Meta-owned Instagram on Tuesday officially launched Edits, a standalone app aimed at simplifying the process of creating short-form videos. The release follows its earlier unveiling this year. Continue reading “Instagram’s Edits app now available to download”
Meta has announced that it is working with parents and new technology to increase enrollment in Teen Accounts, providing safer digital experiences for younger users. Continue reading “Meta expands Teen Account settings with AI and Parental support”
On Thursday, Google announced that U.S. college students can use its advanced AI tools and 2TB of cloud storage for free. Josh Woodward, vice president of Google Labs and Google Gemini, said the initiative aims to help students “study smarter” during exam season. Continue reading “Google offers free AI Premium Plan to U.S. students until 2026”
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, announced a new feature called Blend through a Threads post. Blend enables users to create a custom Reels feed within Instagram’s direct messaging (DM) chats, shared with friends or group members. Continue reading “Instagram rolls out Blend feature for shared Reels in DMs”
Google is rolling out a new security feature for Android devices that will automatically restart phones or tablets if they remain locked for three consecutive days. This feature is part of the latest Google Play services update, version 25.14. Continue reading “Google rolls out auto-restart security feature to Android”
Google has announced that Gemini Advanced users can now create and share videos using Veo 2, its advanced AI video generation model. This feature allows users to turn text prompts into dynamic, high-quality video clips. Google Labs has also updated Whisk, an AI experiment, with Whisk Animate, enabling users to animate both text and image prompts into short videos. Continue reading “Gemini gets Veo 2 and Whisk Animate for AI video creation”
Swiggy Ltd. has introduced Pyng, an AI-driven platform aimed at streamlining access to a wide range of verified professionals in over 100 different fields. This new service marks Swiggy’s entry into the growing professional services market, aiming to meet the increasing demand for skilled professionals in urban areas. Continue reading “Swiggy launches Pyng AI-driven marketplace for professional services”
WhatsApp has introduced a new set of features aimed at improving group chats, voice and video calls, and channel interactions. In its official announcement, WhatsApp said, “With new features and updates being added all the time, it can be easy to miss out on useful and exciting ways you can use WhatsApp.” Continue reading “WhatsApp adds new features for Chats, Calls, and Channels”
The government has introduced a new Aadhaar mobile app designed to offer secure and paperless digital identity verification. The new Aadhaar app removes the requirement of carrying physical documents or providing photocopies for identity verification. Continue reading “Aadhaar app is getting Face ID and QR code verification”
Meta is developing a native version of Instagram for iPad, according to a report by The Information. Currently, iPad users can only access the iPhone version of Instagram, which delivers a limited and stretched interface on the larger screen. Continue reading “Meta is working on native iPad app for Instagram: Report”
Meta has announced new built-in restrictions for teen accounts on Instagram and confirmed the expansion of Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger. The company said the changes aim to give parents more peace of mind and strengthen protections for teens across its platforms. Continue reading “Meta adds new built-In safety features for Instagram Teen Accounts, expands to Facebook and Messenger”
Google on Monday announced a broader rollout of its AI Mode to millions more Labs users in the U.S., following strong early feedback. The company also introduced multimodal search within AI Mode, expanding on the feature first launched last month. Continue reading “Google rolls out AI Mode to more users with multimodal search”
Google has introduced new camera and screen sharing capabilities for Pixel and Galaxy smartphones, powered by Gemini Live. These features are designed to simplify everyday tasks with real-time AI support. Continue reading “Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing rolls out to Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 series”
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has partnered with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to block, trace, and recover lost or stolen mobile phones of passengers traveling by train. This initiative leverages the integration of DoT’s Sanchar Saathi platform with the Rail Madad app to provide enhanced safety and security in the digital ecosystem. Continue reading “DoT and RPF integrate Sanchar Saathi for mobile safety on trains”
YouTube on Thursday announced the addition of five new tools designed to enhance video creation for Shorts creators. Vadim Lavrusik, Group Product Manager for YouTube Shorts Creation, described the updates as “more fun and easy ways to get started.” Continue reading “YouTube Shorts is getting an upgraded video editor, AI stickers, and more”
