HIGHLIGHTS The feature will no longer require removing an admin from the group Instead, the admin can be dismissed and stay a part of the group Feature spotted on both Android and iOS beta version WhatsApp has been spotted testing a new button in group chats that will allow one administrator to “demote” or “dismiss” other administrators, without first deleting them ... Read More »
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Facebook, Sony Sign Deal for Online Videos
HIGHLIGHTS Facebook users now won’t see their videos taken down over copyrights Sony/ATV artists will now be paid royalties The deal gives access to over 4 million songs Sony/ATV Music Publishing signed an agreement with Facebook, seeking a share of the social media industry’s burgeoning revenue by letting users post songs from artists like Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift. For Facebook ... Read More »
Facebook to Shut Down ‘M’ Virtual Assistant Messenger Bot by January 19
HIGHLIGHTS M is a bot that was available through Facebook Messenger It reportedly was only available to about 2,000 people Facebook said it has learnt what users wanted from bots Facebook is shutting down its text-based virtual assistant called ‘M’ that helped researchers train an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system. According to a report on The Verge, ‘M’ was available through a bot on Facebook ... Read More »
Meghan Markle Exits Social Media. In 2018, Marrying Your Prince Still Means Loss Of Identity
The soon-to-be royal has shut down all her social media accounts Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during an official appearance (Image Credit: kensingtonroyal) There’s no way to soften this particular blow for fans of former Suits actress and soon-to-be-royal Meghan Markle – she’s officially shut down all her social media accounts. Kensington Palace, in a statement, confirmed that Meghan has shut down all ... Read More »
ICSE Board Exams To Begin On 26 February, ISC On 7 February
ICSE, ISC Board Exam Date Sheet; Download PDF at Cisce.org NEW DELHI: Bringing an end to the long wait, CISCE has released the class 10, 12 board exam date sheets today. ICSE will begin on 26 February and for ISC students the examination will begin on 7 February 2018. However the Council has also mentioned that the dates may change on the ... Read More »
CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exam Date Sheet Today
CBSE Class 10, 12 Date Sheet 2018; Check At Cbse.nic.in NEW DELHI: CBSE is all set to release the date sheet for class 10, 12 exams tonight. ‘The Board will release the date sheet today. It will be available on the official website anytime soon ‘ confirmed the Board officials to NDTV. With the news confirmed from board officials, students who ... Read More »
CISCE To Implement New Pass Mark Criteria For Board Exams This Year Onwards
CISCE To Implement New Pass Mark Criteria For Board Exams, This Year Onwards NEW DELHI: Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has decided to implement the new pass marks criteria from this year onwards. Making changes to the circular released on 27 November 2017, CISCE has released a fresh circular today. According to the new rule, for ICSE ... Read More »
Lenovo K320t With 5.7-inch HD+ Display, Dual Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications
HIGHLIGHTS Lenovo K320t will go on sale in China on January 4 China’s JD.com has listed the K320t at a price of CNY 999 It is the first Lenovo smartphone to sport a full-screen display Lenovo has expanded its K-Series of smartphones with the launch of the K320t in China. Unlike previous K-Series models, the Lenovo K320t is the first to offer a ... Read More »
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Price in India Slashed
HIGHLIGHTS Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 price in India has dropped to Rs. 32,999 The smartphone was launched in October at Rs. 35,999 The Mi MIX 2 now better competes against the OnePlus 5T Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 (Review), the company’s top-end bezel-less display smartphone of 2017, has received a permanent price cut in India. The smartphone is now available to buy ... Read More »
Pixel 2 Portrait Mode Available on Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel (2016) With Camera NX v7.3 App
HIGHLIGHTS The APK brings portrait mode-like features to earlier Google phones It replaces Lens Blur mode with Portrait mode AR Stickers, AR Core also available for Nexus (2015) phones in beta The Portrait Mode on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones has been one of the most talked about features since launch. A new APK has now been released that lets users ... Read More »