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02 Feb 2020

Facebook

#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: UN hacked, Avast selling data, HomePod, Instagram leak, more

This week, we witnessed some major developments and hardware launches, including that of Apple's Homepod in India.

31 Jan 2020

Security

Thousands of Instagram passwords leaked: Details here

In a major shocker, thousands of Instagram usernames and passwords have been leaked online.

31 Jan 2020

iOS

Google Tangi: A dedicated space for short how-to videos

For years, YouTube has been the hub for how-to videos on topics ranging from fashion and lifestyle to cooking and technology.

31 Jan 2020

Bollywood

At 54, Milind Soman learned something 'most learn at 18'

Actor/model Milind Soman has always defied all notions concerning age.

26 Jan 2020

Bollywood

First look poster of Ranveer Singh's sports drama '83' out

Bringing an end to the wait, the makers of Kabir Khan's much-anticipated sports drama film '83 have finally released the first look poster of the movie.

23 Jan 2020

Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone features in Louis Vuitton's new global campaign

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has been chosen to endorse the new global collection of luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton.

23 Jan 2020

India

Instagram testing 'shopping' features in India: Details here

Back in 2018, Instagram had announced its plan to venture into the 'social shopping category' with a new Shop tab in its Explore section.

Here's a look at MS Dhoni's massive bike collection

Former Team India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's love for high-end cars and bikes is no secret. The 38-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has often been spotted riding swanky two-wheelers during his time off the field.

21 Jan 2020

Gujarat

With 6-feet long hair, Gujarat teenager breaks own world record

In what might remind you of the classic children's story of Rapunzel who had hair as long as a tower, an Indian girl has set the world record for the longest hair on a teenager.

20 Jan 2020

Facebook

Finally, Instagram is dropping that IGTV button

In a minor, albeit welcome change, Instagram is dropping the annoying IGTV button from its Android and iOS apps.

15 Jan 2020

Bollywood

Alia Bhatt's first look as brothel owner 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' out

The much-awaited first look posters of Alia Bhatt's upcoming film Gangubai Kathiawadi are out.

10 Jan 2020

Bollywood

Magazine photoshops Kareena Kapoor's picture, gets brutally slammed

A popular celebrity fashion magazine assumed it would be totally fine to "vanish" Kareena Kapoor Khan's knees, but they should have known netizens always dig the truth.

01 Jan 2020

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya announces engagement to Natasa Stankovic in style

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has announced his engagement to Serbian actress Natasa Stankovic.

30 Dec 2019

Facebook

Indian Navy bans smartphones, Facebook on bases, ships: Here's why

Navy personnel can't use social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp on ships and bases, the Indian Navy said in a strict order.

17 Dec 2019

Facebook

Most downloaded apps and games of this decade

Over the years, phones have changed much more than anyone could have imagined.

17 Dec 2019

Facebook

Now, Instagram will automatically warn about fake posts: Here's how

In a bid to combat fake news and misinformation, Facebook-owned Instagram is rolling out the ability to flag misleading posts.

13 Dec 2019

Facebook

Want to see hidden Instagram likes? Try this Chrome extension

A few weeks back, Facebook-owned Instagram took the drastic step of hiding likes for select users of the platform all over the world.

11 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli

Virat, Anushka celebrate second wedding anniversary with adorable Instagram posts

It was on this very day that Team India captain Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma tied the knot in a dreamy affair, two years back.

09 Dec 2019

Bollywood

#SecondInnings: Sushmita Sen to return to films after 10 years

Former Miss Universe and actress Sushmita Sen has announced that she will soon return to films, after a gap of almost 10 years.

09 Dec 2019

Bollywood

Kartik Aaryan slammed for displaying fake abs in commercial

Kartik Aaryan, who isn't new to controversies, has landed himself in trouble yet again.

06 Dec 2019

iOS

#TechBytes: Steps to block strangers from messaging you on Instagram

Launched in 2010, Instagram is one of the world's most popular social media platforms.

05 Dec 2019

Facebook

Instagram wants to know age of its users: Details here

In a major move, Instagram is introducing a bunch of changes, including mandatory age-verification for people signing up on the photo-sharing service.

03 Dec 2019

Bollywood

We are all same: Hrithik pens emotional note on Instagram

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan, who is fairly active on social media, recently took to Instagram to share an emotional and thought-provoking note.

01 Dec 2019

India

#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Google Nest Mini, Facebook's outage and more in tech

The last week of November was a quiet one from the perspective of security issues, as we didn't witness any new bugs or vulnerabilities.

28 Nov 2019

Facebook

#OutageAlert: Facebook, Messenger, Instagram all down worldwide

As the US gears up to celebrate Thanksgiving, the leading social network of the country has gone down.

25 Nov 2019

Facebook

Facebook developing Instagram-like 'close friends' feature for Messenger

Last year, Instagram debuted a feature to let users share their stories with a select group of followers or their 'close friends'.

23 Nov 2019

Facebook

Hackers can steal your posts, location from Facebook apps

Facebook and Instagram dominate as the most favored social media apps on the internet.

19 Nov 2019

Hollywood

Diljit Dosanjh asks Gal Gadot to make "Gobi wale Pranthe"

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh is known for his mischievous acts, both onscreen and on social media.

18 Nov 2019

Facebook

Instagram targets app that lets anyone view private profiles

A few days back, we reported about Ghosty, a scary app that allows anyone to view photos, videos, and stories shared on private Instagram profiles.

15 Nov 2019

Facebook

Now, Facebook is building an Instagram-like feed for photos

From a new corporate logo to a common payment system, Facebook has been trying a lot of things to clarify that Instagram and WhatsApp come under its umbrella.

15 Nov 2019

India

Now, Instagram will hide likes for select users in India

If you have been following the popularity of your 'frenemies' by stalking their Instagram profile, now is the time to ditch those tactics.

15 Nov 2019

Google

Scary app lets stalkers view private Instagram profiles: Here's how

If you think making your Instagram profile private is a strong way of keeping stalkers away from your personal photographs, videos, and Stories, you are probably wrong!

13 Nov 2019

TikTok

Soon, you'll get a TikTok like tool for Instagram Stories

The virality of TikTok - and its recent expansion into education - has shaken the entire video-sharing space.

11 Nov 2019

Bollywood

'83': Ranveer Singh nails Natraj shot, the Kapil Dev style

Over the course of his extraordinary filmography, Ranveer Singh has established that he leaves no stone unturned while getting under the skin of his onscreen characters.

08 Nov 2019

India

Five most Instagram-worthy places in India you should visit

Different people have different reasons for traveling around.

06 Nov 2019

Facebook

Instagram caught hosting online 'slave markets': Details here

Instagram dominates as one of the most favored places for sharing precious moments with friends and family.

05 Nov 2019

Facebook

Facebook changes its logo to show it owns WhatsApp, Instagram

In a major move, Facebook has changed its corporate branding to better reflect the products that are owned by the company.

30 Oct 2019

Sunny Leone

Should be taken as compliment: Sunny Leone after plagiarizing painting

Actor and television host Sunny Leone recently addressed the online backlash over plagiarizing a painting.

28 Oct 2019

Bollywood

After teasing Ranveer Singh, John Cena wishes Happy Diwali

WWE superstar and the 16-time world champion John Cena was in a festive mood on Sunday as he wished his Indian fans 'Happy Diwali' on Instagram.

24 Oct 2019

Facebook

Instagram makes "stalking" difficult with major changes: Details here

Instagram is evolving in more ways than one could imagine.