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Neelamudi (Blue Hair) OTT Release: Malayalam Film on Casteism Now Streaming on Manorama Max
Neelamudi (Blue Hair), directed by Sharath Kumar V, is a gripping Malayalam film tackling caste-based discrimination in the digital age. Set in a rural village, it follows Sidhu, a vlogger, and his friends, who plan a prank that takes an unexpected turn. The film uses vlogs to highlight the subtle infiltration of casteism in everyday life, addressi...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Bigger and Better, but Has a Monumental Legacy to Follow
After a string of leaks and months of speculation, Nintendo finally revealed its next hybrid console, the Nintendo Switch 2, Thursday. In a video published on its social media channels, the Japanese company showed off a bigger, blacker and better successor to the phenomenally successful Switch. The Nintendo Switch 2 will be released in 2025 and run...
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PCB Restricts Movement Of Scribes At Stadiums In Karachi And Lahore
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday restricted the entry and movement of the mainstream and digital media at its stadiums in Karachi and Lahore which are under construction ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.
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Zerodha's Nithin Kamath Warns Against New Scam Which Could Drain Your Bank Accounts. See Post
Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath recently took to social media to warn users against a new scam which could potentially drain bank accounts.
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Draft Data Protection Rules Mandate Due Diligence, Explicit Consent for Processing Children's Data
The recently released draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules specify that parent's verifiable consent will have to be obtained by social media or online platforms before children can create any account.
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"I Was Crying, Begging": YouTuber On 40-Hour "Digital Arrest"
Popular social media influencer Ankush Bahuguna on Sunday recounted a shocking and traumatic ordeal in which he was held hostage by scammers for 40 hours.
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Parents' Consent Must For Children's Social Media Accounts: Draft Data Rules
A child will need the consent of an adult for opening social media accounts, according to the draft rules proposed for the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. The adult can be either a parent or a guardian, the draft rules say.
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Proposed Australia Law Would Fine Big Tech Over Digital Competition
Australia's centre-left Labor government has targeted Big Tech's influence, and parliament passed a law last week that banned social media for children aged under 16.
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Australia's Social Media Ban Gets Support From Senate Committee
An Australian Senate committee has backed a bill that would ban social media for children under 16 but said social media platforms should not force users to submit personal data such as passport and other digital identification to prove their age.
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Hate Speech Watchdog To Quit Elon Musk's X Over Updated Terms Of Service
The Center for Countering Digital Hate said on Thursday it would leave Elon Musk-owned social media site X, citing concerns that upcoming changes to the platform's terms of service could hinder the nonprofit's ability to prevail in court battles.
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Petition Seeks Ban On WhatsApp Over Compliance, Supreme Court Says No
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL seeking directions to the Centre to ban the operation and use of WhatsApp if it does not comply with the orders of the authorities in the country.
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German Company Launches First-Of-Its-Kind 'Digital Condom'. Here's How It Works
CAMDOM is only available on Android devices and the company plans to launch an app for iOS soon.
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India's Piracy Economy Stands at Rs 224 Billion in 2023: EY-IAMAI Report
India’s piracy economy hit Rs 224 billion in 2023, according to the EY-IAMAI report. Of this, Rs 137 billion came from pirated content in theatres, and Rs 87 billion from OTT platforms. Streaming accounted for the largest share of pirated content at 63%, followed by mobile apps and torrents. The report highlights that 51% of Indian media consumer...
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Instagram Rolls Out Customisable Profile Card Feature for Easy Sharing via QR Codes
Instagram has announced a new feature for creators that makes it easier and more fun for them to share their profiles with others. They can now create a two-sided digital card on the Meta-owned social media platform which matches their style courtesy of multiple customisable options, depending on their preference.
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Viral Video: Digital Creator Tries "Frozen Popcorn" For The First Time, Internet Reacts
A vlogger shared his experience trying out a social media 'hack' for making popcorn taste better. Here's what he discovered after his taste test.
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Neelamudi (Blue Hair) OTT Release: Malayalam Film on Casteism Now Streaming on Manorama Max
Neelamudi (Blue Hair), directed by Sharath Kumar V, is a gripping Malayalam film tackling caste-based discrimination in the digital age. Set in a rural village, it follows Sidhu, a vlogger, and his friends, who plan a prank that takes an unexpected turn. The film uses vlogs to highlight the subtle infiltration of casteism in everyday life, addressi...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Bigger and Better, but Has a Monumental Legacy to Follow
After a string of leaks and months of speculation, Nintendo finally revealed its next hybrid console, the Nintendo Switch 2, Thursday. In a video published on its social media channels, the Japanese company showed off a bigger, blacker and better successor to the phenomenally successful Switch. The Nintendo Switch 2 will be released in 2025 and run...
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PCB Restricts Movement Of Scribes At Stadiums In Karachi And Lahore
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday restricted the entry and movement of the mainstream and digital media at its stadiums in Karachi and Lahore which are under construction ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.
-
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath Warns Against New Scam Which Could Drain Your Bank Accounts. See Post
Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath recently took to social media to warn users against a new scam which could potentially drain bank accounts.
-
Draft Data Protection Rules Mandate Due Diligence, Explicit Consent for Processing Children's Data
The recently released draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules specify that parent's verifiable consent will have to be obtained by social media or online platforms before children can create any account.
-
"I Was Crying, Begging": YouTuber On 40-Hour "Digital Arrest"
Popular social media influencer Ankush Bahuguna on Sunday recounted a shocking and traumatic ordeal in which he was held hostage by scammers for 40 hours.
-
Parents' Consent Must For Children's Social Media Accounts: Draft Data Rules
A child will need the consent of an adult for opening social media accounts, according to the draft rules proposed for the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. The adult can be either a parent or a guardian, the draft rules say.
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Proposed Australia Law Would Fine Big Tech Over Digital Competition
Australia's centre-left Labor government has targeted Big Tech's influence, and parliament passed a law last week that banned social media for children aged under 16.
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Australia's Social Media Ban Gets Support From Senate Committee
An Australian Senate committee has backed a bill that would ban social media for children under 16 but said social media platforms should not force users to submit personal data such as passport and other digital identification to prove their age.
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Hate Speech Watchdog To Quit Elon Musk's X Over Updated Terms Of Service
The Center for Countering Digital Hate said on Thursday it would leave Elon Musk-owned social media site X, citing concerns that upcoming changes to the platform's terms of service could hinder the nonprofit's ability to prevail in court battles.
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Petition Seeks Ban On WhatsApp Over Compliance, Supreme Court Says No
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL seeking directions to the Centre to ban the operation and use of WhatsApp if it does not comply with the orders of the authorities in the country.
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German Company Launches First-Of-Its-Kind 'Digital Condom'. Here's How It Works
CAMDOM is only available on Android devices and the company plans to launch an app for iOS soon.
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India's Piracy Economy Stands at Rs 224 Billion in 2023: EY-IAMAI Report
India’s piracy economy hit Rs 224 billion in 2023, according to the EY-IAMAI report. Of this, Rs 137 billion came from pirated content in theatres, and Rs 87 billion from OTT platforms. Streaming accounted for the largest share of pirated content at 63%, followed by mobile apps and torrents. The report highlights that 51% of Indian media consumer...
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Instagram Rolls Out Customisable Profile Card Feature for Easy Sharing via QR Codes
Instagram has announced a new feature for creators that makes it easier and more fun for them to share their profiles with others. They can now create a two-sided digital card on the Meta-owned social media platform which matches their style courtesy of multiple customisable options, depending on their preference.
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Viral Video: Digital Creator Tries "Frozen Popcorn" For The First Time, Internet Reacts
A vlogger shared his experience trying out a social media 'hack' for making popcorn taste better. Here's what he discovered after his taste test.
