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Reliance Communications Launches Smartcare on Twitter
Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications has launched 'Smartcare on Twitter' to provide various user account management services to its wireless subscribers through the micro-blogging site's live, public platform, a company statement…
Google announces partnership to speed loading of news articles; but Facebook missing
Google formally announced Wednesday a new initiative, in partnership with Twitter and a broad selection of publishers, to ensure that news articles load more quickly on the Web. But one…
New System Can Check for Malware in Twitter URLs
Computer scientists from Cardiff University have created an intelligent system to identify malicious links disguised in shortened URLs on Twitter. The system could identify potential cyber-attacks with up to 83…
Instagram now at more than 400 million users
Instagram now has more than 400 million users, the company announced Tuesday, making it far larger than rival Twitter Inc with 100 million more users. The photo-sharing app has grown…
Over 80 per cent users rely on Twitter for news: Survey
Among all social networking platforms, micro-blogging site Twitter is the top source for users when it comes to breaking news, a new online survey of more than 4,700 social media…
Twitter gives voice to people with speech disabilities: Study
Social networking website Twitter may help people with speech disabilities share information and feel more included by giving them a ‘voice’, researchers say. New research by University of Newcastle suggests…
Facebook revamps Notes to take on Twitter’s Medium
NEW YORK: Facebook has redesigned its Notes section - a spot where users could post blog-style pieces of writing. The redesign looks very similar to Medium, the publishing platform by…
Facebook working on Twitter-like mobile app for instant news alerts
New Delhi: Facebook is said to be working on a mobile news app that lets publishers send mobile alerts just the way Twitter does. The purported mobile app will allow…
Twitter experimenting new dedicated ‘News’ tab for iOS, Android
Twitter is reportedly experimenting a new ‘News’ tab in its mobile apps for Android and iOS which will surface trending news items. This move by Twitter is an attempt to…
Facebook use may lead to poor mental health: study
Teens who use social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for more than two hours daily may be at risk of poor mental health, high psychological distress and…
Twitter replaces your custom background with ‘plain white’
Twitter has made an integral design change, which hasn’t been well accepted by users. Earlier, Twitter would allow users to select any wallpaper or customised images for its timeline. But…
Twitter marks Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s 34th birthday
Its Indian Cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s 34th birthday and cricketers and friends have taken on to Twitter to wish the player. The Indian cricket player’s hairstylist, Sapna Bhavnani,…