Social Media News

Why I hit the social media pause button

Those days, I used to work for a 24x7 English-language TV news channel.

Meet the social media hermits

There is a new minority online: those who don’t have any — or very limited — traction with social media platforms. What does it mean to be a virtual ‘networking’ recluse?

WhatsApp will soon let users choose video quality before sharing

The feature will be available for users in a future update.

TikTok removes six million videos in Pakistan after bans

Wildly popular among Pakistani youth, the app has been shut down by authorities twice over “indecent” content.

New IT rules in India: Facebook backs government's moves

Facebook and its group companies have ensured that they are safe for users.

Facebook hits $1 trillion market cap for the first time

A US court dismissed a federal agency’s antitrust complaint against the social media giant.

Telegram finally adds group video calling option

Voice chats in any group on the platform can be turned into video calls by tapping camera icon.

How real are virtual powwows in viral times?

Physical proximity is the key for a nuanced conversation that is often lost amid the digital embrace.

Twitter loses legal immunity in India for third-party content

Social media outfit failed to appoint statutory officers under the new IT rules

Google Workspace, Chat now open to all for seamless hybrid work

In addition to Google Workspace, the tech giant announced new innovations that address the specific challenges and opportunities of the hybrid work world