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Twitter faces $250M in fines as FTC investigates the platform for alleged misuse of user data

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Twitter for misusing user data…
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Trump asks for a “substantial portion” of the Microsoft-TikTok deal, sets a deadline for 15th September

TikTok is getting tossed around everywhere in the US, with no conclusion…
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Microsoft says it is ‘committed to acquiring‘ TikTok, plans to close all discussions by September 15th

Confirming the widely reported news that it is planning an acquisition of…
TikTok

Donald Trump could ban TikTok in the U.S. through an executive order

In yet another addition to what has certainly been the most eventful…
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Twitter sheds more light on cryptocurrency hack, says ‘phone spear phishing attack’ at the heart of the incident

The Twitter cryptocurrency hack raised questions about the platform’s identity as a…
TikTok

TikTok gets a $50 Bn valuation tag from ByteDance investors amid takeover bid: Report

In continuation of Bytedance’s efforts to distance TikTok from its Chinese roots,…
WhatsApp

WhatsApp now fully compliant with data localisation norms for its payments service in India

WhatsApp Pay has been stuck in a bureaucratic sea of impediments and…

Spotify’s updated group session feature allows users to remotely stream music or podcasts together

Spotify has rolled out a new updated beta version of its ‘group…
India

India to ban 47 apps which are acting as clones of previously banned Chinese apps

After taking down 59 Chinese apps that allegedly posed a threat to…
TikTok

Tiktok announces a $200Mn ‘Creator Fund’ for U.S. creators

In a bid to not lose its current biggest market (after the…

Facebook doubles down on video conferencing, rolls out livestream feature for Messenger Rooms

Video conferencing has become the staple of today’s industry, and the only…
Twitter

Twitter quarterly revenue declines 19%, but user engagement at record levels

Twitter, and many social media platforms like it that rely on advertising…

Facebook messenger gets a new app lock feature for enhanced user privacy

Facebook’s Messenger today announced that it will be adding App Lock –…
WhatsApp

WhatsApp plans small scale financial services pilots in India

WhatsApp is planning to introduce multiple pilot programs in India over the…

Spotify introduces video podcasts to select creators, with a global rollout planned soon

Spotify today announced in a blog post that it is rolling out…
Netflix announces Q4 2024 results

Netflix tests Rs 349 subscription plan in India for HD streaming on mobile

Netflix India is testing a new plan for just Rs 349 dubbed…

Google Maps’ new update caters to users opting bikesharing with end-to-end directions

Today, Google Maps gets a major update. Google’s ultra-popular mapping platform now…
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Uber launches its first intercity bus service in Egypt with COVID-19 safety measures

Uber announced a new intercity bus service in Egypt, a market which…
Twitter

Twitter says hackers downloaded complete data from 8 accounts during this week’s crypto scam

The famous Twitter hack of July 2020 will go down in history…

Airtel and Verizon are teaming up to bring ‘BlueJeans’ video conferencing to India

With COVID-19 changing the global work order, most companies have turned to…
Snapchat

Now Snapchat tests a TikTok like vertical scroll in its ‘Discover’ section

Snapchat is testing a new update that will allow users to navigate…