Tech & Internet
WhatsApp alerts India users that its payments service exists
WhatsApp, the world's largest messaging service, plans to raise user awareness on its in-app payments service, will employ more marketing efforts to unlock its potential, WhatsApp Pay India head Manesh Mahatme says.
No more apologies: Inside Facebook's push to defend its image
The effort, which was hatched at an internal meeting in January, had a specific purpose: to use Facebook’s News Feed, the site’s most important digital real estate, to show people positive stories about the social network.
Facebook Oversight Board seeks clarity on review system for high-profile users
The cross-check system includes millions of accounts, some of which are "whitelisted," meaning they are immune from Facebook's enforcement decisions, the Journal reported.
Ministries, Niti Aayog oppose draft ecommerce rules
The finance ministry has expressed concern that the rules could adversely impact the sector which is also a large employment generator.
Karnataka Assembly passes bill banning online 'games of chance'
The bill makes most offences, such as operating such games, sheltering such operations, and abetting and participating in such online games, both cognisable and non-bailable. It proposes a prison term of up to three years and fine of up to Rs 1 lakh, for offenders.
Facebook spent over $13 billion on safety, security since 2016
The social media giant said it now has 40,000 people working on safety and security, compared with 10,000 five years ago.
Biden sanctions cryptocurrency exchange over ransomware attacks
Hackers use ransomware to take down systems that control everything from hospital billing to manufacturing. They stop only after receiving hefty payments, typically paid in cryptocurrency.
Google plans to buy office space in New York City for $2.1 billion
The deal for St. John's Terminal site in New York City, expected to open by mid-2023, will complete in the first quarter of next year, Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat said in a blog post on Tuesday.
Amazon spends Rs 8,546 crore in legal expenses during 2018-20 to maintain presence in India
Entities of Amazon—Amazon Retail, Amazon Seller Services, Amazon Transportation Services, Amazon Wholesale, and Amazon Internet Services—paid Rs 3,420 crore in India during 2018-19 and Rs 5,126 crore during 2019-20 towards legal fees.
Uber forecasts first-ever adjusted profit, shares jump 7%
The company said last month riders returned to its platform in greater numbers in July, and that it expects the trend to continue in the coming months, together with strong food delivery orders.