In a move highlighting the growing digital censorship and control by Chinese authorities, Apple has been compelled to remove several popular messaging apps from its App Store in China. The tech giant confirmed on Friday that it had taken down Meta’s WhatsApp and Threads, as well as the secure messaging services Telegram and Signal, after […]
Meta Implements Election Safeguards for AI Chatbot in India
As India gears up for its massive general elections, Meta (formerly Facebook) has taken proactive measures to limit the scope of its AI chatbot’s responses to election-related queries. This move aligns with the growing concerns surrounding the potential misuse of generative AI technologies to spread misinformation or influence the democratic process. Meta has confirmed that […]
Meta Unleashes Llama 3: A Leap Forward in Open Source Generative AI
Meta has unveiled the latest additions to its open source Llama generative AI model series – Llama 3 8B and Llama 3 70B. These models represent a significant performance leap over their Llama 2 predecessors, promising enhanced capabilities across a variety of tasks. At 8 billion and 70 billion parameters respectively, the new Llama 3 […]
TikTok Notes: The New Photo-Text Sharing App Challenging Instagram
TikTok is venturing into uncharted territory with the launch of its latest app called TikTok Notes. This new offering from the viral video-sharing platform aims to provide users with a dedicated space for photo and text-based content, positioning itself as a direct competitor to the likes of Instagram and Threads from Meta. Currently in its […]
Breaking: Meta’s Threads Shut Down in Turkey – The Inside Story Revealed!
Meta recently announced its decision to temporarily halt its service, Threads, in Turkey starting April 29. This decision comes in response to an interim injunction issued by the Turkish competition authority, following allegations of unfair data practices between Threads and Instagram. The Turkish Competition Authority (TCA), also known as Rekabet Kurumu, initiated an investigation after […]
Shocking! Tesla Drops Bombshell with Massive Layoffs – What’s Next?
Tesla recently announced a significant workforce reduction, with CEO Elon Musk informing employees via email about layoffs affecting over 10% of the company’s staff. While the exact number remains undisclosed, reports suggest it could be around 14,000 employees. This news follows closely on the heels of reports indicating Musk’s intentions to increase salaries for Tesla […]
Apple Raises Red Flag: Potential Spyware Attacks Target iPhone Users Globally
In a concerning development, Apple has sounded the alarm bells for iPhone users across 92 countries, including India, about potential spyware attacks akin to the notorious Pegasus. The tech giant has taken the proactive step of sending warning emails to targeted individuals, advising them to enable the robust ‘Lockdown Mode’ and update their devices to […]
Meta Tests AI Chatbot on WhatsApp, Instagram: A Massive AI Push
Meta, the social media giant behind Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is making a major push into the world of artificial intelligence (AI). The company has confirmed that it is currently testing its large language model-powered chatbot, called Meta AI, with users across several of its popular apps in India and parts of Africa. This move […]
WhatsApp’s New Feature Will Change How You Use Instagram Forever!
WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging app, is gearing up to introduce an exciting new feature that will seamlessly integrate with Instagram. This upcoming addition aims to enhance the user experience by enabling cross-platform sharing capabilities, allowing users to effortlessly showcase their WhatsApp status updates on their Instagram stories. The new feature has already been […]
Truecaller for Web: A Cross-Platform Solution for Seamless Communication
Truecaller, the popular caller ID app, has unveiled its web version, bringing a host of features to the desktop for Android users in India. Aptly named Truecaller for Web, this new offering aims to enhance the user experience by providing seamless access to SMS and chat mirroring, call notifications, and number search functionality, all from […]