California governor signs laws aimed at protecting kids from risks of social media, AI chatbotsThe laws will penalize large social media companies up to $1 million per child if they are found negligent of harming children through thei...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Portuguese group D3 sues Meta, TikTok and YouTube over addictive designA spokesperson for Alphabet's Google, owner of YouTube, said providing people with "a safer, healthier experience has always been core to o...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Quote of the day by Jennifer Lawrence: 'The internet to me is kind of like a black hole, and I never really go on it' - What Hollywood Oscar-winning actress' words teach us about digital detoxJennifer Lawrence has officially entered the world of Instagram, making her feelings known about technology and the vastness of the online ...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
Psychology says you secretly compare yourself with old classmates and it is not jealousyEncountering someone from school can bring old ambitions, expectations and possibilities back to the surface. You may not necessarily want ...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Harsh Goenka shares video of machine applying mehendi, says ‘some more jobs gone’; internet reactsIn a video shared by industrialist Harsh Goenka, a machine intricately applies mehendi designs, showcasing the intersection of technology a...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Meta tests fact-check replacement in Latin AmericaMeta said Wednesday it had begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a step toward replacing the pro...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Proposed Australian law would let social media users opt out of algorithmsThe proposed legislation would also protect children from content that promotes eating disorders, hostile ideas about women, pornography, c...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Amusing or addictive? The algorithms powering our social feedsOpen TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or other platforms and you'll see a scrolling feed or recommendations bar showing content targete...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Psychology explains the effect of social media on Gen Z’s mental health - how constant comparison, online pressure and endless scrolling can shape self-esteem and well-beingGeneration Z faces both the positive and negative impacts of social media on their lives and mental health. While constant scrolling and co...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Australia threatens hefty fines if big tech fails 'duty of care'Social media giants face US$78 million fines if they fail to protect young users from harmful content, Australia's prime minister said Tues...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Don't ban children from social media, Estonia tells EUThe European Union should make social media platforms change instead of banning children from using the apps, Estonia'Monday, just over a w...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Wholewheat biscuits contained only 19% wheat but 52% maida, company said the 'wholewheat' was only a trademark; Consumer court orders company to pay Rs 1 lakhCCPA has fined Pladis India Rs 1 lakh for marketing McVitie's Wholewheat Marie biscuits as "Wholewheat" despite the product being only 19.5...
06 Sep, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Social media addictIn his quest to overcome social media addiction, one man received a rather radical proposal: to delete all his apps. He deemed this approac...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
India mulls social media code of conduct for officers and employeesGovernment officials are on the brink of a new social media code of conduct aimed at regulating their online behavior. This initiative seek...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
‘Frightening times to come!’ Harsh Goenka warns next war may be fought with drone swarms, autonomous vehicles and AI, not tanks or fighter jetsHarsh Goenka has shared a computer-generated video depicting a chilling vision of future warfare involving AI systems, autonomous vehicles,...
01 Sep, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
China is putting scientists on public giant screens but in India..: Harsh Goenka questions why Indian hoardings dominated by politicians and film stars instead of scientists, teachers, doctors and innovatorsHarsh Goenka advocates for showcasing scientists and nation-builders on public hoardings. He contrasts India's billboards with China's disp...
31 Aug, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Harsh Goenka takes dig at Galgotias over Chinese dancing Unitree robot draped in saffron as chief guest at Ujjain sandwich shop inauguration: ‘does any of this make sense?’Industrialist Harsh Goenka expressed surprise over the participation of a Chinese robot during the inauguration of a sandwich shop in Ujjai...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.42 PM IST