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With this feature, the users will be able to tap the share icon on Twitter and choose hide Tweet to close down replies. (Photo: ANI)

Twitter suspended 166,153 accounts for terrorism content

Twitter is under pressure from regulators and governments worldwide to remove extremist content.

10 May 2019 4:15 PM IST

The Housing Department claims Facebook mines data about its users and then employs machine learning to predict their responses to ads in ways that may recreate groupings defined by characteristics such as race.

Facebook rejects co-founder call for breakup

Facebook has been under scrutiny from regulators around the world over data sharing practices.

10 May 2019 3:28 PM IST

Google realised the lack of gender-neutral symbols. (Photo: Google/Fast Company)

Google releases 53 gender fluid emoji

The new emoji set includes weightlifter, swimmer, zombies, and more that are gender-neutral.

10 May 2019 12:22 PM IST

The 2009 Classic Minecraft is available for free in creative mode in your browser. (Photo: ANI)

You can now play Minecraft on your browser for free

In this classic version, there are only 32 different types of blocks, but there are no enemies.

10 May 2019 12:08 PM IST

Nike is conducting a beta run of the Nike Fit at three of its US stores.

Nike is using AR because you are not wearing the right size sneaker

The company is introducing Nike Fit, which promises to provide users with the right fit using machine learning.

10 May 2019 11:44 AM IST

The company has asked the court to bar the companies from creating and promoting the sale of fake accounts, like, and followers on Facebook and Instagram. (Photo: ANI)

Instagram uses Facebook fact-checkers to debunk false photos

Instagram has started applying Facebook's fact checks to keep false photos and memes under check on its platform.

10 May 2019 11:35 AM IST

When enabled, the Focus Mode allows you to select the apps you want to stay active on and pausing everything else. (Photo: Pixabay)

Focus Mode is a gift from Google no one should decline

The search giant introduced a new Focus Mode, a special feature for distracted millennials to keep alluring...

10 May 2019 10:51 AM IST

October is breast cancer awareness month. (Photo: Pixabay)

Breast cancer can now be predicted by AI

The system has been trained on mammograms and known outcomes from over 60,000 patients to learn the subtle patterns in...

10 May 2019 10:40 AM IST

TikTok is back and reclaims number 1 spot on app stores in India

TikTok is trending as the number one top free app on iOS and as top free app in the Social category on the Google Play...

9 May 2019 5:34 PM IST

Google I/O is one of the worlds biggest tech events.

Google I/O 2019 featured two Indian companies for excellent use of...

Machine Learning was one of the most widely covered topic and the buzz word at the event.

9 May 2019 4:20 PM IST

The new OS has the power of advanced Visibility to enhance firewall experience and is suited for Corporates, Enterprises and SMEs.

GajShield Gaj OS Bulwark 4.0 to enhance corporate cyber defence

Aims to add greater visibility, deeper inspection and better Security.

9 May 2019 11:50 AM IST

New research has revealed that most 18-30 years old young adults spend an astonishing number of their time surfing on dating apps. (Photo: Pixabay)

Apple, Google remove dating apps after FTC warning

Both Apple and Google have removed three dating apps that allowed children as young as 12 to access them.

9 May 2019 10:18 AM IST