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20 Jan 2025

Android

Perfect guide on how to manage WhatsApp notifications on Android

Taming the wild beast of WhatsApp notifications can make your messaging experience on Android a whole lot more peaceful.

20 Jan 2025

Instagram

Instagram announces new video editing app amid CapCut ban

Instagram head Adam Mosseri has announced its new video editing software, Edits.

20 Jan 2025

TikTok

TikTok is back in the US again, thanks to Trump

TikTok has announced that it is restoring its services for users in the US.

19 Jan 2025

TikTok

Not just TikTok, these ByteDance apps are also banned

In a major development, a number of apps owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance have been blocked in the US.

19 Jan 2025

Google

You now have to enable JavaScript to use Google Search 

Google has made it mandatory for users to enable JavaScript, a widely-used programming language for making web pages interactive, to use Google Search.

19 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

How to use web version of xAI's Grok AI chatbot

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has launched a web-based version of its Grok AI chatbot.

19 Jan 2025

Jupiter

Rare 6-planet alignment on January 21: How to watch

On January 21, a rare celestial event will take place as six planets, namely Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, will align in the night sky.

19 Jan 2025

Startups

'Shunya' air taxi, with 30km range, goes official in India

Bengaluru-based aerospace start-up Sarla Aviation has unveiled its futuristic air taxi prototype 'Shunya.'

19 Jan 2025

Microsoft

Use Windows 11? You can now test AI-powered search feature

US tech giant Microsoft is testing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search feature for Windows 11.

19 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

You cannot use TikTok in the US anymore

Popular social media platform TikTok has shut down in the United States just ahead of a new law banning its use coming into effect.

19 Jan 2025

Instagram

You can now post 3-minute long Reels on Instagram

Instagram has announced a major update to its Reels feature, letting users upload videos as long as three minutes. The change doubles the previous limit of just 90 seconds.

18 Jan 2025

Reliance Industries

Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms makes entry into cryptocurrency with JioCoin

Reliance Industries's tech arm, Jio Platforms, has launched a reward token called JioCoin.

18 Jan 2025

OpenAI

OpenAI's new AI model might help in extending human life

OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) lab, has trained a new AI model known as GPT-4b micro in collaboration with Retro Biosciences.

18 Jan 2025

TikTok

TikTok threatens to shutdown tomorrow if Biden does not intervene

Popular social media platform TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, has warned of a potential shutdown in the US tomorrow.

18 Jan 2025

OpenAI

OpenAI's o3-mini 'reasoning' AI model to be launched soon

OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has completed work on the first version of its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, o3-mini.

ISRO successfully tests restart capability of its Vikas rocket engine

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully demonstrated the restart capability of its liquid-fueled rocket engine named Vikas.

17 Jan 2025

Facebook

Here's how to prioritize posts on Facebook for Android

By customizing your Facebook news feed to prioritize posts from friends or pages, you can make sure you always see the content you care about the most first.

17 Jan 2025

Facebook

Here's how to never miss a friend's birthday on Facebook

Keeping track of all your friends' birthdays can be tough, but Facebook's Birthday Reminder feature for Android devices has you covered.

17 Jan 2025

Amazon Prime Video

The ultimate guide to hosting a watch party on Android 

Want to binge-watch your favourite series or movie with friends without actually being together? Amazon Prime Video's Watch Party feature on Android lets you do just that!

17 Jan 2025

Amazon Prime Video

Maximise binge-watching! Activate autoplay on Prime Video now

Turning on the "Autoplay" function on Amazon Prime Video for Android devices enhances your viewing experience by automatically streaming the next episode of a series.

17 Jan 2025

Truecaller

Switch to Truecaller's 'dark mode' and save battery instantly 

Dark Mode isn't just a trend; it's the eye-saving, battery-boosting superhero your Android needs! If you're a night owl who loves to stay connected or just someone who prefers a sleek look, Truecaller's Dark Mode is calling your name.

17 Jan 2025

YouTube

Transform your YouTube videos with Android chapter tools 

Viewers often struggle to find specific content in long YouTube videos. To solve this issue, YouTube added the Video Chapters feature, which lets creators divide their videos into manageable sections.

17 Jan 2025

Instagram

Transform comments into content: Instagram's reel replies guide

Responding to comments with photos or videos on Instagram, especially using Reels, offers a powerful way to engage your audience.

17 Jan 2025

WhatsApp

Unable to set up auto-reply in WhatsApp? Try these steps

Setting up auto-reply messages in WhatsApp for Android devices is easy, but it requires the WhatsApp Business app.

17 Jan 2025

PhonePe

No cash, no worries! How to use PhonePe's scan feature

The world of digital wallets has made making payments a breeze.

17 Jan 2025

Facebook

Sharing products on Flipkart? Here's a step-by-step guide

Gone are the days of endless copy-pasting! Flipkart makes sharing your favourite finds with friends or flaunting the latest deals on social media a breeze.

17 Jan 2025

Zomato

Say goodbye to menu scrolling with Zomato favorite orders

Reordering your favorite meals on Zomato is now easier than ever with the Favorite Orders feature.

17 Jan 2025

Swiggy

How to easily use Swiggy's 'Favorite Restaurants' feature

The world of food ordering has been revolutionized by apps like Swiggy, particularly for Android users.

17 Jan 2025

Paytm

How to use Paytm QR code scanner for offline payments

The way we make offline payments has been revolutionized by mobile payment apps, and Paytm is a pioneer in that regard.

17 Jan 2025

Meesho

How to apply coupon codes in Meesho? Try these steps

Applying coupon codes in the Meesho app for Android devices is an easy way to save money and make your shopping experience even better.

17 Jan 2025

Tim Cook

Tim Cook reveals how Apple Watch saved his father's life

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, recently shared a personal story highlighting the life-saving potential of the Apple Watch.

17 Jan 2025

Google

Google refuses fact-checks for Search and YouTube despite EU law

Google has officially rejected the European Union's (EU) demand to include fact-checks in its Search results and YouTube videos.

17 Jan 2025

China

Chinese hackers breach US Treasury systems, steal sensitive data

In a major cybersecurity breach, Chinese state-sponsored hackers have managed to break into the US Department of Treasury's systems.

17 Jan 2025

Apple

Apple loses top spot in China's smartphone market to Vivo

Apple has been dethroned as the leading smartphone seller in China, with Vivo and Huawei taking the lead.

17 Jan 2025

Goldman Sachs

AI can draft 95% of IPO prospectus: Goldman Sachs CEO

In a bold claim, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has said that artificial intelligence (AI) can draft an IPO (initial public offering) prospectus.

17 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Biden won't ban TikTok, leaves decision to Trump

Outgoing US President Joe Biden has decided against enforcing a ban on popular video-sharing app TikTok.

17 Jan 2025

Apple

Apple launches dedicated app for its online store in India

Apple has launched a dedicated application for its official online store in India, promising customers an enhanced and personalized shopping experience.

Sunita Williams—stuck in orbit for 225 days—completes 6-hour-long spacewalk

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has successfully completed her eighth spacewalk, bringing her total extravehicular activity (EVA) time to nearly 57 hours.

17 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

Musk reveals reason behind Starship's mid-flight explosion

SpaceX's new-generation Starship rocket met a catastrophic failure, exploding mid-air during the company's seventh test flight event.