Social Media

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.

Aug 2, 2018

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.

Aug 1, 2018

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.

Jul 25, 2018

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.

Jul 25, 2018

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.

Jul 24, 2018

Three sadhus rescued from lynching in Assam

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.

Jul 19, 2018

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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

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

Facebook is Skill India Mission's new digital partner

Social media giant announced a partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation to provide more digital skills to the youth in India.

Jul 17, 2018

WhatsApp's new features give fewer reasons to open app: All you need to know

Don't want to open WhatsApp but still manage most settings? There are two new features under development that will give you more reasons not to open the app and still have control over certain actions.

Jul 16, 2018

Twitter Purge: These hilarious tweets will make you feel less bad about losing followers

Feeling bad you lost one too many followers overnight? Let's lighten up your mood with these Twitter reactions that will surely tickle your funny bone.

Jul 13, 2018

Katy Perry, Jack Dorsey, Donald Trump, even Twitter lost millions of followers: Here's why

Twitter purge is resulting in millions of locked accounts, which directly impacts the followers one has on the social media platform. Here's a look at who lost the most number of followers.

Jul 13, 2018

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Trump, Obama lose followers as Twitter sanitises its platform

Twitter began to remove locked accounts that are disabled due to suspicious activity leading to a sharp drop in followers for several high profile people.

Jul 13, 2018

How to get verified batch for Instagram without falling for black market scams

A blue tick is the holy grail of social media accounts, but getting them is not an easy task. But Instagram has a new way for its users to request for verification.

Jul 11, 2018

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing

Facebook's data woes continue as new report reveals Russian connection

A new report shows that Facebook gave a two-week extension to Russian firm Mail.ru to comply with 2015 rule change. The firm is owned by billionaire Yuri Milner who has close links with the Kremlin.

Jul 11, 2018

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Social Media

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

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

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

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

Railways continues digital adoption with new WhatsApp service

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

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

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

Facebook is Skill India Mission's new digital partner

WhatsApp's new features give fewer reasons to open app: All you need to know

Twitter Purge: These hilarious tweets will make you feel less bad about losing followers

Katy Perry, Jack Dorsey, Donald Trump, even Twitter lost millions of followers: Here's why

Trump, Obama lose followers as Twitter sanitises its platform

How to get verified batch for Instagram without falling for black market scams

Facebook's data woes continue as new report reveals Russian connection

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious