Instagram DM’s to be subject to new keyword filters for abusive speech

Social media photo and media sharing platform Instagram has announced the launch of a new feature to curb messages containing abuse and harassment. DM’s on Instagram will reportedly go through filters that detect hate speech, while al....

BMW pledges to develop solid-state battery tech for EVs by 2025

German automobile, motorcycle, and engine manufacturing company BMW AG is recently announced that it aims to develop a solid-state battery car prototype before 2025, entering a fast-moving race for a technology aimed at increasing electric ....

Dream11 parent planning to go public in the United States by next year

Indian startup Dream Sports is reportedly looking at a probable U.S. listing by early next year and expects to raise USD 1.5 billion, subsequently valuing the company at around USD 6 billion.  Sources close to the matter stated that t....

Facebook to launch several social audio products to take on Clubhouse

Social media giant Facebook is set to unveil a slew of social audio products, including an audio-chat app competitor to Clubhouse, and a drive into podcast discovery and distribution. Sources close to the matter stated that these plans inc....

Google to fund over 250k vaccinations in low & middle-income regions

Tech giant Google has recently committed to providing funds for more than 250,000 vaccinations and vaccine delivery assistance in low- and middle-income economies, amid a massive surge in COVID-19 cases worldwide. The company has reportedl....

Amazon launches second-gen Echo Buds with improved features and design

American multinational technology company Amazon.com Inc. has reportedly launched the 2nd generation of its wireless earbuds called Echo Buds in the United States. The newly launched Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) are 21% smaller than the prev....

Instagram might allow users to hide ‘Likes’, Facebook could follow suit

Instagram, the popular photo and video sharing platform, has begun experimenting with a new feature that allows the user to hide ‘Like’ counts on a post. For the record, the American social networking service has been experimen....

Pine Labs strengthens offline presence, acquires Fave for USD 45Mn

Indian merchant commerce startup, Pine Labs has reportedly acquired Malaysia-based fintech company Fave in an all-cash deal worth USD 45 million. This move will help the company scale its platform in the consumer vertical in India and South....

China ponders mixing of COVID-19 vaccines to improve efficacy rates

Chinese disease control officials have said that the country is now considering mixing COVID-19 shots to further improve the vaccine protection rates. Chinese vaccines are known to have a lesser efficiency rate as compared to those of Pfiz....

Apple prepares to defend against Epic Games’ antitrust complaint

Apple Inc, a multinational technology company, is reportedly planning to argue that it faces strong competition in the market to defend against an antitrust complaint. This complaint was filed by Epic Games, the maker of ‘Fortnite&rsq....