Meta AI chief sees opportunity in models’ giving health adviceThe 29-year-old founder of data-labeling startup Scale AI joined Meta after Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg overhauled his company’...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Voda Idea launches silent mobile verification for its subscribers using Meta platformsVodafone Idea has introduced silent mobile verification for its users on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. This technology allows for pass...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Everything to know about Meta’s Forum and Instants appsForum is Facebook Groups reimagined as a Reddit-style discussion platform with AI-powered search and recommendations, while Instants turns ...
25 May, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Google blocked the first known AI-powered attack on 2FA accounts; here is how hackers tried to break in, know how to stay safeForeign hackers attempted a novel AI-powered cyberattack targeting two-factor authentication using a zero-day exploit. Google's Threat Inte...
25 May, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Bengal: Security tightened at 'jhalmuri' stall, which PM visited, after owner gets death threatsSecurity has been increased at a jhalmuri stall in Jhargram. The owner, Bikram Kumar Sau, reported receiving death threats and bomb threats...
23 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Amid ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ buzz, here’s how a cockroach found in a DU hostel created a messDelhi University South Campus hostel students protested after a cockroach was found in breakfast chutney. This comes as the newly launched ...
21 May, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Brazil moves to tighten platform oversight, strengthen online safetyBrazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed new laws to increase control over digital platforms. These measures require platfor...
21 May, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
In 2009, Jan Koum built a status app that kept failing: Adding messaging to fix it helped create whatsAppInitially launched as a simple status update platform, WhatsApp struggled to capture the user base it desired. However, with the clever add...
18 May, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Delhi Metro to add 24 extra train trips from May 18 to encourage shift from private vehiclesRecognising the critical role of mass transit in ensuring energy security, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability in the ext...
17 May, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
WhatsApp’s Incognito AI Push Signals Meta’s Bigger Privacy StrategyMeta is attempting to solve one of the biggest barriers slowing mainstream AI adoption: trust. With the launch of Incognito Chat for Meta A...
14 May, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Meta to launch 'Incognito Chat' for private AI conversations on WhatsAppMeta Platforms introduces Incognito Chat for its AI assistant on WhatsApp. This new feature aims to address user privacy concerns. Conversa...
13 May, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Bayer strengthens its phygital connect with Indian farmers as FarmRise app reaches 5 million usersThe initiative also includes digital marketplaces, satellite-based insights for risk protection, and AI-powered advisory, aiming to enhance...
13 May, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Apple, Meta warn Canadian bill could force them to weaken encryptionApple and Meta are opposing Canada's Bill C-22, arguing it could force them to break device and service encryption. Law enforcement claims ...
08 May, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
New Mexico seeks $3.7 billion, changes to Meta platforms in youth harm trialNew Mexico is suing Meta Platforms, accusing it of harming young users. The state wants a judge to declare Meta's Facebook, Instagram, and ...
05 May, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phaseNew Mexico prosecutors are demanding significant changes to Meta's social media platforms. This follows a jury verdict finding the company ...
04 May, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
UPI underdogs seek fair play; WhatsApp tightens scam defencesSmaller UPI players will meet NPCI to curb the growth of industry leaders PhonePe, Google Pay and Paytm. This and more in today’s ETtech To...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.43 PM IST