Facebook won’t use tech in patent that turns phone mics on
In an attempt to assuage concerns raised by Facebook’s filing for a patent for software that could turn the mics of smartphones
Twitter Ads Transparency Centre
Twitter has launched an “Ads Transparency Centre” which will enable users across the globe to identify who is advertising on its platform…reports
Google, Facebook tricking users to not use privacy rights
Tech giants Google, Facebook and Microsoft have been using “dark patterns” around privacy settings to discourage users in the European Union from
Social Media playing a role in Hokahs promotion
Posts with hashtags, such as #hookah or #shisha, on social media platforms may portray its use in an overwhelmingly positive manner despite
German quiz app leaked data of 120 mn Facebook users
In another massive leak, the private data of about 120 million users was compromised by a developer of Facebook quizzes called “NameTests”…reports
Google celebrates India’s 1st recording artist’s 145th birth anniversary
Known to be among the first performers to record music on 78 rpm records, Gauhar Jaan’s 145th birth anniversary has been marked
Facebook permanently prevents Internet-beaming drone Aquila
In a significant development, Facebook has abandoned its plan to develop high-flying solar-powered drones called Aquila that was aimed to deliver Internet
Facebook soothe bans on cryptocurrency ads
Facebook said on Tuesday that it is taking steps to ease a January policy banning financial products and services associated with cryptocurrency…reports
‘Gaming disorder’ classified as mental health condition- WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has now included “gaming disorder” as a mental health condition in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD)…reports
‘Satire’ often being used as cover for fake news: Facebook
While admitting limitations of fact-checkers in fighting fake news, Facebook has said the problem is often compounded by some publishers who spread