Facebook-owned image or video sharing social network Instagram has reportedly set out to thwart duplicity with an option to authenticate high-profile accounts, AFP reported.
From four wheels to two: Uber diversifies offerings
Uber is planning to shift from cars to electric bicycles for shorter journeys as part of its long-term strategy, according to the ride-hailing firm’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.
Amazon leads global public cloud race: Gartner
The worldwide infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market grew 29.5 percent in 2017 to total $23.5 billion, up from $18.2 billion in 2016, according to Gartner, Inc.
You heard it right: human brains have “auto-correct” features
Our brains have an “auto-correct” feature that we deploy when re-interpreting ambiguous sounds, a team of scientists has discovered.
Nokia secures $572 million for 5G development
Finnish telecom network equipment maker Nokia has secured a $572 million (EUR 500 million) loan from the European Investment Bank, Reuters reported.
UAE backs global blockchain summit
A delegation from the UAE will participate in the upcoming Locus Chain World Summit in Singapore, which aims to explore the scope of expanding ‘Locus Chain’ blockchain technology across all industries.
Facebook wants you to make friends with strangers
Facebook is reportedly testing a new feature called ‘things in common,’ which lets users connect with strangers.
G20 sets out to close gender divide in the digital era
World leaders underlined the need for greater female participation in the digital economy at the G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting in Salta, Argentina.
Tesla shares plummet after Musk abandons buyout
Trading in Tesla shares in Germany on Monday pointed to a five percent drop when US markets open, Reuters reported.
Google’s YouTube to add more non-skippable ads
Google-owned Youtube is reportedly expanding the concept of non-skippable advertisements on its platform for the creators to monetise their content and earn more revenue.
WhatsApp pledges to curb “sinister” news in India
Facebook-owned WhatsApp had reportedly pledged to develop tools that would combat fake messages, to help India crack down on people whipping up public anger through mass message forwards on social media.
Musk calls off plan to take Tesla private
Tesla chief Elon Musk cancelled his plan to take the firm private, just days after he tweeted about going public, which …
Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet will no longer be technology firms
Following the biggest reorganisation of Wall Street’s industry classification system, chipmakers, cloud-computing sellers and also credit card payment firms will …
Tech companies remove accounts tied to Irananian propaganda
Social media and technology companies Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet jointly removed hundreds of accounts tied to Iranian actors, which cybersecurity …