Social Media

Donald Trumps Twitter account deactivated by employee on last day of work

A Twitter employee shut down President Donald Trumps Twitter account on the last day of work. For about 11 minutes visitors to @realdonaldtrump account could only see a message that read: Sorry, that page doesnt exist!

Nov 3, 2017

Fake WhatsApp app found lurking on Google Play Store with over 10,000 downloads

The app has high ratings, despite some users calling it "fake" in the comments section.

Nov 3, 2017

Facebook, Google and Twitter have circulated some of the most outrageous fake news

Since Donald Trumps 2016 presidential election campaign trail, fake news has been thrust into the spotlight. Tech companies such as Facebook, Google and Twitter have come under scrutiny for failing to stop the circulation of fake news. On 31 October, representatives from these three tech companies are testifying on Capitol Hill for the Russian-tie investigation for the 2016 Presidential Election Campaign. 

Nov 2, 2017

New York attack: Amateur footage shows aftermath of truck ramming in lower Manhattan

A box truck driver mowed down multiple people on a street in lower Manhattan, and at least one of them is dead, a senior New York City official told NBC. Police were initially responding to shots fired near West and Chambers streets in Tribeca, but officials say their investigation now shows the injuries may have come from the truck crash.

Nov 1, 2017

Instagram's new 'Superzoom' camera feature, Halloween filters are here; and they're super fun!

The photo-sharing app has added a new enhanced camera feature called 'Superzoom' and several Halloween-themed filters and stickers.

Oct 29, 2017

What if people disturb conversation on Facebook group? Admins can take this stern action

Facebook has introduced a feature that enables group admins to temporarily ban members from a conversation.

Oct 28, 2017

WhatsApp's now lets you recall unintended messages; here's all you need to know

The much-needed feature will let you recall that awkward message that you regret sending after it has been sent.

Oct 27, 2017

Twitter takes down ads from all accounts owned by Russia's RT, Sputnik

The editor-in-chief of one of the Russian news outlets said the move will spark retaliation from Moscow.

Oct 27, 2017

Two tigers rescued from Syria take a two month trip to safety

Two tigers have been rescued from a zoo in a abandoned amusement park in Syria.Their journey to safety took them two months. They travelled through Turkey and Jordan before reaching their destination in the Netherlands.

Oct 26, 2017

Facebook users, note THIS number! Actor Jayasurya warns after wife Saritha receives fraud call

Beware! Hackers might contact you saying that they are from "the cyber cell of Facebook" and hack your social media account.

Oct 25, 2017

Trump vs Bob Corker: Who said what?

Donald Trump and Bob Corkers ongoing feud escalated with the American president calling Corker incompetent, and the US senator naming the White House adult day care center.

Oct 25, 2017

Dear women, want your spouse to love you more? Give DOWRY as per this Bengaluru college study material

Reports suggest that the study material was distributed to sociology students of St Joseph's College in Shanthi Nagar in the city.

Oct 21, 2017

Does Donald Trump really love the troops?

US President Donald Trump has a strange relationship with the military. The Commander-in-Chief regularly praises the troops, and has positioned himself their champion. However, in the past he has caused controversy with comments about the armed forces, whether it be feuding with a Gold Star family, banning transgender people from the military, or claiming Senator John McCain was not a war hero because he was captured.

Oct 19, 2017

Rahul Gandhi beats PM Modi, Kejriwal on retweets; to change Twitter handle soon?

Rahul Gandhi seems to be grabbing eyeballs on Twitter with wit, humour and sarcasm, which is earning him retweets comparable to those of PM Modi. Read to know more.

Oct 19, 2017

Ivanka Trump said she had a punk phase and the internet loved it

Writing in her mothers new memoir Raising Trump, Ivanka claims she was really into Nirvana and even dyed her hair blue. Needless to say, social media users found this hilarious, and started tweeting jokes, photoshopped pictures and even Ivanka-themed punk song titles.

Oct 18, 2017