Rage Bait is Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' the 2025 Word of the Year. Discover its meaning, impact on digital discourse, and why it resonates in India's online spaces. Read more.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' the 2025 Word of the Year. Discover its meaning, impact on digital discourse, and why it resonates in India's online spaces. Read more.
Young Indians increasingly rely on Instagram reels and memes for political news, blending awareness with dark humour. Explore the risks of desensitisation and the algorithm-driven news cycle.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' the 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a shift in online manipulation from curiosity clicks to emotional hijacking. Discover what it means for our digital lives.
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Oxford University Press crowns 'rage bait' the 2025 Word of the Year after a 300% surge in usage. Discover what this says about online ethics and engagement. Read the full story.
Elon Musk admits Starlink struggles to compete with traditional tower networks in densely populated cities. Satellite internet better suited for remote locations.
Elon Musk explains why Starlink avoids urban broadband competition, focusing on rural India and disaster recovery. He also shares AI's future impact.
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Reliance Jio dominates Delhi's mobile network with fastest download speeds in TRAI's October tests. Airtel leads in uploads while Vodafone struggles. Discover full performance analysis.
Established YouTube channels with spotless records are vanishing overnight due to aggressive AI moderation. Learn how this crisis affects Indian creators and their livelihoods.
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Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 faces constitutional challenge while Malaysia plans similar restrictions. Learn about the global impact on youth digital rights.
Amazon begins enterprise testing of Leo satellite internet, challenging Starlink with 1 Gbps speeds. Early access available for businesses ahead of public launch.
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YouTube star Jordan Barclay considers moving overseas as Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s threatens advertising revenue and creator economy. Read more.
NASA revises Boeing Starliner contract, reducing astronaut missions from six to four. Next cargo test flight is scheduled for April 2026. Get the latest updates on India's space news.
US Senators demand FTC, SEC investigation into Meta's $16 billion scam ad revenue. Meta denies claims, says it aggressively fights fraud. Read full details.
Explore how brain rot content like '6-7' and 'Group 7' trends are redefining social media through exclusivity rather than meaning. Discover why algorithms now dictate our digital belonging.
X's reactivated country location feature ignites controversy as users question the 'South Asia' option. Experts analyze potential misuse and national identity concerns in digital spaces.
Elon Musk's X launches a new 'About this account' feature to enhance user transparency and combat fake profiles. Learn how this tool helps you verify identities online.
Apple, Amazon, Cisco and Meta jointly oppose Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea's stance on 6 GHz spectrum. Tech majors push for unlicensed use of upper band. Read full details.
X introduces 'About This Account' feature globally, giving users detailed insights into account history and authenticity. Learn how this tool combats bots and misinformation.
Cloudflare faces ongoing service instability with hundreds of users reporting website access issues during scheduled maintenance. Major platforms and gaming services affected. Full details inside.
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Meta escapes breakup as US judge rules Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions legal. But what does this mean for India where Meta dominates online interactions? Read analysis.
US federal judge dismisses FTC antitrust lawsuit against Meta, ruling company faces strong competition from TikTok and YouTube. Read the full analysis.