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'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debateThe recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...01 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST- Worries arise over gaming of WhatsApp usernamesThe feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. Whil...01 Jul, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
- New Aadhaar App from July 1, 2026: Will all your old Aadhaar records be erased from mAadhaar app?The older mAadhaar App is retiring on June 30, 2026, making way for a new, enhanced Aadhaar App. Don't worry, your existing Aadhaar records...30 Jun, 2026, 06.42 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
- Draft National Electricity Data Sharing Framework unveiledThe framework will apply to all electricity sector data created and maintained by power generating companies, transmission licensees, distr...30 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
- Treat administrative data as national asset: PK MishraIndia's administrative data should be treated as a national asset to enhance policymaking and service delivery, according to Principal Secr...30 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
- Netflix makes major change to shared accounts. Here's all you need to knowNetflix is now requiring individual email addresses for each profile on shared accounts, a change rolling out from June 15, 2026. This move...28 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
- The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growingTwo mothers, Amy Neville and Kristin Bride, are spearheading a movement for stronger online child safety after losing their sons to social ...28 Jun, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
- J P Nadda to launch revamped Aarogya Setu app on Jun 29Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda is set to unveil a transformed Aarogya Setu app, evolving from a COVID-19 tracker to a comprehensive perso...27 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
- The spy that cleans your floors; researchers say home robots could be building intimate profiles of American families, and most people have no idea it is happeningHousehold robots, equipped with advanced AI and mobility, pose significant privacy risks, collecting vast amounts of personal data beyond t...25 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
- Psychology says people who stop posting their personal lives on social media aren't antisocial; they may be becoming more secureTaking a step back from sharing on social media is not a sign of isolation but a transformative move towards self-affirmation and sincere c...25 Jun, 2026, 05.02 AM IST
- Psychology says people who safeguard the secrets of their siblings aren't selfish: What this behavior reveals about trust and family bonds?Psychology says people who safeguard the secrets of their siblings aren't simply keeping information hidden. This behavior often reflects t...24 Jun, 2026, 03.00 AM IST
- Psychology says people who save numbers of some people with various kinds of names aren't always trying to hide something: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who save numbers of some people with various kinds of names aren't always acting with bad intentions. The way people...24 Jun, 2026, 02.56 AM IST
- Samsung deploys ChatGPT Enterprise, Codex globally 3 years after AI curbsSamsung Electronics has opened up use of OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex across its global Device Experience division, reversing rest...23 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
- Meta to pause internal mouse-tracking tech while examining data security issuesThe company's announcement follows revelations that sensitive employee data, intended to monitor digital interactions within Meta's inter...23 Jun, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
- Canadian lender TD tells some employees it will use software to monitor their workTD said in a statement to Reuters the deployment is "standard practice across the industry." "In various parts of our business, we use auto...21 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
- Meta AI glasses pilot faces privacy scrutinyPrivacy experts are flagging significant risks with Meta's AI glasses pilot for visually impaired citizens in Gujarat. Concerns centre on p...20 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
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