatal accidents. V...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Username feature carries serious risks of cybercrime: IT Secy on notices to WhatsApp, othersThe comment assumes significance as the government has shot-off notices this week questioning WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal about the usern...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
What's BAT-BMS? The bluetooth app that's stopping e-rickshaws or 'tirris' mid-ride across DelhiA disturbing trend is crippling Delhi's e-rickshaw drivers as pranksters use a smartphone app, BAT-BMS, to remotely disable their vehicles....
03 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Whenever one family comes to grief, a hundred families send...' - this Chinese saying teaches about helping others in difficult times and motivational life lessons on kindness, unity, community support and compassionChinese proverb of the day: A Chinese saying underscores the profound strength found in collective support during hardship. This wisdom, pa...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.55 AM IST
Guardrails in the works to prevent tampering with EV batteriesAuthorities are set to introduce stringent measures to prevent tampering with electric two and three-wheeler batteries. New regulations wil...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
WhatsApp usernames’ India hiccup; Zepto’s unusual legal structureWhatsApp’s big bet on usernames has hit a regulatory speed bump in India. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
02 Jul, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
Usernaam ke Vaaste? Some things to consider about the ruckus over WhatsApp introducing usernamesWhatsApp's introduction of usernames, a feature long present in rivals like Telegram and Signal, has sparked debate, particularly in India....
02 Jul, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Google launches Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash to make AI image and video creation faster and more affordableGoogle has introduced Nano Banana 2 Lite, its fastest and most cost-efficient AI image generation model, alongside Gemini Omni Flash, a new...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Apple’s new Creator Studio brings AI video editing, image generation, and Logic Pro upgradesApple has launched Creator Studio, a new subscription bundling professional creative apps like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, with a strong e...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Lionel Messi breaks the internet in viral Spider-Man promo with Tom HollandFootball icon Lionel Messi and Spider-Man star Tom Holland have teamed up for a thrilling promotional video for 'Spider-Man: A New Day'. Th...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Who is Guo Wengui? 10 things to know about the exiled Chinese billionaire sentenced to 30 years in US prisonGuo Wengui, the Self-exiled Chinese businessman, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme. Prosecu...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
CertIn warns against malware campaign spreading through WhatsApp webThe Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has warned WhatsApp web and desktop users to be cautious of any attachments, even if they come ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
As Europe faces extreme heat, China's 'Spider-Woman' AC installer stuns the internetAs Europe swelters under a severe heatwave, a viral video of a woman expertly installing an air conditioner while dangling outside a Chines...
28 Jun, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Watch: Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest buildingA startling incident unfolded in Beijing as a small aircraft seemingly collided with the city's tallest skyscraper, the CITIC Tower. Social...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
ByteDance rolls out paid subscriptions for China's largest AI chatbotChinese tech giant ByteDance has launched paid subscriptions for its popular AI chatbot, Doubao, a move aimed at monetizing its vast user b...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.05 PM IST