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Facebook chief  Mark Zuckerberg  on Thursday announced the parent company's name is being changed to " Meta " to represent a future beyond just its troubled social network.  The name change comes as the company battles criticisms from lawmakers and regulators over its market power, its algorithmic decisions and the policing of abuses on its platforms. CEO Mark Zuckerberg, speaking at the company's live-streamed virtual and augmented reality conference, said the new name reflected its focus on building the metaverse. "We've learned a lot from struggling with social issues and living under closed platforms, and now it is time to take everything that we've learned and help build the next chapter," Zuckerberg said. Name of apps to remain same The tech giant said the change would bring together its different apps and technologies under one new brand. It said it would not change its corporate structure. The names of the apps that it builds — Facebook, Inst

Vodafone is offering 90GB data and unlimited calls for 6 months, in just Rs399

To counter Reliance Jio, Vodafone has rolled out a new Rs 399 plan for prepaid users under its festive sale offers. Under this plan, people who recharge with Rs 399 will get 90GB 4G data for six months along with unlimited local and STD calls. Notably, data war in India has become intense, thanks to affordable 4G data plans by Reliance Jio.

Telecom companies in India like Airtel, Idea, Vodafone, etc have resorted to aggressive data pricing to give more benefits to customers. Interestingly, rivals Airtel and Reliance Jio have Rs 399 plan as well, though data offering and validity period differ. BSNL has also been pretty active in announcing new data plans from time to time.

Coming to Reliance Jio’s Rs 399 plan, it gives its Prime members 84GB of 4G data for 84 days, which is around three months. The FUP (Fair Usage Policy) is 1GB per day. Local, STD, and roaming voice calls as well as SMS is free to all operators. The plan also bundles suite of Reliance Jio apps including MyJio, JioMusic, JioTV, JioCinema, JioXpressNews, HelloJio, JioVideoCall, JioShare, JioGames, and more

Airtel, on the other hand, offers 1GB data per day to 4G handset users under its Rs 399 plan. Validity is 28 days. Those using other handsets will get 1.25GB data per day for the same validity period. Unlimited local and STD calling are also included in Airtel’s Rs 399 plans.

Meanwhile, Reliance Jio is giving 100 per cent cash back for those recharging with Rs 399, under its Jio Diwali Dhan Dhana Dhan offer. The cashback can be availed between October 12 and 18.

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