Meta team meets MeitY officials over WhatsApp usernames feature, to submit reply within timeline: SourcesMeta officials met with India's IT Ministry following a government notice regarding WhatsApp's proposed "usernames" feature. Concerns over ...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
How to sleep in a heat wave without AC: Experts reveal when to stop using a fan and the simple bathroom hack that helpsMillions of Americans are searching for how to keep a bedroom cool without AC as record summer heat pushes nighttime temperatures higher. O...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
WhatsApp usernames safe from scams, impersonation? Meta issues FAQs amid government scrutinyWhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. The company has released an FAQ ad...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Udaan faces creditor heat; Bhavin Thurakia's fifth rodeoCreditors have dragged B2B ecommerce firm Udaan’s parent to Singapore court over a bond default. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
02 Jul, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Pinarayi Vijayan tears into Adani group over Vizhinjam port share transfer without govt nodKerala's Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan has questioned Adani Group's move to sell a 49% stake in the Vizhinjam port to MSC without stat...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
ShareChat, India’s Meta rival, plans $400 million IPO next yearSocial media giant ShareChat is gearing up for a potential $400 million IPO next year, marking a significant turnaround after a period of c...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.37 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
WhatsApp pushes back on privacy concerns over username featureWhatsApp announced last week that users can now reserve a username to use once the feature fully launches later this year. The idea, as per...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
California man with bipolar disorder says ChatGPT fueled delusions, led to self-harm in new lawsuitMichael Lines, 34, said in the complaint filed in state court in San Francisco that conversations he had with ChatGPT last year escalated a...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
From WhatsApp chats to food orders: How Sebi cracked a Rs 144 crore stock manipulation schemeSebi uncovered an alleged Rs 144 crore pump-and-dump scheme by analysing airline bookings, hotel stays, food delivery records, WhatsApp cha...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
India weighs legal curbs on WhatsApp usernames over impersonation risks: SourcesNew Delhi is scrutinizing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, exploring legal avenues to regulate its launch. Officials express concerns ...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
WhatsApp opens username reservations: All you need to knowThose who have received the update can reserve a username by updating WhatsApp and navigating to Settings > Account > Username. The feature...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
WhatsApp username: Should you use your real name or something else?WhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. This privacy upgrade lets you rese...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Psychology says people who never admit of being a part of a support group and always call it a friends chat group aren't ashamed. Here's what the behaviour revealsPsychology says people who never admit of being a part of a support group and always call it a friends chat group aren't always trying to d...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.41 AM IST
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spotThe app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is lau...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
WhatsApp Usernames Are Finally Here: How to Reserve Yours and How the New Feature WorksWhatsApp is rolling out usernames, a highly anticipated privacy upgrade. Users can now reserve their unique handle, allowing chats without ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 AI models with phased rollout and stronger safety checksOpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.6, its latest AI model family with Sol, Terra and Luna. The models will roll out gradually across ChatGPT, the AP...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.57 PM IST