Md Waquar Haider
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Koo launches new safety features for proactive content moderation
India's microblogging platform, Koo announced the launch of new proactive content moderation features designed to provide users with a safer and secure social media experience. The new features developed in-house are capable of proactively detecting and blocking any form of nudity or child sexual abuse materials in less than 5 seconds, labeling misinformation and hiding
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
Vu launches new Smart TVs in India at starting price of Rs 23,999
Vu Televisions on Thursday launched 43-inch and 55-inch smart TVs in the Indian market. The Vu Premium TV 2023 Edition will be available at an attractive cost of Rs 23,999 for the 43-inch and Rs 32,999 for the 55-inch version on Amazon, Flipkart, Vutvs.com and retail stores across India. According to the company, the Vu
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
Microsoft introduces Bing Image Creator powered by OpenAI s DALL-E
Microsoft has introduced a new feature 'Bing Image Creator' to the new Bing and Edge preview, which allows users to create an image simply by using their own words to describe the picture they want to see -- powered by an advanced version of the Open AI's DALL-E model. Bing Image Creator integrated into Bing
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
WhatsApp's new update gives admins more control over who can join group
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced two new updates for "groups" on WhatsApp -- new controls for admins, and easily see groups in common. The new features which will start rolling out globally over the coming weeks, come just a few months after WhatsApp launched Communities, a feature that offers larger, more structured discussion groups.
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
Over half of students believe using ChatGPT to do assignments is cheating: Report
More than half of college students (51 percent) believe that using AI tools like ChatGPT to complete assignments and exams counts as cheating or plagiarism, while 1 in 5 uses them anyway, a new report has said. According to a BestColleges survey of 1,000 current undergraduate and graduate students, about 43 percent of college students
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
Elon Musk puts Twitter's value at just $20 billion
Twitter Inc CEO Elon Musk has offered the social-media company's employees stock grants at a valuation of nearly $20 billion, the Information reported on Saturday, citing a person familiar with an email Musk sent to Twitter staff. The reported valuation is less than half of the $44 billion that Musk paid to acquire the social
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
BYJU's set to close $250 mn funding round soon at a lower valuation
Edtech major BYJU's is in advanced stages to raise $250 million at a valuation which is "lower than the $22 billion valuation" it last announced as the company struggles to repay a $1.2 billion term loan and turn profitable in 2023, reliable sources said. Sources told IANS that the latest funding round is in "final
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
Logitech lays off 300 employees as computer accessories sales drop
Swiss technology firm Logitech has laid off 300 employees amid the challenging global macro-economic environment, the media reported on Thursday. In a major global reorganisation, the maker of computer accessories has decided to cut about 300 jobs, reports People Matters. According to Logitech President and CEO Bracken Darrell, the slump in the business was due
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
Samsung launches new-generation vacuum cleaners in India: Check features here
Samsung has launched premium vacuum cleaners including the handheld Bespoke Jet model and an all-new robotic Jet Bot+ in India. According to the company, designed and developed to fit right into the living rooms of modern households, the new range ensures 99.999 percent dust-free cleaning with a multi-layered filtration system. Samsung's Bespoke Jet Vacuum Cleaner
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
Apple contribution to 'Make in India' smartphone reaches 25% in value terms
'Make in India' shipments from Apple grew 65 percent (on-year) by volume and 162 percent by value, taking the brand's value share to 25 percent in 2022, up from 12 percent in 2021, a new report has shown. The contribution of exports in 'Make in India' smartphone shipments reached the highest ever in 2022 both
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
Google denies it copied ChatGPT to train its own AI chatbot Bard
Google has denied the reports that it is copying Microsoft-owned OpenAI's ChatGPT to train its AI chatbot called Bard. A report in The Information claimed that OpenAI's success "has forced the two AI research teams within Google's parent, Alphabet, to overcome years of intense rivalry to work together". According to the report, citing sources, software
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
Twitter launches new API with free, basic, enterprise tiers
Elon Musk-run Twitter has launched its new paid API (Application Programming Interface) platform with free, basic, and enterprise access tiers. The company shared the information on Twitter via its Twitter Dev account: "Today we are launching our new Twitter API access tiers! We're excited to share more details about our self-serve access." Initially, the company
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
Spotify testing card-style layout user profiles
Music streaming platform Spotify has said that it is testing a redesign of its user profiles, including a card-style layout that allows users to establish more of a social identity on the platform while also providing easy access to its unique features, such as personalised recommendations, Blend playlists, co-listening experience, and more. According to TechCrunch,
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
Twitter-rival Koo offers lifetime free verification for notable personalities: Details here
Koo has announced that it will offer free lifetime verification to all notable personalities that qualify. Koo awards a Yellow Tick against user profiles after they meet the criteria that are clearly published on its website. The free lifetime verification will be available to all notable personalities and creators across the world; enabling them to
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
WhatsApp working on new 'Lock chat' feature for Android beta
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new "Lock chat" feature for Android beta which will allow users to lock chats and keep them hidden. This new feature will improve the users' privacy as it will help users to lock their most private chats within the chat's contact or group info, reports WABetaInfo.
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
Apple products worth $500K including 436 iPhones, stolen from US store
Thieves stole $500,000 worth of iPhones, iPads and Watches after breaking into an Apple store inside a mall in the US. According to the police, burglars got away with more than 400 electronics items from the Apple retailer at Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, Washington State, reports Komo News. They made entry by cutting through the
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
India records 1.4 times more sales of Galaxy S23 series than predecessor: Samsung
India recorded a 1.4 times more sales of the newly-launched Samsung Galaxy S23 series compared to its predecessor S22 series last year, the company said on Thursday. Galaxy S23 Ultra was the top-selling model globally, including in India. According to the industry, the strong performance of the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the innovative camera performance
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus review: A well-built premium Android smartphone
Samsung Galaxy S23 series was recently launched at the Unpacked event. The lineup includes three models: Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and the mighty Galaxy S23 Ultra. All Galaxy S23 smartphones sold in India are manufactured at the company's Noida factory. Samsung's decision to sell 'Made in India' Galaxy S23 smartphones shows the company's commitment
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
Hello Mumbai: Tech experts hail Apple's decision to open its first retail store in India
Apple on Wednesday finally lifted the curtains off its much-awaited own branded retail store in India. The Cupertino-based tech giant's first official store will be in Mumbai's Jio World Drive mall, located at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). The Apple store is inspired by the iconic Kaali Peeli taxi art that is unique to Mumbai
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
Samsung announces partnership with JioCinema for TATA IPL 2023
Samsung on Wednesday announced a partnership with JioCinema for TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. The JioCinema application will come pre-installed on all Samsung TV models starting from 2018 and all Samsung Smart Monitor models starting from 2022. Consumers can now access the JioCinema app from their Samsung TVs and Smart Monitors as it
AUTHOR: MD WAQUAR HAIDER| Posted January 19, 2026
