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This is how you can manually turn on Dark Mode in Facebook Messenger

California [USA], March 4 (ANI): Dark Mode is a popular theme across online platforms and apps. And now, it seems Facebook is also willing to extend the ability to its Messenger platform.

2019-03-04T16:17:27.062458+00:00 IST

Linked your phone number for Facebook’s ‘secure’ 2FA? Now, deal with the resulting menace

California [USA], March 4 (ANI): Remember how Facebook repeatedly asked you to connect your mobile number with your account for a more secure two-factor authentication (2FA)? Now, it seems anyone can look up your profile using your phone number and there’s no way to undo it.

2019-03-04T16:03:20.973603+00:00 IST

'Momo is dead’, says creator of sick sculpture behind viral social media game

Tokyo [Japan], March 4 (ANI): Creator of the freakish Mother Bird, announced that the artwork has been destroyed after it rotted away. The horror artwork was associated with a viral social media game that was allegedly linked with a number of teen suicides.

2019-03-04T13:59:16.493952+00:00 IST

IBM researchers discover bug in digital systems that let visitors check in to office buildings

New York [USA], March 4 (ANI): IBM researchers have discovered a security flaw in the digital systems in office buildings which allows visitors to check in and get access badges.

2019-03-04T13:56:20.658092+00:00 IST

Tesla Model Y crossover SUV is arriving on March 14

California [USA], March 4 (ANI): The USD 35,000-worth Tesla Model 3 is passé. Now, make way for the Model Y crossover SUV which is set to be revealed on March 14.

2019-03-04T13:53:11.628066+00:00 IST

Sony officially ends PlayStation Vita production

Tokyo [Japan], March 3 (ANI): Sony has officially ended the production of its PlayStation Vita gaming console. The company indicated the end of production on the console’s last two models through Vita’s product page.

2019-03-03T16:17:58.745155+00:00 IST

Facebook working to roll out its own ‘stablecoin’: Report

California [USA], March 2 (ANI): In an era where digital currencies are fast evolving, Facebook is also looking at hopping on the wagon and bring out its own exclusive cryptocurrency.

2019-03-02T14:38:28.373625+00:00 IST

Microsoft offers refunds for Band users, kills Health Dashboard apps and services

Washington [USA], March 2 (ANI): Microsoft has announced that it is putting to rest its Microsoft Band and Microsoft Health Dashboard apps and services. The services will be defunct on May 31, 2019.

2019-03-02T14:38:13.208515+00:00 IST

Facebook, Instagram sue Chinese companies for selling fake accounts

California [USA], March 2 (ANI): Facebook and Instagram have sued four China-based companies for promoting the sale of fake accounts, likes, and followers.

2019-03-02T14:26:36.287317+00:00 IST

YouTube CEO says disabling comments on minors’ videos a trade-off for child safety

California [USA], March 2 (ANI): Earlier this week, YouTube announced a series of changes to its platform in response to reports about paedophiles abusing the service to connect with others. One of the major steps to curb the issue, YouTube disabled comments on videos featuring minors.

2019-03-02T13:54:04.307646+00:00 IST

Instagram is most used platform for grooming offences: Report

London [UK], March 1 (ANI): The latest report on how social media is abused to exploit the young has revealed that Instagram is the biggest platform that is used for grooming offences.

2019-03-01T14:36:12.318566+00:00 IST

Google Clock app gets Pandora and YouTube Music support to wake you up

California [USA], March 1 (ANI): You will now be able to wake up to Pandora or YouTube Music through the Google Clock app which has received support for the two music streaming services.

2019-03-01T14:35:57.739497+00:00 IST

YouTube to disable comments on videos of minors

California [USA], March 1 (ANI): Following the recent paedophilia ring scandal, YouTube has announced a number of changes to its platform to make it safe for children and curb the menace of inappropriate comments and timestamps by malicious users.

2019-03-01T14:22:07.712193+00:00 IST

Amazon will no longer sell Dash Buttons

California [USA], March 01 (ANI): One of the quirkiest early IoT gadgets, Amazon’s Dash Buttons, will no longer be sold thanks to the coming of more sophisticated smart home appliances.

2019-03-01T14:22:01.160378+00:00 IST

TikTok locks out chunk of users, suggests absurd way to get in

Beijing [China], March 1 (ANI): If you suddenly got locked out of TikTok on February 27, then you are not alone. A number of users were locked out following TikTok's effort at temporarily suspending accounts belonging to under-13 users.

2019-03-01T14:21:54.071989+00:00 IST

Elon Musk finally introduces USD 35,000 Tesla Model 3

California [USA], March 1 (ANI): As promised, Tesla Model 3 has been announced after CEO Elon Musk teased the arrival of the car in a cryptic tweet earlier this week.

2019-03-01T14:09:32.963223+00:00 IST

Spotify goes live in India to rival Amazon Music, Gaana, Saavn

Maharashtra [India], Feb 27 (ANI): Spotify is finally available in India - a market the US-based streaming service had been long eyeing.

2019-02-27T17:11:11.159582+00:00 IST

World’s largest radio telescope gets one step closer to beat Hubble telescope

Canberra [Australia], Feb 27 (ANI): The world’s largest radio telescope, Square Kilometre Array (SKA), is one step closer to completion in the remote West Australian desert, as scientists are putting the final touches on the build for the ambitious project.

2019-02-27T16:32:50.962566+00:00 IST

TikTok crosses 1 billion download milestone

Beijing [China], Feb 27 (ANI): The constant bombardment of videos of people doing silly antics, from lipsyncing or dancing to popular songs to Bollywood dialogues in your Facebook feed has taken TikTok to astounding new success.

2019-02-27T15:17:50.912491+00:00 IST

This LA hospital pilots Alexa-enabled smart patient rooms

Los Angeles [USA], Feb 26 (ANI): Hospitals are perhaps the best places for the use of smart speakers. Cedars-Sinai, a non-profit hospital in Los Angeles, is looking at adding a touch of smart to the patient rooms.

2019-02-26T17:50:18.060312+00:00 IST

Want a Spring Fling? Tinder has an option for that

Los Angeles [USA], Feb 26 (ANI): It is important to have some interesting matches, even if you are on your college’s spring break. Tinder is introducing a new feature to help you deal with spring breaks by swiping left or right.

2019-02-26T17:07:49.688771+00:00 IST