Web Summit: Facebook’s getting smarter at recognition
Sick of the selfies and the “inspirational” quotes? In the future, your Facebook newsfeed could become a more streamlined place as the social network implements its artificial intelligence project that...
View ArticleSome question Facebook's response to Paris tragedy
Facebook responded to the tragedy in Paris by activating Safety Check for a situation outside of a natural disaster for the first time. But some are wondering, why this tragedy? Criticism of Facebook's...
View ArticleFacebook Reaches Record as Sales Top Estimates on Mobile Ads
Facebook Inc. shares rose to a record after the company notched another quarter of revenue that beat estimates, thanks to stepped-up mobile-advertising efforts. The stock rose 4.9 percent to $108.98 at...
View ArticleFacebook faces questions over Safety Check after hotel attack in Mali
A week after Facebook activated its Safety Check feature in the wake of the Paris terror attacks, the social network is facing new criticism for not activating the feature in Mali after gunmen took...
View ArticleFacebook harvesting robot brains for you
Facebook is studying the ancient Chinese game of Go for insights as it works on building an artificial brain — one that it hopes to turn into a virtual personal assistant...
View ArticleMark Zuckerberg and wife donate $20 million to get US classrooms online
San Francisco: Facebook billionaire Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday said that he and his wife are donating $20 million to help get high-speed Internet service to US classrooms. The money is being given to...
View ArticleFacebook’s getting smarter at recognition
Sick of the selfies and the “inspirational” quotes? In the future, your Facebook newsfeed could become a more streamlined place as the social network implements its artificial intelligence project that...
View ArticleSome question Facebook's response to Paris tragedy
Facebook responded to the tragedy in Paris by activating Safety Check for a situation outside of a natural disaster for the first time. But some are wondering, why this tragedy? Criticism of Facebook's...
View ArticleReport: India leads world in Facebook content censoring
India tops the list of countries censoring content on Facebook, new data by the social media giant has shown, as the number of restrictions tripled to 15,155 pieces of content in the first six months...
View ArticleMicrosoft CEO Nadella to visit Mumbai on Nov 5
Mumbai: Microsoft chief Satya Nadella will meet industry leaders like Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, Axis Bank head Shikha Sharma and Tata Starbucks CEO Avani Davda during his one-day visit to...
View ArticleSome question Facebook's response to Paris tragedy
Facebook responded to the tragedy in Paris by activating Safety Check for a situation outside of a natural disaster for the first time. But some are wondering, why this tragedy? Criticism of Facebook's...
View ArticleFacebook takes Free Basics pan-India with RCom
Facebook has expanded its controversial 'Free Basics' initiative across the country to offer basic Internet access with its telecom partner Reliance Communications (RCom). Earlier called...
View ArticleFree Basics app available on Reliance Network across India: Zuckerberg
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Keeping up with its promise to make internet free for those who cannot afford it in India, social networking giant Facebook has chosen Reliance Communications Network to offer...
View ArticleFacebook expands Internet.org basic services to everyone in India
Social networking giant Facebook has taken another step in expanding the reach of its Internet.org, now called Free Basics, platform in India. In a post on Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, "We just...
View ArticleHere are some of the crazy virtual reality videos you will start seeing on...
GoPro Spherical: Tahiti Surf VR Anthony Walsh and Matahi Drollet bring us inside some of the biggest barrels Tahiti has to offer in full 360°.For the most immersive experience, click and drag on your...
View ArticleIndianExpress.com launches Facebook’s Instant Articles for Android
Facebook has started rolling out Instant Articles to Android users in India along with IndianExpress.com and four others publishers. The 3.3 million followers of The Indian Express Facebook page will...
View ArticleSassy woman or machine? Tech giants divided over digital assistants
When users ask Siri, Apple's digital assistant, what she likes to drink, she is quick with an answer. "I have a thirst for knowledge," she responds. Her counterpart at Microsoft, Cortana, opts for a...
View ArticleShould digital assistants be sassy?
SAN FRANCISCO - When users ask Siri, Apple's digital assistant, what she likes to drink, she is quick with an answer. "I have a thirst for knowledge," she responds. Her counterpart at Microsoft,...
View ArticleObama joins Facebook, talks on climate change in first post
Washington: Barack Obama joined Facebook and the social media-savvy US President said he wanted his account to be a place where he could have "real conversations" with people as he made his debut with...
View ArticleMark Zuckerberg Is Working on Something Big at Facebook, Inc.
A New Feature Promises Big Gains for FB Stock The last two years have been extraordinary for Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ:FB), but it seems that Mark Zuckerberg is just getting warmed up. Stepping into new...
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