Facebook was caught red-handed eleven years ago after it engaged a prominent public relations firm to try to plant stories in major news publications harshly criticising Google’s privacy practises. In 2018, it engaged Definers, a public relations firm, to conduct opposition research on the company’s opponents, including George Soros, a wealthy philanthropist. Elliot Schrage, Facebook’s longstanding head of communications, accepted responsibility for the employment of Definers and comparable firms and resigned. The Washington Post reported on Tuesday that Facebook’s parent company, Meta, is employing similar strategies to combat another rival,…
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More than 10 lakh Indian WhatsApp accounts were banned in February
Every month, WhatsApp bans lakhs of accounts in India, and the picture remains the same in February. According to the IT Rules 2021, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform released its ninth monthly report for the month of February 2022, stating that more than 10 lakh WhatsApp accounts (1.4 million to be exact) were banned between February 1 and 28. These accounts may have been banned for engaging in detrimental behaviour on the network, such as harassing other users, spreading false information, and so on. “Over the years, we have consistently…
Read MoreGoogle Chrome version 100 rollout marks a century of updates with a new logo
Google’s Chrome browser versions have now reached triple digits with the introduction of Chrome 100, . On Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS, a stable build of the new Chrome 100 is now available. With it, Google also brings a new logo for the Chrome browser, which hasn’t been updated since 2014. The world’s most popular web browser turning 100 was destined to be a cause for celebration. Though the most of it is limited to demonstrating Chrome’s accomplishments since its inception in 2008. As a result, the firm has…
Read MoreInstagram starts testing new feature to support social movements through hashtags
Instagram, which is owned by Meta, has revealed that it is testing a new feature that will allow users to discover and fund social causes directly through hashtags. The firm said it is developing a new feature to help consumers discover global and Instagram-based social movements, as well as opportunities to get involved. “We are rolling this out first to a handful of hashtags that are focused on popular and long-standing movements on Instagram and in the world, like #BlackLivesMatter, #womensrights and #climatecrisis,” the company said in a blogpost. “We…
Read MoreInstagram users may soon able to reply to Stories with images, voice messages
Instagram has enabled users to reply to stories. The feature is now available to all Android and iOS users around the world. According to reports, the Meta-owned photo-sharing platform is working on two new ways to respond to Stories: one with images and the other with audio notes. These features are currently being developed and will be delivered soon, according to reports. Alessandro Paluzzi, a software developer known for discovering impending features on social media platforms like Instagram, provided the information. Paluzzi revealed screenshots of Instagram’s planned features. One of…
Read MoreGoogle Chrome rolls out new update with fix for critical security bug, users should download it immediately
If you’re using Google Chrome, you should upgrade it right now. Google has revealed that its Chrome browser contains a high-risk zero-day vulnerability that is currently being exploited by hackers. As a result, if the new version is not implemented, your data and the device on which the Chrome browser is installed may remain vulnerable to hacking. The fact that Google issued the latest version as an emergency update suggests that the browser’s security flaw is serious. Chrome version 99.0.4844.84 has been released for Windows, Mac, and Linux, with Google…
Read MoreWhatsApp may soon let iPhone users send up to 2GB files
WhatsApp may be the most convenient way to communicate, but it is not the best app for sending large files to friends. You can either use cloud storage tools to deliver the files or simply Telegram them. WhatsApp may be able to resolve this issue in the near future. WhatsApp is exploring the ability to deliver files up to 2GB in size, according to WABetaInfo, something Telegram has been doing for a while. But there’s a catch: this modest experiment is exclusively open to iPhone owners. The most recent WhatsApp…
Read MoreInstagram ‘s AI driven feed introduces a new feature
Instagram has started rolling out a new feature that allows users to view their feeds in chronological order. This method was available in the site’s early days, but that changed after the Meta-owned platform began to rely on algorithms and AI to present more’relevant feeds.’ Apart from the standard Home view, users may now choose between Favourites and Following. The change appears to be server-side, however if users are unable to view it, they should update the app from the appropriate app store. To choose Favorites or Following, users must…
Read MoreNew Android Malware Can Steal Your Password, Already One Million Phones Affected
Users of Android phones should be aware of a new malware that can steal credentials and has already been downloaded by over a million people. Worryingly, the malicious program is still available for download from the Google Play Store. Users have been warned about a new malware named FaceStealer that has disguised itself as an app called Craftsart Cartoon Photo Tools, which allows you to submit a photo and have it recreated as a cartoon render. The Android malware, which has a Facebook login screen and requires you to sign…
Read MoreWhatsApp multi-device support starts rolling out to all users
WhatsApp, the encrypted messaging service owned by Meta, has begun bringing out multi-device compatibility to all users. Users have had access to the feature through WhatsApp’s opt-in beta testing programme up until now. According to WABetainfo, the update will be available to iOS users this month, with an Android release following next month. With the new upgrade, you won’t need to keep your primary device connected to the internet to use the platform. On linked devices, viewing live location is not possible. The secondary devices are unable to create and…
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