Sony’s digital-only PlayStation future sparks debate over game ownershipUnlike physical discs that can be traded, resold, or passed on, digital purchases are licences linked to user accounts. So is it really own...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding has one surprising rule fans did not expect. What is it?Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported July 3 wedding is expected to be a private affair. Reports claim guests have signed NDAs, while pe...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.32 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
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
Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts onlineSony is phasing out physical game discs for new PlayStation releases starting January 2028, embracing a fully digital future as online purc...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
'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
Meta loses bid to dismiss US states' claims that Facebook, Instagram addict childrenIn a decision late Monday, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, denied Meta's motion to dismiss claims based ...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.44 AM 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
Psychology says adults who play video games online extensively aren't lazy: What psychology explains about gaming behaviorPsychology says adults who play video games online extensively aren't lazy or disconnected from life in every case. Psychology explains tha...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.25 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
'This could be a disaster': From Ankur Warikoo to Vijay Shekhar Sharma, why India's startup leaders are worried about Kunal Shah's first move at WhatsAppWhatsApp's new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers, has raised significant concerns about potential i...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Gaming founders appeal to GST Council for personal liability relief after Supreme Court rulingReal money gaming founders are urging the GST Council to shield them from personal tax liabilities and offer amnesty on past dues following...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.05 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
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
Ambient intelligence: How AI is becoming omnipresent in our lives and the implicationsAmbient intelligence, once a futuristic concept, is now a consumer reality with AI embedded in everyday devices like smart glasses and ring...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
How schools breach children’s data privacy: A snapshotSchools and other organizations are posting children's photos and achievements online without proper parental consent, potentially violatin...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Kalshi bars India users after govt bans prediction marketsUS-based prediction market Kalshi has now officially restricted Indian users from trading, following government action against such platfor...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST