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Nothing Teases Upcoming Smartphone With Dual Rear Cameras, Transparent Design
Nothing is rumoured to launch multiple new smartphones including a flagship device in the coming months as a follow up to the Nothing Phone 2. As part of its plans, the UK-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has yet again teased an upcoming product via its social media handle which may very well be its next smartphone. It appears to have a ...
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WhatsApp Will Soon Let Users Share WhatsApp Status Automatically on Facebook and Instagram
WhatsApp will soon benefit from an optional integration with Meta Accounts Centre with the aim of delivering a more connected experience, the company announced on Tuesday. This move will enable users to share their WhatsApp statuses automatically on other Meta Platforms’ apps such as Facebook and Instagram.
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Is Donald Trump Open To Elon Musk Buying TikTok? US President Says...
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would be open to tech billionaire Elon Musk -- the owner of social media platform X -- buying Chinese-owned app TikTok.
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Amid TikTok Ban Concerns, Americans Moving To RedNote. Here's What It Is
As fears of a TikTok ban grow in the US, American users are flocking to Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, making it to the top of the US app store charts.
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Explained: How Meta's Fact-Checking Programme Works
Internet giant Meta's fact-checking programme aims to counter false information on its social platforms -- Facebook, Instagram and Threads -- with the help of media organisations, including AFP.
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X Rolls Out Parody Account Labels to Prevent Impersonation, Improve Information Transparency
X (formerly Twitter) on Friday announced the rollout of new account labels for parody or satire accounts. Labels were first introduced on the microblogging platform last year as visual indicators to help users distinguish accounts based on their type and nature. With the new ‘Parody Account’ label, the Elon Musk-owned app aims to reduce imperso...
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UK Universities Retreat From Elon Musk's X Citing Misinformation On Platform
Universities and other higher education establishments have joined a retreat among British institutions from Elon Musk's X social media platform, citing its role in spreading misinformation that fuelled race riots last year.
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Marco OTT Release: Producer Sharif Muhammed Clarifies on Streaming Rights
Sharif Muhammed, the producer of Marco, has clarified that no OTT platform, has acquired its streaming rights. In a statement shared on social media, he urged fans to watch the film in theatres, where it continues to perform strongly. Marco, directed by Haneef Adeni and starring Unni Mukundan, has also been successful with its dubbed versions in Hi...
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Draft Data Protection Rules Mandate Due Diligence, Explicit Consent for Processing Children's Data
The recently released draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules specify that parent's verifiable consent will have to be obtained by social media or online platforms before children can create any account.
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WhatsApp Top Among Social Media Platforms Misused By Cyber Criminals: MHA
Social media platform WhatsApp followed by Telegram and Instagram remains one of the favourite hunting grounds for online scamsters, as per the latest report from the Union Home Ministry.
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Meta Reportedly Planning to Add ‘Hundreds of Thousands’ of AI Users to Facebook, Instagram
Meta reportedly plans to flood its social media platforms with artificial intelligence (AI) bots that will act as regular accounts. As per the report, the tech giant is working on introducing AI-powered characters that can post, share, like, and perform other activities that human users can do. These AI bots are said to be added to both Facebook an...
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Human Rights Body Tells X To Remove AAP's Campaign Video Featuring Children
NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo on Monday directed social media platform 'X' to immediately remove an objectionable video showing the alleged involvement of children in political campaigning by AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal Atishi.
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Google Chrome Could Soon Reportedly Benefit from AI-Powered Gemini Live Capabilities
Gemini Live could soon make its way to the desktop version of Google Chrome, according to claims on social media by a tipster. The two-way conversational artificial intelligence (AI) feature was initially rolled out to Gemini Advanced users on Android in September and finally made its way to the iOS platform last month with the introduction of the ...
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X Premium+ Subscription Receives Significant Price Hike in India, US and Other Markets
X (formerly Twitter) is raising the price of its premium subscription in several markets including India, the microblogging platform has announced. Its top-tier subscription, which is X Premium+, has been revised and the US is one of the markets hit the hardest by this change. In the country, the price of the subscription has gone up by almost 40 p...
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Scammers, Fake Accounts, Controversial Figures: Bluesky's Many Struggles
Bluesky, a social media platform in its nascent stage, is facing a series of challenges while its user base continues to grow. With over 25 million sign-ups, it is gaining mainstream attention but also facing criticism and controversy.
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Nothing Teases Upcoming Smartphone With Dual Rear Cameras, Transparent Design
Nothing is rumoured to launch multiple new smartphones including a flagship device in the coming months as a follow up to the Nothing Phone 2. As part of its plans, the UK-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has yet again teased an upcoming product via its social media handle which may very well be its next smartphone. It appears to have a ...
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WhatsApp Will Soon Let Users Share WhatsApp Status Automatically on Facebook and Instagram
WhatsApp will soon benefit from an optional integration with Meta Accounts Centre with the aim of delivering a more connected experience, the company announced on Tuesday. This move will enable users to share their WhatsApp statuses automatically on other Meta Platforms’ apps such as Facebook and Instagram.
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Is Donald Trump Open To Elon Musk Buying TikTok? US President Says...
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would be open to tech billionaire Elon Musk -- the owner of social media platform X -- buying Chinese-owned app TikTok.
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Amid TikTok Ban Concerns, Americans Moving To RedNote. Here's What It Is
As fears of a TikTok ban grow in the US, American users are flocking to Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, making it to the top of the US app store charts.
-
Explained: How Meta's Fact-Checking Programme Works
Internet giant Meta's fact-checking programme aims to counter false information on its social platforms -- Facebook, Instagram and Threads -- with the help of media organisations, including AFP.
-
X Rolls Out Parody Account Labels to Prevent Impersonation, Improve Information Transparency
X (formerly Twitter) on Friday announced the rollout of new account labels for parody or satire accounts. Labels were first introduced on the microblogging platform last year as visual indicators to help users distinguish accounts based on their type and nature. With the new ‘Parody Account’ label, the Elon Musk-owned app aims to reduce imperso...
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UK Universities Retreat From Elon Musk's X Citing Misinformation On Platform
Universities and other higher education establishments have joined a retreat among British institutions from Elon Musk's X social media platform, citing its role in spreading misinformation that fuelled race riots last year.
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Marco OTT Release: Producer Sharif Muhammed Clarifies on Streaming Rights
Sharif Muhammed, the producer of Marco, has clarified that no OTT platform, has acquired its streaming rights. In a statement shared on social media, he urged fans to watch the film in theatres, where it continues to perform strongly. Marco, directed by Haneef Adeni and starring Unni Mukundan, has also been successful with its dubbed versions in Hi...
-
Draft Data Protection Rules Mandate Due Diligence, Explicit Consent for Processing Children's Data
The recently released draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules specify that parent's verifiable consent will have to be obtained by social media or online platforms before children can create any account.
-
WhatsApp Top Among Social Media Platforms Misused By Cyber Criminals: MHA
Social media platform WhatsApp followed by Telegram and Instagram remains one of the favourite hunting grounds for online scamsters, as per the latest report from the Union Home Ministry.
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Meta Reportedly Planning to Add ‘Hundreds of Thousands’ of AI Users to Facebook, Instagram
Meta reportedly plans to flood its social media platforms with artificial intelligence (AI) bots that will act as regular accounts. As per the report, the tech giant is working on introducing AI-powered characters that can post, share, like, and perform other activities that human users can do. These AI bots are said to be added to both Facebook an...
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Human Rights Body Tells X To Remove AAP's Campaign Video Featuring Children
NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo on Monday directed social media platform 'X' to immediately remove an objectionable video showing the alleged involvement of children in political campaigning by AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal Atishi.
-
Google Chrome Could Soon Reportedly Benefit from AI-Powered Gemini Live Capabilities
Gemini Live could soon make its way to the desktop version of Google Chrome, according to claims on social media by a tipster. The two-way conversational artificial intelligence (AI) feature was initially rolled out to Gemini Advanced users on Android in September and finally made its way to the iOS platform last month with the introduction of the ...
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X Premium+ Subscription Receives Significant Price Hike in India, US and Other Markets
X (formerly Twitter) is raising the price of its premium subscription in several markets including India, the microblogging platform has announced. Its top-tier subscription, which is X Premium+, has been revised and the US is one of the markets hit the hardest by this change. In the country, the price of the subscription has gone up by almost 40 p...
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Scammers, Fake Accounts, Controversial Figures: Bluesky's Many Struggles
Bluesky, a social media platform in its nascent stage, is facing a series of challenges while its user base continues to grow. With over 25 million sign-ups, it is gaining mainstream attention but also facing criticism and controversy.
