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New Stanford Algorithm Derank Divisive Political Posts on X
Stanford researchers found that a browser-based tool that reorders posts on X can reduce political hostility. Tested during the 2024 US election, it pushed extreme or partisan content lower in users’ feeds without hiding anything. After ten days, participants reported warmer feelings toward the opposing political side. The study suggests small ra...
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Microsoft’s Copilot AI Chatbot to No Longer Be Available on WhatsApp Next Year
Microsoft has announced that its Copilot AI chatbot will be discontinued on WhatsApp beginning January 15, 2026. The decision follows Meta’s updated Business API policies, which restrict AI developers and service providers from accessing or operating through the WhatsApp Business Solution. With this change, Microsoft becomes the second major AI c...
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National Institute Of Open Schooling Warns Students Of Fake Websites And Social Media Channels
The National Institute of Open Schooling lists 34 fake YouTube channels, 7 Telegram channels, and multiple fake apps and websites spreading misleading information.
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Telegram Rolls Out Live Stories, Auctions for Gifts, Enhanced Liquid Glass UI for iPhone, and More
Telegram has announced a new update that adds several new features. The instant messaging platform now allows users to host live streams in Telegram Stories. It also has a live chat feature where viewers can add comments. Users can also enable scheduled messages and reminders to be repeated at set intervals for task automation. Further, the company...
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Snapchat Announces Topic Chats for Facilitating Community-Driven Conversations
Snapchat has announced a new feature that enables conversations on trending topics and events in its community. Dubbed Topic Chats, it is claimed to bring the social media app’s popular features to public conversations, where Snaps are clustered about the topics being talked about in the community. Topic Chats appear in several places in the Snap...
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Man Shares Wild Bumble Match Experience When Woman's Mother Gets Involved
The mother even asked Rana if he takes advance payments.
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German Tourist Tries To Avoid "Taxi Scam" In Goa By Booking App-Based Cab. Here's What Happened Next
A German traveller's video about a taxi scam in Goa has taken social media by storm. He opted for booking an app-based cab service instead of a local taxi.
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Woman Shares Shocking Experience Of First Date In 6 Years: "Never Dating Again"
The incident has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many condemning the man's behaviour.
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Perplexity Partners With Snapchat to Power the AI Search Experience in the App
Perplexity and Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, announced a partnership on Wednesday to integrate Perplexity’s AI-powered answer engine within the social media app. The chatbot will soon be available alongside My AI, allowing users to ask questions and explore topics directly in Snapchat. As part of the deal, Perplexity will pay Snap $400 mi...
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What Is Vreels, New Social Media Platform Made By India And The US
In a world where people juggle multiple apps to create content, chat, and shop, Vreels brings everything together in one space.
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How to Set Up WhatsApp's End-to-End Encrypted Chat Backups With a Passkey: A Step-By-Step Guide
Meta has introduced passkey support for encrypted WhatsApp chat backups, letting users restore encrypted chats using fingerprint, face, or screen lock instead of passwords or 64-digit keys. Passkeys are securely stored in a password manager for safer, simpler access. The feature, rolling out globally soon, enhances end-to-end encryption introduced ...
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WhatsApp Announces Passkey-Encrypted Chat Backups With Biometric Authentication for Extra Security
Meta Platforms on Friday announced a new security measure for keeping WhatsApp chat backups safe by encrypting them with passkeys. With passkey-encrypted chat backups, users will not be required to memorise a password or a 64-digit encryption key anymore. Instead, they can utilise the handset's buil-in security methods, such as fingerprints or faci...
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Meta Launches 'Ghost Posts', Similar To 'Stories' For Threads App
Social media giant Meta launched on Monday posts that are automatically archived 24 hours after being uploaded, dubbed "ghost posts," on its Threads app, mimicking a popular feature available on its other platforms.
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Instagram Announces Watch History Feature for Revisiting Already-Watched Reels
Instagram is rolling out a highly-requested feature, which enables users to find and revisit the Reels they have watched previously. It is expected to work similarly to the Watch History feature on YouTube. As per an Instagram official, they will be able to filter out Reels based on a specific date or date range, and even search for Reels shared by...
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Meta, TikTok Under EU Fire For Denying Researchers Access To Public Data
The European Commission said on Friday that US Big Tech giant Meta and Chinese-owned social media app TikTok breach their obligation to grant researchers adequate access to public data under the Digital Services Act (DSA)
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New Stanford Algorithm Derank Divisive Political Posts on X
Stanford researchers found that a browser-based tool that reorders posts on X can reduce political hostility. Tested during the 2024 US election, it pushed extreme or partisan content lower in users’ feeds without hiding anything. After ten days, participants reported warmer feelings toward the opposing political side. The study suggests small ra...
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Microsoft’s Copilot AI Chatbot to No Longer Be Available on WhatsApp Next Year
Microsoft has announced that its Copilot AI chatbot will be discontinued on WhatsApp beginning January 15, 2026. The decision follows Meta’s updated Business API policies, which restrict AI developers and service providers from accessing or operating through the WhatsApp Business Solution. With this change, Microsoft becomes the second major AI c...
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National Institute Of Open Schooling Warns Students Of Fake Websites And Social Media Channels
The National Institute of Open Schooling lists 34 fake YouTube channels, 7 Telegram channels, and multiple fake apps and websites spreading misleading information.
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Telegram Rolls Out Live Stories, Auctions for Gifts, Enhanced Liquid Glass UI for iPhone, and More
Telegram has announced a new update that adds several new features. The instant messaging platform now allows users to host live streams in Telegram Stories. It also has a live chat feature where viewers can add comments. Users can also enable scheduled messages and reminders to be repeated at set intervals for task automation. Further, the company...
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Snapchat Announces Topic Chats for Facilitating Community-Driven Conversations
Snapchat has announced a new feature that enables conversations on trending topics and events in its community. Dubbed Topic Chats, it is claimed to bring the social media app’s popular features to public conversations, where Snaps are clustered about the topics being talked about in the community. Topic Chats appear in several places in the Snap...
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Man Shares Wild Bumble Match Experience When Woman's Mother Gets Involved
The mother even asked Rana if he takes advance payments.
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German Tourist Tries To Avoid "Taxi Scam" In Goa By Booking App-Based Cab. Here's What Happened Next
A German traveller's video about a taxi scam in Goa has taken social media by storm. He opted for booking an app-based cab service instead of a local taxi.
-
Woman Shares Shocking Experience Of First Date In 6 Years: "Never Dating Again"
The incident has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many condemning the man's behaviour.
-
Perplexity Partners With Snapchat to Power the AI Search Experience in the App
Perplexity and Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, announced a partnership on Wednesday to integrate Perplexity’s AI-powered answer engine within the social media app. The chatbot will soon be available alongside My AI, allowing users to ask questions and explore topics directly in Snapchat. As part of the deal, Perplexity will pay Snap $400 mi...
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What Is Vreels, New Social Media Platform Made By India And The US
In a world where people juggle multiple apps to create content, chat, and shop, Vreels brings everything together in one space.
-
How to Set Up WhatsApp's End-to-End Encrypted Chat Backups With a Passkey: A Step-By-Step Guide
Meta has introduced passkey support for encrypted WhatsApp chat backups, letting users restore encrypted chats using fingerprint, face, or screen lock instead of passwords or 64-digit keys. Passkeys are securely stored in a password manager for safer, simpler access. The feature, rolling out globally soon, enhances end-to-end encryption introduced ...
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WhatsApp Announces Passkey-Encrypted Chat Backups With Biometric Authentication for Extra Security
Meta Platforms on Friday announced a new security measure for keeping WhatsApp chat backups safe by encrypting them with passkeys. With passkey-encrypted chat backups, users will not be required to memorise a password or a 64-digit encryption key anymore. Instead, they can utilise the handset's buil-in security methods, such as fingerprints or faci...
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Meta Launches 'Ghost Posts', Similar To 'Stories' For Threads App
Social media giant Meta launched on Monday posts that are automatically archived 24 hours after being uploaded, dubbed "ghost posts," on its Threads app, mimicking a popular feature available on its other platforms.
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Instagram Announces Watch History Feature for Revisiting Already-Watched Reels
Instagram is rolling out a highly-requested feature, which enables users to find and revisit the Reels they have watched previously. It is expected to work similarly to the Watch History feature on YouTube. As per an Instagram official, they will be able to filter out Reels based on a specific date or date range, and even search for Reels shared by...
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Meta, TikTok Under EU Fire For Denying Researchers Access To Public Data
The European Commission said on Friday that US Big Tech giant Meta and Chinese-owned social media app TikTok breach their obligation to grant researchers adequate access to public data under the Digital Services Act (DSA)
