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How protective is a username shield?WhatsApp's proposed usernames are seen as a weak privacy enhancement, potentially aiding bad actors and clashing with Indian law enforcemen...- 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...
- Plea in SC refers to 'Rs 370 biryani' remark at standup comedy show, seeks regulatory frameworkA Supreme Court plea seeks a regulatory framework for digital content, including stand-up comedy and AI, following a controversial "Rs 370 ...
- Kerala Assembly urges Centre to withdraw proposed FCRA amendmentsKerala Assembly unanimously passed a resolution demanding the Centre withdraw proposed FCRA amendments, citing severe impacts on voluntary ...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Australia to give regulator more power to pursue Big Tech over under-16 banPrime Minister Anthony Albanese said there were still too many children on social media and tech firms were not doing enough to comply with...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- Psychology explains why we stay addicted to social media longer than we intendEver wonder why a quick social media check turns into hours? It's not just weak willpower. Platforms are designed to hook you with unpredic...
- Psychology says people who talk to others from inside the washroom aren’t crossing personal boundaries, they may be more uncomfortable with silence than conversationPsychology suggests that people who talk to others from inside the washroom are often influenced by a combination of social bonding, commun...
- 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...
- ‘A photograph can become a memory, a song can become an emotion’: Anupam Kher shares what he loves about social mediaVeteran actor Anupam Kher believes social media's true value lies in its humane potential. He highlighted how a simple post can foster conn...
- Australia teen social media ban has little impact: researchAustralia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the fi...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- US court rules Ohio can restrict children's use of social mediaAn appeals court has allowed Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use social media. This decision over...
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