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In a significant move to boost India’s creators’ economy, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a $1 billion fund dedicated to supporting creators who leverage the latest technologies.
Veer Pahariya, known for his viral “langdi wali” dance step from the song “Rang” in his debut movie “Sky Force,” has once again captured attention with a comedic take on his iconic move.
Dirtcube Interactive, a pioneering game and game-tech studio based in Mumbai, has officially launched GameStarz, a groundbreaking mobile-based virtual world that combines multiplayer gaming, competitive play, and social interaction.
YouTube is set to revolutionize its mid-roll ad strategy starting May 12, 2025, aiming to enhance viewer experience while boosting creator revenue.
In a significant development, major tech companies like Facebook and TikTok have formally reinforced their commitment to combating disinformation within the European Union (EU).
What started in 2005 as a simple idea—an online platform to share videos—has now become the second-largest search engine in the world.
Renowned ISKCON monk and motivational speaker Gaur Gopal Das recently appeared on Rajat Sharma’s Aap Ki Adalat, leaving the audience spellbound with his insights into social media success, the challenges faced by creators, and personal anecdotes about life and regret.
Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has been announced as the new face of Ajio, a leading fashion and lifestyle platform. This collaboration aims to amplify Ajio’s brand presence with Dhawan’s youthful energy and widespread appeal.
Australia has passed a landmark law banning children under 16 from accessing social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the need for stringent laws to address the rise of vulgar content on social media and OTT platforms.
Australia has dropped its controversial plan to impose hefty fines on social media platforms for failing to combat misinformation.
In a move to enhance user convenience, WhatsApp has introduced a voice message transcription feature.
Google India has elevated Mansi Khanna to the position of Director of Ads, Brand, and Reputation Marketing.
Google Photos has introduced a new feature aimed at improving the way users manage shared albums and conversations— the Updates page.
In a fresh twist to its popular Spotify Wrapped experience, Spotify has announced an extended data collection period for its annual music summary.
5 million accounts in India during September 2024 as part of its compliance with India’s IT Rules 2021. This includes 1,658,000 accounts proactively banned before any user reports, according to a report from IANS.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is making a significant push into India’s burgeoning gaming industry.
Meta has rolled out its latest safety initiative, ‘Scams Se Bacho ‘, partnering with Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana to raise awareness about online scams and encourage safer digital practices.
YouTube is currently facing scrutiny from its users regarding potential changes to ad display features on the platform, particularly concerning the visibility of the skip button.
YouTube is reportedly testing a new feature to enhance the account-switching experience for users on Android TV and Google TV devices, aiming to streamline the often cumbersome process of navigating between multiple profiles.
Facebook, once the dominant social media platform, is revamping its image to appeal to younger generations.
YouTube has announced a significant update to its popular YouTube Shorts platform, allowing creators to upload videos up to three minutes long starting October 15, 2024.
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is set to host its flagship event, ‘Vietnam in View ‘, on October 9, 2024, at Mai House Saigon, highlighting the transformative growth in Vietnam’s media and entertainment industry.
Snapchat is introducing a new feature called ‘Footsteps’ to track your location history and keep a log of places you’ve traveled to on Snap Map.