Parler announces re-launch
Parler announces re-launch
The Twitter alternative has been struggling to return online since Amazon stripped it of web-hosting service on January 11
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Australia’s opposition party to support Facebook, Google legislation: sources
Australia’s opposition party to support Facebook, Google legislation: sources
The tug-of-war is being keenly watched around the world; a win by the Australian govt will set a precedent for other countries to follow
Australia says Google, Facebook nearing deals to pay for news
Australia says Google, Facebook nearing deals to pay for news
“We’re very close to some very significant commercial deals,” said Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg
Clubhouse users’ raw audio may be exposed to Chinese partner
Clubhouse users’ raw audio may be exposed to Chinese partner
Agora Inc, a Shanghai-based start-up with offices in Silicon Valley, provides back-end infrastructure to Clubhouse and sells a “real-time voice and video engagement platform.”
ByteDance in talks to sell its Indian TikTok assets
ByteDance in talks to sell its Indian TikTok assets
TikTok among Chinese apps banned by India on security fears
Misinformation on farmers' stir: Twitter blocks over 97% of accounts, posts flagged by IT Ministry
Misinformation on farmers' stir: Twitter blocks over 97% of accounts, posts flagged by IT Ministry
Govt has questioned Twitter’s quick response to the US Capitol Hill incident and delayed action in the Indian context.
Fake news: SC issues notice to Centre, Twitter India on a plea to regulate spreading of hate content
Fake news: SC issues notice to Centre, Twitter India on a plea to regulate spreading of hate content
Political parties use fake social media accounts for self-promotion and image building and tarnish opponents’ image.
Google to include email aliases in Gmail search results
Google to include email aliases in Gmail search results
With this change, searching will be easier and results more comprehensive, as users won’t need to remember all of someone’s aliases and run multiple searches for each
Indian users are turning to multiple messaging apps; Telegram one of the frontrunners: Report
Indian users are turning to multiple messaging apps; Telegram one of the frontrunners: Report
As per the report, emerging platforms like Telegram and Signal are gaining popularity as alternatives to WhatsApp owing to security and privacy concerns.
Travel pass: Pros may outweigh cons
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A prescription that falls short of a cure
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A timeline for incentive
The scheme to boost local medtech manufacturing is timely, especially given the raging pandemic. But ...
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Why the stock of Hero MotoCorp is a good ‘Buy’
Price correction is a good opportunity for long-term investors to take the plunge
Index Outlook: Key hurdles can limit the rally
Q4 earnings, along with progress in controlling Covid-19 spread, will be in focus
Should you opt for family floater plan to lower premium?
Do keep in mind that premium may go up in case one of the members has a pre-existing condition
Ground Zero Nandigram
The hemming in of Mamata Banerjee by the BJP in what was once a Trinamool stronghold sums up the story of West ...
House that?
Inside Narayan Chandra Sinha’s universe house, metal and nature’s footprints are churned into an organic whole
Once upon a time, in Munnar
A former resident relives sepia-tinted memories of growing up in a hilly, colonial tea range of the Western ...
Hyderabad connection
It starts with the lack of new email messages: A sudden silence from my personal world. It’s a mellow Saturday ...
The shape and size of brands to come
Monotype’s 2021 type trends report points to a return to hand and the familiar
A sonic shift in branding in the age of apps
As ‘ear-points’ between a company and a customer grow, we are witnessing a rise in audio assets
“We are creating a true people platform”
‘Desi Twitter challenger’ Koo on connecting like-minded folks
Oats floats
Coca-Cola has just introduced an oat milk line in the US under its Simply brand. Smart move, say industry ...
Is GST about ease of doing business?
Three years after its inception, compliance with GST procedures remains a headache for exporters, job workers ...
Channapatna sees a revival
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives of companies are altering the prospects for wooden toys of ...
Clustering around Koppal
Aequs Aerospace to create space for large-scale manufacture of toys at Koppal
Say cheese, says the organised dairy sector
And it has every reason to smile. Covid-19 has triggered a consumer shift towards branded products as ...