Tag Archives: social media

Reddit, a popular social news aggregation and discussion platform, has suffered a second significant outage within 24 hours, impacting thousands of users across the United States. The issue was tracked by Downdetector, which reported over 70,000 outage reports, primarily from Reddit users in the US. The outage left many unable to access both the website and mobile app, disrupting the usual activity on the platform.

In contrast to Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal, Nothing CEO Carl Pei receives praise for addressing customer feedback.

An Ola scooter was engulfed in flames outside the company's showroom in Bengaluru, igniting a wave of social media commentary and trolling. The incident occurred in the BTM Layout area, near Jayadev Hospital, and was captured on video, which quickly went viral after being shared by Congress spokesperson Lavanya Ballal Jain on the platform X (formerly Twitter).

In a lighthearted and whimsical incident that has taken social media by storm, a woman reportedly stranded in the Dubai desert ordered a camel through the Uber app, leaving viewers both amused and questioning the authenticity of the situation. The viral video, which has garnered over three million views on Instagram, showcases a unique twist on transportation options in the city known for its luxury and innovation.

A touching tribute to the late Ratan Tata has gone viral on social media, featuring a man who decided to tattoo the legendary industrialist's face on his chest. The video, shared by tattoo artist Mahesh Chavan on Instagram, has resonated with many as it highlights the profound impact Tata had on people's lives, especially through his philanthropic work.

In a matrimonial ad that has taken social media by storm, a Meerut-based investor has made headlines by claiming that his annual income of ₹29 lakh is "compoundingly increasing" by an astonishing 54% every year. The ad, which is now going viral on X (formerly Twitter), combines traditional matrimonial elements with an unconventional twist that has sparked amusement and skepticism.

Australia is set to implement new legislation establishing a minimum age for social media use, a move aimed at safeguarding children and supporting concerned parents. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced this initiative, underscoring the government's commitment to addressing the rising mental health concerns associated with social media and digital platforms.

On August 2, 2024, Turkey's national communications authority, BTK, announced a blanket block on Instagram, sparking confusion and backlash. The decision, which was revealed in a brief statement on the BTK website, did not provide specific reasons or an estimated duration for the block.

In an unusual turn of events, a senior engineer at Microsoft in Bengaluru has been spotted driving an autorickshaw on weekends to tackle his feelings of loneliness. The revelation, shared by social media user Venkatesh Gupta on X (formerly Twitter), has ignited a significant debate online.

Zepto, a quick-commerce platform, found itself in the midst of social media uproar after a Gurgaon resident highlighted exorbitant prices for dhaniya (coriander) on the app. Harsh Upadhyay took to social media to share his shock over Zepto listing coriander at ₹131 per 100 grams, even after a 22% discount.