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Sep 16, 2022, 14:06 PM IST
Woman abuses Devendra Fadnavis's wife Amruta on Facebook; arrested
The arrested woman had been allegedly posting objectionable content on Amruta Fadnavis's official social media page for the last two years by using multiple fake accounts.
Sep 14, 2022, 07:55 AM IST
Namaste India: The infamous Gogi gang took responsibility for the murder of a well-known builder, wrote a post on social media
Amit Gupta Murder Case: Gangster Deepak Boxer has taken responsibility for the murder of renowned builder Amit Gupta. Deepak Boxer is currently absconding. He has told about the murder by writing a post on social media.
Sep 11, 2022, 10:18 AM IST
Instagram begins testing new 'reposts' feature; Users will allow to share others' post on their feeds
TechCrunch has stated that this `repost` feature was spotted on Wednesday by Matt Navarra, a social media consultant who posted images in a Twitter thread. Users have been able to share public posts for their followers but only to their Instagram Story or through direct messages.
Sep 10, 2022, 11:54 AM IST
Tech, telecom firms in India seek central govt control over Internet shutdowns; Check out WHY they want
The current system "causes significant inconvenience to local public at large", the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) - which represents Alphabet's Google, Twitter, Facebook and Reliance among others - said in a letter to the government.
Sep 07, 2022, 15:33 PM IST
Meta took action over 25 million Fb & Insta posts in July against the violation of IT Rules 2021
As per the monthly transparency report, Facebook took action against 1.73 crore pieces of spam content. It was followed by 23 lakh posts about "violent and graphic content" and 27 lakh posts about "adult nudity and sexual activity."
Sep 01, 2022, 17:39 PM IST
DOT asks suggestions from TRAI to regulate messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, more; Read details here
DOT recommends taking license fees from messaging companies like telecom operators, regulating internet-based messages and call, installing a mechanism to legally intercept calls and improving call standard , and applying the moto ‘same rule for same service’.
Sep 01, 2022, 14:26 PM IST
Instagram: Going to launch 'not interested' button to stop irrelevant video clips in users feeds--check details here
The parent company of Instagram Meta said in a blog post that it is trying two new methods to enhance its customer experience. A "not interested" button will soon be available in its settings option, allowing users to choose several posts and indicate that they do not want to see them.
Sep 01, 2022, 13:07 PM IST
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says company will launch new advanced VR headset in October; Check what's new you get
Zuckerberg referred to the company`s Project Cambria, a higher-end VR and mixed-reality headset than the current Quest 2 that uses advanced eye and facial-tracking features to more naturally represent the wearer`s expressions and body language.
Aug 27, 2022, 18:39 PM IST
Instagram Update: This NEW change on the platform will protect teen users from online harm
Instagram has announced that it will limit sensitive content for new teen users by default on the platform. New teens on Instagram under 16 years old will be defaulted into the ‘Less’ state.
Aug 26, 2022, 10:54 AM IST
Delhi HC dismisses appeals of WhatsApp, Facebook against CCI probe
A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad said the single judge's order was well-reasoned and the appeals are devoid of merits.
Aug 25, 2022, 12:50 PM IST
US lawmakers unveil bill to help news organizations negotiate with Google, Facebook
The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act removes legal obstacles to news organizations' ability to negotiate collectively and secure fair terms from gatekeeper platforms that regularly access news content without paying for its value.
Aug 25, 2022, 12:22 PM IST
Facebook losing its grip as 'Top 10' app in US: Report
Many data provider also supported the conclusion -- though it found the app dropped out of the Top 10 on iPhone in the US only 4 times throughout 2021, compared with 110 days in 2022 so far. It found Facebook's drop-off times this year were mainly concentrated in April, May and June. April was Facebook's worst month so far.
Aug 22, 2022, 09:14 AM IST
Apple, Meta once planned to build businesses together: Report
Tech giants - Apple and Meta talked over creating a subscription-based version of Facebook that would be free of ads.
Aug 13, 2022, 16:07 PM IST
Meta tests end-to-end encryption for individual chats on Messenger
"This week, we'll begin testing default end-to-end encrypted chats between some people. If you're in the test group, some of your most frequent chats may be automatically end-to-end encrypted, which means you won't have to opt into the feature," said Sara Su, Product Management Director, Messenger Trust.
Aug 12, 2022, 09:40 AM IST
Google opposes Facebook-backed proposal for self-regulatory body for social media in India
Tension over social media content decisions has been a particularly thorny issue in India. Social media companies often receive takedown requests from the government or remove content proactively.
Aug 11, 2022, 15:19 PM IST
Facebook making money via white supremacist groups: Report
Facebook is reportedly making money via white supremacist groups, serving ads on searches for dangerous groups like "Ku Klux Klan".
Aug 11, 2022, 12:16 PM IST
Meta tests new live-streaming platform for influencers
The new platform allows influencers to host live streams, earn revenue and engage with viewers.
Aug 06, 2022, 13:35 PM IST
What is Personal Data Protection Bill? Why did government withdraw it after 4 years of work? - Read here
The Personal Data Protection Bill sought to establish a Data Protection Authority in the country for the protection of digital privacy of individuals.
Aug 04, 2022, 07:27 AM IST
Sheryl Sandberg officially steps down as Meta COO
Meta has appointed chief growth officer Javier Olivan as tne new CEO who took charge from August 1, the company revealed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the US.
Aug 02, 2022, 15:39 PM IST