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Removed over 500K videos, closed 8K live streams: TikTok responds to EU
The EU also handed X, YouTube, and Meta similar warnings about misinformation, along with a 24-hour deadline.
Opposition writes to Pichai, Zuckerburg over fanning ‘communal hatred’
It cited investigative articles by Washington Post about the role of WhatsApp and Facebook in aiding the communal hatred campaign of the BJP.
Facebook-Meta plans to charge Europeans for ad-free Facebook and Instagram use
The proposal has been put to EU regulators and is another example of big tech companies having to adapt long-held practices to meet oncoming EU rules.
YouTube testing a slight mobile app redesign for Android users
YouTube Music has also redesigned its “Now Playing” screen with a new comments section that allows users to read and write comments directly from the App.
EU fines TikTok with 345 million euros over child data breaches
A European Union regulator in its ruling Friday how children signing up had TikTok accounts set to public by default, meaning anyone could view or comment on their content.
WhatsApp Channels now available in India
WhatsApp Channels are a one-way broadcast tool and deliver a private way to receive updates from people and organisations that matter to users, within WhatsApp.
‘One Nation One Election’ campaign aims to postpone elections in five states: Prashant…
BJP is fearing defeat in upcoming assembly elections in these five states. So, they are going to postpone the assembly polls till the general election in 2024 in the name of ONOE, he said.
In Canada, Meta begins to censor news on Facebook and Instagram
In Canada, Meta begins to restrict news on Facebook and Instagram. The action is in response to the Online News Act, which mandates that tech companies compensate news publishers for their material and was passed by the Canadian Parliament.…
X.com evokes porn site “Twitter”
The 'Twitter' brand gets a thumbs up whereas X.com conjures up a porn site. The majority of people who use the internet feel that Elon Musk's plan to dismantle Twitter is a bad idea. The majority of users compared X.com to a pornographic…
Messages via social networking sites blocked in Bihar’s Kaimur after clash
The suspension will remain in place till August 1, a notification issued by the state home department said.
PATNA/ KAIMUR: The Bihar government on Sunday suspended transmission of messages through social networking sites in the Kaimur…
Meta-owned Threads loses users; sponsors and authors disagree on its future.
Threads, which is owned by Meta, has seen a decrease in user engagement, and creators and brands have contrasting opinions regarding its future. Threads appears to be seeing the same decline in popularity as its competition with Twitter.
Twitter to change logo, ‘bye to all the birds,’ says Elon Musk
San Jose: Elon Musk tweeted, "And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds".
Elon Musk on Sunday suggested his decision to change Twitter's logo.
He tweeted, saying: "And soon we shall bid adieu to…
Twitter users run into service issues after Elon Musk imposes daily limits on reading tweets
The restrictions could result in users being locked out of Twitter for the day after scrolling through several hundred tweets.
Popular YouTuber Devraj Patel killed in road accident in Chhattisgarh
The bike on which the young YouTuber was pillion-riding collided with a truck. Though he was rushed to a hospital he was declared brought dead.
Twitter locks accounts of news organisations ANI, NDTV
The micro-blogging site blocked the accounts of the two prominent media organisations which have massive following.
Twitter on Saturday locked the account of media organisations Asian News International (ANI) and NDTV.
ANI's account has…
From SRK to Yogi Adityanath to Congress leaders, here the list who lost Twitter blue tick
The Twitter users who have verified blue checkmarks are those paying for Twitter Blue, which costs USD 8 per month via the web and USD 11 per month through the in-app payment on iOS and Android.
Twitter to show 50 per cent fewer ads to paid Blue subscribers
Starting April 15, only verified accounts will be eligible to be in 'For You' recommendations. This is the only realistic way to address advanced AI bot swarms taking over, Musk said.
Elon Musk: Only Verified Accounts Can Vote in Twitter Polls from April 15
San Francisco: Elon Musk said on Monday only verified Twitter accounts would be eligible to vote in polls starting April 15, a move that the social media company's CEO believes will address advanced AI bot swarms.
Musk also said…
TikTok Ban in Canada: PM is happy his ‘kids can’t access it anymore’
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that he was happy his recent ban on the use of Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from government-issued devices meant his children could no longer access the platform.…
Happy Gudi Padwa, Ugadi Wishes, Greetings, Wallpapers, SMS and messages flood Social Media
Gudi Padwa, also known as Samvatsara Padvo, is being celebrated on March 22, this year. The Maharashtrian New Year also marks the beginning of harvest season for Rabi crops. This festival is also known as Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh.…
