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Pakistan to ban Twitter? Telecom authorities warn company to block offensive content or face shutdown

Micro-blogging platform Twitter has been asked by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to comply with its requests to block objectionable content or face a shutdown in the country.

2 days ago

Facebook tightens noose around fake accounts

Facebook users will have to go through an authorisation process. This measure will first be introduced in the US.

6 days ago

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Verified on Twitter? Do this to prepare your handle for the blue-tick

Twitter has a system of the verified badge to demonstrate the authenticity of the page.

14 days ago

Mark Zukerberg announces Facebook Dating

Facebook Dating goes live internally; no word on public launch

Facebook has begun testing its new Dating platform internally, with employees being asked to sign in with fake data as the product nears launch.

14 days ago

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Get that blue tick: Facebook page verification explained in simple steps

In order to make the page and account authentic, social media companies have introduced the concept of the verified page with a blue tick.

15 days ago

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Under fire for fake stories, Facebook to invest $4.5 million in the news industry

Facebook has announced plans to invest $4.5 million in multiple programmes including NewsMatch, Facebook Membership Accelerator and a new partnership with the Asian College of Journalism.

15 days ago

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Facebook's latest moneymaker; starts WhatsApp business monetisation

Facebook has announced new APIs for business users that will allow the service to charge for messages sent later than 24 hours.

16 days ago

Facebook joins Apple, Google in battling mobile addiction, adds Screen Time tools

The social media giant has rolled out the tool for both Facebook and Instagram and will allow users to set time limits, mute notifications and view their usage history as it looks to combat phone addiction.

16 days ago

Instagram page verification explained in simple steps: Get that blue tick!

Getting a verified badge on Instagram is as difficult as cracking the KFC recipe, but if you're popular with a legit fan-following it can be done with ease. Read all about getting your Instagram account verified.

17 days ago

Sacred Games: Netflix's first Indian original series lived up to its name

Opinion: Police use Sacred Games memes to spread awareness, but will it work?

Police from across India are using memes based on Netflix series Sacred Games to get the message of safety and law and order across. Is this a good strategy? Read to know.

24 days ago

After killing 143,000 apps, Twitter now charts new rules for developers

The social networking platform has killed 143,000 apps for violating privacy policies and introduced new rules for developers in a bid to clean up all bots and battle fake news.

24 days ago

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Railways continues digital adoption with new WhatsApp service

The Indian Railways will now allow passengers to check their train's status through WhatsApp in a new partnership with MakeMyTrip.

25 days ago

Three sadhus rescued from lynching in Assam

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WhatsApp is not a weapon of mass destruction; bolster law enforcement to stop lynching

Why blame the platform for the content posted on it? Given that there is end-to-end encryption and that a large proportion of the traffic is person-to -person, it is impossible to intercept and pre-censor the content on the platform.

29 days ago

The Instagram application is seen on a phone screen August 3, 2017

Removing Instagram followers without blocking or notifying them will soon be possible

Instagram is soon getting a new feature that will allow users to remove followers without notifying them or having to block them. Read all about it here.

Jul 19, 2018

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Facebook targets fake news; says it will take down content that promotes violence

After coming under fire from several South Asian countries, the social media giant is considering removing any post that instigates violence in a tie-up with third parties.

Jul 19, 2018

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Kerala man cancels daughter's engagement ceremony; donates function money to CM's relief fund

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