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Meta-owned WhatsApp may soon let users pin messages within chats, group

The ability to pin messages within chats and groups is currently under development and is expected to be released in a future update of the application

Meta tests 'members-only space' in virtual reality platform Horizon Worlds

Meta has announced that it is testing a new type of closed space -- members-only worlds -- in its social virtual reality (VR) platform 'Horizon Worlds'

Metaverse adoption at mass level likely 8-10 years away: Nasscom report

Emerging use cases in customer engagement, multi-channel customer support and real-time simulations for product designing are gaining traction

Meta introduces more features to end-to-end encrypted Messenger app

With the introduction of Group profile photos, users will be able to choose profile photos for different chats with friends or work colleagues

Meta-owned Instagram to remove shopping tab from home feed in February

The Reels tab, which is currently present in the front and centre on the navigation bar, will replace the Shop tab

Sony, Manchester City building a metaverse, share brief look at CES 2023

Tech giant Sony has shown a brief look of the metaverse experience it is building with the football club Manchester City at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023.

Zoom announces human avatars to its virtual conferencing, meeting app

Video conferencing platform Zoom has announced human avatars to its meeting app, which will let users appear as a cartoon version of themselves

Hyundai Motor India launches Hyundai Pavilion on Metaverse space

Hyundai Pavilion on Metaverse will introduce the much awaited all-electric SUV Hyundai Ioniq 5 for users to experience its various features

WhatsApp working on feature to let users select chats on Desktop beta

When the feature will be released, there will be a new 'Select Chats' option within the chat menu

Year in review: From metaverse to 5G, here're tech trends that defined 2022

From 5G launch in India to ChatGPT's inception in November, take a look at the top technology trends that defined the year 2022

Meta-owned WhatsApp working on feature to let users report status updates

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature which will provide users the ability to report status updates on desktop beta.

Year in review: From metaverse to 5G, here're tech trends that defined 2022

From 5G launch in India to ChatGPT's inception in November, take a look at the top technology trends that defined the year 2022.

Meta makes virtual reality headset Quest 2's GPU more powerful by 7%

The dynamic clocking system will automatically increase the frequency as it detects that the application would benefit from it

Meta Reality Labs puts 'about half' of operating expenses into AR

Meta is directing "about half" of its Reality Labs' operating expenses toward augmented reality (AR) and is committed to its vision for the future.

European Union accuses Meta of antitrust breaches with classified ads

The European Union has accused Facebook parent Meta of breaching the bloc's antitrust rules by distorting competition in the online classified ads business. The bloc's executive commission said Monday that it takes issue with the tech company tying its online classified ad business, Facebook Marketplace, to Facebook. That means Facebook users automatically have access to Marketplace whether they want it or not", the European Commission said. The commission, the 27-nation bloc's top antitrust enforcer, said Meta also imposes unfair trading conditions on competing online classified ad companies that advertise their services on Facebook or Instagram. Companies that breach EU antitrust rules can be hit with fines worth up to 10 per cent of their annual global revenue.

Shriram Group to have metaverse presence in first quarter of 2023

It would be the first NBFC in India to give customers such a service

Experts warn risks from unknown links as spyware infests social media

Crooks impersonating journalists, business execs, and even friends and families of victims in over 200 countries to extract sensitive data

Meta introduces new features 'Notes', 'Candid Stories' on Instagram

Notes are short posts of up to 60 characters using just text and emojis. This feature has already started rolling out to users

WhatsApp allows users see profile icons within groups chats on iOS

The new feature helps group members to recognise other participants that have the same name

White-collar workers turn to gig jobs in search of better work-life balance

The demand for the white-collar gig workforce in the previous quarter has gone up seven times as compared to the same period last year