Social networking

Now, enjoy 60 seconds videos on Instagram!

Instagram has extended the duration of videos to 60 seconds for its users.

Mar 30, 2016, 11:03 AM IST

Awwdorable! Mark Zuckerberg feeds baby Max- See pic

Mark Zuckerberg​ posted an awww-dorable image of himself feeding his darling daughter.

Mar 25, 2016, 10:42 AM IST

Now, play basketball game in Facebook Messenger!

The popular social networking site Facebook has been adding new features to keep its users happy.

Mar 19, 2016, 14:11 PM IST

Facebook keen on Asia despite India saying no to Free Basics: Top executive

 Despite India saying no to Free Basics and going for net neutrality, the social networking giant eyes big growth in Asia than any other parts of the world, a top Facebook executive told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Tuesday.

Mar 16, 2016, 11:47 AM IST

Twitter offers bonuses to employees to retain them

In a bid to prevent staff departure, Micro-blogging site Twitter Inc has been offering additional restricted stock and cash bonuses to its employees.

Mar 11, 2016, 11:55 AM IST

Facebook redesigns messenger app for android

Social networking giant Facebook has redesigned its popular Messenger app.The move comes in a bid to make sure that several people can use the messenger on the same smartphone without renouncing their privacy.

Feb 20, 2016, 20:23 PM IST

'Chinese New Year' greetings from Mark Zuckerberg and family!- Watch

Mark Zuckerberg wishes ''Happy Lunar New Year '' in Chinese.

Feb 07, 2016, 10:51 AM IST

Facebook bans pages selling medical marijuana in US

Social media giant Facebook has blocked dispensary pages selling cannabis for medical purposes in the US state of New Jersey, even as medical marijuana has been legalised in the state, a media report said.

Feb 06, 2016, 13:06 PM IST

Twitter suspends 125,000 terrorism-related accounts

Twitter said on Friday it has suspended 125,000 accounts primarily related to the terrorist group Islamic State (IS) since the middle of 2015.

Feb 06, 2016, 09:17 AM IST

Think before you 'like' a photo!

Have your comments on social media brought unwanted trouble to your steady relationship? Don't be surprised, as this happens frequently!

Jan 30, 2016, 15:52 PM IST

Now, share rides through Facebook

 Social networking website Facebook will soon introduce a feature on its Events page that will allow users attending the same event to connect and share rides.

Jan 30, 2016, 15:02 PM IST

Facebook bans selling guns on website, Instagram

 Taking a cue from President Barack Obama's stand on curbing gun violence in the US, social networking giant Facebook has banned private gun sales on its site and mobile photo and video-sharing app Instagram.

Jan 30, 2016, 14:24 PM IST

Record fourth quarter results give Facebook shares new high

 Riding on its mobile advertising business and the growing number of users on its bouquet of apps, the social networking giant has beaten all revenue forecasts by posting a record fourth-quarter results for 2015, leading to a steep jump in its shares in after-hour trading.

Jan 28, 2016, 11:27 AM IST

No ad pop-up for VIP users on Twitter!

Twitter has made the site ad-free, or nearly ad-free experience for some of its most prominent and active users.

Jan 27, 2016, 12:42 PM IST

Facebook reveals changing parenting habits of millennials globally

 A new Facebook survey has revealed the changing parenting habits globally as mobile-first millennials (those born after 1980) are becoming parents and bringing their tech-savvy ways in nurturing their offspring.

Jan 25, 2016, 00:26 AM IST

'Facebook deliberately crashed its Android app'

Facebook, in order to test the limits of consumer patience and the loyalty of Android smartphone users, crashed its app repeatedly, a report said.

Jan 07, 2016, 00:35 AM IST

Facebook investor class-action suit cleared in US

A US judge has cleared a class-action suit against social networking giant Facebook from investors claiming it failed to fully disclose its risks at the time of its 2012 share offering, a media report said.

Dec 31, 2015, 14:28 PM IST

Facebook testing multiple news feeds on mobile

Facebook is testing multiple, topic-based feeds on its mobile app in place of one main News Feed, according to a media report.

Dec 30, 2015, 16:54 PM IST

Twitter updates rules to stop abusive behaviour online

In a fresh bid to combat abusive behaviour, micro-blogging site Twitter is revising its rules to tackle hateful conduct including spreading of terror messages online.

Dec 30, 2015, 11:59 AM IST

Beware: 'Facebook fly-tippers' may leave you poorer

If you are thinking of hiring someone through Facebook to remove your waste, think again.

Dec 28, 2015, 00:45 AM IST