WhatsApp introduces ‘disappearing messages’ feature

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called “disappearing messages”, which would allow users to ensure that their messages are not saved on the instant messaging platform forever. The ‘self-destruct” automated feature will roll out for users through this month. “When “disappearing message” is turned on, new messages sent to a chat will disappear after 7 … Read more

China halts Jack Ma’s $37 billion Ant Group IPO in Shangai, Hong Kong

Ant said that its listing had been suspended by Shanghai following a recent interview regulators held with its founder Jack Ma and top executives. Ant Group’s $37 billion stock market listing has been suspended in both Shanghai and Hong Kong in a dramatic move just two days before what was set to be the world’s … Read more

Pharma, FMCG push hiring activity in India by 24% in September: Naukri.com

Driven by industries like pharma, fast-moving consumer goods, education and IT, hiring activity in India saw a growth of 24 per cent in September compared to the previous month, according to a new report by job portal Naukri on Monday. Further opening up of the economy with unlock measures and increased mobility has led to … Read more

Amazon ends development of Crucible, its first major video game

“We didn’t see a healthy, sustainable future ahead of Crucible,” the company said in a blog post on Friday. The team working on the project will be moved to other upcoming games and customers will get refunds, it added. Crucible was seen as a key test for Amazon’s games division, which was formed in 2012. … Read more

Paytm takes the challenge to Google, launches its own mini app store

Paytm has taken the challenge to Google’s Play Store by launching its Android Mini App Store, through which it seeks to help developers take their applications to the masses. This is the start-up’s latest move to break Google’s monopoly over distribution of Android applications. Paytm is providing listing and distribution of these mini apps from … Read more

Amazon One lets customers use their palm to make payments at select stores

The Seattle-based company says the service is highly secure, and uses algorithms and hardware to create a person’s unique palm signature. (Subscribe to our Today’s Cache newsletter for a quick snapshot of top 5 tech stories. Click here to subscribe for free.) Amazon has introduced a new biometric system that will allow people to use … Read more

We asked 13 founders who raised nearly $200 million during COVID-19 for their tips on wooing investors in a crisis

Remote fundraising has become common for startups as the coronavirus pandemic continues to restrict the ability to travel and take meetings in person. Usually, founders and executives pitch prospective investors for funding at swanky city offices before an investment committee makes a decision. Subsequently, there is a lengthy due diligence process, technical and market questions, … Read more