Social media news

Negativity on social media got you down? There is now a name for that feeling

The continuous exposure to bad news on social media combined with excessive smartphone use can take a toll on the mind.

Nov 11, 2017, 20:03 PM IST

Germany threatens to fine Facebook €500,000 over fake posts

A day after Facebook said it was stepping up efforts against fake news and hoaxes, Germany announced a new law that will empower it to fine the social media giant 500,000 euros ($522,575) for every problematic post that does not vanish within 24 hours. 

Dec 19, 2016, 03:59 AM IST

Seeking social media news puts you at higher `information bubble` risk

A new study has revealed that the social media news consumers are at a higher risk of "information bubbles."

Dec 15, 2015, 15:09 PM IST