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The world over, central banks and the governments are against private digital currency because currency issuance is a sovereign function and it has to be done by the sovereign, said RBI governor Shaktikanta Das. (Photo: File | PTI)

No way privately-issued digital currencies can be allowed: RBI Gov Das

The comments come a year after government tagged Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies illegal and the RBI banned their trade.

05 Dec 2019 5:48 PM

. It also provides a step-by-step guide to help those asking easier questions related to account recovery.

Facebook built a new AI chatbot to keep workers' prying relatives at bay

Using artificial intelligence, the chatbot instructs the employee to answer with points.

04 Dec 2019 7:49 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron had signed a legislation in July to establish a 3 per cent tax on large companies' revenues from digital services. (Photo: File)

US considering 100 per cent tariffs on USD 2.4bn in French goods

Public comments on USTR's proposed actions are due on January 6.

03 Dec 2019 12:58 PM

The photo transfer tool will come with support for Google Photos in its initial phase (Photo: AP)

Facebook's new tool lets you move your pictures to Google Photos

It will allow Facebook users to transfer their photos and videos on the platform directly to other services.

03 Dec 2019 11:26 AM

The correction label was embedded at the bottom of the original post without any alterations to the text

Facebook issues corrective label on user's post under new Singapore fake news law

Singapore’s law is the first to demand that Facebook publish corrections when directed to do so by the government.

01 Dec 2019 6:41 PM

Singapore said the allegations were “false” and “scurrilous” and initially ordered user Alex Tan, who runs the States Times Review blog, to issue the correction notice on the post.

Singapore tells Facebook to correct user's post in test of 'fake news' laws

The government said in a statement that it had issued an order requiring Facebook “to publish a correction notice.”

30 Nov 2019 10:41 AM

Several users reported issues like not being able to post pictures and videos on their main feeds and an error message saying “Facebook Will Be Back Soon” appeared on log in attempts.

Facebook, Instagram experience outage on Thanksgiving Day

According to outage monitoring website DownDetector, about 8,000 Facebook users were affected in various parts of the world.

29 Nov 2019 8:03 AM

While Twitter has not shared any numbers, Facebook has revealed that the affected users are known to be 9.5 million.

New breach exposes data of over 9 million Facebook and Twitter users

Facebook and Twitter both would be notifying the users that it knows have been impacted by the breach.

27 Nov 2019 12:50 PM

The platform has shared these info graphics for the same.

Facebook shares infographics on mechanisms to curb sexual harassment on the platform

Taking cognizance of UN International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women, it is sharing mechanisms to deal with harassment on it.

26 Nov 2019 10:30 AM

Each person using the platform can pick up to a dozen people to join their group or cocoon, including parents or even college roommates.

Meet Cocoon, the private Facebook for your family

The new social network had been under development with select families and is now open to everyone on Apple iOS.

26 Nov 2019 7:50 AM

Under a joint stipulation filed in San Francisco Superior Court this week, the company agreed by Nov. 26 to respond to some of the document requests.

Facebook agrees to provide additional documents in California AG data privacy probe

The state AG's office had gone to court this month, to compel Facebook to comply with requests for information in its privacy investigation.

23 Nov 2019 3:49 PM

Women in Iraq said they were facing a staggering increase in online “sextortion” by both malicious hackers and former romantic partners to whom the women had knowingly sent photographs, a practice known as revenge porn. (Representational Image)

Iraq women deal with revenge porn, leaked selfies as 'sextortion' spreads

The young Iraqi woman received a wave of similar messages after hackers infiltrated her FB, Snapchat and Insta and stole explicit images.

20 Nov 2019 10:24 AM

'Whale' is an experimental app and is available only in Canada.

Facebook 'Whale' app will give you a whale of a time

Facebook quietly launches meme-making app, Whale.

20 Nov 2019 7:33 AM

For a platform that has so often been on the wrong side of privacy protection requirements this development is quite distressing then (Photo: ANI)

iOS users scared as new Facebook bug discovered

Several users took to Twitter last week where the matter came to light, sharing anecdotes and even screen recordings of their iPhones.

14 Nov 2019 1:54 PM

Internet scams are prevalent on the web.

7 internet scams even the brightest people fall for

From the unexpected friend request to a fake social network email; here are seven common internet scams even the smartest ones fall for.

13 Nov 2019 11:23 AM

Facebook Pay will make these transactions easier while continuing to ensure your payment information is secure and protected.

Facebook messaging apps getting unified payment system

The unified service will begin rolling out in US this week for fundraisers, in-game purchases, event tickets, and person-to-person payments.

13 Nov 2019 11:12 AM

. Facebook is rolling out the Shortcut Bar Settings to iOS and Android users.

Facebook feature we have been dying for has finally arrived

Facebook finally lets you edit navigation bar.

13 Nov 2019 7:48 AM

“Any mention of the potential whistleblower’s name violates our coordinating harm policy, which prohibits content ‘outing of witness, informant, or activist,’” the company said in a statement (Photo: ANI)

Facebook bars content claiming to name Trump impeachment whistleblower

The company’s statement follows right-wing Breitbart News’ publication of an article that said it identified the whistleblower.

09 Nov 2019 10:33 AM

The most important aspect of the military-focused resource hub is the launch of a 12-month career development pilot.

Facebook to help military veterans learn AR, VR technology

The Military and Veterans Hub will provide online safety tips, resources for finding jobs and digital skills training with SCORE.

09 Nov 2019 8:06 AM

Facebook has been trying to boost revenue from higher-growth units like Instagram and Whatsapp, which has 1.5 billion users.

WhatsApp adds shopping catalog feature, courting e-commerce

WhatsApp’s catalogue feature is available for users in Brazil, Germany, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Britain and the United States.

08 Nov 2019 11:54 AM

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