WhatsApp announced last week that users can now reserve a username to use once the feature fully launches later this year. The idea, as per...

India is weighing legal guardrails for WhatsApp usernames amid fresh fraud fears. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

The recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...

European Technology Commissioner Henna Virkkunen held a productive video call with Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding topics of mutual interest. ...

The feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. Whil...

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...

Maharashtra government will form an expert committee within 30 days to draft AI usage SOPs, aiming for national policy input. This comes as...

The framework will apply to all electricity sector data created and maintained by power generating companies, transmission licensees, distr...

India's administrative data should be treated as a national asset to enhance policymaking and service delivery, according to Principal Secr...

The app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is lau...

WhatsApp is rolling out usernames, a highly anticipated privacy upgrade. Users can now reserve their unique handle, allowing chats without ...

Unlike conventional digital systems, where responsibility typically rests with a platform operator, data controller or service provider, bl...

Household robots, equipped with advanced AI and mobility, pose significant privacy risks, collecting vast amounts of personal data beyond t...

Taking a step back from sharing on social media is not a sign of isolation but a transformative move towards self-affirmation and sincere c...

Psychology says people who safeguard the secrets of their siblings aren't simply keeping information hidden. This behavior often reflects t...

Samsung Electronics has opened up use of OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex across its global Device Experience division, reversing rest...

The company's announcement follows revelations that sensitive employee data, intended to monitor digital interactions within ⁠Meta's ⁠inter...