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Facebook to demote links of websites republishing stolen content

California [United States], October 17 (ANI): Facebook has updated its policy for the News Feed where links from websites promoting stolen content will be demoted. The target for the social network is to push interesting stories to users over posts which are not relevant.

2018-10-17T08:17:00.188645+00:00 IST

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen passes away

Seattle [USA], Oct 16 (ANI): Noted technologist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen passed away on Monday (local time).

2018-10-15T22:53:32.824326+00:00 IST

Facebook now lets you share 3D photos

California [United States], October 12 (ANI): Wondered when you would be able to add a new dimension to your photo posts on Facebook? Well, the social network has made it possible for you to share 3D photos starting this week.

2018-10-12T08:21:17.578086+00:00 IST

YouTube will remove Partner channels for posting 'duplicative content'

California [United States], October 12 (ANI): YouTube has updated its policy for Partner Program, making it difficult to post duplicate content without consequences. If you are a YouTube Partner and posting someone else's work or duplicate content, your channel will be removed.

2018-10-12T08:19:18.029161+00:00 IST

You will no longer be able to create Twitter Moments from mobile

Washington [United States], October 10 (ANI): Twitter is killing the ability for its users to create Moments - a series of their favourite tweets in a story format - from their iOS or Android apps.

2018-10-10T09:57:31.000851+00:00 IST

Microsoft fixes bug that deleted files after Windows 10 October update

Washington [United States], October 10 (ANI): Microsoft has fixed the problem with its Windows 10 October Update that caused some files to mysteriously get deleted from the updated systems.

2018-10-10T09:57:30.994539+00:00 IST

Instagram can now detect bullying in photos, captions

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 10 (ANI): At a time when cyber bullying is on the rise, Instagram, using high-end technology, is focusing on detecting bullying in photos and captions.

2018-10-10T03:11:36.903862+00:00 IST

Google Pixel 3 XL 'Pink Sand' variant shows up in leaks hours prior to launch

California [United States], October 9 (ANI): Google is hours away from launching its third-generation Pixel smartphones. However, that is not stopping the last minute leaks from pouring in.

2018-10-09T07:58:46.838378+00:00 IST

Google tweaks developers guidelines after Google+ breach

California [United States], October 9 (ANI): Google has announced a series of changes to its developer guidelines after it confirmed that a bug in its social network Google+ put to risk data of hundreds of thousands of users.

2018-10-09T07:54:02.595699+00:00 IST

Microsoft invests in Grab for big data, AI projects

Washington [United States], October 9 (ANI): Microsoft is investing in ride-hailing company Grab to push for artificial intelligence and big data to on-demand services.

2018-10-09T07:50:13.637446+00:00 IST

Scientists design new font to help you stop forgetting important notes

Melbourne [Australia], October 4 (ANI): If reading and re-reading text was still not enough for you to remember it during exams, researchers have devised a new font to help make the process bit more reliable.

2018-10-04T07:26:18.238043+00:00 IST

Use of internet, smartphones stagnant in US: Pew Research Center

Washington [United States], October 1 (ANI): Since last two years, the use of internet, social media, and device ownership in the United States has come to a halt, a new study has found.

2018-10-01T07:55:22.899115+00:00 IST

California to be the first state to implement IoT cybersecurity law

California [United States], September 29 (ANI): Lights which know when you are awake, doors which can sense if it is a stranger, and a houseful of such 'connected devices' controlled by a single app, and you know there is a likelihood of a digital apocalypse in the near future if we don't have set laws.

2018-09-29T08:39:50.361541+00:00 IST

Google adds creator metadata to Images

California [United States], September 28 (ANI): In its latest step towards safeguarding the rights of an image creator or owner, Google has announced that it will give rights-related image metadata in Google Images.

2018-09-28T07:00:28.429838+00:00 IST

Facebook allows ad-targeting with shadow profiles

California [United States], September 27 (ANI): If you thought you have protected your personal information enough from the prying eyes of Facebook advertisers, think again.

2018-09-27T08:03:59.659172+00:00 IST

Google takes U-turn on cryptocurrency ad ban

California [United States], September 26 (ANI): Google is reportedly revising its ban on ads related to cryptocurrency. The company is opening up to such ads, albeit in select regions.

2018-09-26T07:00:41.293902+00:00 IST

Instagram co-founders step down 'to build new things'

California [United States], September 25 (ANI): It seems like a classic case of parent-child fight where the latter is preparing to leave the house. Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger are reportedly finding Facebook's interference too much to handle and have decided to step down.

2018-09-25T08:32:32.552552+00:00 IST

Facebook Inc hires Ajit Mohan as MD & VP for Facebook India

New Delhi [India], Sep 25 (ANI): Facebook Inc. has announced appointment of Ajit Mohan as Managing Director and Vice-President, Facebook India.

2018-09-25T05:51:22.927196+00:00 IST

This tool will tell you which NASA technology you use every day

Washington [United States], September 24 (ANI): We Earthlings might feel the technology NASA uses is only for those flying in the space and exploring other planets. However, through a new interactive tool, the space agency wants to showcase how the complex researches done for space missions are also powering some of the most mundane things around us.

2018-09-24T07:51:45.376592+00:00 IST

Get ready to shop on Instagram

Washington DC, [USA] Sep 18 (ANI): Shopping enthusiasts have a reason to rejoice, as Instagram is all set to add a shopping tab to the Explore page.

2018-09-18T17:00:19.380943+00:00 IST

Now, turn off your teen's phone with Google's 'Family Link'

Washington DC, [USA] Sep 18 (ANI): With Google's Family Link, parents can now set limits, lock the device when they feel it's time for a break, and even approve or block apps from being downloaded from Google Play store. Family link also allows parents to locate the kids through their devices.

2018-09-18T16:57:24.197717+00:00 IST