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From 2027, third-party apps will be able to place calls to users of WhatsApp and Messenger as per Meta
Meta has provided an update on how it plans to adhere to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), particularly concerning its messaging platforms, WhatsApp and Messenger. The DMA is designed to foster competition in digital markets, and under its provisions, Meta must enable users of its messaging services to connect with third-party apps. In…
With the launch of 5G mobile, India becomes the world’s second largest 5G market, surpassing the US
India has surged ahead of the United States to become the second-largest market for 5G handsets globally, marking the first time the country has achieved this significant milestone. With only China surpassing India, the latter now stands as a dominant force in the 5G handset market. A recent study by Counterpoint Research highlighted a 20%…
Broadcom Announces $12 Billion in AI and Custom Chip Sales for 2024
Broadcom reported third-quarter results on Thursday that beat Wall Street’s sales and profit expectations. Broadcom shares fell 7% in after-hours trading after market expectations fell short of expectations. Here’s how the chipmaker group performed compared to LSEG’s consensus estimate for the quarter ended Aug. 4: Earnings per share: adjusted $1.24, vs. $1.20 expected Revenue: $13.7…
The YoloBus electric bus is EaseMyTrip’s first foray into electric bus manufacturing
EaseMyTrip, the online ticket booking platform, has announced its entry into the electric bus manufacturing sector with the launch of a new subsidiary, Easy Green Mobility. In an official stock exchange filing, the company revealed that Easy Green Mobility will focus on producing electric buses, while another EaseMyTrip subsidiary, YoloBus, will handle operations. EaseMyTrip plans…
As Sony celebrated its anniversary, it might have announced the PS5 Pro
Sony has kicked off its 30th-anniversary celebration of PlayStation, and in doing so, might have unintentionally revealed a significant detail regarding the highly anticipated PS5 Pro. A blog post released earlier today to commemorate the milestone featured an image that eagle-eyed fans were quick to scrutinize. In this image, a PlayStation 5 design stands out,…
As Shubman Gill and Ananya Panday come together for an ad Fans Captioned ‘Heartbreak alert,’ Riyan Parag memes take over the internet
Indian all-rounder Riyan Parag found himself at the center of a social media meme storm on Wednesday after fellow cricketer Shubman Gill and Bollywood actress Ananya Panday teamed up for an advertisement shoot. The internet lit up with memes shortly after both Gill and Panday shared posts promoting the ad on their respective social media…
At Rs. 14.50 lakh, Hyundai Creta Knight Edition 2024 has been launched
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has rolled out the Creta Knight edition in India, with prices starting from Rs. 14.50 lakh and going up to Rs. 20.14 lakh for the top variant (ex-showroom). This special edition stands out with its bold all-black design, giving it a sportier look compared to the regular Creta models. As…
Apple Event 2024: Where and How to Watch the iPhone 16 Launch
It may have been a boring summer, but Apple believes now is the “glowtime” for its iPhone 16 event. The company announced that it will hold a new device launch event on September 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific time. The event will be held at the Steve Jobs Theater on the Apple campus. However, if…
New Instagram Feature: Public Comments Now Enabled on Stories
Users can now comment on Instagram Stories. Previously, users could simply send a message to the person who posted the story and the message would appear in their DMs. From now on, comments will be publicly displayed for everyone to see, just like comments on a regular Instagram post, but users can also offer a…
How to Watch Live Sports on YouTube TV During the Disney-DirecTV Dispute
Many football fans faced an unwelcome broadcast blackout ahead of Sunday’s much-anticipated college football match between No. 13 LSU and No. 23 USC. A contract dispute between DirecTV and Disney led Disney to remove a large portion of its programming from DirecTV servers yesterday, leaving DirecTV owners without channels such as ESPN, ESPN2, ACC Network…