This comes as a welcome news for Twitter fans as the change will allow them to compose longer tweets. The micro-blogging site Twitter is reportedly planning to stop counting photos and links agains…
Apple’s Tim Cook in China hails Chinese app developers
Apple CEO Tim Cook today hailed Chinese app developers and their contribution to world’s second biggest economy as he began his visit here days after the tech-giant invested USD 1 billion in …
Ad-dendum: Will the next breed of leaders be from digital and tech?
Digital and tech aren’t departments anymore. They are ingrained in the ethos of any self-respecting organisation today So will the next breed of leaders be from digital and tech? No. Surprise…
Opinion: This character-limit tweak is exactly the kind of change Twitter needs
Twitter’s user growth struggles are a growing narrative, and while it rebounded somewhat earlier this year, it’s still missing the secret sauce that makes them stick around. It’s …
Twitter’s 140-character limit may soon exclude photos and links
Twitter’s strength is its brevity, but the 140-character limit can be especially restrictive if you’re fond of attaching links and images to your tweets. That all might change, as the m…
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg to meet with conservatives on bias claims
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg has invited conservative leaders to a meeting this week to discuss allegations that the social network has been suppressing some political views. A Facebook spokeswom…
Google to phase out Flash on Chrome
Internet giant Google has announced its plans to phase out Flash support in its Chrome browser as a default. “Later this year we plan to change how Chromium hints to websites about the presen…
‘iSocket 3G’ power outlet priced at $199, sends texts when power goes out
The power outlet called as ‘iSocket 3G’ uses a small battery backup, a cellular radio, and a SIM card and with the help of these, the socket stay powered for a long duration. In an exam…
Belgian police warn citizens not to use Facebook ‘Reactions’
Belgian police have asked citizens to shun Facebook’s “Reactions” buttons to protect their privacy, the media reported on Sunday. In February, five new “Reaction” butt…
Play MiPL and stand a chance to win Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Xiaomi is giving away Redmi Note 3 for free during its MiPL (Mi Premier League) cricket festival. Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is offering Redmi Note 3 for free during its MiPL (Mi Premier Leagu…