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Twitter to Begin Fining Hateful, Offensive Accounts: Report
Twitter announced new guidelines covering abuse, hateful conduct, violence and physical harm in November.
Twitter Makes 'Moments' Feature Available to All in India
"Moments" -- which started with "influencers, partners and brands" -- appears as a separate tab on a user's profile and helps them keep track of stories and breaking news by curating related content.
Facebook Launches 'Click-to-WhatsApp' Button For Advertisers to Reach WhatsApp Users
Facebook that has over two billion users confirmed this to TechCrunch on Friday that it is rolling out the feature gradually, starting with North and South America, Africa, Australia and most of Asia.
Hike Messenger launches New Features to Groups
Hike on Thursday added new social features for groups that are built into the application.
Net Neutrality Repeal Gives US Democrats Fresh Way to Reach Millennials
Attitudes toward "net neutrality," or rules that prevent internet providers from limiting customers' access to certain websites or slowing download speeds for specific content, are largely split along party lines in Congress. The heated debate has turned...
Instagram Now Allows You to Follow Hashtags
Following a hashtag is just like following a friend. To get started, search for a topic you are interested in or tap on a hashtag from any post.
Some of Facebook’s Early Friends Now Its Sharpest Critics
Facebook exploits a “vulnerability in human psychology” to addict its users, Sean Parker, the company’s first president, said in a public forum last month.
Severe Flaw in Microsoft Windows System Discovered by UK Security Agency
The security flaw is described as a remote code execution bug that would allow an attack to take full control of an unpatched system.
Indians Consuming Maximum Video Content Online: Akamai Technologies
"In India, viewers watched 12.3 hours of online content in a week, while in Japan, viewers watched the least content online per week at 6.2 hours," a study by Akamai Technologies, commissioned through research firm Kadence International, said.
Microsoft Invests $50 Million to Fight Climate Change
Microsoft said its AI for Earth could be a force multiplier for groups and individuals who are creating sustainable solutions.
Internet Speed in India on The Rise With Dramatic Increase in Fixed Broadband Speed in 2017
According to data from Ookla’s November Speedtest Global Index, India is ranked 109th in the mobile internet speed and 76th for fixed broadband speed, globally.
Xiaomi Mi A1 Now Available at Rs. 13,999 After a Rs. 1,000 Permanent Price Cut in India
Xiaomi Mi A1, the first Android One smartphone by the Xiaomi, is now available at a price tag of Rs. 13,999 after the permanent price drop of Rs. 1,000 on the device.
'Technologies Like AI, Big Data Impacting Power Sector'
"With technological disruptions like artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, augmented reality etc. that are impacting the power sector as well," Tata Power Chief Human Resource Officer Jayant Kumar said.
New Microsoft US Campus to Get World-Class Cricket Field
As part of a plan to overhaul its 500-acre campus in Redmond, Washington State, Microsoft will start a multi-year project in 2018 to create 18 new buildings, alongside new public spaces, transportation and, a world-class cricket field.
OYO Opens Tech Development Centre in Hyderabad
Ritesh Agarwal, Founder & CEO, OYO, said, "This new Centre of Excellence for Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives will help us consolidate our technology leadership."
HP Inc to Sell 3D Printers in India From Early Next Year
According to Sumeer Chandra, Managing Director, HP Inc India, the company is in discussions with various industry stakeholders to help them begin 3D printing in India.