6 Genius Inventions That Became Annoying
From pop-up ads to Clippy, discover six clever inventions that solved problems but ended up irritating millions of people worldwide with their unintended consequences.
From pop-up ads to Clippy, discover six clever inventions that solved problems but ended up irritating millions of people worldwide with their unintended consequences.
Google is piloting 'Direct Offers,' a new AI-powered ad format in Search that shows personalised discounts. The move aims to compete with OpenAI's GPT-5 and involves brands like Petco and Shopify.
Enforcement Directorate conducts nationwide searches, seizes crucial evidence in a massive fake government job recruitment racket targeting aspirants across multiple states. Details inside.
A shocking 'pregnant job' fraud offers men Rs 10-15 lakh to impregnate childless women. Police warn of a nationwide scam, with many victims from Bihar. Read details.
Indira Gandhi National Open University hosts a major job fair in Delhi on January 12. Free registration for Ignou students to meet employers across aviation, tech, BPO & more. Bring your CV!
Lost your job? Turn panic into purpose. Our guide offers 4 actionable steps to quickly land a new job you truly enjoy, from self-reflection to strategic job hunting.
Kapurthala police file case against travel agent for cheating 7 people in fake overseas placement scam. Victims paid lakhs for promised jobs in Romania. Read details.
Vijayawada High Court declines to hear PIL alleging misuse of government ads for political promotion. The bench advises petitioner to approach the Supreme Court instead. Read the full details.
Vietnam mandates skippable ads on YouTube and digital platforms from Feb 15, 2026. Users can skip video ads in 5 seconds. Read how this protects digital rights.
A sophisticated fake job racket in Visakhapatnam defrauded over 20 people of more than ₹54 lakh by posing as a reputed construction firm. Police warn against offers that seem too good to be true. Report scams on 1930.
UT Police book two MC employees for allegedly duping a woman of Rs 4 lakh with a false job promise. The scam unfolded in 2021 after a neighbour's introduction. Read the full details.
A Reddit user quit their first job within a week due to misrepresented salary and non-existent training. Experts advise how to explain such short stints in future interviews. Learn the right way to frame your exit.
OpenAI is reportedly testing ads within ChatGPT responses to generate revenue. With 900M weekly users, this move could disrupt the digital ad market dominated by Google and Meta. Read more.
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns of severe job losses by 2026 and a 10-20% AI takeover risk. Discover which professions are most vulnerable. Read more for insights.
The US Virgin Islands files a lawsuit against Meta, citing internal projections that 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and illegal content. Read the full details.
A Mumbai-based firm faces online fury after its job application form barred candidates living in rented or PG accommodations. The controversial hiring practice raises legal and ethical questions. Read the full story.
Nine Uttar Pradesh workers, trapped in Kyrgyzstan for 3 months in a job scam, are home. Three remain. Officials are coordinating their return and investigating the fraud.
OpenAI is reportedly exploring ad integration in ChatGPT, potentially tapping into user conversations as an 'advertising goldmine'. Could this challenge Google and Meta? Read more.
A 45-year-old conman posed as a Navy captain, cheating youths of ₹5-10 lakh each with fake job promises. After a 3-year manhunt, Vizag police finally arrested the serial fraudster in Hyderabad.
A Robert Half survey shows 40% of professionals plan to change jobs in early 2026. Discover key motivators like better benefits and pay, and learn strategies to stand out in a competitive market.
Mumbai police arrest four for a fake visa scam that duped 190 job seekers of Rs 67 lakh. Victims from multiple states were promised jobs abroad. Read the full story and learn how to avoid such fraud.
Job hunt coach Vini warns of a sophisticated LinkedIn scam after a fake interview. Learn the red flags like device-restricted links and VPN requests to protect yourself.
Rohit Mishra (35) arrested for duping job seekers with a fake Air India website & Instagram ads. One victim lost Rs 3 lakh. Learn how to spot such scams.
Delhi Police arrested Rohit Mishra for a fake airline job fraud. The accused used forged documents & WhatsApp to cheat a woman. Learn how to spot such scams.
A Reuters investigation uncovers that Meta generated billions from scam ads, mainly from China, despite internal warnings. Read the full report on the controversy.
Punjab accounts for 82% of MGNREGS job cards cancelled in North India over six years. Get the full data on the nationwide drive to weed out ineligible beneficiaries.
Streamer Asmongold criticizes Twitch for allowing gambling ads, exposing platform hypocrisy. He says creators profiting from ads are complicit. Read the full story.
Internal Meta documents show billions in revenue from Chinese scam ads on Facebook & Instagram. The company knew but scaled back enforcement. Read the full investigation.
OpenAI confirms ChatGPT displayed inadvertent app suggestions, calling it a misstep. The company denies live ad tests as an internal 'Code Red' reportedly delays monetisation plans.
OpenAI clarifies it is not testing ads in ChatGPT, prioritizing user trust. Meanwhile, CEO Sam Altman declares a 'code red' to counter Google's Gemini AI surge. Full details inside.