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Scientists explain why people use Snapchat

Snapchat can provide the perfect medium for those who are hesitant about communicating their life to a public audience.

1 Oct 2017 2:15 PM IST

YouTube virtual reality video series The Confessional debuted on Tuesday.

Technology

YouTube to roll out new 'reel' feature soon

Youtube says the newest feature is a way for creators to express themselves and engage with fans without the need to...

30 Nov 2017 5:40 PM IST

$Yahoo disclosed that as part of its investigation into the prior breach, it had received data files from law enforcement \that a third party claimed was Yahoo user data.\$ Technology

Hacker-for-hire' pleads guilty to Yahoo breach

A Canadian man pleaded guilty on November 28 to charges stemming from a massive breach at Yahoo.

29 Nov 2017 6:53 PM IST

YouTube automatically recommends videos through a machine learning algorithm that analyzes the characteristics of videos and the behaviour of its 1.5 billion users to generate personalized viewing recommendations.

Technology

YouTube sharpens how it recommends videos despite fears of isolating...

The goal is to prevent the negative sentiments that can arise when people watch hours and hours of uninspired programs.

29 Nov 2017 5:44 PM IST

WhatsApp, has rolled out a new feature that will allow its users to share their location with their contacts in real time.

Technology

Now watch YouTube videos within WhatsApp

Now when you receive a YouTube link and click on it, the video will open within the app itself and float on the window.

29 Nov 2017 5:56 PM IST

Life

Can social media help you lose weight?

University of California researchers investigated this subject.

29 Nov 2017 11:30 AM IST

Hikes wallet, however, is the first such service by a messaging platform in the country and comes ahead of a possible launch of a payment facility by Facebook-owned WhatsApp later this year.

Technology

Seven Hike Messenger features you won't find anywhere

Hike Messenger has introduced a slew of featuresthat simplify the way people connect.

28 Nov 2017 7:57 PM IST

Life

Eateries feel the bite online

Social media can be a boon for restaurants trying to get word out about themselves.

28 Nov 2017 12:01 AM IST

State police chief Loknath Behera further requested people to not fall for such threatening messages and help the police keep them from spreading. (Photo: ANI)

India

We are alert: Kerala Police monitors social media for terror-related...

The press release further stated that the above mentioned things are part of 'normal policing activities.'

27 Nov 2017 9:50 AM IST

Twitter Inc said on Thursday it may become profitable for the first time next quarter after slashing expenses over the past year. (Photo: AFP)

Technology

Did you know: You lose your DM streak if someone blocks you on Twitter

Blocks can happen for many reasons. Maybe someone thought muting wasn't strong enough, or maybe someone was being...

26 Nov 2017 2:52 PM IST

Ivanka Trump listens as President Donald Trump speaks in White House. (Photo: AP)

India

Social media abuzz with Ivanka Trump's Hyderabad trip

Citizens also expressed their happiness over the sudden appearance of new footpaths.

26 Nov 2017 12:45 AM IST

$\It is an honour to be the winner of this category,\ Gardner said. (Photo: Twitter/ @WYPHorses)$ Newsmakers

US cop wins tweeting award for creative posts

A twitter post in late October from Kansas policeman Ben Gardner featured a large cow curled up on top of a BMW sedan's...

25 Nov 2017 1:14 PM IST