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Fraudsters using ‘Facebook profile cloning’ to dupe people
The fraudsters have devised a new mechanism to dupe people by using their Facebook profiles to coax their friends for money.The modus operandi of the fraudsters involves cloning of the Facebook profile of an individual and then sending…
YouTube expands fact-check on video searches to Europe
Google-owned YouTube on Thursday said it would expand its fact-checking feature to Europe in a bid to fight misinformation related to polls and the pandemic.According to a CNBC report, the fact-checking feature, already launched in the US,…
Google unveils new Web Stories for WordPress for creators
Google has allowed creators to make and publish more compelling and more visually-appealing stories with the new Web Stories for WordPress plugin.The new version offers a drag-and-drop interface to make it easy for creators to get…
Don’t blame us for classified ad decline in newspapers : Google
Google reiterated on Monday that it is passing on the vast majority of money advertisers pay the Search engine giant directly to Australian publishers and it should not be blamed for classified ads decline in newspapers.The company said it…
Facebook rolls out dedicated tab for Instagram Reels in India
As millions of Indians scout for new platforms to unleash their creativity in absence of Chinese TikTok, Facebook on Friday rolled out a dedicated tab for Instagram Reels for most of India.The Reels tab is a new tab in the navigation bar so…
Google to display ‘licensable’ badge over images
In a bid to better help Search users find images that can be used for their personal or professional work or not, Google has made it easier to find licensable images on its platform.For results where the publisher or image creator provided…
Google launches Kids Space on select Android tablets
Google on Monday launched a new kids mode on select Android tablets that features apps, books and videos for your children to explore, learn and have fun as they stay home.Google Kids Space will be available globally on certain Lenovo…
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…
Facebook invites people to explore Horizon VR project
Facebook has invited people to join its Horizon project which is a social experience where people can explore, play and create with others in virtual reality (VR) at one place.To begin with, the invite-only beta will be available on Oculus…
Google runs largest chemistry calculation on quantum computer
Google has successfully performed the largest chemical simulation on a quantum computer to date, a feat that can unlock new frontiers in chemistry, improving a wide variety of industries.The Google AI Quantum team used a noise-robust…