New Delhi: Epic Games` digital videogame store is the talk of the town in the last couple of days. So much has been the rush around the gaming store that Epic Games` digital videogame store crashed down as gamers thronged the online site for free access to Grand Theft Auto V. The Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) is available on PC for free. Media reports, first appeared in Gamepressure, said that the GTA V will be available for free on the Epic Games Store between May 14 and May 21. Here are few simple steps you can use to…
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Former Arsenal forward Ian Wright has revealed that he was recently subjected to vile racial abuse on popular social media platform Instagram. Wright on Monday shared screenshots of the sickening messages he received on Instagram as he received support from top personalities related to football and others as well. One of the messages he received, read: “Your (sic) like 65 years old if I get corona I will cough in your face and give you your death sentence. If I see you I will put you on your death bed.” After receiving such taunts, Wright took to Twitter to post…
Facebook launched the Messenger Room video conferencing platform last month, owing to the high demand of the service thanks to lockdowns all over the world. During the launch the company has mentioned that Messenger Room will be supported across different platforms including WhatsApp. The feature was initially spotted on Whatsapp’s beta version on Android. However, a new report now suggests that the Messenger Rooms service is being tested with WhatsApp Web. According to WABetaInfo, a website that tracks the latest WhatsApp features, has claimed that the feature is now available for select WhatsApp Web users. However, the functionality is still…
Facebook’s all new desktop site is rolling out to all its users. The new desktop site gets some major changes but the biggest new update is the dark mode that comes after a long period of testing. Facebook in a statement said, “The new Facebook.com is simpler and easier to use, with the features you know and love. We’ll keep improving the experience.” The name of the new feature is self-explanatory. The dark mode introduces an almost black background to help ease the strain on eyes in dimly lit situations. The company has provided a toggle for the user to…
As we all know that the current situation of lockdown has hit different sectors of the world badly. The state governments across the country temporarily started closing down schools and colleges to ensure students are safe. As per the present situation, there is no confirmed dates when the college and schools would resume again. It is very much necessary that we look upon the quick solution of coronavirus or if like these days pass then closure of schools and colleges does not even have short term impact in India but can even cause far-reaching economic and societal consequences. The current…
NEW DELHI: The battle against covid-19 is being fought on several fronts. One such fight is against misinformation which is being spread through social media platforms. In the last few weeks, there have been several instances where misleading information has led many to try out medically unsubstantiated chemicals. Many violated lockdown and gathered at stations and bus depots after misleading reports on resumption of transport services were circulated. “We are battling an outbreak of rumours and hoaxes. Fake news that spreads false information and unverified data is particularly dangerous in a public health crisis when misinformation around ‘treatment’ and ‘cures’…
arlier this week, Facebook, Google, Microsoft’s LinkedIn, Reddit, Twitter and YouTube sent out a joint statement saying they would be working closely together to combat misinformation about COVID-19 while also working to build community. But social media companies have said they were fighting misinformation before without a lot of meaningful impact. I dig into this in “Quality Assurance,” the segment where I take a deeper look at a big tech story. I spoke with Shira Ovide, who covers technology at The New York Times, and I asked her what those companies are doing differently. The following is an edited transcript.…
After initially announcing its coming desktop refresh at its F8 developer conference last May, and slowly, gradually making it available to selected user groups over time, Facebook has finally announced that all users can now switch over the new Facebook desktop layout. As you can see here, the new format centralizes the News Feed and adds more space to the layout, increasing the emphasis on each specific element. Functionally, there are no major changes – the key aim of the update is to improve navigation between the various elements – with a particular focus on groups, while it also brings the desktop version more in line with the mobile…
Researchers at Kaspesky have discovered two new Android malware modifications that, when combined, can steal cookies collected by user’s browsers and social media apps to allow an attacker to discreetly gain control over a victim’s accounts. Cookies are small pieces of data collected by websites in order to track a user’s activity online to create personalized experiences in the future. In the wrong hands though, they can pose a security risk because cookies use a unique session ID that identifies users without requiring a password or login. Once in possession of a user’s ID, attackers can trick websites into thinking that they are…
The spread of COVID-19 (a disease caused by a novel coronavirus) has wreaked havoc on the financial markets, and seemingly no company is immune to the fallout. As the markets get pummeled, though, smart investors will look for buying opportunities. Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) is near the top of my list of stocks to buy as share prices continue to go down. While it might not be immune to the problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic, it has several characteristics that make it a strong buy in the current market environment. IMAGE SOURCE: FACEBOOK. Staying connected during a quarantine Every day, more and more…