Author: Priyanjali Sachdeva

RBI introduces AI Conversations, UPI Lite Transactions, and NFC advancements for enhanced user experience. In the post-pandemic digital era, UPI has become the preferred method of payment for the country. It’s incredibly convenient, hassle-free, and eliminates the need to carry loose change. To cope with this fast pacing digitalization, it is important to introduce new functions for user convenience. Shaktikanta Das, Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) governor, announced new features at the Monetary Policy Committee. Firstly, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) aims to use advanced technology to improve digital payments. They intend to introduce ‘Conversational Payments’ on UPI,…

Based on a report from July, Meta’s Threads experienced a substantial decline in its user base, with nearly half of its users leaving after the launch. While CEO Mark Zuckerberg aimed to convey optimism and positivity about the new functions, it’s worth noting that Threads lacks significant differentiating features when compared to its rival, X (formerly known as Twitter). During this week, Threads is set to receive new features as mentioned in a post by Mark Zuckerberg. Among these enhancements, users will gain the capability to share Threads posts through Instagram DMs. To share a post via Instagram DMs, simply…

Meta’s WhatsApp is one of the most widely used apps with more than 2.7 billion users across the globe. It serves as a platform for instant messaging and media sharing. Not only that but the application allows users to make voice calls and video calls. Users can now share their screen during video calls, enabling hosts to display their screen’s content. This enhances the app’s utility for office meetings and professional scenarios. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, revealed the latest update through his Facebook account. He mentioned that they are introducing the capability to share screens during video calls…

Telegram, a messaging app that’s widely used by people all over the globe, has gathered a massive user base of over 700 million individuals. What’s impressive is that it managed to become so well-liked despite there being multiple rival apps like WhatsApp. One of the things that helped make it successful is its feature that lets users keep their phone numbers private within the app. However, there’s a new development in Iraq where the country’s Telecom ministry has chosen to restrict access to the Telegram app. The ministry’s reasoning behind this decision is rooted in concerns about national security. Reports…

Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Poco, has unveiled a highly anticipated and wallet-friendly smartphone featuring the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset The user experience is made smooth and seamless by the Snapdragon processor. . With its 6.79-inch FHD+ display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate, the Poco M6 pro 5G offers a slimmer, lighter, and highly portable design. Equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18W charging, users can enjoy hours of uninterrupted viewing. The rear of the Poco M6 Pro 5G contains a primary 50MP sensor accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor, complemented…

On August 3rd, the Indian government brought forward the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in the Lok Sabha. Despite its initial presentation as a financial Bill, Electronics and Information Technology Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, clarified that it didn’t relate to financial matters. The bill proposes a potential fine of up to Rs 250 crore for entities found guilty of misusing or inadequately protecting individuals’ digital data. However, the bill’s introduction was met with significant opposition from members of the opposition who voiced concerns about its possible impact on people’s fundamental right to privacy. The DPDP bill is a legislative document that…

Despite attracting a staggering 100 million users within its initial week of release, Meta’s Threads has unfortunately experienced a significant decline, losing 50% of its user base. Meta’s new app, Threads, created by Mark Zuckerberg, is seen as a rival to the Twitter app. The social media app received a strong positive reaction on its launch, with over 100 million sign-ups within the first five days. The number of active users, however, has since decreased. According to a SimilarWeb analysis, the number of daily active Threads users plummeted from 49 million on July 7 to 23.6 million on July 14.…

Disney+ Hotstar is one of the top streaming platforms in India, boasting a vast user base that spans across regional languages as well as English. However, there has been a recent decision by Hotstar to impose limitations on their users. According to a report by Reuters, this particular development occurs precisely at a moment when Netflix, a rival streaming service, has initiated the process of notifying its subscribers in more than 100 countries regarding the implementation of supplementary fees for sharing the platform with individuals who are not part of their households. At present, premium subscribers of Disney+ Hotstar account…

Adobe Photoshop is one of the leading software for photo editing. It offers an array of tools for photo enhancement. In May, Adobe introduced Firefly integration in its beta version of Photoshop. Firefly is renowned for its generative AI models, adding a remarkable feature to Photoshop that allows users to expand images beyond their original ideas. Generative Expand, found in the beta edition of Photoshop, enables users to enlarge and adjust image sizes effortlessly. By simply clicking and dragging the Crop tool to expand the canvas, users can access this capability. Upon clicking the “Generate” button in Photoshop’s contextual taskbar,…

Samsung announces the price of their most awaited gadgets Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Watch 6. On Wednesday, Samsung introduced its latest gadgets, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, at the Galaxy Unpacked event in Seoul, South Korea. These cutting-edge foldable smartphones were showcased alongside the Galaxy Watch 6 series and the Galaxy Tab S9 series. During the event, Samsung also disclosed the prices specifically tailored for the Indian market for its new generation of Galaxy folding smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches. The company’s lineup now includes Galaxy Z…