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Twitter Adds ‘Direct Reply Count’; Will Reorder Replies Based on ‘Importance’

Twitter Adds ‘Direct Reply Count’; Will Reorder Replies Based on ‘Importance’ HIGHLIGHTS Tweet replies will now be organised according to various factors Twitter says it wants users to see best content first Twitter is also introducing a directly reply count feature Twitter has announced that the social networking company will now organise the replies to a tweet in such a ... Read More »

Facebook Reportedly Working on Snapchat-Like Discover Feature

HIGHLIGHTS Feature called ‘Collections’ functions similarly to Snapchat’s Discover Social networks have become a popular source of news ‘Collections’ content will be inserted directly into the News Feed In yet another attempt to take on photo sharing mobile service Snapchat, Facebook is working on a new feature which will showcase lists of curated content from publishers directly in the News ... Read More »

How to Download UPI Apps by SBI, HDFC, ICICI, and Other Banks on Android and iPhone

HIGHLIGHTS UPI apps by 21 banks, such as SBI, HDFC, ICICI, are available now All banks have released Android apps for UPI, and a few have iOS apps too UPI allows you to make transactions online directly from bank accounts While mobile wallets have capitalised on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demonetisation drive and emerged as the big gainers, the government-backed ... Read More »

Micromax Smartphone Users to Get Exclusive Discounts on Oyo Rooms

HIGHLIGHTS Apart from discounts, a simplified booking experience is promised The new booking experience will be accessible through Steroid Launcher 25 percent instant discount, 100 percent cashback on checkout touted Micromax on Thursday announced a partnership with Oyo Rooms to give customers of its devices a ‘seamless booking experience’ as well as exclusive deals. The integration will available either in ... Read More »

Where Is Your Professional/Personal Boundary on Social Media?

Nowadays, with the rise of the social media, it is very hard for many to separate between personal and professional lives. However, if you want to keep your professional credibility and personal brand, you need to learn how to set your boundaries on social media and be careful about whom you add to which social media account. Setting Social Media ... Read More »

New Ransomware Uses Image Files on Facebook, LinkedIn to Hijack Your Computer: Report

New Ransomware Uses Image Files on Facebook, LinkedIn to Hijack Your Computer: Report HIGHLIGHTS New ImageGate malware utilise Facebook, LinkedIn images It works same as Locky ransomware Researchers recommend users not to open unusual extensions on a system A newly discovered ransomware can target a computer through malware laced images on Facebook and LinkedIn. Researchers claim to have identified a ... Read More »

Paytm ‘Is as Indian as Maruti’, CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma Says on Chinese Funding

Paytm ‘Is as Indian as Maruti’, CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma Says on Chinese Funding HIGHLIGHTS Alibaba pumped in $680 million into Paytm’s parent One97 last year Chinese investors are looking to raise their stake to 70 percent in Paytm Paytm Bank will not engage in a rate war with rivals like Airtel Facing criticism over significant Chinese ownership, Paytm Founder ... Read More »

Here’s the Truth on Unlimited Data Plans

Cell phone carriers are going all in on unlimited data. T-Mobile ditched its data packages in favor of a single unlimited plan. Sprint slashed the price of its own unlimited plan, making it one of the carrier’s cheapest options. And Cricket Wireless, Boost Mobile and MetroPCS now offer prepaid unlimited data at bargain prices. But most smartphone users would be ... Read More »

69 Percent of SMBs Focus IT Budget on Emerging Tech

Sixty-nine percent of small and medium-sized businesses are devoting part of their IT budget for 2016 to newer and emerging technologies. These include technologies like 3D printers and wearable devices, as well as dashboard and data visualization software applications. The stat comes from a new survey-based whitepaper by technology company Insight Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ: NSIT). That figure raises to three in ... Read More »

Google, Microsoft, Facebook, IBM, and Amazon Announce ‘Partnership on AI’

Google, Microsoft, Facebook, IBM, and Amazon Announce ‘Partnership on AI’ HIGHLIGHTS Companies will discuss advancements and conduct research in AI AI-powered bots will become the next interface Nadella said AI-powered chatbots will revolutionise computing experience In a major boost to artificial intelligence (AI) research, five top-notch tech companies – Facebook, Amazon, Google, IBM and Microsoft – have joined hands to ... Read More »