Facebook rolls out artificial intelligence based suicide prevention tool

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Facebook is taking efforts to help prevent suicides. The social network is integrating suicide prevention tools to help people in real time on Facebook Live. It has also launched a live chat support from crisis support organizations through Messenger. Facebook will use artificial intelligence to help spot users with suicidal tendencies.

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Prisma will now let you create your own filters, in-app Store launched

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The popular photo editing app Prisma that turns your photos into art is planning adding the ability for users to create their own filters. Currently, Prisma will let you build your own filters via a web-based tool. This tool is being made available to a limited number of users as of now.  Continue reading “Prisma will now let you create your own filters, in-app Store launched”

Tablet shipments in India decline 3.1% in 2016, Datawind leads with 27.6% share: IDC

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Indian tablet market inclusive of slate and detachables ended the year 2016 with total shipments of 3.7 million units with a marginal annual drop of 3.1 percent, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). The research firm attributed the shipment decline to the continuing decrease in demand for tablets. Continue reading “Tablet shipments in India decline 3.1% in 2016, Datawind leads with 27.6% share: IDC”

Twitter’s new safety tools now lets you filter abusive accounts and mute keywords

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Twitter has announced new safety tools to curb abuse and harassment on its platform. The micro-blogging site has introduced features that adds the ability to filter abusive content, fight trolls, mute keywords and improve communication around reporting harassment. Continue reading “Twitter’s new safety tools now lets you filter abusive accounts and mute keywords”

Google Keep note-taking app joins G-Suite, launches Docs integration

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Google is adding its Keep note-taking app to G-Suite of applications. Now all the G-Suite users can use Keep to jot down points, take quick notes about work and much more. Continue reading “Google Keep note-taking app joins G-Suite, launches Docs integration”

ACT Fibernet revises plans in Hyderabad, 100Mbps plan now comes with 350GB FUP

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ACT (Atria Convergence Technologies Pvt. Ltd.), popular for its Fiber Optic broadband has announced upgradation of its existing internet plans for their ACT Fibernet customers in Hyderabad.  Continue reading “ACT Fibernet revises plans in Hyderabad, 100Mbps plan now comes with 350GB FUP”

Reliance Jio teams up with TeamF1 to launch fixed line digital services

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Reliance Jio has partnered with TeamF1, a subsidiary of D-Link to launch fixed-line digital services with the help of a home gateway solution. The partnership will help Jio offer “connected-home” experience for Media, Television (IPTV, STB), Telephone (VoIP), Gaming, and Internet. Continue reading “Reliance Jio teams up with TeamF1 to launch fixed line digital services”

Google confirms no new Pixel Chromebook laptops are in the works

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It looks like Google is pulling the plug on its Pixel Chromebook which is high end notebook that runs on Chrome OS. Google senior vice president for hardware Rick Osterloh told TechCrunch at MWC that the company plans to stop making the Pixel Chromebook line after just two iterations. Continue reading “Google confirms no new Pixel Chromebook laptops are in the works”

Samsung to expand RCS messaging for devices running Marshmallow or above

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Samsung has announced its plan to expand its Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging service using theNewNet Communication Technologies RCS solution. Samsung’s RCS service includes RCS-enabled devices, native/downloadable device clients, cloud-based RCS application servers, an interconnectivity hub among operators and a third-party monetization platform. Continue reading “Samsung to expand RCS messaging for devices running Marshmallow or above”

Google launches Meet by Hangouts video conferencing app for businesses

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Google has quietly released a video conferencing service aimed at businesses. Dubbed as Meet by Hangouts, the standalone app will allow G Suit users to make and receive HD video calls.
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YouTube unveils YouTube TV streaming service for $35 per month

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YouTube is finally foraying into the entertainment streaming business. The Google owned company has announced YouTube TV live streaming service that will bundle content from networks and about 35 of other cable networks for $35 per month.  Continue reading “YouTube unveils YouTube TV streaming service for $35 per month”

iPhone 8 to reportedly sport OLED curved screen, USB-C instead of Lightning Connector

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A latest report from the Wall Street Journal says Apple’s next iPhone will sport curved screen. The curved OLED screen for the iPhone 8 will be supplied by Samsung said in a report.
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Hyperloop One Vision for India discusses high-speed transportation system

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Hyperloop One, the futuristic high-speed transport promoter discussed how the high-speed transportation system could help in transportation in India at its ‘Vision For India’ summit in New Delhi today.

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