Tag: Technology

Tech giants oppose YouTube’s exemption from Australia’s social media ban for children

While most major social media platforms are required to comply, YouTube is set to be excluded from the ban, as it is classified as an education tool.

YouTube has been granted an exemption from the ban as it is considered an educational tool and allows children to use its services under parental supervision through family accounts.

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian joins Frank McCourt’s bid to acquire TikTok

Alexis Ohanian's role in the bid, known as The People's Bid, will be to help shape the consortium's approach to social media, data privacy, and user control. (Image: Cosmopolitan)

Alexis Ohanian will leverage his expertise in social media to support McCourt’s initiative, dubbed “The People’s Bid,” which aims to restructure the platform with a user-centric data governance model.

YouTube revamps mid-roll ads to enhance viewer experience and boost creator revenue

The new plan allows users to watch most videos ad-free across various content categories like gaming, cooking, comedy, and education, but excludes music videos, Shorts, and background play.

YouTube believes that reducing interruptive ads will not only keep viewers engaged for longer but also increase the overall mid-roll revenue opportunity for creators.

Delhi HC says complete ban on smartphones in schools ‘undesirable and unworkable’

By closely monitoring digital platforms, SEBI seeks to curb deceptive marketing practices that can cause significant financial harm. The regulator’s efforts are expected to make it more difficult for fraudulent operators to advertise schemes on major online platforms.

The Court says smartphones serve vital purposes for education and student safety; issues guidelines for regulated use in schools.

Microsoft to shut down Skype in May 2025, netizens say ‘end of an era’

Launched in 2003, Skype revolutionized digital communication, introducing millions to free internet calling and video conferencing. (Image: X)

Existing Skype users can effortlessly shift to Microsoft Teams without any disruptions. By using their current login credentials, they can access Teams seamlessly, with all messages, group chats, and contacts automatically carried over.

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave: Media leaders urge caution on AI investments amid industry shifts

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave: Sanjay Sindhwani, Hemant Jain, Vinod Thadani, Ranjana Mangla, Manavdeep Singh, and Sunny Sen

At the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave, media and entertainment industry experts caution against investing heavily in emerging technologies, advising instead to “let it evolve”.