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Attention shift: A life without likes!

Instagram is ready to do away with the ‘likes’ feature on posts and videos; influencers are divided in their opinions on the move.

17 Nov 2019 1:26 AM

Every bite matters!

Healthy eating has now become the new mantra for millennials who are literally watching what they munch.

17 Nov 2019 1:14 AM

One such video is making rounds on social media, where a lady was being sworn in as a lawyer while the judge held her baby, and it is, undoubtedly, winning hearts. (Photo: Screengrab)

US mom takes oath to become lawyer while judge holds her baby, video goes viral

State Court of Appeals Judge Richard Dinkins was seen bouncing the kid in one arm while he read the oath of admission to Juliana Lamar.

13 Nov 2019 1:53 PM

The new format is currently available in Brazil on both iOS and Android.

Instagram takes on TikTok with 'Reels'

Users can choose to share Reels to a Close Friends group or through Direct Message.

13 Nov 2019 8:00 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

The test is aimed at improving the digital well-being of users. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Instagram starts hiding like count

The Like count will be hidden from the audience and the owner of the post will be able to see the number of likes.

12 Nov 2019 7:39 AM

It is characteristic of a meme to blow up — especially one that favours the millennial and gen-Z demographic.

Battle of Ages

The format is simple in its objective: to express that millennials and gen-Z’ers really cannot care less about what the older generation has to say.

12 Nov 2019 12:00 AM

The findings were published in the journal Psychology and Aging. (Photo: ANI)

Positive connection through social media affects well-being of an adult

Studies reveal that social networks essential for adults' well-being.

10 Nov 2019 12:05 PM

Use the features as best as you can and always geotag your photos. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

How to use your Instagram stories to capture an audience?

Attract new audiences through your Instagram stories.

10 Nov 2019 11:02 AM

Akhil Sachdeva (Photo credit: Instagram)

Authentically Akhil Sachdeva

Musician Akhil Sachdeva talks about his musical journey, his band Nasha and why talent is more important than fame in social media.

09 Nov 2019 1:25 AM

The fix is available in the latest 8.1.5 version of Twitter on the Apple App Store.

Twitter takes care of irritating Apple issue

Twitter releases fix for auto-scrolling bug on iOS.

07 Nov 2019 7:44 AM

In a heart-wrenching incident of child abuse inside an Anganwadi centre in Odisha, a man entered into a classroom and thrashed a minor boy by hanging him upside down for a trivial cause. (Photo: Representational)

Minor thrashed inside class in Odisha, video goes viral

The incident had occurred at an Anganwadi centre at Shivanarayanpur village under Hatadihi block in Keonjhar district on November 2.

07 Nov 2019 5:00 AM

Ill faith actors that manipulate elections and government officials are constantly watching users around the globe. (Representational Image)

You along with 90 per cent of the world’s internet users are being watched

A shocking report claims that social media isn’t free and that government officials are surveilling 90 per cent of internet users.

06 Nov 2019 1:55 PM

The new branding was designed for clarity, and uses custom typography and capitalization to create visual distinction between the company and app.

Facebook launches new company logo to show you it’s boss of everything

This brand change is a way to better communicate their ownership structure to the people and businesses.

05 Nov 2019 7:43 AM

India continues to remain concerned over the use of internet, particularly social media and messaging apps like WhatsApp, for the recruitment and radicalisation of terrorist, according to a report by the US State Department. (Representational Image)

India concerned over use of social media, WhatsApp for radicalisation: US

Indian authorities blamed Pakistan for cross-border attacks in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

02 Nov 2019 5:15 PM

Facebook said that it will not have access to the actual test results and will not show ads based on the information provided in the tool.

Facebook launches new preventive health tool

The Preventive Health tool connects users to health resources and assists in setting checkup reminders.

30 Oct 2019 8:37 AM

TikTok wrote that it stores the US user data in the United States with backup redundancy in Singapore.

TikTok says it is not influenced by Chinese govt

The company also clarified that it doesn't censor content based on sensitivities related to China.

27 Oct 2019 8:18 AM

Twitter said automated flagging has grown from 43 per cent of all abusive tweets last quarter.

Twitter says it removes more than half of abusive tweets before they are flagged

Twitter said that it now removes more than 50 per cent of all abusive tweets before users report them.

25 Oct 2019 7:41 AM

TikTok surpasses Facebook, Instagram

The Sensor Tower Report 2019 ranked TikTok as the most downloaded social media app worldwide.

23 Oct 2019 7:48 AM

On Tuesday morning, Anna pulled the post from her social media after the comment drew the ire from users. (Photo: Twitter)

‘Fate is like rape, if you can’t resist it, enjoy’: Kerala Cong MP's wife sparks row

The post titled 'Fate is like rape, if you can’t resist it, then try to enjoy it', had two short-length video clips.

22 Oct 2019 1:58 PM

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