Social Media: News
16 Oct 2018
India#TechBytes: Tips to save mobile data on WhatsApp
With over 1.5 billion daily active users worldwide and nearly 250 million in India alone, WhatsApp is hands down the most popular instant messaging platform.
14 Oct 2018
XTwitter faces privacy watchdog investigation after denying user data request
Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) is investigating Twitter over the data it collects using its link shortening service, t.co.
09 Oct 2018
FacebookFacebook just unveiled two AI-powered, smart devices for video chatting
Just a few weeks after a major data breach affecting 50 million Facebook users, the social media giant has stepped into the hardware arena with a pair of smart-home devices.
09 Oct 2018
West BengalTripura: Man arrested for making derogatory comments on Mamata Banerjee
A man was arrested in Dhalai district of Tripura for allegedly making derogatory remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on social media.
06 Oct 2018
XSonam K Ahuja going off Twitter, says it's 'too negative'
Bollywood actor Sonam K Ahuja, who has always been vocal about her feelings. has decided to take a break from Twitter, as she finds it "too negative".
06 Oct 2018
FacebookShareChat to monetize user base after two to three years
The regional content-based social media platform ShareChat plans to monetize its user base after 2-3 years.
04 Oct 2018
FacebookWoman accuses Facebook of facilitating sex trafficking
A Texas-based woman has filed a lawsuit against Facebook, accusing the social media giant of facilitating sex trafficking.
03 Oct 2018
Narendra ModiDivya Spandana rubbishes reports which claimed she has left Congress
Divya Spandana, the social media head of Congress, has rubbished reports which stated she has resigned or been sacked.
28 Sep 2018
FacebookFacebook admits to using our mobile numbers for targeted ads
In a recent development, Facebook has confirmed that it uses mobile numbers of its users as a tool to provide targeted Ads.
25 Sep 2018
XKajol gives epic reply to Ajay for his Twitter prank
Ajay Devgn sent social media in a frenzy, yesterday, after he shared wife Kajol's number on Twitter.
25 Sep 2018
FacebookInstagram co-founders resign, marking another high-profile exit from Facebook
Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, the co-founders of photo and video sharing network Instagram, have decided to quit.
22 Sep 2018
Donald TrumpUS: Social media regulation is just one signature away
It seems like US President Trump is making good on his threat to regulate social media companies.
15 Sep 2018
Indian Air ForceIAF Chief: Social media addiction caused a crash in 2013
In a rather shocking revelation, Indian Air Force Chief BS Dhanoa said on Friday that sleep deprivation, resultant of social media usage, caused an IAF jet to crash in 2013.
14 Sep 2018
IndiaHardik Pandya slammed by fans, here's why!
Hardik Pandya faced flak from fans on the social media platform, Instagram.
14 Sep 2018
MumbaiSonali Bendre gets emotional about missing Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
Sonali Bendre, who has been sharing updates about her battle with cancer on social media, got emotional about missing the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at her Mumbai home.
11 Sep 2018
XSwara gets Vivek's Twitter account locked after his problematic tweet
Swara Bhasker is one of the few actresses in the industry who speaks her mind on social media.
10 Sep 2018
IndiaBJP posts graph on "truth of petrol hike", gets trolled
Who doesn't know about BJP's version of 'truth' that's often based on assumptions, and not facts?
10 Sep 2018
Android#TechBytes: 8 WhatsApp tricks you didn't know existed
If you think you know all about your beloved instant messaging app, WhatsApp, then you're in for a (pleasant!) surprise.
07 Sep 2018
XShahid Kapoor announces being back on Twitter
Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is back on Twitter a day after his official account on the microblogging site was hacked.
07 Sep 2018
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Shikhar Dhawan gives befitting reply to trolls: Here's what happened
The Indian Cricket team is used to facing backlash from their fans every time they lose a match.
06 Sep 2018
WhatsAppKnow why this Saudi doctor sued a WhatsApp group admin
Frustrated and tired with an "annoying" group on WhatsApp, a Saudi Arabia-based doctor has filed a lawsuit to sue the admin of that particular group.
05 Sep 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K official removed from post for comments on politics
A government official in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir was removed from his post and attached to the office of collector land acquisition for his comments on politics on social media, officials said today.
05 Sep 2018
FacebookTeenager held for raping 19-year-old girl he met on Facebook
A teenager was detained for allegedly raping a girl whom he befriended on Facebook in Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh.
03 Sep 2018
Madhya PradeshWant to fight elections? Congress has weird 'Social Media' requirements
With social media presence increasingly becoming a factor that affects election outcomes, the Madhya Pradesh Congress has made it mandatory for aspiring candidates to have a social media influence.
03 Sep 2018
FacebookWhat will happen to your digital personality when you die?
It's important to think about what happens to our digital selves after we die.
02 Sep 2018
YouTubeTop 5 online platforms where you can promote your music
If you happen to be a budding musician in this digital age, you don't have to rush from one studio to another to get that much-needed breakthrough.
01 Sep 2018
FacebookFather-son duo booked for uploading objectionable pics of female students
A man and his son have been booked for posting objectionable pictures of four female students on social media, including a minor, of a private university in Phagwara district of Punjab.
30 Aug 2018
DenmarkDenmark Prince Nikolai is the latest Internet sensation!
Chiseled jaw line, light-colored eyes, wavy hair and a toned body - no this isn't a description of a model, but the newest Internet sensation, Prince Nikolai of Denmark, who turned 19 two days back.
29 Aug 2018
FacebookFacebook launches its video-on-demand service, Watch, globally
Last year, Facebook had launched its video-on-demand (VOD) service, called 'Watch', in the US that would let users watch episodic TV content, as well as sports content on Facebook.
22 Aug 2018
IndiaUIDAI advises against sharing Aadhaar details on social media
The UIDAI has said just like users would not share their PAN, Debit/Credit card details on social media, they should follow the same set of rules with Aadhaar.
20 Aug 2018
Atal Bihari VajpayeeUP: 2 booked for sharing obscene audio about Vajpayee
Two persons in UP's Bahraich were booked for allegedly sharing an obscene audio clip about former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on social media following which one of them was arrested, police said today.
17 Aug 2018
IndiaIndia gets its own messaging app called 'Namaste Chat'
Hyderabad-based Namaste Online launched India's first messaging app called "Namaste Chat" on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day of India on Wednesday.
13 Aug 2018
X'Batwoman' Ruby Rose quits Twitter amidst bizarre fan backlash
When CW Network announced 'Batwoman', the first openly gay superhero lead, Ruby Rose of 'Orange is the New Black' fame mentioned that she'd been cast for the role.
12 Aug 2018
IndiaWhat is cyber insurance and why do you need it?
Generally, wherever there is a threat, there's an insurance company working against it.
12 Aug 2018
Karan JoharTroll says 'KANK' promoted extra-marital affairs, KJo gives classy reply
'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', also known as 'KANK', remains one of Karan Johar's finest movies.
11 Aug 2018
KeralaJinsha Basheer: The woman biker fighting for social causes
This Kerala woman rides a Royal Enfield. So what, women have been bike riding since ages, you'd argue?
08 Aug 2018
FacebookIs 'Momo Challenge' killing teenagers like 'Blue Whale'?
Months after the Blue Whale Challenge took the internet by storm, a new 'game' is doing the rounds, according to reports.
07 Aug 2018
Bharti AirtelGovernment exploring ways to block social media; what's going on?
The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) has asked for inputs from telecom operators and internet service providers regarding ways to block social media apps like Facebook and WhatsApp during emergencies, reports Livemint.
05 Aug 2018
FacebookThis is how you can check time spent on Facebook/Instagram
In a move that seems inspired by Apple's Screen Time feature, Facebook and Instagram have announced a new set of tools that will enable users to keep a track of how much time they spend on these platforms.
04 Aug 2018
Vadodara55-year-old Vadodara aunty's 'Kiki Challenge' video goes viral
A Kiki dance challenge video of a 55-year-old woman, a Vadodara city resident, has gone viral on social media in Gujarat, even as police in several states have warned people not to perform such acts.
