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Security in Buddhist-majority Sri Lanka remains tight after the April 21 suicide bomb attacks. (Photo:AP)

Security tight as Sri Lanka lifts ban on social media

The Sri Lankan government has lifted a ban on social media platforms intended to stop the spread of rumours.

30 Apr 2019 12:24 PM

The Yeti, known as the abominable snowman in popular culture, is said to live in the Himalayan regions of Nepal and is largely regarded by scientists as a mythical creature. (Twitter/ ADG PI)

Indian Army finds the abominable snowman in the Himalayas?

Taking to Twitter, Army said its mountaineering expedition team spotted 'mysterious' footprints on April 09 close to Makalu Base Camp.

30 Apr 2019 9:18 AM

The revamped version does not appear the same to everyone.

Twitter tests redesigned web layout

Some will be able to see two columns, with a larger timeline on the left and the trending topics, who to follow, in the right.

25 Apr 2019 10:51 AM

A Facebook spokesman said the company looks forward to collaborating with government, industry and safety experts on a clear framework of rules. (Photo: Pixabay)

Countries plan bid to tackle extremism on social media

This meeting presents an opportunity for an act of unity between governments and the tech companies.

24 Apr 2019 12:46 PM

Trump lost 204,000, or 0.4 per cent, of his 53.4 million followers in July. (Photo:AFP)

Trump complained to Twitter CEO about lost followers: source

Trump suggested Twitter was biased against him.

24 Apr 2019 12:35 PM

Twitter said that ensuring and maintaining the platform’s health remains the top priority for Q2, 2019.

Twitter now boasts 330 million monthly active users amidst 'healthy platform' plans

Twitter exceeded expectations with an operating income of USD 94 million and a margin of 12 per cent.

24 Apr 2019 11:18 AM

On its earnings call, Twitter executives said multiple times that they are now focussing on growing this stat, rather than the monthly social media usage figure.

Twitter still struggling to grow

With the addition of new accounts this year, Twitter witnessed a small win.

24 Apr 2019 10:30 AM

The appointment comes amid growing concerns over spread of misinformation on social media platforms across the world, including India. (Photo: ANI)

Twitter appoints Manish Maheshwari as India MD

Maheshwari, who previously served as the CEO of Network18 Digital, takes over the new role from April 29.

22 Apr 2019 11:41 AM

Musk was sued by the SEC last year for tweeting that he had “funding secured” to take the company private.

Tesla to shrink board to seven directors

The decision did not result from any disagreement between the company and the directors.

20 Apr 2019 4:10 PM

Swaraj is known for her prompt replies on Twitter to Indians abroad who seek ministry’s help. (Photo: File)

We are there for you: Swaraj tweets as Indian in Saudi threatens to commit suicide

Ali has been seeking the help of the Indian embassy in Riyadh for the last one year for getting back to India.

18 Apr 2019 1:00 PM

The new-age electric car should not be charged to the brim. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett, File)

Tesla Model 3 shouldn't be 100 per cent charged: CEO Elon Musk

When the battery is full the Tesla Model 3 is less energy efficient.

18 Apr 2019 10:35 AM

Along with the rider, a woman and child were also on the bike and all three were saved. (Photo: Twitter | UP100)

Hot Wheels: UP police chase bike on fire, saves family; video goes viral

The video was posted on Twitter that shows family was unaware about the fire and cops helped them in the nick of time.

17 Apr 2019 11:13 AM

100,000 Twitter accounts were suspended for creating new accounts after a suspension during January-March period.

Twitter suspends 100k accounts for creating new ones after suspension

Twitter also said three times more abusive accounts were suspended within 24 hours.

17 Apr 2019 9:37 AM

The fire, which at one point threatened the entire edifice, was extinguished Tuesday around 15 hours after it first broke out. (Photo:AP)

YouTube mistakenly links Notre-Dame fire to 9/11 attacks

The blaze erupted in the UNESCO world heritage landmark in the French capital on Monday.

16 Apr 2019 3:54 PM

It is likely to be rolled out to all users by early 2020 when the company is expected to unify its messaging services. (Photo: AP)

Messenger may be finally coming back to Facebook

The new section, called ‘Chats’ appears to include only the basic chat functionalities.

13 Apr 2019 5:14 PM

The wage hike has benefited more than 250,000 Amazon employees and over 100,000 seasonal employees. (Photo: AFP)

Walmart responds to Bezos with tweet asking Amazon to pay taxes

Some critics have said that Amazon received a USD 129 million tax rebate from the federal government.

12 Apr 2019 12:27 PM

‘Namo Foods’ packets, which were being distributed outside a polling booth in Gautam Buddh Nagar. (Photo: PTI)

‘Namo’ food packs spark furore

Police says that they were procured from shop, not any party.

12 Apr 2019 1:49 AM

There was no evidence to back Republican bias claims although Democrats have criticised the firms on other grounds.

Facebook, Google accused of anti-conservative bias at US Senate hearing

Facebook, Twitter and Google denied their platforms are politically biased.

11 Apr 2019 1:06 PM

The emoji features a ballot box and a ballot paper.

Twitter launches emoji for elections

Together with Facebook and Google, Twitter has come under pressure to do more to combat disinformation about the elections.

11 Apr 2019 11:27 AM

Congress has been expected to take up privacy legislation after California passed a strict privacy law that goes into effect next year.

New social media bill to ban 'dark patterns' tricks

The bill would bar companies from choosing groups of people for behavioural experiments unless the companies get informed consent.

10 Apr 2019 12:12 PM

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