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New Google fund to address missing data for key research
Google has launched a new Lacuna Fund which is the worlds first collaborative nonprofit effort to directly address the missing labeled data in the field of languages to health and agriculture and more.There is currently a lack of relevant,…
Google spying on users’ data to learn how rival apps work: Report
Google is reportedly keeping tabs to how its users interact with rival Android apps, selectively monitoring how the users interact with non-Google apps via an internal programme to make its own products better.According to a report in The…
This tool can protect kids from viewing risky videos on YouTube
Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has introduced a new monitoring feature in its parental control app to protect children from viewing risky videos while browsing the popular video streaming platform YouTube.When activated, the 'Safe…
Facebook inks music licensing pact with IPRS
The Indian Performing Rights Society Ltd on Monday announced a pact to license its music repertoire for video and other social experiences across Facebook and Instagram.People will now be able to choose music from the IPRS repertoire with…
Facebook to launch new section to debunk corona myths
Facebook has announced that it will launch 'Facts About Covid-19' -- a dedicated section -- on its social media platform next week to limit the spread of misinformation about the pandemic.It will debunk common myths that have been…
YouTube brings back 1080p streaming option in India
YouTube has lifted restrictions on 1080p HD video streaming in India after limiting the streaming quality to 480p or Standard Definition (SD).At the end of March this year, YouTube had temporarily restricted its video playback quality for…
Facebook expands Messenger screen sharing to iOS, Android
Facebook has now made screen sharing available globally on the latest versions of Messenger's Android and iOS apps, besides the desktop app and Web.Screen sharing allows people to instantly share their screen with friends and family…
Google redesigning Gmail to make it a productivity hub
Google has announced a major overhaul for Gmail that will expand the service beyond emails and become a productivity hub for workplace.The new design shows four tabs at the bottom of a user's screen: Mail, Chat, Meet for video calling, and…
Facebook, Google see value and opportunities to co-exist in Jio Platforms
Facebook and Google both are now investors in Jio which indicates that the two have non-overlapping commercial arrangements with the Indian platform.According to a research report by BofA Securities, RIL announced that Google will be buying…
Twitter hack: 367 users lost over Rs 90 lakh in just 2 hours
As Twitter went through the worst-ever cyber attack on any social media platforms on Thursday, at least 367 users transferred around $1,20,000 (over Rs 90 lakh) to hackers in Bitcoins before the Twitter teams swung into action to stop the…