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Snapchat India has introduced new lenses, geofilters, stickers, Bitmojis, Bitmoji geofilters, and hyperlocal geofilters to mark India’s 73rd Republic Day celebration. You can find more details about the new lenses and filters below. Snap also says that it will run an influencer campaign with creators from all over the country in order to encourage the

Instagram is a great app to connect with your loved ones and stay entertained, but it also comes with issues that would worry most parents. Cyberbullying, harassment, shopping scams, racism, and body shaming are all present on Instagram, the same way they are on most websites and apps these days. Fortunately for parents, Instagram has

Indians seem to be warming up to the up and coming “metaverse” space, which is a blockchain-supported fully functional virtual universe. As India gears up to ring in its 73rd Republic Day on January 26, celebrated Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi announced a special performance in the metaverse to mark the special occasion. With this, the

Previously, if you got carried away while uploading a carousel of images on Instagram, but later regretted posting one of them, you’d be stuck. You would either have to delete the post (the entire carousel of images) or just let it be. Fortunately, for us who take our Instagram feed very seriously, Instagram’s finally paved

WhatsApp is reportedly working on adding a couple of new features and functionalities. One of the upcoming updates is said to bring added security to the instant messaging app, while the other is said to increase customisability for the voice call interface on the app. As per the reports, the former will add two-step verification

The concept of the metaverse has become increasingly popular. But as foreign as this emerging tech may seem, it’ll probably not feel as alien as you might think. Why? Because much of the groundwork for the metaverse has already been laid in the online world. While the virtual reality environments and hardware still need to

Elon Musk doesn’t appear to be amused with Twitter’s move to let users have verified non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as profile pictures. The SpaceX and Tesla CEO called the integration “annoying” and suggested Twitter was wasting engineering resources on this effort instead of trying to curb spam activity on the platform. Twitter recently began rolling out

Are you skeptical about cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and blockchains? If so, Twitter’s latest NFT-related innovation might make you think again. Or perhaps not. Some people think it’s a brilliant move for Twitter, while others lament it. Here’s what you need to know. Twitter Launches NFT Profile Pictures What’s Elon Musk unhappy about? As you scroll through

Instagram recently began testing paid subscriptions with a few content creators and influencers in the US, allowing them to charge their followers a monthly fee in exchange for exclusive content, live videos, stories, and a purple badge next to their username to show they are subscribed when they interact with the creator. While the paid

Snapchat’s Bitmoji is a unique and fun way to set yourself apart on the app. And now, Snapchat is giving you yet another way to use your Bitmoji to connect with friends. Snapchat has launched Bitmoji Reactions, giving you one more way to engage with friends in chats. Keep reading to learn how to use

Snap is speeding up its global expansion in countries from Mexico to Japan through tie-ups with wireless carriers and highlighting its popular augmented reality features, the company told Reuters. The parent company of the Snapchat photo messaging app is leaning on its relative safety during a period when social media platforms such as Meta’s Facebook,

Social media content creators are the engines that drive engagement online and keep us glued to our phones. Creators need to make a living, and many of them monetize their content on off-platform facilities, such as Patreon. Big tech knows this and is racing to come up with monetization tools to lock in the best

A Paris court on Thursday ruled that Twitter must reveal its measures for fighting hate speech, in one of several cases thrashing out whether the French justice system has jurisdiction over the US social media giant. Ireland-based Twitter International had appealed a July decision ordering it to share documents and details about its French moderation

Do you ever feel like text just doesn’t fully capture your thoughts or reactions when responding to someone’s tweet on Twitter? You’re probably not alone, and Twitter is testing a new way to help you express yourself better when reacting to a tweet—TikTok-style reaction videos. But is this a good or bad idea? In this

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a feature that will allow users to contact and receive support within a WhatsApp chat. The encrypted messaging service had introduced a similar feature for some beta testers on iOS and Android smartphones in March 2021, but it was eventually discontinued. WhatsApp beta testers on both platforms are now seeing

Discussions in Twitter Spaces can be so interesting that you want to re-live them or keep them for your followers to do the same. Thankfully, you can do just that. Twitter allows anyone hosting a Space to record it and keep the recording for up to 30 days. The feature is useful for recapping purposes

DHL was the most imitated brand by cybercriminals for phishing attempts in the fourth quarter of 2021 (Q4 2021) globally, a new report shows. The global logistics company has replaced Microsoft as the brand that is most likely to be imitated by cybercriminals in phishing scams. WhatsApp, Google, LinkedIn, Amazon, and Apple are also among

Second Life was the pioneer of virtual worlds, possibly the first example of the metaverse. Launched in 2003, and still popular with diehard fans, Second Life has fallen out of favor and other virtual worlds have overtaken it. These include gaming environments such as Roblox and Fortnite, which now boast hundreds of millions of users.

WhatsApp is reportedly getting new features for its Android and desktop apps. For the Android app, the instant messaging app is said to be adding new drawing tools and will get new pencil tools in a future update. Separately, WhatsApp for Desktop is receiving new chat bubble colours. The desktop app will be receiving a

The Nigerian government has announced the lifting of its seven-month Twitter ban after the social media company agreed to meet certain terms. This is good news for Twitter because Nigeria is Africa’s biggest country by population and GDP. Globally, big tech has come under scrutiny and assault by both democracies and autocracies alike. But what

Newly unredacted documents from a state-led antitrust lawsuit against Google accuse the search giant of colluding with rival Facebook to manipulate online advertising sales. The CEOs of both companies were aware of the deal and signed off on it, the lawsuit alleges. The original, redacted lawsuit, filed in December 2021, accused Google of “anti-competitive conduct”

Reddit, like most large online communities, has moderators that keep its various subreddits organized. However, these community moderators don’t work for the company. So what does a Reddit moderator do and what kinds of responsibilities do they have on the platform? What Does a Reddit Moderator Do? Reddit moderators are volunteers that manage a subreddit.

Compared to “normal” careers that require you to work from an office, being an artist means that you often need to figure things out on your own. Standing out takes a lot more work than sprucing up your LinkedIn profile; you also need to look for spaces designed specifically for creators. Behance is one such

Multiple states have begun investigating potential violations in how Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, runs its virtual-reality Oculus business, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Two of the sources said the US Federal Trade Commission was also involved in the antitrust investigation. Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale will kick off on January 17 but ahead of the start, the e-commerce giant has revealed some of the major deals on products such as smartphones, TVs, large home appliances, and various Amazon-brand offerings. It has already been announced that smartphones and accessories will be offered with up to 40

From time to time, Instagram falls victim to bugs, disrupting the user experience when you’re trying to interact with your friends and followers. The malfunctioning app can sometimes be a headache, with issues ranging from delayed direct messages to errors while uploading pictures. However, Instagram has developed an interesting solution–the Rage Shake. Announcing Instagram’s Rage

Twitter on Thursday announced a series of initiatives to empower citizens with the right knowledge before they cast their votes in the upcoming Assembly elections in five states. Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur, and Goa will be held between February 10 and March 7 in seven phases with the counting of votes

If you search for the best free apps on Android or iOS, you’ll find TikTok in the top five. The platform reaches new heights with each passing day. If you don’t know much about TikTok, it is a social media platform where people create different kinds of short-form videos, primarily for entertainment purposes. People often

Mark Zuckerberg in November last year rebranded Facebook under a new name, Meta, depicted by a loopy infinity logo. As suggested by the new moniker, the social networking mammoth is gearing up to work on metaverse projects. In order to strengthen its team with the best minds, Meta is reportedly roping in tech workers from

The metaverse is all the rage right now, but at least one member of the big tech club is not interested. According to rumors, Apple will launch its virtual reality headset in 2022. With its record of industry-changing products, consumers might expect the device to be an entry point into the metaverse. Instead, Apple’s vision