Social Media

Australia has passed a landmark law banning children under 16 from accessing social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. This measure, described as one of the toughest in the world, aims to combat the mental health challenges...

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the need for stringent laws to address the rise of vulgar content on social media and OTT platforms. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he urged the Parliamentary Standing Committee to take up the issue...

Australia has dropped its controversial plan to impose hefty fines on social media platforms for failing to combat misinformation. The proposed legislation, spearheaded by Communications Minister Michelle Rowland, faced stiff opposition in the Senate, leaving no path for its...

In a move to enhance user convenience, WhatsApp has introduced a voice message transcription feature. Announced by Mark Zuckerberg, the feature allows users to convert audio messages into text, making it easier for those who cannot listen to voice...

Google India has elevated Mansi Khanna to the position of Director of Ads, Brand, and Reputation Marketing. In her expanded role, Khanna will be responsible for overseeing Ads Marketing for large businesses and small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) across India. Additionally,...

Google Photos has introduced a new feature aimed at improving the way users manage shared albums and conversations— the Updates page. This feature, now available on both Android and iOS, allows users to easily track activities and changes within...

In a fresh twist to its popular Spotify Wrapped experience, Spotify has announced an extended data collection period for its annual music summary. Traditionally, Spotify Wrapped captures users' listening data up until October 31, offering a recap of top songs, artists, and genres for...

WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, banned more than 8.5 million accounts in India during September 2024 as part of its compliance with India's IT Rules 2021. This includes 1,658,000 accounts proactively banned before any user reports, according to a report from IANS. The platform's actions emphasize its...

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is making a significant push into India’s burgeoning gaming industry. Sandhya Devanathan, Meta's Vice President and Head of India, outlined the company’s ambitious strategy during the Indian Gaming Convention 2024, held...

Meta has rolled out its latest safety initiative, 'Scams Se Bacho', partnering with Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana to raise awareness about online scams and encourage safer digital practices. This campaign, launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Indian...