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Google has now launched a new feature i.e. UPI Autopay as a payment option for subscription-based purchases on Google Play in India. Background It broke the news on November 15. The context here has to do with RBI's 2021…

In a major milestone for the Indian gaming industry, the country has crossed the half-a-billion mark with 507Mn gamers today. Observing Indian gaming trends Out of this 120Mn, almost one-fourth, are paying users with $20…

Twitter has suspended its $8 subscription program that was launched last week. Unleashing a circus Upon launch a deluge of fake accounts impersonating famous people, brands etc started taking over, taking advantage of people who…

By the summer of 2023, there will be a significant reduction in the waiting time for US visas. Normalcy from next year India is America’s top priority for issuance of visas. By the middle of 2023, Washington hopes to once…

A study says that the US economy can significantly benefit if it attracts more workers in the global competition. How the US can benefit The study noted, “Research has shown that the H-1B visa category boosts US economic growth,…

Not even a month into his reign, Twitter owner Elon Musk plans to cut about 3,700 jobs at the firm, which translates to half of the company's workforce in a cost-cutting exercise. He will inform those affected on Friday. Further,…

WhatsApp users can now enjoy a brand new feature- Communities. Objective This provides a way to organize multiple group chats so that the discussion in individual groups remains focused on its own topic, but members can easily…

In an effort to bridge the gap in Canada's labor shortage, the country intends to boost its immigration targets and hopes to allow a record number of fresh immigrants into the country. The situation in Canada As Immigration…

Twitter owner Elon Musk said Wednesday that it will take "a few more weeks" before any banned accounts -- including that of Donald Trump -- are restored on the platform. Twitter users have been waiting in anticipation as to whether…

The move is likely to be interpreted as a way of reducing the power of big tech firms. Government-appointed panels are now empowered to review content moderation decisions or takedowns by platforms like Twitter and Facebook. …

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is looking into the 2-hour long WhatsApp global outage that affected users worldwide on October 25. Historic disruption Due to this users were unable to send messages, share…

Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a bill which will ban and regulate online gambling games. Background The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act, 2022 was tabled in the state Assembly on Wednesday.…

Canada has introduced some changes to strengthen protections for temporary foreign workers. Agencies involved The objective is to provide greater transparency and clarity on the requirements and conditions of the Temporary…

Google Pixel 6a and the new Pixel 7 smartphones will soon receive an update which will enable 5G network on these devices in India. Actively working It's confirmed that it is actively working with Indian telcos to enable 5G…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has brought in a new set of visa rules in a major revamp of its immigration laws. In brief The new rules will impact tourists, job seekers and those interested in residing in the Gulf country. …

Google is gearing up to launch multiple new products in its lineup at its event on October 7. It is expected to launch its Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro and its first-ever Pixel Watch. It has also revealed that the new Nest smart home…

Google wants to make Maps and Search more "Immersive" and has introduced new features for it. The new features will include neighbourhood "vibe" checks and "visual forward" in search results. "Vibe" checks "Vibe" builds on an…

Instagram has launched a new ‘Notes’ feature that lets users create short notes with a 60 character limit. In brief These notes will be visible to followers in the DM section and just like Instagram Stories, they vanish after 24…

Google has officially announced pre-orders for the Pixel 7 series in India. Pre-order and launch The pre-orders for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will begin on October 6 at 9:30 pm (IST) on e-commerce site Flipkart. Official…

A Presidential Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders has approved the provision of stamping of H-1B visas inside the U. S. If this is accepted by President Joe Biden, it will come as a big…