WhatsApp Channels introduced in India; Katrina Kaif, Indian Cricket Team now on board

The future is here! Just imagine glasses that let you share videos on Facebook and Instagram without even touching your phone! Well, that's exactly what Meta, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has done in partnership with Ray-Ban. They've just introduced the Meta Smart Glasses, and they're like something out of a science fiction movie. These glasses are here to make your life more exciting and connected.

With the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup kicking off soon, Sony India has announced a special PlayStation 5 bundle for all the cricket fans out there. The console wars between Sony and Microsoft are still raging, and the ninth-generation consoles are battling it out to become the best gaming console in the market. To entice new gamers, both Sony and Microsoft announce special offers and bundles from time to time that include games, accessories, and more. This time around, Sony India has decided to capitalize on the hype of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup that will be held in India and has introduced a new PS5 bundle that features an exciting cricket game for the console - Cricket 24.

Get ready for a shopping extravaganza as the much-anticipated Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale is slated to kick off on October 10, as revealed by sources. This annual shopping fiesta promises a treasure trove of deals and discounts, and it's scheduled to coincide with rival Flipkart's Big Billion Days sale, a familiar October ritual for these e-commerce titans. As always, Amazon Prime members can look forward to enjoying early access to the sale offers.

We're thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of «Playing the Edge.» Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here. At the event, we will also announce 25 top game startups as the 2024 Game Changers. Apply or nominate today!

In a recent study by the HP Work Relationship Index, Indian knowledge workers have emerged as the happiest employees in the world. This study looked at how people feel about their jobs all over the world. It talked to more than 15,600 people, including office workers, IT experts, and business leaders from 12 different countries. Out of these, over 1,300 were from India. The results showed that half of Indian knowledge workers are happy with their jobs, while only 27% of people globally feel the same way.

Acer has introduced a brand-new gaming laptop in India, and it's called the Acer Nitro V. This laptop is designed for people who enjoy playing games on their computers and want a good gaming experience without spending too much money. Let's dive into what this laptop has to offer.

The Press Trust of India's (PTI) fact-checking division, PTI Fact Check' has created its own WhatsApp Channel to highlight fake news and misinformation through the private broadcasting feature. WhatsApp users can now join the channel to stay updated about any misinformation that pops up on social media.

Meta Platforms Inc. is expanding its WhatsApp payment feature to India, letting users in the country purchase goods and services directly from local businesses via chat.

WhatsApp users can get all the updates from Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the PM has now joined the recently launched feature of the social media platform.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave a virtual address during WhatsApp's Conversations event, held in Mumbai, on September 20. The event was held to launch a line-up of key offerings by WhatsApp Business including multiple payment options, customer experience flows, Meta-verified businesses, and more. During his address, Zuckerberg hailed India as a world leader in how people and businesses have embraced messaging as a better way to get things done.

WhatsApp said on Wednesday that it will offer credit card payments and services from rival digital payment providers within its app in India, the latest bet by the Meta-owned service to boost commerce offerings in its biggest market.

WhatsApp Business: Meta Platforms has announced several new features for WhatsApp Business at the Conversations event in Mumbai. Over the last few years, WhatsApp has become one of the go-to apps on our smartphones, replacing SMS as the primary form of messaging others. Meta has capitalized on this opportunity and rolled out new features time and again that promise to entice customers and keep them from switching to other apps. It has also become a platform for businesses to expand their base with WhatsApp Business offering customer-centric features.