Technology

By Eknath Deshpande , 26 April 2025

Facebook’s grip on younger audiences is slipping — and the implications stretch far beyond social media. Data from Pew Research Center, Sprout Social, and Meta’s own reports confirm that teens and young adults are abandoning Facebook for TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. Meta is fighting back with creator incentives and product changes, but the cultural shift may be deeper than any algorithm tweak can fix.

Here’s what the latest numbers reveal — and why investors and marketers should pay close attention.

By Eknath Deshpande , 19 March 2025

In a pivotal move aimed at regaining its competitive footing, Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) officially unveiled its 5G services in India, initiating coverage from Mumbai. Despite a delayed start compared to telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, VIL has set ambitious targets to expand its 5G footprint to over 100 cities and towns across 17 telecom circles within the next three years. Initially offered as an unlimited add-on for existing customers with plans priced at Rs.