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15 Dec 2018
TechCrunchBug leaks 70 lakh users' photos; Facebook says 'sorry'
Seems like data privacy and Facebook just don't see eye to eye.
15 Dec 2018
Bollywood#MeToo: Post Vinta's allegations, Alok Nath files for anticipatory bail
The rape accusations leveled by Vinta Nanda on actor Alok Nath shook the nation this year, and brought the much needed #MeToo movement in Bollywood.
14 Dec 2018
BrazilPaw-inspiring: Faithful stray dogs wait for homeless owner outside hospital
A wise man once said, "A dog will teach you unconditional love. If you have that in your life, things won't be too bad."
11 Dec 2018
InstagramInstagram promotes Vishal Shah to Head of Product post
Following the departure of Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger in September, the Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform was going through a leadership crisis.
10 Dec 2018
India#TechBytes: 5 useful ways to protect yourself from online scams
India is going digital, but at the same pace, fraudsters are also using new, tech-savvy techniques to dupe unsuspecting people.
08 Dec 2018
ThailandSoon, Facebook could let you shop from Live Videos
After Instagram's e-commerce-focused moves, Facebook is leveraging its 'Live Video' feature for the purpose of shopping.
08 Dec 2018
InstagramInstagram may get 'on this day' feature to revisit memories
After a host of shopping-centric features, photo-sharing platform Instagram might introduce a way to revisit old memories.
06 Dec 2018
IndiaDesperate to get back to normal life now: Vinta Nanda
Writer-director Vinta Nanda, who has accused actor Alok Nath of rape and sexual harassment, says now she "desperately" wants to return to normal life.
06 Dec 2018
SmartphonesWant to improve battery life of your smartphone? Try this
Modern-day smartphones are not just phones for calling or texting, they are 'feature-packed' computing devices aimed at simplifying our lives, making things 'smarter'.
06 Dec 2018
Facebook MessengerNow, Facebook is mysteriously logging people out: Details here
Amid major security concerns, another Facebook-related issue has come to the light.
04 Dec 2018
SecurityQuora discloses data breach affecting 100 million users: Details here
After Facebook, popular question-and-answer website Quora has suffered a mega data breach.
30 Nov 2018
InstagramNow, you can control who can see your Instagram Stories
Ever since Instagram took off, users have been asking for some privacy-focused features to share photos with a select circle rather than all of their followers.
28 Nov 2018
iOSHow to check the time you spend on Facebook, daily
Facebook keeps us connected, but it also leads to the problem of extreme addiction.
28 Nov 2018
iOSSoon, playing WhatsApp voice messages will be far easier
After adding a button for group calling, WhatsApp is simplifying the process of voice message playback.
28 Nov 2018
WhatsAppWeird Facebook bug pulled up years-old conversations: Details here
Recently, several Facebook users reported a weird Messenger bug, one that kept surfacing chats from the past.
27 Nov 2018
WhatsAppAnother high-profile exit of WhatsApp: Chief Business Officer Neeraj quits
In what is sure to hurt WhatsApp and its parent company Facebook, Neeraj Arora, the Chief Business Officer of the messaging app, announced on Monday that he will leave the company.
27 Nov 2018
SecurityGoogle wants to sneak in your bedroom, patents relevant tech
Just like Facebook, Google also mines your data for targeted advertising.
26 Nov 2018
IndiaFacebook plans to train 5 million Indians in digital skills
Facebook has announced its plans to train 5 million Indians in digital skills over the course of next three years.
25 Nov 2018
Ireland#DataPrivacy: LinkedIn was using 18 million email IDs without authorization
Joining the ranks of Facebook and Google, Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has now been caught indulging in inappropriate data practices.
23 Nov 2018
iOSSoon, you'll see videos in WhatsApp's notifications: Details here
WhatsApp is reportedly bringing new video preview capabilities in its latest beta version for iOS.
23 Nov 2018
YouTube#CareerBytes: 5 Facebook groups every UPSC aspirant should join
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the country's toughest exams.
21 Nov 2018
IndiaFacebook-owned WhatsApp names Abhijit Bose as first India head
Amidst growing pressure from the Indian government, Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp has appointed Abhijit Bose as its first-ever India head.
21 Nov 2018
International Cricket Council (ICC)#MeToo: FIR registered against Alok Nath on allegations of rape
An FIR has been registered against actor Alok Nath at the Oshiwara police station on charges of rape, reports said.
20 Nov 2018
InstagramInstagram goes after accounts with fake followers, likes: Details here
Popular photo-sharing service Instagram has vowed to combat apps boosting the audience of its users.
18 Nov 2018
InstagramInstagram just exposed some users' passwords: Here's what happened
Facebook's poor run with privacy doesn't seem to end.
18 Nov 2018
TechCrunchSoon, you and your Facebook friends could 'watch videos together'
Facebook appears to be building a new feature for Messenger, one that could let you and your friends 'Watch Videos Together' while chatting.
17 Nov 2018
iOSWant to create WhatsApp stickers using selfies? Here's the way
After a long wait, WhatsApp started rolling out stickers for its Android and iOS apps.
17 Nov 2018
Facebook MessengerHow Facebook could use photos to learn about your family
We all are aware of Facebook's ad-delivery practices.
16 Nov 2018
TechCrunchFacebook Messenger users can now 'unsend' messages: Here's how
Finally, Facebook is rolling out 'unsend' capabilities for its Messenger platform.
16 Nov 2018
AndroidWhy Zuckerberg ordered Facebook executives to not use iPhones
Just recently, the New York Times reported that Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg asked his top executives to switch to Android phones.
16 Nov 2018
iOSAll the new WhatsApp features you should know about
If you thought WhatsApp didn't have enough features to match up with its rivals, it is time to think again.
15 Nov 2018
SecurityThis Facebook bug allowed websites to access users' personal information
When it comes Facebook, the news is mostly related to privacy.
13 Nov 2018
India#CareerBytes: How to start preparing for the UPSC exam?
The Indian Civil Services are a dream for lakhs of students and many spend years preparing to crack the UPSC Civil Services Examination or IAS exam.
13 Nov 2018
YouTube#CareerBytes: 5 tips to prepare for UPSC CSE without coaching
The UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the most challenging exams and cracking it isn't easy without the right preparation.
10 Nov 2018
TechCrunchFacebook Dating comes to Canada, Thailand: Details here
Nearly two months after taking off in Colombia, Facebook Dating is coming to two new countries - Thailand and Canada.
10 Nov 2018
ISISThis year, Facebook removed 14 million terrorist-related posts: Details here
In 2018, Facebook flagged and removed as many as 14 million terror-related posts from its platform.
08 Nov 2018
iOSSoon, you'll have 10 minutes to retract sent Facebook messages
Facebook finally appears ready to introduce the much hyped 'unsend' button into its Messenger app.
08 Nov 2018
WhatsAppSoon, WhatsApp users will get previews while forwarding messages
WhatsApp appears to be working on a new feature, one that would generate an additional preview pane when messages are being forwarded on the app.
07 Nov 2018
Hyderabad#RIPHumanity: Puppies burnt alive in Hyderabad while their mother cried
In a gruesome and shocking incident, four puppies were burnt alive in an open plot in Kapra in Hyderabad on Sunday.