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Instagram makes it easier to manage people you follow

California [USA], Feb 7 (ANI): Instagram has rolled out a new feature that makes it easier to manage accounts or followers based on your interaction with them.

2020-02-07T15:39:26.051600+00:00 IST

People who use Twitter won't be called 'users' anymore

California [USA], Feb 6 (ANI): Twitter doesn't want to call you a 'user'. In its public documents, the company announced that it will no longer call the people who use its platform as 'users'.

2020-02-06T17:49:52.851323+00:00 IST

Google Maps gets new features, refreshed look as it turns 15

California [USA], Feb 6 (ANI): Google Maps is turning 15 and as the popular mapping service achieves the milestone, the company has announced a handful of new features for its users.

2020-02-06T16:13:18.083394+00:00 IST

Netflix rolls out new data-saving AV1 option on Android app

California [USA], Feb 6 (ANI): Netflix is rolling out support for the new AV1 video codec, which allows for efficient video compression on its Android app.

2020-02-06T16:09:27.768864+00:00 IST

YouTube is ditching classic web interface

California [USA], Feb 5 (ANI): YouTube will be dropping the classic web interface in March this year, three years after bringing in the redesign.

2020-02-05T17:48:46.421203+00:00 IST

Facebook adds more parental control to Messenger Kids

California [USA], Feb 4 (ANI): Messenger Kids, Facebook's dedicated messaging service for the younger ones, now offers more control to the parents to manage how their child is using the app.

2020-02-04T17:34:53.409516+00:00 IST

Twitter admits someone exploited its phone number matching system

California [USA], Feb 4 (ANI): In yet another instance of security lapse, Twitter admitted that someone used fake accounts to exploit its API and match usernames to phone numbers, abusing the ability to find people with phone number.

2020-02-04T17:32:21.476982+00:00 IST

Apple rolls out redesigned Maps in US

California [USA], February 1 (ANI): Apple rolled out a new redesigned Maps in the US with improved road coverage and pedestrian data.

2020-02-01T16:04:57.297509+00:00 IST

Twitter rolls out new reply layout on iOS

California [USA], February 1 (ANI): Twitter has added a new feature that makes it easier to identify replies to a tweet.

2020-02-01T15:31:28.697827+00:00 IST

Facebook to weed out posts spreading misinformation about coronavirus

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 1 (ANI): Facebook has started its drive to weed out misleading posts spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation about the coronavirus.

2020-02-01T10:29:42.965554+00:00 IST

Facebook will remove content with misinformation about coronavirus

California [USA], Jan 31 (ANI): When it comes to the spread of misinformation in a public emergency situation, social media takes the limelight for all the wrong reasons. With the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring coronavirus a public health emergency, Facebook announced the steps it is taking to stop the spread of misinformation about the virus.

2020-01-31T15:43:24.080229+00:00 IST

Microsoft will pay Xbox Live network bug hunters up to USD 20,000

Washington, D.C. [USA], Jan 31 (ANI): Microsoft announced a new Xbox Bounty program today. As part of the program, security researchers or white hat hackers can help the tech giant identify security loopholes in its Xbox Live network and services.

2020-01-31T15:36:57.678385+00:00 IST

Antivirus company tracked and sold users' personal browsing histories

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 29 (ANI): A shocking report has revealed that the cybersecurity company Avast tracked and sold the web browsing data of its users.

2020-01-29T10:49:01.681394+00:00 IST

Pinterest now lets you virtually try on makeup

California [USA], Jan 28 (ANI): You can now try your favourite lipstick colour on Pinterest, albeit virtually. The app has introduced a new 'Try On' feature that lets you virtually see how a product would look on you.

2020-01-28T17:55:03.772173+00:00 IST

Thousands of websites distribute macOS malware - Shlayer, reports Kaspersky

New Delhi [India], Jan 27 (ANI): Kaspersky prevented at least one attack carried out by Shlayer on every 10th system using Kaspersky solutions for Mac, said the global cybersecurity provider in a press release.

2020-01-27T08:05:33.105120+00:00 IST

Google announces dates for I/O 2020

California [USA], Jan 24 (ANI): Google will be hosting its I/O developer conference this year from May 12-14.

2020-01-24T15:26:49.931640+00:00 IST

Apple ditches Flash from latest Safari preview

California [USA], Jan 23 (ANI): Adobe's Flash is dead and we know it and the latest company to remove support is Apple.

2020-01-23T15:56:42.142690+00:00 IST

Twitter steals Facebook's feature, adds reaction emoji to DMs

California [USA], Jan 23 (ANI): Following the footsteps of Facebook, Twitter has added new emoji reactions for Direct Messages, including text and media attachments.

2020-01-23T15:45:08.485488+00:00 IST

Google makes Collections in Search smarter with AI

California [USA], Jan 23 (ANI): The next time you search for something on Google Search but forget to bookmark or save it, the Collections will make it easier to jump back with the help of AI.

2020-01-23T15:40:34.237993+00:00 IST

Kaspersky reports fall in cybersecurity threat incidents in India

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 21 (ANI): Kaspersky in a recent media event in Bangalore stated that India has shown positive progress in their fight against cybercriminals. The Country reportedly saw a fall in the number of threats in 2019 as compared to 2018. According to Kaspersky's KSN reports; from 2018 and 2019 there has been a moderate decrease in the number of attacks targeted at India.

2020-01-21T17:29:10.645164+00:00 IST

Indian businesses most likely to have 'high impact' of cybersecurity incidents: McAfee

California [USA], January 21 (ANI): With the surge in global cyber attacks that are targeted at businesses, India stands among the high-risk nations according to the latest APAC Cyber Resiliency and Risk Report by McAfee.

2020-01-21T16:12:08.043902+00:00 IST