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Google brings Web Stories carousel to Discover page
Google is now adding a visual element to the Discover page with a feature called Web Stories, which functions very similarly to Instagram Stories and Snapchat.The Stories carousel, now available in the US, India and Brazil at the top of…
Facebook makes managing groups easier
Facebook has announced new tools and programmes to help users manage their groups on the social networking platform more efficiently. These include the "Admin Assist" tool that allows one to set rules so Facebook can help moderate posts in…
Amazon launches ‘Luxury Stores’ for fashion, beauty brands
In an attempt to bring high-end brands to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has launched what it calls Luxury Stores for both established and emerging luxury fashion and beauty brands.Amazon has already roped in fashion house Oscar de la…
Around 19 killed, 3.2 mln acres burned in California wildfires
There have been at least 19 people killed in the past month, 3.2 million acres (about 12,950 square km) burned, and 4,000 structures destroyed in the fires across the US state of California, according to the California Department of…
Apple’s ‘stranglehold’ on App Store blocks innovation: Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has slammed Apple for its App Store policy, saying it blocks innovation and allows the tech giant to "charge monopoly rents".Buzzfeed first reported that Zuckerberg told 50,000 employees in a webcast that Apple…
Marvel’s Avengers game to get early access on Google Stadia
Marvel's Avengers by Square Enix is one of the exciting new games coming to Google's Cloud gaming service Stadia on September 1 with 72-hour early access.Square Enix is already available on pre-orders for a while on other platforms such as…
Google launches faster tabs, cool features in Chrome browser
Google has introduced several features including tabs that load faster and let you organise and find them easily in Chrome browser as you work or study from home.To start with, Google has made tabs 10 per cent faster in Chrome via…
Facebook launches TikTok rival Instagram Reels in US
Amid uncertainties surrounding TikTok's business in the US, Facebook on Wednesday introduced Instagram Reels in the country that will allow people to create and discover short, entertaining videos.With Reels, one can record and edit…
Google helps people identify Black-owned businesses
Google has started adding an icon in Google Maps and Search to help people identify Black-owned businesses.The move, which comes amid a surge in online searches for Black-owned businesses, is part of the company's commitment to support…
Twitter plans ‘Undo Send’ button with paid subscription service (Ld)
Twitter has started working towards its paid subscription service that will provide users options like "Undo Send" button (like an edit button) and ability to tweet longer and high-quality videos, among other features.The micro-blogging…