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Can't send messages on WhatsApp? Here's how to fix it

21 Nov 2024

Instagram Live

How to use Instagram Live for real-time content sharing

Instagram Live is one of the most popular features of the platform, allowing users to share their experiences as they happen.

21 Nov 2024

Meta

How to add AI backgrounds on Facebook calls

Meta has unveiled a slew of new features for its Facebook Messenger app, aimed at improving the user experience during audio and video calls.

21 Nov 2024

Android

Strava restricts sharing of fitness data with 3rd-party apps

Popular fitness tracking platform Strava has updated its API terms to restrict the amount of data third-party apps can access.

20 Nov 2024

Google

You can now check real-time air quality on Google Maps

Google Maps has launched a new feature, Air View+, in India.

20 Nov 2024

Astronauts

Worrying: Sunita Williams has little fresh food left on ISS

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) for the past few months, along with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore.

20 Nov 2024

Android

What's new in Android 16? First developer preview reveals features

Google has unveiled the first preview release of Android 16, taking a major step in the development of its next big mobile OS.

20 Nov 2024

Google

Google Meet's automatic framing feature now available for all users

Google Meet has expanded the availability of its automatic framing feature to all users. The feature was previously exclusive to Google Workspace accounts since 2022.

20 Nov 2024

Android

How to play games on Facebook

Facebook isn't just a platform for connecting with friends and family; it's also a hub for casual gaming. Whether you're on your desktop or mobile device, you can easily dive into a variety of games.

20 Nov 2024

JioCinema

How to watch JioCinema content on your television

JioCinema, a popular OTT platform in India, offers a wide range of movies and shows. Not only can you watch the content on your smartphones and computers, but also on televisions.

20 Nov 2024

Apple

Update now! Apple releases software to patch critical security flaws

In a move to protect its users, Apple has pushed critical security updates for its macOS and iOS platforms, addressing two actively exploited vulnerabilities.

20 Nov 2024

Amazon

Amazon deal: Grab Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra at half price!

Amazon is providing a massive discount on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, one of the best Android smartphones in the market.

20 Nov 2024

Meta

Follow these steps to go live on Facebook

Facebook Live has become a potent tool for people and businesses to engage with their audience in real-time.

20 Nov 2024

Facebook

How to get your Facebook account verified: A step-by-step guide

Facebook's verification process, represented by a blue checkmark badge, confirms the authenticity of an account or page on the platform.

20 Nov 2024

Instagram

How to add payment method on Instagram for in-app purchases

Instagram, a popular social media platform owned by Meta, allows you to add your preferred payment method directly within the app.

20 Nov 2024

Playstation Plus

Sony's PlayStation Portal now supports cloud streaming of PS5 games

Sony has given a major upgrade to its PlayStation Portal, adding cloud streaming for select PS5 games.

20 Nov 2024

JioCinema

How to download JioCinema content for offline viewing

JioCinema, a popular OTT service in India, offers a massive library of digital content in multiple languages.

20 Nov 2024

Cybercrimes

45% Indians targeted by shopping scams this festive season: McAfee

A recent survey by global cybersecurity firm McAfee has highlighted the worrying trend of deepfake shopping scams in India.

20 Nov 2024

Solar System

Once-in-a-lifetime: Pluto enters zodiac sign Aquarius after almost 250 years

Pluto, the farthest celestial body in our solar system, has entered the zodiac sign of Aquarius for the first time since 1778.

20 Nov 2024

PhonePe

A guide to buying term life insurance on PhonePe

Term life insurance is a pure protection policy that secures your dependents financially in case of your premature death.

20 Nov 2024

Zomato

Want to see only vegetarian restaurants on Zomato? Here's how

Zomato, India's leading food delivery platform, has a feature named "Veg Mode."

20 Nov 2024

YouTube

How to go live on YouTube: A step-by-step guide

YouTube, world's biggest video-streaming platform, offers a range of features to keep its users engaged.

20 Nov 2024

Instagram

Say goodbye to typos! Here's how to edit Instagram DMs

Instagram recently rolled out a handy new feature, one that lets you edit your text messages after sending them.

20 Nov 2024

Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go player data is being used to train AI

Niantic, the maker of popular augmented reality (AR) games such as Pokemon Go and Ingress, is using player data to build an AI model that can navigate the physical world.

20 Nov 2024

Pentagon

No evidence of aliens but 'very anomalous objects' remain: Pentagon 

Jon Kosloski, the director of the Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Research Office (AARO), has said that there is no "verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity or technology."

20 Nov 2024

Amazon

How to set parental controls on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video, one of the most popular streaming services, offers a huge library of TV shows and movies.

20 Nov 2024

Instagram

How to create a poll on Instagram Stories

Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms, boasting over a billion users across the globe.

20 Nov 2024

Google

Google's AI chatbot Gemini gets memory feature: How it works

Google has added a new capability to its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Gemini.

20 Nov 2024

Amazon

How to use Amazon Lens for faster online shopping

Amazon's Lens, a visual search tool integrated into the Amazon Shopping app, is changing the way we shop online.

20 Nov 2024

WhatsApp

How to create custom chat lists in WhatsApp

In a bid to enhance user experience, WhatsApp recently launched a new feature, 'Custom Lists,' to organize chats into specific categories.

20 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

SpaceX fails to repeat Starship catch, booster explodes on return

SpaceX successfully launched another Starship rocket today, marking the sixth test for the world's most powerful rocket.

20 Nov 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft's new initiative aims to prevent future CrowdStrike-like incidents

In the wake of CrowdStrike incident, which affected 8.5 million Windows PCs and servers in July, Microsoft is working on a new strategy - Windows Resiliency Initiative.

20 Nov 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft launches hacking event with $4 million in rewards

Microsoft has announced the launch of Zero Day Quest, a one-of-a-kind hacking event to improve security for its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) products.

20 Nov 2024

Adam Mosseri

How Instagram's new algorithm reset feature will change user experience

Instagram is working on a new feature that would let you reset your content recommendations.

19 Nov 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft has unveiled a PC that can't run local apps

At its Ignite 2024 event, Microsoft has unveiled a new device, the Windows 365 Link.

19 Nov 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft's new initiative aims to prevent future CrowdStrike-like incidents

In the wake of CrowdStrike's outage, which affected 8.5 million Windows PCs and servers in July, Microsoft is working on a new strategy - Windows Resiliency Initiative.

19 Nov 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft Teams bringing AI-powered interpreter for multilingual meetings

Microsoft is all set to revolutionize its Teams platform with an innovative interpreter feature.

19 Nov 2024

Health & Wellness

Tech millionaire's face 'blows up' after anti-aging experiment goes wrong

Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson recently suffered a severe allergic reaction during an anti-aging procedure, leaving him with a swollen face.

LIC blames technical glitch after its website turns all-Hindi

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is facing backlash for making Hindi the default language on its website.

19 Nov 2024

WhatsApp

Want to schedule video calls on WhatsApp? Follow these steps

WhatsApp has a feature called "Events" to let users schedule video calls right from within the app.

19 Nov 2024

NASA

SpaceX Starship's 6th test flight today: Know the mission objectives

SpaceX is gearing up to launch its Starship rocket, the biggest and most powerful two-stage reusable vehicle ever built, on its sixth test flight today.

19 Nov 2024

Mars

Did NASA kill life on Mars? Astrobiologist makes shocking claim

Dirk Schulze-Makuch, a renowned astrobiologist from Berlin's Technische Universitat, has proposed a theory that NASA's Viking 1 mission could have inadvertently harmed potential life on Mars.

19 Nov 2024

Instagram

How to create a custom Instagram Profile Card

In a bid to boost user interaction and content sharing on the platform, Instagram recently introduced a new feature, called Profile Cards.

19 Nov 2024

Amazon

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra gets ₹35,000 price cut on Amazon

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra, a favorite among Android fans, has got a massive price cut on Amazon.

19 Nov 2024

Meesho

What are 'Meesho Credits' and how to use them

Leading Indian e-commerce platform Meesho has a feature called 'Meesho Credits.'

19 Nov 2024

Apple

iPhone XS Max is now 'vintage' product: Time to upgrade?

Apple has added the iPhone XS Max and iPhone 6s Plus handsets to its list of 'vintage' products.

19 Nov 2024

Elon Musk

Why SpaceX-ISRO's GSAT-20 satellite launch is a game-changer

Elon Musk's space exploration firm SpaceX has successfully launched the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) GSAT-20 communication satellite.

19 Nov 2024

JioCinema

How to turn on parental controls in JioCinema

JioCinema, a popular OTT streaming platform in India, has a feature called 'Kids Mode.'

19 Nov 2024

YouTube

Want to browse YouTube in Incognito mode? Here's how 

YouTube's Incognito mode is a handy feature that lets you browse the platform without your account activity affecting your browsing experience.

19 Nov 2024

WhatsApp

How to send or request money using UPI on WhatsApp

WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging platform, is well-known for its range of capabilities from sharing images, location, and files to supporting the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for financial transactions.

19 Nov 2024

Facebook

How to change your email address on Facebook

Keeping your email address updated on Facebook is essential for a number of reasons, from password reset to account security measures.

19 Nov 2024

Amazon

How to use Rufus, Amazon's AI shopping assistant

Amazon is shaking things up in the world of online shopping with Rufus, its innovative AI-powered shopping assistant.

19 Nov 2024

Amazon

How to cast Amazon Prime Video content on your TV

Amazon Prime Video, one of the most popular streaming services, comes with a handy feature to cast content directly on your television.

19 Nov 2024

Russia

7-year-old coding 'Mozart' offered a job by Russian IT firm

A seven-year-old coding "Mozart" from St. Petersburg, Russia, has been offered a place in the management team of a local software company.

19 Nov 2024

Amazon

Perplexity's AI-powered search platform now offers one-click shopping 

Perplexity, an AI-driven search engine, has introduced a new shopping feature, but only for its premium users in the US.

19 Nov 2024

Zomato

Want to pre-order food on Zomato? Follow these steps

Zomato, India's leading online food ordering platform, offers a feature called 'Order Scheduling.'

19 Nov 2024

Instagram

How to prevent Instagram photos from appearing on Google Search

Instagram, one of the most popular photo and video-sharing platforms, has a feature that lets content from public accounts get indexed by search engines like Google.

19 Nov 2024

Apple

iPhone 17 Air: Apple's thinnest smartphone will measure just 6mm

Rumors swirling around Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 series point toward a potentially groundbreaking addition: the iPhone 17 Air or iPhone 17 Slim.

19 Nov 2024

Instagram

5 tips to elevate your Instagram experience

Instagram, the leading photo and video-sharing platform, is home to a ton of hidden features aimed at increasing user engagement and reach.

19 Nov 2024

PhonePe

How to buy international travel insurance on PhonePe

PhonePe, a leading digital payments platform in India, offers international travel insurance.

19 Nov 2024

Android

Why Google is merging Chrome OS with Android

Google is said to be working on merging its two operating systems - Android and Chrome OS.

19 Nov 2024

WhatsApp

Lost important messages on WhatsApp? Here's how to recover them

WhatsApp has become an integral part of our lives, connecting millions of users across the globe.

19 Nov 2024

Android

US government wants Google to sell Chrome to end monopoly

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is said to be planning to seek a judicial order, forcing Google to divest its Chrome internet browser.

18 Nov 2024

Cybercrimes

Beware of scammers pretending to represent Zerodha: Nithin Kamath

A recent surge in fake apps and websites, often masquerading as legitimate platforms, has alarmed Zerodha's co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath.

18 Nov 2024

Android

Roblox bars users below 13 from chatting outside of games

Roblox, the popular online gaming platform, has announced a series of new safety features to protect its younger users.

18 Nov 2024

Google

Stay safe! Google issues advisory about latest online scam tactics

Google has launched a new campaign to educate users about the latest online fraud tactics and make them digitally safe.

18 Nov 2024

China

Moon's far side had active volcanoes, similar to near side

Recent research has shown that the far side of the Moon also witnessed volcanic eruptions billions of years ago, just like its near side.

18 Nov 2024

MediaTek

MediaTek led India's 5G market in H1 2024, surpassing Qualcomm

Taiwanese chipset giant MediaTek is gearing up to take on its American rival Qualcomm, in the high-end 5G segment.

How to recharge your Delhi metro card using PhonePe

PhonePe, one of India's most popular digital payments platforms, also lets you recharge your Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) smart cards directly from the app.

18 Nov 2024

Facebook

Wondering when you joined Facebook? Here's how to check

Facebook users can now easily find out when they joined the platform. The information is available on both the Facebook website and mobile app.

18 Nov 2024

YouTube

How to stop seeing unwanted YouTube videos in your feed

As YouTube users, we all come across channels that we want to avoid - either because they post low-quality content, use clickbait tactics, or have views that differ from ours.

18 Nov 2024

YouTube

3 easy ways to share specific parts of YouTube videos

YouTube allows users to share not just full videos but also specific parts. This way, you won't have to manually adjust the video's timeline while editing, and can enjoy a seamless viewing experience.

18 Nov 2024

Facebook

How to delete your Facebook account while keeping the data

Deleting a Facebook account can be a major step toward reclaiming online privacy and decluttering the digital space.