Social Media
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Signal's new privacy feature: Now you can keep your phone number private | Know-how
Technology | Nov 10, 2023, 11:56 AM ISTSignal is testing a feature that allows users to keep their phone numbers private by using usernames. This adds an extra layer of privacy, and users can easily share usernames via QR codes or links.
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Madhya Pradesh: Bhupendra Jogi returns to viral fame with hilarious exchange with CM Shivraj Singh
offbeat | Nov 09, 2023, 11:20 PM ISTThe video, originating from Bhopal's New Market, captures the camaraderie between the two, culminating in a moment of shared laughter.
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FACT CHECK: False claim of Sara Tendulkar, Shubman Gill relationship goes viral
Fact Check | Nov 08, 2023, 11:51 PM ISTIndia TV's Fact Check team discovered that the image was digitally altered. The original photo featured Sara with her brother, Arjun Tendulkar.
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Meta's new money making features for Instagram and Facebook creators: Check details
Technology | Nov 07, 2023, 03:14 PM ISTMeta-owned Facebook is introducing additional features to help creators earn money on its platform, Insta and FB. These updates include a holiday bonus program on Instagram, expanded subscription options, and streamlined ad participation to support content creators in monetising their content.
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Elon Musk's X puts unused account handles on sale: Here's the price
Technology | Nov 04, 2023, 11:18 AM ISTElon Musk's company, X (Formerly Twitter), is now selling unused Twitter account usernames for a fixed price of $50,000, aiming to free up usernames from inactive accounts and make them available to interested buyers.
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FACT CHECK: Misleading video of Catholic pilgrims shared as Morocco earthquake aftermath
Fact Check | Nov 02, 2023, 11:44 PM ISTIndia TV conducted a fact-check investigation, concluding that the viral video originates from World Youth Day 2023, a Catholic festival held in Lisbon, Portugal, from August 1 to August 6, 2023.
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Instagram to bring a customisable 'AI friend' feature: All you need to know
Technology | Nov 02, 2023, 07:31 PM ISTAn app researcher named Alessandro Paluzzi posted on his broadcast channel that Instagram users will be able to communicate with AI to "answer questions, brainstorm ideas, talk through any challenges and more.
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X dating and hiring: Here's Elon Musk's dual strategy for X's future
Technology | Nov 01, 2023, 05:08 PM ISTElon Musk has revealed plans to turn the X platform into a top dating and job hiring site, emphasising user posts' importance. Musk aims to enhance user discovery, introduce video live-streaming, and create a versatile, all-in-one application for X to compete with leading platforms.
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FACT CHECK: Old footage falsely claimed to show attack on Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Fact Check | Oct 30, 2023, 04:38 PM ISTA video circulating on social media falsely claimed to show pro-Palestine protesters attempting to storm the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. India TV's Fact Check team investigated and found that the video is unrelated to these claims.
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X's new subscription plans begin at Rs 244 per month in India: Check details here
Technology | Oct 28, 2023, 12:30 PM ISTX's Basic and Premium+ plans provide access to the platform's core features, with the Premium+ plan offering extra perks, including the largest reply boost, the ability to undo sent tweets, and access to exclusive features.
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Amazing: Man transforms himself into tiny car, leaves passersby puzzled | WATCH
Trending | Oct 26, 2023, 12:40 PM ISTThe video in which a man transforms himself into a tiny car looks like a scene from any sci-fi movie but it is real. The man indeed turns into a car as he covers himself with the parts of a vehicle.
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Video and audio calling now available on X: Know how to activate and use it
Technology | Oct 26, 2023, 01:43 PM ISTElon Musk wanted X (Formerly Twitter) to be like China's WeChat, an all-in-one app. The platform will also introduce two new premium plans. One with ads will be cheaper than the current $8/month. The other, more expensive, will have no ads, according to Musk.
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Meta and Instagram facing lawsuits over youth mental health
Technology | Oct 25, 2023, 02:55 PM ISTA coalition of attorneys general from 33 U.S. states, including influential ones like New York and California, have initiated legal actions against Meta and its popular social media platform, Instagram.
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Why did Twitter rival Pebble decide to shut down? The inside story
Technology | Oct 25, 2023, 01:39 PM ISTEven though the platform changed its name, Pebble has copied a lot of the features that X (Formerly Twitter) used to have since it started, like the blue verification checkmark and other things like quoting posts, sending direct messages, and its own personalised feed.
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FACT CHECK: Amid Israel-Hamas conflict, old ISIS video depicting burning of Turkish soldiers resurfa
Fact Check | Oct 22, 2023, 02:48 PM ISTThe conflict, which began with a surprise attack by Hamas on Israeli border towns and villages, has led to significant casualties on both sides. In response to the attack, Israel launched a series of relentless airstrikes on Gaza, resulting in the tragic deaths of numerous Palestinians, including ch
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X's user base shrinks as Elon Musk implements new strategies: Know more
Technology | Oct 21, 2023, 01:58 PM ISTX Corp's (formerly Twitter) significant decrease in user visits, along with a drop in global search interest, raises questions about the platform's future and its efforts to address issues like bots.
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Instagram's upcoming 'Polls in Comments' feature: Here's what you need to know
Technology | Oct 21, 2023, 11:48 AM ISTIn this new feature, users can see how many people have voted on a particular poll, adding an interactive element to comments on posts and Reels.
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Elon Musk reveals X premium subscription updates: Check latest update
Technology | Oct 20, 2023, 04:55 PM ISTEarlier reports indicated that X was planning to divide its premium paid subscription service into three membership tiers in order to generate more income and reach profitability by 2024.
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X Corp takes strong action: Bans over half a million accounts in India
Technology | Oct 12, 2023, 12:54 PM ISTThe new IT Rules of 2021 mandate that digital and social media platforms boasting more than 5 million users must now provide monthly reports showcasing their adherence to these regulations.
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FACT CHECK: Gruesome video falsely linked to Israel-Hamas conflict resurfaces again | Know more
Fact Check | Oct 10, 2023, 03:05 PM ISTThe Israel-Hamas conflict has led to over 700 casualties in Israel and more than 500 in Gaza, with Hamas launching an attack on October 7, 2023, the video in question is unrelated to these events.