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US court rejects challenges to FCC approval of SpaceX satellites
A U.S. appeals court has upheld the FCC's approval of SpaceX's plan to deploy thousands of Starlink satellites for broadband internet. Challenges from DISH Network and astronomers were rejected. SpaceX aims to expand its satellite network for wider internet coverage.
Axis Bank services to be affected this Saturday, Sunday due to Citibank migration; full list of services you can, cannot use
Axis Bank has notified its customers through email and SMS that there could be disruptions in their banking services on the internet banking and mobile banking platforms. This is due to the ongoing transition of Citi's consumer business in India to Axis Bank, which is in its final stages.
AI bots taking over the Internet? Here's how companies are stopping this intrusion
Artificial intelligence' rise has created some nasty problems for text-based websites, some of whom are complaining that the performance of the internet is diminishing due to AI bots scraping the web for training its systems. Language model system need a lot of text to get trained, and therefore, this has started off what appears to be a long-draw 'text war'.
Inside the rise and fall of Indian Twitter rival Koo
Koo, the Indian social media platform aiming to rival Twitter, has closed down due to unsuccessful acquisition negotiations. The company struggled with funding challenges and workforce reductions amidst a competitive landscape. Here's a quick recap of the company's journey.
Indian Twitter rival Koo shuts down after failed acquisition talks
“Patient, long term capital is essential to build ambitious, world beating products from India be it in social media, Al, space, EV or other futuristic categories. It will need a lot more capital when the space has a global giant already," Radhakrishna said in a joint post along with cofounder Mayank Bidawatka.
Koo founders on why the social media app is shutting down
Once considered as a rival of X (previously Twitter), Tiger Global-backed Indian social media app Koo is shutting down operations. the company founder Aprameya Radhakrishna said on social media. "As for us, we are entrepreneurs at heart and you will see us back in the arena one way or another. Till then, thank you for your time, attention, good wishes and love," Radhakrishna posted on LinkedIn.
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KOO Shutting Down: Why India’s Twitter rival is closing operations
Koo, a homegrown social media platform and alternative to Twitter, is shutting down. Co-founders Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka cited unsuccessful partnership talks and high maintenance costs. Despite significant user growth and backing from investors like Accel and Tiger Global, Koo struggled with funding. The platform had aimed to surpass Twitter in India but faced market challenges.
Watch: Rolls-Royce Ghost breaks down in waterlogged Delhi road, Internet users suggest use 'Alto'
In a viral video, a Rolls-Royce Ghost was seen stuck on a waterlogged road in Delhi. The luxury black vehicle was stranded with its hazard lights blinking, while more modest cars navigated the flooded street with ease. The incident was captured by a Maruti Suzuki driver and shared on Instagram.
US probing China Telecom, China Mobile over internet, cloud risks
The Biden administration is investigating China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom over concerns they could misuse access to American data through their U.S. cloud and internet services by sharing it with Beijing. The Commerce Department is leading the probe, which has completed "risk-based analyses" of China Mobile and China Telecom. These companies, despite being barred from providing certain services, still offer cloud and internet routing services in the U.S., posing potential national security risks. The investigation aims to close any remaining avenues for Chinese firms to access U.S. data, amid ongoing tech tensions.
What happens when telcos' DNS server is down
Internet outages in India on June 18 affected over 45,000 Reliance Jio users and 9,000 Bharti Airtel users due to DNS server downtime, impacting popular applications like WhatsApp and Facebook.
Learning to roll with the trolls
Like mosquitoes that can't be eradicated, we must learn to coexist with trolls. They're the bitter meds that strengthen our immune system against criticism.
Reliance Jio down: Users report issues with JioFiber & mobile internet
Reliance Jio is currently experiencing a widespread service outage across India, impacting access to communication applications and affecting remote employees. According to Downdetector, there is a notable issue with both fiber and mobile internet connectivity. Complaints surged to about 2,300 reports around 1:41 pm, subsided briefly by 2:11 pm, but then increased again with over 1,900 complaints.
Amazon tribe gets internet connectivity after long wait, you will be shocked to know what they do with it
A remote Amazon tribe has finally got hooked to the Internet, largely due to the efforts of tech tycoon Elon Musk and his organization that helped set things up. However, the tribe has taken to scrolling social media and adult film sites, according to reports.
The man who escaped the scam rings of Cambodia
Thousands of workers are trafficked to Southeast Asia to commit cyber fraud on their fellow citizens over social media. Ex-serviceman Botcha Sankhar, who was forced to work in the scam compounds of Cambodia for six months, unravels the modus operandi of this new and terrifying form of crime and forced labour
Without movies, we'd be so ignorant
Cinema, in its various forms, is a powerful medium that has long provided glimpses into worlds beyond our immediate surroundings. Before the internet and streaming services, films like "King Kong" (1933) introduced audiences worldwide to the Empire State Building. Similarly, "Life of Brian" (1979) brought the story of the 'other' messiah to light, and "Gandhi" (1982) educated many about Mahatma Gandhi and Nathuram Godse. These films amplified stories and historical figures, showcasing cinema's vital role in advocacy and mass communication.
How to block a debit card: 4 ways to block, hotlist PNB debit card
How to block a debit card: Punjab National Bank (PNB) customers can follow any of the following processes to block or hotlist their card. Note that debit cards, once hotlisted, cannot be de-hotlisted.
Elon Musk's Starlink back up after brief outage
SpaceX's Starlink, which owns around 60% of the roughly 7,500 satellites orbiting earth, is dominant in the satellite internet sphere.
Combating dark patterns; declining VC funds for female founders
Happy Thursday! The government will soon release a tool to help consumers fight manipulative ‘dark patterns’ used by websites. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
China accused of targeting overseas citizens participating in political activism
Amnesty International reported that China is targeting its citizens studying abroad for their political activism. Students' family members are facing harassment in China if they participate in events critical of the government, leading to self-censorship and mental health issues. The Chinese government has used sophisticated technology and intimidation tactics to suppress dissent, extending its control beyond its borders in a form of "transnational repression".
Military rangers deployed as dissent grows in PoJK
Pakistan military rangers deployed in PoJK by AAC to control protests resulting in casualties. Mobile services disrupted. AAC leaders condemned violence and supported peaceful protests. President Sahabzada Waqas emphasized peaceful demonstrations. Naqvi addressed legitimate demands of protestors.
Digit cuts valuation for IPO; Internet firms vs Google in NCLAT
Insurtech startup Digit is eyeing a discounted $3 billion valuation through its proposed public offering. Details on this and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Meta's oversight board backs takedown of Australian voter fraud posts
Meta's board upheld removing Facebook posts calling for multiple votes in an indigenous rights referendum due to unclear voter fraud rules. Australia rejected recognizing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people.
TikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app
TikTok and ByteDance file lawsuit to block law forcing divestiture or ban, citing First Amendment violations. Concerns over Jan. 19 deadline and national security issues. Ongoing conflict between U.S. and China over tech.
'What is to stop any country from controlling the entire Internet': Musk on Australia injunction on church stabbing videos
Elon Musk said Tuesday his social media platform X will appeal against an Australian injunction forcing it to take down videos of a church stabbing in Sydney. Video of the bloody attack, which spread widely on social media platforms, has been blamed by Australian authorities for feeding tensions in the community.
FCC to vote to restore net neutrality rules, reversing Donald Trump
The FCC told advocates on Tuesday of the plan to vote on the final rule at its April 25 meeting. The commission voted 3-2 in October on the proposal to reinstate open internet rules adopted in 2015 and re-establish the commission's authority over broadband internet.
SBI net banking, UPI down: State Bank of India net banking, YONO mobile app, UPI will be down today during this time
SBI down on April 1: State Bank of India (SBI) has announced that the services of Internet Banking, Yono Lite, Yono Business Web & Mobile App, YONO, and UPI would be unavailable on April 1, 2024 due to Annual Closing.
SBI net banking, mobile app, YONO will be down on this day: Check date, timings, alternate channels to use
SBI digital banking: Several State Bank of India (SBI) digital channels will be unavailable for some time due to scheduled activity. Services of Internet Banking, Yono Lite, Yono Business Web & Mobile App, YONO and UPI will not be available.
Rupeek’s steep down round; Paytm to become third-party UPI app
Gold loan startup Rupeek may soon be tying up a new funding round, albeit at a lower valuation. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
India had longest internet shutdown in 2023: report
According to a report by virtual private network tracker Top 10VPN, India imposed an internet shutdown of over 5,000 hours in Manipur alone, since the start of the ethnic conflict between the Kukis and Meiteis.
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