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WhatsApp may soon go paid: Meta tests subscription feature that could change how you use the app

WhatsApp may no longer stay completely free. Meta is testing a paid, ad-free subscription model for WhatsApp Status, raising concerns among millions of users worldwide.

Did you know 'When The Phone Rings' actor Shae soo-bin was in India to shoot an ad with Siddhant?

'When The Phone Rings' actress Chae Soo-bin recently came to India to shoot an ad with Bollywood actor Siddhant Chaturvedi in Mumbai. The video of the ad was shared by the brand's official page on Instagram.

YouTube denies allegation of concealing skip ad button: What the company has to say

Many YouTube users worldwide recently reported black rectangles appearing over the skip button, leading to allegations that youtube was intentionally concealing the button. However, the company has responded to these claims and clarified its position.

How to remove ads on Xiaomi phones? An easy guide

Xiaomi offers some of the cheapest smartphones in the market. It compensates for the shortfall in revenue through system ads on its smartphones. Here's how you can disable these ads.

Xiaomi, Poco, Redmi users won't get relief from UI ads soon: Here's why

Xiaomi smartphones come with advertisements within the user interface (UI). While it is possible to disable these ads, the process is complex and does not meet user expectations.

Govt asks BCCI, SAI to take measures to prevent surrogate tobacco ads by sportspersons

Various surveys have found that the age of initiation for tobacco consumption in India is as low as seven years, Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr Atul Goel, said in a letter to BCCI and SAI.

Is YouTube really slowing down due to ad blockers, or is there more to the story?

YouTube has recently clarified that the recent slowdown was caused by a bug in AdBlock tools. The company is urging users to support content creators by avoiding ad blockers.

YouTube's global crackdown: No more ad blockers allowed

YouTube is telling users to either turn off ad blockers or subscribe to YouTube Premium for $14 a month, as it cracks down on ad-blocking software globally. The company believes that ad-blockers violate their rules, and the move aims to support content creators and maintain a free platform.

YouTube tightens stance on ad-blockers, advocates for premium service

These ad blocker extensions, available on popular web browsers like Chrome and Edge, can often be obtained at no cost, though users may opt to make a small donation to sustain them.

Twitter first major social media platform to relax cannabis advertising policy

Twitter has relaxed its cannabis advertising policy permitting cannabis companies to advertise as long as they have proper licensing and avoid targeting people under 21.

Facebook will now let users know why they see ads

The company has further stated that the new tool will now show new examples and illustrations to the users, explaining how Facebook’s machine-learning models help in connecting various topics to showcase relevant ads to the users.

With surge in viewership on TV screens, YouTube plans for further ad push

YouTube has introduced various tools to include more adverts on the platform. Read on to know more

Twitter tells users it's sharing more personal data with advertisers: Here's what it means

Twitter has reintroduced a feature that will by default share users' data with advertisers. Know more

AAP government spent 4 times more than Congress on ads

Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party has spent about Rs 78 crore annually on advertisements in the first four years of its tenure, while the previous Sheila Dikshit government in its third term had spent about Rs 19 crore annually on advertisements, according to information sought through the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

Megadrought linked to powerful ancient civilisation's collapse: Study

The researchers found that the megadroughts that affected the empire started decades earlier than previously thought, and also discovered that the region experienced one of the wettest times in the period prior to the megadrought in a span of nearly 3800 years.

WhatsApp confirms Status Ads coming in 2020

At a Facebook Marketing Summit in the Netherlands, Facebook revealed a 2020 launch date for WhatsApp Status ads.

Panel moots ban on election day ads in papers; but law unlikely to change before LS polls

The move had come in the wake of poll panel using its constitutional powers to ban such newspaper advertisements on a case-by-case basis during the Bihar assembly election in October-November of 2015.

Mark Zuckerberg apologises for Facebook privacy scandal in full page newspaper ads in UK

"We have a responsibility to protect your information. If we can't we don't deserve it," the ad read.

Video channels with 10k views can make money off ads on YouTube