Have you ever signed up for a service you didn’t need or struggled to find the cancel button on a website? These tactics are far more than mere nuisances; they form a controversial web design strategy called “deceptive design tactics.” … Read More
In today’s world, imagining a life without Google is almost unthinkable. From searching for information to managing emails, navigating maps, organising schedules, and learning new skills, Google has crept into most parts of our lives. We basically “google everything,” a … Read More
On November 29, 2024, the Australian Government passed the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 to amend the Online Safety Act 2021. This amendment seeks to ban the use of social media for kids under 16 years … Read More
In our world of high-speed internet, memes spread globally in seconds, changing how we show care. People no longer write letters. Now, we have memes, videos, links, and specks of information we share to tell them, “You are on my … Read More
Do you remember when WhatsApp introduced its new privacy policy and flooded our phones with “Accept or Leave” notifications? It felt like there was no real choice, right? However, Meta Inc, the company behind WhatsApp, overstepped the mark. The company … Read More
In recent years, live-streaming court proceedings has emerged as a landmark measure to increase transparency in the Indian judicial system. This initiative has allowed people to witness the judiciary working firsthand, creating greater understanding and trust in legal processes. However, … Read More
The inception of digital age has abridged the previously existing boundaries of social coherence. It has revolutionised the traditional ways of communication and connection. Individuals can now express and coexist on multiple fronts simultaneously, i.e., physical and cyber spaces. With … Read More
While we patiently wait for the rules and guidelines under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”), a news clip started doing the rounds in the last week of October. It essentially said, “Dear businesses, do not wait … Read More
Google’s apparent omnipresence would make one assume its launch synonymous with that of the Internet. However, Google was launched only 26 years ago, growing exponentially and overtaking its competitors like Yahoo! and Bing with deceptive ease. As the battle for … Read More