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Telegram Now Lets Users Display Collectible Gifts as Status, Move Them to Blockchain and More
Telegram is rolling out six new features which may enhance the gifting experience, the company announced on Thursday. As part of the changes, users can now display collectible gifts as emoji statues and transfer gifts to the blockchain and even auction them. Further, it also brings the ability to share collectible gifts via Telegram stories.
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Meta Will Use Fact Checkers Outside the US ‘For Now’
Meta, which said it will replace third-party fact checkers in the US with a community notes system, will see how the change plays out before deciding about a transition in other regions, Mendelsohn said in an interview with Bloomberg Television’s Francine Lacqua at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Monday.
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The Dynamics That Polarise Us On Social Media Are About To Get A Lot Worse
Mark Zuckerberg has announced big changes in how the company addresses misinformation across Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Instead of relying on independent third-party factcheckers, Meta will now emulate Elon Musks X (formerly Twitter).
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Meta's 'Community Notes' Model Said to Not Apply to Paid Ads
Facebook parent Meta's 'Community Notes' will not apply to paid ads when they arrive later this year, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. Aspects of the program remain subject to change, according to the Wall Street Journal that first reported the development.
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WWE Star Criticises Management Following Demotion Over 'Not Being Famous Enough'
WWE commentator Corey Graves, 40, is reportedly absent from NXT tonight following a heated social media rant about his exclusion from commentary for the "Raw on Netflix" premiere.
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Brazil Gives Meta 72 Hours to Explain Changes to Fact-Checking Program
Brazil will give Meta until Monday to explain the changes to its fact-checking programme. On Thursday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the changes were "extremely serious" and announced he had called a meeting to discuss the topic.
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Telegram Rolls Out Collectible Gifts, Message Search Filters, QR Code Scanner and More Features
Telegram is rolling out several new features with its first update of 2025, the company announced on Wednesday. As part of the changes, the instant messaging app gives users the ability to convert received gifts into collectibles which come with special attributes and can be transferred to others. Additionally, the update brings an in-app QR code s...
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Minimum Wage, AI Safety, Social Media, Here's What's Changing In US From 2025
New York will be the first state in the US to get paid time for medical care related to pregnancies. Employers can also provide more than 20 hours of leave.
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Opinion | Tote Bags To Caps, Politics For The 'Gram
If there is no true intention of bringing about change and its only for the social media buzz, then it does ruin the sincerity of fashion taking a stand, as is often the case with our present netas
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Blogs To Bluesky: How Social Media Changed Our Response To Disasters
From finding the missing to swift crowdfunding, social media has transformed how we understand and respond to disasters.
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Xiaomi Tipped to Bring Compatibility With Apple Watch, AirPods and Other Apple Hardware
At present, Apple Watch’s compatibility is limited to the iPhone and other Apple devices but that could soon change, according to claims on social media by a tipster. Xiaomi is said to be testing the waters for developing software and hardware compatibility with Apple devices, potentially making it the first company to support them outside of the...
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How to Turn On or Off Instagram’s Quiet Mode on Android and iPhone?
Instagram’s Quiet Mode is designed to help users take control of their social media experience. When activated, it silences all notifications, changes your activity status to “In Quiet Mode,” and sends auto-replies to anyone who sends you a direct message. This ensures you can focus on important tasks, relax, or recharge without interruptions...
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Samsung Calendar and Other One UI 7 APKs and In-App Screenshots Surface Online
Samsung's Android 15-based One UI 7 update is speculated to be available next month in beta in select countries. Ahead of its anticipated rollout, several first-party application packages (APKs), which are expected to be part of Samsung's suite, have surfaced online, according to claims by a tipster on social media.
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Threads Is Testing New Feature Which Lets Users Pick the Default Feed
Threads is testing a new feature that lets users pick their default feed, the company CEO announced via social media on Monday. Following its rollout, it may present them with an additional option of setting a custom feed as default, in addition to choosing from the existing two options. This development builds upon a recent algorithm change that w...
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Hate Speech Watchdog To Quit Elon Musk's X Over Updated Terms Of Service
The Center for Countering Digital Hate said on Thursday it would leave Elon Musk-owned social media site X, citing concerns that upcoming changes to the platform's terms of service could hinder the nonprofit's ability to prevail in court battles.
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Telegram Now Lets Users Display Collectible Gifts as Status, Move Them to Blockchain and More
Telegram is rolling out six new features which may enhance the gifting experience, the company announced on Thursday. As part of the changes, users can now display collectible gifts as emoji statues and transfer gifts to the blockchain and even auction them. Further, it also brings the ability to share collectible gifts via Telegram stories.
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Meta Will Use Fact Checkers Outside the US ‘For Now’
Meta, which said it will replace third-party fact checkers in the US with a community notes system, will see how the change plays out before deciding about a transition in other regions, Mendelsohn said in an interview with Bloomberg Television’s Francine Lacqua at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Monday.
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The Dynamics That Polarise Us On Social Media Are About To Get A Lot Worse
Mark Zuckerberg has announced big changes in how the company addresses misinformation across Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Instead of relying on independent third-party factcheckers, Meta will now emulate Elon Musks X (formerly Twitter).
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Meta's 'Community Notes' Model Said to Not Apply to Paid Ads
Facebook parent Meta's 'Community Notes' will not apply to paid ads when they arrive later this year, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. Aspects of the program remain subject to change, according to the Wall Street Journal that first reported the development.
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WWE Star Criticises Management Following Demotion Over 'Not Being Famous Enough'
WWE commentator Corey Graves, 40, is reportedly absent from NXT tonight following a heated social media rant about his exclusion from commentary for the "Raw on Netflix" premiere.
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Brazil Gives Meta 72 Hours to Explain Changes to Fact-Checking Program
Brazil will give Meta until Monday to explain the changes to its fact-checking programme. On Thursday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the changes were "extremely serious" and announced he had called a meeting to discuss the topic.
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Telegram Rolls Out Collectible Gifts, Message Search Filters, QR Code Scanner and More Features
Telegram is rolling out several new features with its first update of 2025, the company announced on Wednesday. As part of the changes, the instant messaging app gives users the ability to convert received gifts into collectibles which come with special attributes and can be transferred to others. Additionally, the update brings an in-app QR code s...
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Minimum Wage, AI Safety, Social Media, Here's What's Changing In US From 2025
New York will be the first state in the US to get paid time for medical care related to pregnancies. Employers can also provide more than 20 hours of leave.
-
Opinion | Tote Bags To Caps, Politics For The 'Gram
If there is no true intention of bringing about change and its only for the social media buzz, then it does ruin the sincerity of fashion taking a stand, as is often the case with our present netas
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Blogs To Bluesky: How Social Media Changed Our Response To Disasters
From finding the missing to swift crowdfunding, social media has transformed how we understand and respond to disasters.
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Xiaomi Tipped to Bring Compatibility With Apple Watch, AirPods and Other Apple Hardware
At present, Apple Watch’s compatibility is limited to the iPhone and other Apple devices but that could soon change, according to claims on social media by a tipster. Xiaomi is said to be testing the waters for developing software and hardware compatibility with Apple devices, potentially making it the first company to support them outside of the...
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How to Turn On or Off Instagram’s Quiet Mode on Android and iPhone?
Instagram’s Quiet Mode is designed to help users take control of their social media experience. When activated, it silences all notifications, changes your activity status to “In Quiet Mode,” and sends auto-replies to anyone who sends you a direct message. This ensures you can focus on important tasks, relax, or recharge without interruptions...
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Samsung Calendar and Other One UI 7 APKs and In-App Screenshots Surface Online
Samsung's Android 15-based One UI 7 update is speculated to be available next month in beta in select countries. Ahead of its anticipated rollout, several first-party application packages (APKs), which are expected to be part of Samsung's suite, have surfaced online, according to claims by a tipster on social media.
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Threads Is Testing New Feature Which Lets Users Pick the Default Feed
Threads is testing a new feature that lets users pick their default feed, the company CEO announced via social media on Monday. Following its rollout, it may present them with an additional option of setting a custom feed as default, in addition to choosing from the existing two options. This development builds upon a recent algorithm change that w...
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Hate Speech Watchdog To Quit Elon Musk's X Over Updated Terms Of Service
The Center for Countering Digital Hate said on Thursday it would leave Elon Musk-owned social media site X, citing concerns that upcoming changes to the platform's terms of service could hinder the nonprofit's ability to prevail in court battles.
