Facebook 'context' button is latest effort to fight fake news
The new feature will allow users to get context on the source of a news article with a single click without leaving Facebook and its news feed.
Oct 06, 2017, 14:14 PM IST
Read what happens to your Facebook, Twitter accounts when you die
Ever given a thought on what happens to online social media accounts when one passes away?
Apr 03, 2017, 23:34 PM IST
Facebook buys social media buzz tracker CrowdTangle
Facebook on Friday announced it has bought startup CrowdTangle, which specializes in tracking hot content on social networks for media agencies and others.
Nov 12, 2016, 02:33 AM IST
Facebook, Twitter join network to filter fake news stories
Facebook and Twitter have joined a network of more than 30 international media companies and organisations in an effort to filter out fake news stories and to improve the quality of information found online.
Modi government monitoring social networks to combat Islamic State threat
The government favours a "carrot and stick" approach to prevent the spread of the Islamic State. Highly placed sources in the home ministry say the security agencies are keeping a strict vigil on the social media activity of the "potential targets" of terror modules.
May 08, 2016, 17:26 PM IST
Cancer's 'social network' analysis offers hope for patients
A team of scientists has developed a computer model that applies techniques used to analyse social networks to identify new ways of treating cancer.
Dec 26, 2015, 10:23 AM IST
Social networks influence academic performance
Social networks influence academic performance among students, finds a new study.
Dec 10, 2015, 19:24 PM IST
How obesity spreads among members of social network!
Not just emotions but any information is "contagious" on social networks that can even trigger the spread of real-world human behaviour like smoking and obesity, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin.
Nov 16, 2015, 18:16 PM IST
Indians check smartphones on waking up, before sleeping
About 28 percent of smartphone owners in India look at their devices at least 11-25 times a day, while 22 percent check their phones at least 26-50 times a day, a study said on Monday.
Nov 09, 2015, 23:21 PM IST
Twitter to forgo 140-character restriction for Direct Messages
You can also stop people you do not follow from sending you these new, extra-long DMs. You can do that by unchecking the "Receive Direct Messages from anyone" box in the Security and privacy sections in Twitter`s settings.
Jun 12, 2015, 14:56 PM IST
