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Faster way to replace bad info in networks

Washington D.C.[USA], Mar 30 (ANI): In a breakthrough, researchers demonstrated a new model that shows how competing pieces of information spread in online social networks and the Internet of Things (IoT). The findings could be used to disseminate accurate information more quickly, displacing false information about anything from computer security to public health.

2020-03-30T10:43:35.939497+00:00 IST

Zoom updates iOS app to stop it from sending device data to Facebook

California [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): Video conferencing service Zoom updated its iOS app to prevent it from sending unnecessary device data to Facebook.

2020-03-28T17:29:37.877059+00:00 IST

Apple launches COVID-19 information app, website

California [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): In a bid to provide accurate and credible information to users about the COVID-19 pandemic, tech giant Apple has released a new dedicated app and website for users across the US.

2020-03-28T17:04:50.805104+00:00 IST

TikTok comes up with 'Ghar Baitho India' campaign to promote creativity during lockdown

New Delhi [India], Mar 28 (ANI): As the world is coming together to prevent the spread of coronavirus and multiple countries, including India, have imposed nationwide lockdown to keep their citizens at home, viral video app TikTok has come up with a unique #GharBaithoIndia campaign to encourage people to utilise their creativity while practising self-isolation.

2020-03-28T08:19:39.010170+00:00 IST

Google says it sent fewer phishing warnings in 2019

California [USA], Mar 27 (ANI): Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) revealed there were fewer phishing attacks last year compared to the year before, indicating its new protections are working.

2020-03-27T17:13:24.879823+00:00 IST

Sony reduces PlayStation games' download speed to tame traffic

Tokyo [Japan], Mar 27 (ANI): With the internet witnessing a surge in usage during the COVID-19 pandemic, tech companies are ensuring the traffic does not take a toll on the infrastructure and Sony is the latest to announce its measure to ensure internet stability.

2020-03-27T16:48:43.873817+00:00 IST

Combating COVID-19: Pornhub makes premium content free for everyone

Montreal [Canada], Mar 25 (ANI): To help flatten the curve of coronavirus, adult website -- Pornhub -- is offering its premium videos for free to users.

2020-03-25T17:15:45.370543+00:00 IST

Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, WHO support global COVID-19 online hackathon

California [USA], Mar 25 (ANI): Major tech giants and health organisations have come together to find solutions to some of the challenges related to the current COVID-19 pandemic.

2020-03-25T15:45:47.220917+00:00 IST

Amazon Prime restricts streaming to SD to reduce strain on network

New Delhi [India], Mar 25 (ANI): As the country remains under lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, online video streaming platform Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday announced that all videos on the platform will be restricted to stream only in Standard Definition (SD) to reduce the strain on the network.

2020-03-25T11:57:56.393954+00:00 IST

Instagram to downrank false content on COVID-19

California [USA], Mar 24 (ANI): As the world goes in isolation mode, virtual socialising is the only way out. To help promote accurate information, Instagram announced new updates for its platform.

2020-03-24T17:37:08.511509+00:00 IST

Apple to expand App Store to more countries

California [USA], Mar 24 (ANI): Apple's App Store will be available in new countries this year, the tech giant has announced.

2020-03-24T17:36:33.596543+00:00 IST

YouTube will stream in standard definition worldwide: Report

California [USA], Mar 24 (ANI): To reduce the stress on the internet infrastructure, YouTube will reportedly stream in standard definition worldwide for around a month.

2020-03-24T17:33:52.652156+00:00 IST

Pinterest rolls out new Today tab for daily ideas

California [USA], Mar 24 (ANI): Pinterest rolled out today a new feature to help millions of people stuck at home to make the most of the isolation time and continue feeding their creative minds.

2020-03-24T16:38:34.320971+00:00 IST

Google launches site on COVID-19

California [USA], Mar 23 (ANI): After Microsoft, Google also launched a dedicated website to provide information on the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020-03-23T17:16:20.399469+00:00 IST

COVID-19: Facebook Messenger ties up with developers to offer free service to governments

California [USA], Mar 23 (ANI): Facebook Messenger announced a partnership with its developer community to provide free services to government health organisations and UN health agencies to help them use the messaging platform to scale their response to COVID-19 pandemic.

2020-03-23T15:50:52.404700+00:00 IST

YouTube launches COVID-19 news shelf for authoritative content

California [USA], Mar 20 (ANI): As COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact nations and economies, tech companies in the information business are doing their bit to ensure people receive trusted information and YouTube is the latest to announce its new measures.

2020-03-20T16:37:11.415355+00:00 IST

Amazon, YouTube, Netflix switch to SD streaming as consumption increases

California [USA], Mar 20 (ANI): Major video and streaming platforms have switched to standard definition (SD) streaming quality to prevent straining broadband networks in Europe as the consumption increases over COVID-19 outbreak.

2020-03-20T16:28:29.089812+00:00 IST

Facebook begins rolling out Dark Mode for desktop

California [USA], Mar 20 (ANI): If you are using Facebook on your desktop, you can finally put your eyes to ease with the Dark Mode that is now rolling out to all users.

2020-03-20T16:09:49.364715+00:00 IST

Slack gets simpler, more organised with redesign

California [USA], Mar 18 (ANI): As global employees work from home, Slack has redesigned its service to make it simpler and more organised.

2020-03-18T17:04:05.967043+00:00 IST

Microsoft fixes Windows 10 bug with urgent update

California [USA], Mar 13 (ANI): Microsoft issued an urgent security update to fix a remote code execution security bug in Windows 10, two days after releasing the March 2020 update.

2020-03-13T15:37:31.852239+00:00 IST

Google makes health information by NHS available on Search

California [USA], Mar 11 (ANI): In times of global health crisis, Google is making it easier for users to find credible information on health using Search.

2020-03-11T15:22:26.435022+00:00 IST