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Twitter adds security measure to logins

Twitter said Wednesday it was stepping up security measures for the popular messaging service following a series of high-profile breaches by hackers hitting media organizations and others.

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Zynga relaunches gaming site, loosens Facebook ties

Online game publisher Zynga Inc relaunched its website on Thursday, allowing users to play its games without first signing on to Facebook, a significant step toward establishing its independence from Facebook Inc.

Internet needs rules of engagement: Sibal

Telecom minister Kapil Sibal today made a case for using the Internet as he pleaded for regulation to restrict objectionable content such as hate speeches. HT reports.

Keeping up with social media

Relieved your kids aren't posting embarrassing messages and goofy self-portraits on Facebook? They’re probably doing it on Instagram and Snapchat instead. The number of popular social media sites available on mobile devices has exploded in recent years.

World's first tweet sent seven years ago

Twitter may now be a booming social network with over 200 million active monthly users but it all started on March 21, 2006, when one Jack Dorsey sent the world's first tweet.

Old Facebook pics, comments can help depression

Facebook could be used to treat depression as 90% of users log on to the social networking site to remember happier times, experts have said.

Twitter planning to release music app for iOS devices

Twitter could be releasing its own music app on iOS by the end of the month, according to a report.

Petition to save Google Reader hits 100,000 signatures

The campaign to save Google Reader is gaining momentum, with 100,000 people signing the online petition in a bid to stop Google withdrawing the service.

Facebook updated: confessions go social!

Social media just got a new star feature, and everyone’s hooked on. It’s the new ‘confession pages’ on Facebook, which allow you to publicly post any dirty secret without revealing your identity — an opportunity no one’s letting go off.

People dividing into 'tribes' on Twitter, Facebook

Scientists have discovered the emergence of a new trend on social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook, where people are forming into tribe-like communities with their own unique languages.

Facebook 'worst' social networking site: Study

Facebook is the worst social networking site for Internet trolling, a study has said.

Facebook may emulate rival Twitter with introduction of hashtags

Facebook Inc is looking to improve its search and indexing capabilities by adding the hashtag symbol, one of the most recognizable features of its social networking rival Twitter, according to media reports.

Planning Commission to use Google Hangout

Using new age communications technology so as to reach out to tech savvy youngsters in the country, the Planning Commission will interact with the public on multi-person video chat, Google Hangout, tomorrow to mark the panel's 63rd anniversary.

Facebook cleans up Timeline in latest tweak

Facebook on Wednesday began rolling out new profile pages redesigned to clear away clutter from "Timelines" that chronicle member postings at the leading social network.

What you 'like' on Facebook can be revealing

Clicking those friendly blue "like" buttons strewn across the Web may be doing more than marking you as a fan of Coca-Cola or Lady Gaga.

LinkedIn to buy news app Pulse: report

Career-focused social network LinkedIn is buying the news reading app-maker Pulse in a deal valued at between $50 million and $100 million, according to technology website All Things Digital.


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Google to add Galapagos Islands to Street View

Google has followed in the footsteps of Charles Darwin to gather images of the beauty and biological diversity of the Galapagos Islands for the Internet titan's online maps.

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