Internet News Jio Fiber services restored after going down in several Indian cities In the latest instance of internet services taking a hit and suffering… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 28, 20222 minute read
Apps Culture & Policy Internet News Twitter restores suicide prevention feature soon after removing it, Musk claims removal was “fake news” Soon after it took down a feature that promoted suicide prevention hotlines… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 26, 20222 minute read
Business Internet News Twitter to start displaying stock and crypto prices, Musk says it is ‘one of many upcoming product improvements Even though chaos has become almost part and parcel of Twitter under… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 22, 20222 minute read
Apps Internet News Netflix doubles down on fitness content with Nike Training Club fitness classes As the end of the year comes around the corner, the time… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 22, 20222 minute read
Culture & Policy Internet News Elon Musk to step down as Chief Twit, as soon as he finds a replacement After a conspicuous silence that followed his polls on Twitter, Elon Musk… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 21, 20222 minute read
Business Internet News Twitter launches ‘Twitter Blue for Business’, Musk restricts major policy decisions to Twitter Blue subs Twitter has made the headlines multiple times over the past month, but… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 21, 20222 minute read
Culture & Policy Enterprise Google Internet News Google reveals Multisearch, bilingual search results, and more at Google for India event At its annual Google for India event – the 8th edition –… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 20, 20224 minute read
Internet News Let this sink in: Nearly 10Mn Twitter users respond in favour of Elon Musk stepping down as head of Twitter Looks like Elon Musk could well be at the receiving end of… Global Staff @ The Tech PortalDecember 19, 20222 minute read
Apps Internet News WhatsApp introduces “Accidental Delete” to let users undo ‘Delete for Me’ option WhatsApp has lifted the veil of a feature that is much needed… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 19, 20222 minute read
Apps Google Internet News YouTube doubles down on edtech with the launch of “Courses“, debuts in India, the US and South Korea Calling itself already the largest education platform globally, Youtube is taking on… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 19, 20223 minute read
Culture & Policy Enterprise Internet News Twitter Twitter says it won’t allow “free promotion” of other social media platforms, later deletes tweet mentioning the policy change, Musk apologizes Twitter has revealed one surprise after another on Elon Musk’s “free speech”… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 19, 20223 minute read
Global Internet News Twitter Twitter suspends accounts of prominent journalists, offers no explanation Yesterday, Twitter banned several accounts that tracked the locations of private jets… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 16, 20223 minute read
Culture & Policy Internet News Linux Foundation teams up with AWS, Meta, Microsoft others to build interoperable maps data Advancements in GPS and related technology have given us digital maps, and… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 16, 20223 minute read
Apps Global Internet News Twitter Twitter suspends accounts sharing live location of someone else, including one that tracked Elon Musk’s jet In the age of the internet and social media, where nothing remains… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 15, 20222 minute read
Internet News Security Servers of AIIMS, India’s top public hospital allegedly hacked by Chinese hackers, now restored AIIMS, India’s top hospital and medical institution, which is also counted among… Staff@The Tech PortalDecember 15, 20222 minute read
Culture & Policy Internet News Apple could allow third-party app stores on iOS, iPadOS: Report For time immemorial, iOS has been a closed Apple orchard. Only Apple’s… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 14, 20222 minute read
Internet News Twitter Twitter Blue could cost $11/month via iOS app store, $7/month on the web In the next phase of Twitter Blue’s journey in the Musk era,… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 9, 20222 minute read
Apps Internet News Security Apple expands end-to-end encryption to iCloud backups, brings AirDrop’s 10-minute cap for “Everyone” globally After a long wait, Apple has finally agreed to expand end-to-end encryption… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 8, 20222 minute read
Culture & Policy Internet News Meta Oversight Board slams VIP cross-check system, says it gives preferential treatment to select users In October 2021, Facebook-parent Meta had asked its Oversight Board to review… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 6, 20222 minute read
Culture & Policy Internet News Kanye West’s Twitter account suspended twice in two months, this time for “incitement to violence” It seems that Kanye West cannot stay out of controversy, not when… Staff@The Tech PortalDecember 2, 20222 minute read
Culture & Policy Internet News Netflix to expand its “Preview Club” to tens of thousands users worldwide from early 2023 Ever wanted to sneak a peak into your favourite TV show or… Soumyadeep SarkarDecember 1, 20222 minute read
