Russia is about to prohibit Instagram, and the country’s president, Adam Mosseri, is furious. According to internal emails to Facebook’s content censors, the move to block Instagram in the country comes a day after Facebook permitted posts calling for the death of Russian President Vladimir Putin in countries such as Russia, Ukraine, and Poland. “On Monday, Instagram will be blocked in Russia. This decision will cut 80 million in Russia off from one another, and from the rest of the world, as 80% of people in Russia follow an Instagram…
Read MoreCategory: Social
Twitter launches Tor version focused on security and privacy
Twitter has released a new Tor-based version of the service, allowing users to have a more private experience while avoiding Russian censorship. Russia recently prohibited prominent social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook, prompting the announcement of the new version. The main goal of limiting access to Twitter was to prevent the dissemination of misleading information and maintain control over what information was viewed by domestic audiences about the invasion of Ukraine. Alec Muffett, a software engineer who helps businesses establish onion sites, said on Twitter that the platform…
Read MoreWhatsApp testing feature to keep disappearing messages in chat
WhatsApp is experimenting with new ways to improve the utility of the disappearing messages feature. The messaging app was spotted experimenting with the ability to save messages that were about to vanish. When you send a disappearing message, you don’t want it to stay in the recipient’s inbox for more than a set amount of time. However, if you have the feature enabled, you may accidentally send an important message, which will then vanish because you have it enabled. In such cases, WhatsApp’s soon-to-be-announced “Keep the disappearing message” feature will…
Read MoreWhatsApp will soon make it difficult for users to forward messages to more than one group chat
WhatsApp has been spotted testing a new feature that could revolutionise how we forward messages. Whatsapp will soon make it impossible to forward messages to multiple groups. The feature was found being tested by the chat app. If the feature is included in the final version, it will be problematic for many people who forward messages without reading them the majority of the time. This approach would also help to limit the spread of fake news and misinformation. Previously, WhatsApp released an update that allowed users to forward messages to…
Read MoreAmazon’s Clubhouse competitor Amp will let users host live radio shows
Amp, an Amazon app with Clubhouse-like features, has just been released. The software is similar to an audio player, but it will include additional capabilities such as the ability to host live radio shows. Show hosts can select tracks from Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and a slew of independent music labels, including Beggars Group, Believe, CD Baby, and others. Talking about the new app, John Ciancutti, vice president of Amp, said, “Radio has always been about music and culture. But imagine if you were inventing…
Read MoreGovernment’s WhatsApp chatbot to become a one-stop-destination to access official documents
The government’s WhatsApp chatbot, which was launched last year to schedule vaccination appointments and get inoculation certificates, will now serve as a one-stop destination for a range of official documents. Citizens will be able to download their driver’s licence, income tax certificate, or PAN card instantly via WhatsApp. According to officials, the pilot project has already been put out for testing. The WhatsApp chatbot interface will provide access to documents stored on a citizen’s DigiLocker. The name of the MyGov Corona Helpdesk has been changed to MyGov Helpdesk to reflect…
Read MoreWhatsApp is working on group polls feature
WhatsApp is said to be working on a number of new features, including message reactions and a new community page. According to WaBetaInfo, the messaging platform is considering introducing a group polling tool for its customers. In India, WhatsApp is widely utilised, therefore this would be a beneficial addition. Platforms such as Telegram and Twitter already allow users to create polls that allow them to vote on a specific issue and see the results immediately. According to the referenced source, WhatsApp will allow users to create polls by typing in…
Read MoreWhatsApp working on community tab, voice recording features as spotted in the latest beta
WhatsApp continues to improve the user experience on its platform by adding new features. The company is currently working on a new community tab for its app, according to the most recent of such developments. A feature tracker revealed the information, stating that the feature will allow group admins to add specific groups to a “Community.” These groups will then be grouped together under the Community tab. According to WABetaInfo, the messaging platform is currently working on a community Tab feature. The feature was discovered in WhatsApp beta version 2.22.6.9…
Read MoreTop digital platforms and services operating in Russia have been directed to comply with a new law
The digital arena is where a large part of the Russia-Ukraine battle is being fought, and it may now be taking its toll on major online services and platforms. Google, Apple, Meta, Twitter, TikTok, and other companies have been given until the end of this month to comply with Russia’s new landing law. Meanwhile, outside Russia, agencies are arguing that the law is merely another attempt to tighten internet control, and tech companies are being advised to publicly reject it. The new Russian law took effect on January 1, 2022,…
Read MoreZuckerberg reveals AI projects to power Metaverse
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Meta, has unveiled a slew of ambitious artificial-intelligence projects, calling AI “the key to unlocking the Metaverse.” He used the AI feature Builder Bot to create a basic virtual world, complete with an island, trees, and a beach, in a livestreamed demonstration. Mr. Zuckerberg also stated that he intends to develop a universal speech translator. “The ability to communicate with anyone in any language is a superpower that was dreamt of forever,” he said. Builder Bot was part of Meta’s CAIRaoke project to improve AI…
Read More