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YouTube criticized for hosting conspiracy theorist Alex Jones
Google-owned video sharing platform YouTube is being heavily criticised for hosting controversial conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who is banned from several major social networking…
Twitter, Facebook and others remove 503 posts after Election Commission flags them
Social media sites, including Twitter and Facebook, pulled down a total of 503 posts from their platforms after the Election Commission flagged them for violating the model code of conduct…
Snapchat launches polling information tool for Indian voters
Aiming to encourage people ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, photo-messaging app Snapchat on Wednesday announced the launch of tools and polling information for Indian voters.Educating…
Snap launches ‘Snap game’ a multiplayer gaming platform for Snapchat app
Messaging app Snapchat, which is widely popular among younger users but has struggled to turn a profit since its creation in 2011, on April 4 unveiled new features including an integrated…
WhatsApp launches ‘Checkpoint Tipline,’ to check the authenticity of information…
WhatsApp on April 2 unveiled its 'Checkpoint Tipline', where people can check the authenticity of information received as the messaging giant looks to crack down on fake news ahead of the…
Facebook to set up 24×7 election response team ahead of Lok Sabha 2019 election
Ahead of the General Lok Sabha Elections, Social Media Giant Facebook Inc is planning to set up a 24hr response team to monitor objectionable content on the go.In an interview with the…
U.S. users can now shop through Instagram
Facebook Inc's Instagram is trialing a feature that lets U.S. users shop from the photo-sharing app by using a "checkout" option on items tagged for sale, the company said on Tuesday.…
IT expert says Social media may play a decisive role in 2019 Lok Sabha polls
Technology would occupy centre-stage for the first time in India's general elections, says an IT expert, who believes social media could well play a decisive role in sealing electoral…
Snapchat to introduce in-app gaming platform called Project Cognac
Photo-messaging app Snapchat is planning to announce its in-app gaming platform codenamed "Project Cognac" during its first-ever summit for content and developer partners on April 4 in Los…
Facebook removed 1.5 million videos related to New Zealand mosque attack
Social Networking Giant, Facebook Inc said that "It has removed more than 1.5 million videos related to the New Zealand mosque attack."In a tweet on Saturday, Facebook said that "In…