Author: Sakina Kheriwala

Australia announces ban on social media for kids under 16

This measure is part of a broader strategy by Albanese's center-left Labor government to tackle the growing influence of technology giants, which have been linked to a rise in misinformation and mental health issues among young people.

In a decisive move to shield the younger generation from the perils of social media, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils new legislation, placing the onus on tech giants to enforce strict age limits.

Sandeep Sangwan appointed as Global CMO for Castrol

With an impressive background spanning over 20 years, Sandeep Sangwan previously held leadership positions in sales, marketing, and P&L delivery at Gillette and P&G across India, the Middle East, China, and Europe. (Image source: LinkedIn)

Former Castrol India MD to lead global marketing, as Michelle Jou welcomes successor Kedar Lele for India operations.

Truecaller appoints Rishit Jhunjhunwala as new CEO

Rishit Jhunjhunwala has been with Truecaller since 2015 and currently serves as the chief of products and managing director of the company's India division.

Rishit Jhunjhunwala is set to assume his new position at Truecaller on January 9, following the departure of the current CEO, Alan Mamedi.

Instagram to use AI tools to identify underage users’ age misrepresentation

Known as the “adult classifier,” this AI system will analyze various elements within a user’s profile—including their follower list, interactions, and “happy birthday” posts from friends—to estimate the user’s real age.

Meta’s new “adult classifier” will push underage users into restricted profiles, responding to increasing regulatory scrutiny on teen safety.

Top 8 tech trends revolutionizing the beauty and fashion industry

Vantage Market Research notes a remarkable 18.8% annual growth in beauty-focused smart devices, projecting sales to skyrocket to $144.2 billion by 2028. (Image source: TechHQ)

From virtual makeovers to AI-powered skin care, discover the game-changing trends taking beauty and fashion into the future.

Delhi High Court orders Alpino Health Foods from running ads disparaging oats

The injunction, passed by Justice Mini Pushkarna, was granted ex parte and aims to prevent Alpino from spreading allegedly negative portrayals of oats on social media or other platforms.

Ex parte ad interim injunction granted in favour of Marico Limited over alpino’s alleged disparaging campaign against oats; next hearing on the matter scheduled for March 19.

Gen Z Explainer: The concept of ‘user disengagement’

True engagement means using an app when it's useful, then leaving when you're done. The best designs are invisible; they solve a problem and then get out of the way. (Image source: Unsplash)

Discover why intentional disengagement can lead to trust, loyalty, and a healthier digital experience for users and businesses alike.

Centre cracks down on unauthorized use of personal data amid digital protection reform

A recent report indicated that the National Payments Corporation of India had already terminated all unauthorized uses of customer data related to Unified Payments Interface (UPI) handles. (Image source: Unsplash)

With the Digital Private Data Protection Act, 2023 on the horizon, the Union home ministry intensifies efforts to curb illegal access to sensitive personal information, targeting fintech and consumer tech companies.