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Instagram uses 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on under‑13 users' safety: Ex-Meta Engineer in US court

Bejar said tens of thousands of children under 13 were using Instagram and that the company lacked employee goals or metrics to identify and act on suspected underage users, despite having systems to detect fake accounts

14 days ago

Google launches one-year free AI Plus plan for Indian college students

The company is also introducing new learning features across Gemini and Google Search, including personalised study plans, diagnostic quizzes, interactive visuals, practice tests and Google Lens-based step-by-step learning. Eligible Indian students can redeem the offer until December 31, 2026, subject to verification and applicable terms.

14 days ago

Google bets big on India with Pixel 11 lineup, expands local manufacturing push

The Pixel 11 series features upgraded hardware, cameras, Gemini AI support, the Tensor G6 processor and Titan M3 security chip. The Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL and 11 Pro Fold are priced from Rs 89,999 to Rs 1,86,999, while the Pixel Watch 5 starts at Rs 42,900.

14 days ago

Starlink fixes Rs 8,600 monthly tariff in India, promises 99.9 pc service uptime

Starlink Reapplies For India's Approval To Launch 30,000-Satellite Gen 2 Constellation

Elon Musk-owned Starlink has reapplied to India's space regulator for approval of its Gen 2 satellite network, covering nearly 30,000 low-Earth orbit satellites. The bid includes direct-to-device technology that can connect satellites directly to mobile phones.

14 days ago

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8 and Flip 8 launched:Price in India, specifications and all you need to know

Samsung set to increase foldable smartphones prices in India

The premium foldable lineup, currently priced between Rs 1.25 lakh and Rs 2.6 lakh, has already seen record demand, with over 2.71 lakh pre-orders within 72 hours of launch in India. Samsung is also offering long-tenure zero-cost EMI options to make its latest foldables more affordable for buyers.

15 days ago

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for teens with stronger safety and learning features

The offering includes Study Mode, homework reminders, quizzes, learning visualisations and Study Hours, while parents can use controls, Quiet Hours and limited safety notifications to manage teen usage.

16 days ago

India's first AI-powered payments foundation model launched by Razorpay to boost digital growth

Razorpay said early components have been deployed across around 3 trillion data points and have improved payment success rates by up to 10 per cent, while detecting significantly more international card fraud and disputed transactions.

17 days ago

What the job hunt looks like in an AI-first world

Explore how AI-powered screening and automated interviews are reshaping hiring in tech hubs like Bengaluru shifting the focus from polished résumés to proven judgment and critical thinking.

20 days ago

Meta Redesigns Instagram Logo For 1st Time In 10 Years

The new Instagram logo is a font. The app icon everyone actually recognises has not changed at all, and Meta will not say whether it is next. For a company that redraws its identity roughly once a decade, what got left alone matters more than what moved.

21 days ago

WhatsApp users report disruption in sending photos, videos, GIFs across several countries

While text messages continued to work for some users, multimedia files were reportedly stuck uploading or took longer to send. Downdetector showed that 41 per cent of complaints were related to messaging, 40 per cent to the app and 13 per cent to notifications.

24 days ago

CMF Phone 2 Pro review: Sets new benchmark for competition

Refurbished Smartphone Market Gains Momentum As Display Shipments Surpass New Phone Demand In 2026

Display shipments for refurbished smartphones surpassed those for new smartphone production for the first time in Q1 2026, according to Omdia. Refurbishment demand rose as high memory costs forced smartphone makers to cut production.

25 days ago

Govt to question Meta on CSAM, WhatsApp username issue, account takedowns

Meta must comply with Indian laws, not just global policies: Govt sources; flags CSAM, deepfake concerns

Discussions with the company have focused on strengthening local expertise in Indian languages and cultural nuances, improving content moderation, taking stricter action against Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), and ensuring human review in sensitive deepfake cases.

25 days ago

WhatsApp plans usernames, new pricing model to enhance privacy, empower businesses

WhatsApp tests age-verification feature in India ahead of DPDP Act implementation; rolls out new group chat features

WhatsApp has started testing an optional age-verification feature in India that allows users to add their date of birth as Meta prepares to comply with upcoming provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act

25 days ago

Govt, Meta to hold fresh talks on algorithms and content moderation amid regulatory scrutiny

Govt asks Meta to curb deepfakes, harmful AI content; examines platform's intermediary status

The government has asked Meta to take corrective action against deepfakes and other harmful AI-generated content on its platforms. The Centre is also examining whether Meta's recommendation systems, which determine what content users see and promote, could affect its status as an intermediary under India's Information Technology Act

26 days ago

Govt, Meta to hold fresh talks on algorithms and content moderation amid regulatory scrutiny

The Centre will hold fresh discussions with Meta on its recommendation algorithms and content moderation systems as it strengthens oversight of digital platforms. The talks will focus on tackling harmful content, deepfakes and child sexual abuse material while ensuring compliance with Indian laws

28 days ago

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Technology News

Instagram uses 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on under‑13 users' safety: Ex-Meta Engineer in US court

Google launches one-year free AI Plus plan for Indian college students

Google bets big on India with Pixel 11 lineup, expands local manufacturing push

Starlink Reapplies For India's Approval To Launch 30,000-Satellite Gen 2 Constellation

Samsung set to increase foldable smartphones prices in India

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for teens with stronger safety and learning features

India's first AI-powered payments foundation model launched by Razorpay to boost digital growth

What the job hunt looks like in an AI-first world

Meta Redesigns Instagram Logo For 1st Time In 10 Years

WhatsApp users report disruption in sending photos, videos, GIFs across several countries

Refurbished Smartphone Market Gains Momentum As Display Shipments Surpass New Phone Demand In 2026

Meta must comply with Indian laws, not just global policies: Govt sources; flags CSAM, deepfake concerns

WhatsApp tests age-verification feature in India ahead of DPDP Act implementation; rolls out new group chat features

Govt asks Meta to curb deepfakes, harmful AI content; examines platform's intermediary status

Govt, Meta to hold fresh talks on algorithms and content moderation amid regulatory scrutiny

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