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The US presidential election is finished: votes cast, the transition, though delayed, begun.  But on Facebook, the fight against election misinformation continues, thanks to “super spreaders,” accounts that disseminate rumors and fabrications, falsely spreading the idea that the 2020 election was beset by organised, extensive fraud by the Democratic Party.  The US nonprofit Avaaz has identified 25

Facebook made some changes to its News Feed following the 2020 US presidential election. In response to the influx of misinformation on the platform, Facebook prioritized the appearance of major news outlets on users’ News Feeds. Facebook’s Attempt to Avoid Post-Election Chaos A report by The New York Times revealed that Facebook made an “emergency change” to

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is now available as an AR effect on Instagram and Facebook. This comes ahead of India’s tour to Australia starting in a few days going all the way till January. The AR effect has been titled as ‘Bat Talk for India’ and it essentially puts Kohli’s AR figure into their picture.

Twitter is taking its fight against misinformation a step further. When you attempt to hit the Like button on a disputed Tweet, Twitter will display a warning notification. Twitter Wants Less Likes on Disputed Content In an attempt to stop the spread of misinformation, Twitter is putting a roadblock in front of users who want to Like

Tooter is a new social media platform that seems to be gaining traction for being “swadeshi” or made in India. Tooter, as the name suggests, is conspicuously modelled after the microblogging platform Twitter. Its interface with a white-and-blue colour scheme, however, is somewhat a cross-over between Facebook and Twitter. The platform follows the same mechanics

Twitter is struggling with Fleets, the platform’s new short-lasting Tweet feature. An apparent bug was causing Fleets to remain visible after 24 hours, a problem that Twitter has now taken steps to address. Fleets Weren’t So Fleeting After All An article on TechCrunch first pointed out a potential flaw in Fleets. The feature, which is

Twitter Fleets, a feature that allows users to share disappearing stories, reportedly has a bug that makes the stories accessible even after their 24-hour expiration period. The bug that was causing Fleets to not delete properly, leaving them viewable for more than 24 hours, has been reportedly acknowledged by Twitter. The company is also said

You’ve probably heard some bad stuff about TikTok. It’s a video-sharing social media platform seemingly with good intentions, hijacked by users with questionable motives. That means sexual content and privacy concerns. It’s hugely popular, however, so your children will probably want to use TikTok. How can you make the service more secure? What Age is

Internet and technology companies have threatened to leave Pakistan after the government granted blanket powers to authorities to censor digital content, a move critics say was aimed at curtailing freedom of expression in the conservative Islamic nation. Thursday’s warning from the Asia Internet Coalition, which represents global technology giants including Google, Facebook, and Twitter, comes

Twitter is a powerful networking tool, but there are limits to what you can do. In terms of uploading videos, the task comes with a set of technical rules that stem from the platform’s principle of sharing short-form content. You can’t just record endless footage and share it as it is. So take a look at the

Instagram has announced new updates for branded content on its platform, including the ‘Branded Content Tag’ feature in Reels. Instagram has launched the branded content tag to Reels, and it will soon be launched to Live as well. “We want to ensure creators can clearly disclose when they’re creating branded content, no matter what format

Even though you probably use Facebook Messenger every day, we guarantee there are still some Facebook Messenger secrets you don’t know about. With that in mind, here are some Facebook Messenger tricks and features you should try right now. 1. Make Voice and Video Calls [embedded content] Facebook Messenger isn’t just for text messages. It’s

Twitter has resolved most performance issues with its new ephemeral “fleets” product and expects to complete the global launch by Friday, the company’s product chief said in a live video on Thursday. “As we were rolling out over the first 24 hours, we stumbled into some load performance issues,” said Twitter Product Lead Kayvon Beykpour. “We

No, you are not imagining it. Prolonged social media use could really be making you sad. While it has revolutionized the way we connect, too much social media use can negatively impact your mental health. Studies have linked social media use with increased levels of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. And with more research coming out

Earlier this month, WhatsApp had officially announced that it will be introducing disappearing Messages, a feature that automatically erases your WhatsApp messages after a certain period of time. The new feature is now finally rolling out for everyone. The details of the new feature are already there on an FAQ page created by WhatsApp, and

Facebook is rolling out several new features to improve the messaging experience on Instagram and Messenger. Not only will you now be able to use the Watch Together feature on Instagram, but you’ll also be able to personalize your chats on both platforms, as well as try out vanish mode. Watch Together Comes to Instagram Facebook

Instagram is reportedly upgrading search on its platform to support keywords. The search tab on Instagram currently offers the ability to search hashtags and accounts only. However, that is about to change as Instagram has begun rolling out keyword-based search support for select users in English-speaking users in six countries. Separately, Instagram is also expanding

Zoom is cracking down on Zoom-bombers, otherwise known as disruptive individuals who crash random video calls. The platform’s new security features notify hosts about high-risk meetings, as well as allow users to report and suspend troublemaking participants. Zoom’s New Security Measures Target Zoom-Bombers If your video conferences have ever been interrupted by trolls, you’ll be happy

Facebook says it is improving the way it moderates content on its platform by using artificial intelligence (AI). The social networking giant, which has a content review team of around 15,000 reviewers who review content in over 50 timezones, receives a significant amount of user reports on objectionable content on an active basis. However, as

The video-sharing app TikTok is a phenomenon. Since its inception in 2017, the social network has nearly 90 million active users in the US, and the app has been downloaded an estimated two billion times. This success has come at a cost. The platform is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance. Since 2016, the US

Instagram and Facebook Messenger are getting their own version of ephemeral messaging with the introduction of Vanish Mode. Disappearing messages were once a Snapchat signature, although now versions of this exist across platforms including WhatsApp and Telegram. Instagram has also brought changes to its homepage. The Reels tab, which was launched recently in India, is

Discord is a great way to chat with other people. If you run your own Discord server, chances are that you’re going to want to install a bot at some point. Bots can help you automate moderation, add a points and leaderboard system, listen to music together, and much more. We’re going to run through

Social media platform Parler, which styles itself as a “free speech-driven” space, gets funding from hedge-fund investor Robert Mercer and his daughter and conservative activist Rebekah, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. US right-wing social media users have flocked to Parler, messaging app Telegram, and hands-off social site Gab, citing the more aggressive policing

Selling your used goods has never been easier thanks to websites like Craigslist, which let you sell your previously loved items online. However, being able to buy and sell goods from your Facebook account using Marketplace adds an extra layer of convenience. Here’s what to know about the platform and how to use it. What Is

The Trump administration granted ByteDance a 15-day extension of a divestiture order that had directed the Chinese company to sell its TikTok short video-sharing app by Thursday. TikTok first disclosed the extension earlier in a court filing, saying it now has until November 27 to reach an agreement. Under pressure from the US government, ByteDance has

Messenger is rolling out a new feature that will make your messages, GIFs, stickers, and reactions disappear after your recipient sees them. This will bring an entirely new dynamic to your chats on Messenger. Make Your Messages Disappear Facebook showed off vanish mode in a post on the Messenger Newsroom. The feature, which will soon

In a letter to employees, TikTok India Head Nikhil Gandhi said the company has taken steps to comply with data privacy and security requirements and is optimistic about a positive outcome. PUBG Mobile’s announcement on Thursday where it talked about new security arrangements and customisation for India could point to a path back to the

The next time you open Instagram, you’ll see two new tabs on your homepage: Reels and Shop. These new additions make it even easier to swap between your feed, the Explore page, as well as the Reels and Shop sections. Getting Acquainted With Instagram’s New Layout Instagram has been planning to change up its homepage for quite

The popular video-sharing app TikTok, its future in limbo since President Donald Trump tried to shut it down earlier this fall, is asking a federal court to intervene. TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, has until Thursday to sell off its US operations under an executive order that Trump signed in August. Trump in September gave his

You probably know that you can change the privacy settings of your Facebook profile to limit who can see it. But what if you just want to make certain posts private and not your entire profile? You can do that too. Here’s how… How to Access Your General Facebook Privacy Settings To make privacy changes that affect