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Twitter set to test 'shop' feature for select brands

The shop feature will be enabled only for a handful of brands in the United States, and will slowly expand the feature on pages of other brands

Anti-terror organisation set up by tech firms to compile database of right-wing militias

Until now, the GIFCT was focused on visuals, largely videos and images from terrorism groups on a United Nations list. It had consisted of content from Islamist extremist organisations like…

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This is how social media giants are feeding dangerous content to children

A new report reveals how social media platforms expose children to inappropriate content regarding unrealistic body types, dieting, self-harm and suicide. WION explains how companies deliver…

Bharat Sharma

Real-life waterfall? Twitter laughs after Islamabad airport's false ceiling collapses again

With heavy rainfall came down Islamabad International Airport's false ceiling. However, turns out, this is not the first time such a downfall has taken place. Twitter reactions tell the tale

Invite-only app Clubhouse launches direct messages feature 'Backchannel'

Clubhouse said that Backchannel has both group chat and an optional second inbox for message requests

To comply with new rules, Twitter appoints grievance officer in India

To ensure compliance of new IT rules, Twitter Inc's India unit has appointed a resident grievance officer. It's website showed Vinay Prakash as the new grievance officer

Twitter appoints interim chief compliance officer in India

The Centre had said in its affidavit that Twitter Inc has failed to comply with India's new IT Rules, which could lead to its losing immunity conferred under the IT Act.

Indian IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw warns Twitter, says 'law of land supreme'

The warning comes amid a tense relationship between Twitter and the government of India over new IT rules that make social media platforms more liable for third-party information; analysts believe…

'Three real nice guys': Donald Trump to sue Facebook, Google and Twitter CEO

Trump has decided to sue Facebook and Twitter CEOs after the platforms suspended and banned his account following the January 06 riot

DextroDiwas: India's PM Modi tweets birthday wishes for a citizen

The tweet by PM Modi soon became viral on the social media platform, Twitter, and some joked about declaring July 6 as 'DextroDiwas'

Twitter will let you laugh soon with Facebook-like 'reactions'

Twitter is introducing Facebook-like "reactions" very soon, if all goes well. Read here to find out about Twitter's upcoming range of diverse features

Bharat Sharma

Gettr, social media app created by a former Trump aide, hacked

GETTR, a Twitter-style platform with posts and trending topics, describes itself as "a non-bias social network for individuals all over the world" via the Google and Apple app stores. 

Donald Trump's team launches Twitter-like social media platform GETTR

As per public reaction, the content on GETTR has been promoting racism, sexual violence, homophobia and more

Facebook, Google, TikTok & Twitter vow to stop online gender abuse

According to a study by the Economist Intelligence Unit about one-third of the women have faced abuse online

Delhi Police sends notice to Twitter over child pornography content

The Delhi Police had registered an FIR against Twitter for allegedly allowing access to child pornography on its platform following a complaint by the National Commission for Protection of Child…

Social Media Day: History, significance and all you need to know

Social media is a worldwide network that serves as a medium to connect and communicate at not only national but global level too

'Where is freedom of press?': Nigeria's media fears restrictions after Twitter ban

If voted in, a new amendment will penalise and put journalists behind bars for three years under the new Nigerian Press Council Act

Twitter's interim grievance officer for India quits days after appointment

Twitter no longer holds the status of an intermediary platform in India for not complying with the new guidelines

India's IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad lambasts Twitter for briefly denying access to account

Hitting out at Twitter, Prasad in a series of posts on another social media platform Koo said that Twitter's action is in gross violation of IT rules, as the platform had failed to give prior…