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
'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
Maharashtra govt to set up expert panel to frame SOPs for AI use, says ministerMaharashtra government will form an expert committee within 30 days to draft AI usage SOPs, aiming for national policy input. This comes as...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.00 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
Psychology explains why some people genuinely love staying at home, and it's not just because they're introvertsA recent study reveals that our deep connection to home stems less from personality and more from experiences. Researchers found that feeli...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.04 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
'Humans behave better when watched': Xprice founder, tech leaders make the case for surveillanceTech leaders like Peter Diamandis and Larry Ellison are championing a future of 'radical transparency' enabled by a vast network of sensors...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.39 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 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
Cred founder Kunal Shah’s appointment as WhatsApp CEO sparks discussion on social mediaIndustry leaders welcomed the leadership transition and acknowledged outgoing WhatsApp executive Will Cathcart's contributions.
23 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM 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