LinkedIn: News
LinkedIn is a professional networking platform that’s a subsidiary of Microsoft. It claims to be the largest platform of its kind with over 774 million members from over 200 countries around the world as of 2021. The company’s roots hark back to 2002 when co-founder Reid Hoffman conceptualized the platform in his living room. Hoffman is a distinguished alumnus of Stanford University, Oxford University, and Babson College. LinkedIn was officially launched on May 5, 2003. In 2016, Microsoft acquired LinkedIn for $26.2 billion while the platform got to retain its ethos and its then-CEO Jeff Weiner. LinkedIn allows job seekers to create profiles and boost their visibility to potential recruiters. Similarly, recruiters and organizations can also list their vacancies, track applications, and view candidate profiles. Individuals can also “connect” with each other and build professional networks. LinkedIn users can also keep tabs on organizations they’re interested in by “following” the corresponding company profile on LinkedIn. In 2012, the company also acquired SlideShare for $119 million. Slideshare is a social distribution platform for presentations. 2003
10 Dec 2024
StartupsYesMadam denies firing stressed employees, calls it awareness campaign
Noida-based beauty services start-up YesMadam has denied allegations of firing employees over work-related stress.
09 Dec 2024
LGBTQ+This platform serves as LinkedIn for the LGBTQ+ community
Famm, a discovery platform for queer-owned brands, has launched a new social networking app, Famm Connect.
03 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpTrump effect: LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman mulls leaving US
Reid Hoffman, the billionaire co-founder of LinkedIn and a major donor to the Democratic Party, is said to be considering leaving the US after President-elect Donald Trump's win.
03 Dec 2024
AppleApple sued for allegedly snooping on employees' personal iPhones
Apple is facing a lawsuit for allegedly spying on its employees' personal iPhones and iCloud accounts.
29 Nov 2024
Rahul VaidyaRahul Vaidya joins LinkedIn, jokes Varun Dhawan 'copied him'
Popular singer and Bigg Boss 14 finalist Rahul Vaidya recently joined the professional networking platform LinkedIn.
28 Nov 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningOver 54% of LinkedIn posts are now AI-generated
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of the content we see online, with platforms like LinkedIn embedding AI into their offerings.
26 Nov 2024
TechnologyLinkedIn sunsets feature that allowed live, audio-only events
LinkedIn has announced that it will be shutting down its Audio Events feature from December 2, 2024.
25 Nov 2024
Varun DhawanVarun Dhawan deletes LinkedIn after criticism over '300cr mega-hits' bio
Bollywood star Varun Dhawan recently joined the professional networking platform, LinkedIn, only to delete his account four days later.
23 Nov 2024
Elon MuskLinkedIn co-founder flags Musk's AI policy influence on Trump administration
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has expressed his fears over the influence of Elon Musk, in determining artificial intelligence (AI) policies under the incoming Donald Trump administration.
22 Nov 2024
BollywoodPriyanka-Deepika: Varun aside, these Bollywood stars are also on LinkedIn
While Instagram continues to be the go-to platform for Bollywood celebrities to share updates about their work and lives, many have also made their way to LinkedIn.
22 Nov 2024
BollywoodVarun debuts on LinkedIn; fans joke, 'planning to enter corporate'
Actor Varun Dhawan has expanded his social media presence by joining LinkedIn, a platform primarily used for professional networking.
30 Oct 2024
NoidaHR professional exposes lewd messages from rejected job applicants
In a shocking trend of unprofessionalism, rejected job applicants have been sending inappropriate messages to a talent acquisition specialist.
30 Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningLinkedIn unveils AI-powered 'Hiring Assistant' for recruiters: How it works
LinkedIn, the popular professional networking platform, has introduced its first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) tool — Hiring Assistant.
16 Oct 2024
AirbnbAirbnb rolls out network where hosts can hire other hosts
Airbnb has launched a new feature, the Co-Host Network, to make the process of property management easier for hosts.
15 Oct 2024
WiproWipro now allows 30 additional days of WFH per year
Wipro has revised its hybrid work policy, allowing employees an additional 30 days of remote work every year.
14 Oct 2024
Zepto'I miss you, says I-Pill': Zepto apologizes for outrageous notification
Quick commerce platform Zepto has come under fire, for sending an unsolicited and inappropriate marketing message to a customer.
13 Oct 2024
BusinessMan rejects ₹23L job for work-life balance, sparks LinkedIn debate
In a recent LinkedIn post, performance marketing manager Dev Kataria shared an interesting career decision made by his friend.
11 Oct 2024
US Presidential ElectionEx-FTX leader updates LinkedIn profile with prison stint
Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, has decided to take a light-hearted approach to his upcoming prison sentence.
20 Sep 2024
India'Deeply saddened': EY chairperson apologizes for missing Anna Sebastian's funeral
Rajiv Memani, the chairperson of Ernst and Young (EY) India, has apologized for the company's absence at the funeral of an employee who allegedly died due to excessive work pressure.
19 Sep 2024
Data privacyLinkedIn is using your data to train AI models
LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, has silently opted its users into a program that uses their data for training artificial intelligence (AI) models.
17 Sep 2024
MicrosoftSatya Nadella describes Microsoft's productivity problem: '85% employees feel overworked'
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has shed light on a "productivity paradox" currently impacting the company.
17 Sep 2024
MicrosoftEx-Microsoft employee shares career lessons: Skills matter, not background
Rajat Garg, a former Microsoft India employee and now an entrepreneur, has shared valuable career insights on LinkedIn.
04 Sep 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft to host Copilot-focused event on Sep 16
Microsoft is set to host an event dedicated to the "next phase of Copilot innovation" on September 16.
29 Jul 2024
South CarolinaThis man used AI to impersonate a lawyer
Nathan Chambers, a resident of South Carolina, is facing accusations of impersonating a lawyer and allegedly using artificial intelligence (AI) to create false legal documents.
26 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning9-5 jobs ending by 2034: LinkedIn co-founder predicts gig-economy future
LinkedIn's co-founder, Reid Hoffman, has forecasted that the conventional 9-5 jobs will become obsolete by 2034.
20 Jul 2024
InstagramWhy this influencer refused ₹3.6L offer to promote Ambani wedding
A well-known Indian influencer Kavya Karnatac has made headlines by revealing that she turned down a ₹3.6 lakh offer to promote the high-profile wedding of billionaire heir Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
10 Jul 2024
GoogleAI-powered job scams on the rise: How to protect yourself
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used by scammers to create fraudulent job advertisements, according to a report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).
14 Jun 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningLinkedIn introduces AI-powered tools to enhance job search experience
LinkedIn has launched a suite of AI-powered tools designed to aid job seekers.
08 Jun 2024
MicrosoftLinkedIn halts targeted ads based on group data in EU
LinkedIn, the Microsoft-backed business social network, has decided to discontinue allowing advertisers to target users, based on data from LinkedIn Groups.
05 Jun 2024
GoogleGoogle's Chief Privacy Officer announces departure, position won't be filled
Keith Enright, Google's Chief Privacy Officer, has announced his departure after a 13-year tenure.
06 May 2024
Shark Tank IndiaStart-ups agitated as 'Shark Tank India' issues copyright infringement notices
The business reality TV show Shark Tank India has issued legal notices to several start-ups, including Dorje Teas, for alleged copyright infringements.
04 May 2024
Google ChromeWant summaries of long-winded LinkedIn posts? Use this Chrome extension
LinkedIn users can now navigate lengthy posts more efficiently with the help of a new Chrome extension, "LinkedIn TLDR."
18 Apr 2024
AmazonEx-Google, Amazon recruiters advise against LinkedIn's 'Open to Work' badge
Two former recruitment professionals from Google and Amazon have advised job seekers against using LinkedIn's "Open to Work" badge.
17 Apr 2024
MicrosoftLinkedIn working on premium business pages with AI features
LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, is testing a new service specifically designed for small to medium-sized businesses.
28 Mar 2024
MicrosoftLinkedIn tests TikTok-inspired short video feed on its app
LinkedIn, Microsoft's professional networking platform, is experimenting with a new feature that mirrors the short-form video feed of TikTok.
17 Mar 2024
MicrosoftLinkedIn to venture into gaming to boost user engagement
LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned professional networking platform, is set to diversify its offerings by introducing gaming, according to TechCrunch.
17 Nov 2023
XYou can now use X to find jobs: Here's how
X, previously known as Twitter, has made its job search feature available to all web users after launching a beta version in August.
01 Nov 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningLinkedIn celebrates 1bn members, announces AI tools for job seekers
LinkedIn, the professional networking platform owned by Microsoft, announced on November 1 that it has surpassed one billion members.
17 Oct 2023
MicrosoftLinkedIn axes over 660 employees in second cut this year
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has announced a second wave of job cuts this year, impacting as many as 668 employees across its engineering, product, talent, and finance teams.
24 Aug 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningIndia is among the world's top 5 in AI talent
India ranks among the top five nations with the fastest-growing artificial intelligence (AI) talent, says a new LinkedIn report.
05 Jul 2023
Social MediaCanva shakes up the workspace: Introduces laptop accessories vending machine
Technology is moving faster than we think and is accessible to people in various ways.
17 Jun 2023
SpaceXWhy LinkedIn blocked this 14-year-old SpaceX engineer's profile
A 14-year-old Bangladeshi-American boy recently took to LinkedIn to announce that Elon Musk's SpaceX hired him as a software engineer.
09 May 2023
MicrosoftLinkedIn fires over 700 employees, shuts down China-focused app
LinkedIn, which helps others find jobs, has decided to axe as many as 716 of its employees amid a weakening global economic outlook.
06 Apr 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI recreates images of Ramayana characters, netizens in awe
Another day to wake up to the wonders of artificial intelligence and machine learning!
23 Mar 2023
UberThis Indian researcher earned Rs. 4.6L for detecting Uber's bug
Founder of a cyber security firm and an ethical hacker by profession, Anand Prakash was paid about Rs. 4.6 lakh reward by global ride-hailing giant Uber for giving information about a bug in the app in 2019.
20 Mar 2023
XScreenshot of man's unfortunate work history goes viral
People usually switch jobs to get a better position or better pay scale.
25 Jan 2023
MicrosoftMicrosoft services face outage: Teams, Outlook, Azure down globally
Multiple Microsoft services, like Outlook and Teams, are down for users around the world, including India. The company said that it is investigating the issue.
22 Sep 2022
MicrosoftLinkedIn outage affects nearly 15,000 users; website back up soon
Microsoft's popular professional networking site LinkedIn underwent a brief outage on Wednesday (September 21) which affected thousands of users.
28 Jul 2022
McDonald'sMcDonald's UAE sends free food to customer in hospital
Sometimes, a few heart-touching stories go viral online breaking the continuous stream of informative or entertaining content, to motivate and evoke empathy in us.
13 Jul 2022
BengaluruBengaluru: Man spotted working on laptop while riding a bike
Known as the start-up capital of India, there is no dearth of jobs in Bengaluru. However, the increase in work pressure and deadlines has taken a toll on people's mental health.
23 Jun 2022
XSaurabh Verma lauded for refusing misogynistic Layer'r SHOT ad, reacts
Netizens lauded actor Saurabh Verma after he turned down a controversial body spray advertisement.
08 Apr 2022
Social MediaBharatPe CEO Suhail Sameer apologizes for remarks on salary row
Fintech start-up BharatPe's CEO Suhail Sameer on Thursday apologized for his comments on social media, claiming the company's former chief Ashneer Grover had stolen all the money and they have very little left to pay salaries.
02 Sep 2021
XLinkedIn discontinues Stories feature in favor of 'short-form video format'
Microsoft-owned networking platform LinkedIn recently announced that it is shutting down its Stories feature that allowed users to post content that disappears after 24 hours, just like Instagram and Snapchat stories.
09 Apr 2021
SecurityMassive LinkedIn data leak affects nearly 70 percent accounts
Private data belonging to a whopping 500 million LinkedIn users has been leaked. Leaked credentials include LinkedIn ID, email addresses, phone numbers, full names, and gender details.
31 Mar 2021
XSpotify and LinkedIn gear up to join the Clubhouse party
Spotify and LinkedIn are preparing to jump into the trendy "live audio" space after the invite-only Clubhouse app grabbed the attention of millions of iPhone users.
23 Feb 2021
FacebookNewsBytes Briefing: Facebook shows Australia its merciful side, and more
After successfully getting Google to capitulate and pay for news, Australia learned the hard way that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is made of sterner stuff. Facebook's Aussie news ban also wiped out critical resources involving suicide helplines and COVID-19 information channels.
23 Feb 2021
MicrosoftMicrosoft takes on Fiverr, Upwork with LinkedIn Marketplaces
Professional social networking platform LinkedIn will soon give the likes of Fiverr and Upwork a run for their money. The Microsoft-owned company will enter the gig economy with a new service called Marketplaces.
23 Jan 2021
VolkswagenVolkswagen teases Project Trinity as its next flagship electric car
German automaker Volkswagen is working on a new flagship electric vehicle, called Project Trinity, the company's CEO, Ralf Brandstätter has confirmed via a LinkedIn post.
08 Oct 2020
FacebookSlack is testing 'Video Stories' and many more features
After almost every mainstream social media service on the block, even work-focused companies are jumping on the bandwagon of 'Stories'.
19 Sep 2020
Delhi PoliceArrested journalist shared India's border strategy with China, say police
The Delhi Police on Saturday said that freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma was sharing sensitive information about India's border strategy with Chinese intelligence.
28 Aug 2020
IranHow hackers used WhatsApp, LinkedIn to target human rights activists
Phishing is a common hacking technique, but in some cases, it can be deployed to do more damage than you can possibly imagine.
21 Jul 2020
MicrosoftLinkedIn lays off 960 employees, due to COVID-19 pandemic
Microsoft-owned professional network LinkedIn has announced that it will be laying off about 960 employees, or 6% of its workforce, around the world.
05 Jul 2020
RedditAfter TikTok, LinkedIn, Reddit caught snooping on clipboard of iPhones
A few days back, we reported the case of Chinese video app TikTok snooping on the clipboard of iPhones.
04 Jul 2020
FacebookCOVID-19 Free Jobs Forum, a place to find work opportunities
COVID-19 has put a dent in the Indian economy, with several industries suffering and tens of thousands of people going out of work.
