Technology

In a move to combat pesky messages, India’s telecom regulator, TRAI, has directed telecom operators to take action against the misuse of telemarketing message templates. The regulator has noticed that some telemarketers have been misusing headers and content templates of enterprises, which impinges on the privacy of individuals. TRAI’s New Direction TRAI has issued a
Two U.S. House Representatives, Earl Francis Blumenauer and Adam Schiff, both Democrats, have requested the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate the make-up of a panel overseeing animal testing at Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink. The lawmakers have shared the draft letter with peers to gather more signatures and plan to send it to
The European Commission has requested more information on Apple’s mobile payment system as the enforcer seeks to close any loopholes and strengthen its case against the technology giant. The EU competition watchdog had previously accused Apple of restricting rivals’ access to its Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology, which is used for mobile wallets, making it difficult
JioCinema, an Indian digital streaming platform, has set new records for digital sports viewing with over 1,300 crore video views for the first five weeks of the TATA IPL 2023 cricket tournament. The platform’s fan-centric presentation has kept viewers engaged, with an average of 60 minutes spent per viewer per match. The digital streaming of
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has always been averse to the growth of cryptocurrencies and similar digital assets. Recently, the IMF has cautioned Zimbabwe against implementing a gold-backed digital asset to stabilise its economy against the fluctuating US dollar. The financial body fears that this could disrupt the existing financial system in the country. Instead,
The Indian Government recently issued a notice to Meta’s messaging platform WhatsApp regarding a surge in international scam calls. In response, WhatsApp assured its users that it prioritizes their safety and privacy. The messaging platform offers features like ‘Block’ and ‘Report’ to prevent unwanted calls or messages. Additionally, WhatsApp claims to have improved its AI