The social media apps war is never-ending. Every now and then, we either see a new app dominating the global markets or an update to existing apps that gains everyone’s attention. However, if we talk about a few popular social media platforms, Facebook, Whatsapp, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, and LinkedIn are some of the names we would list. Let us pick three of these: Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube. What do you think does the odd one out represent? Continue reading Instagram Competes with Snapchat Discover and YouTube Now
Instagram Competes with Snapchat Discover and YouTube Now
Hinge Will Not Require Facebook Login Now
Dating apps have been very popular in recent years and the statistics reveal that apps like Tinder and Hinge are experiencing rapid growth with respect to the number of users. While Tinder still remains the leader in dating apps market, Hinge is growing with the passage of time and the new strategy that it is introducing would mean an even higher number of users in coming years. Continue reading Hinge Will Not Require Facebook Login Now
Alexa Empowering Amazon’s Music app
Amazon Music app might not be the best music app available on iOS and Android with Apple Music and Spotify being the competition but Alexa is not slowing down! Alexa is Amazon’s personal assistant that gained popularity with Amazon Echo. She is an artificial intelligence masterpiece and competes with Siri and Google Assistant. Continue reading Alexa Empowering Amazon’s Music app
Plumbing and Cleaning Services on Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace has been a popular platform for users in some parts of the world to buy and sell products. It offers a secure method to trade but it never stood out from other popular online marketplaces till it recently introduced the option to hire plumbers and house cleaners. Continue reading Plumbing and Cleaning Services on Facebook Marketplace
Microsoft Bought AI Company to Make Cortana More Human Like
AI is changing how we interact with technology. All the big names in the industry have started investing heavily in AI technology. Amazon has invested in Alexa, Google in Assistant, Apple in Siri and Microsoft in Cortana. With the recent move, Microsoft has shown their commitment to making their platforms better equipped with AI. Continue reading Microsoft Bought AI Company to Make Cortana More Human Like
Is the Facebook Dating Service a Great Idea?
Social media has been a major source of entertainment all over the world and tech-savvy minds are constantly coming up with ideas to make apps even more addictive. Facebook, one of the most popular social media platforms, is soon launching its dating service as the CEO, Mark Zuckerberg confirms. “There are 200 million people on Facebook who list themselves as single.” This quote by Zuckerberg has been quite popular on social media recently and seems to be a major reason for why the service is being introduced. Continue reading Is the Facebook Dating Service a Great Idea?
Playing with the Instagram Algorithm
Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms where users upload visual content for either entertainment or business purposes. It not only allows you to upload pictures and videos but also send direct messages to other users for a more personalized experience. The Instagram story feature was also later added. However, a major change in Instagram witnessed recently was that it changed from the chronological system to a new algorithm that apparently made Instagram more “engaging”. Continue reading Playing with the Instagram Algorithm
Facebook data-sharing debates: Who is to blame?
There has been an ongoing debate about the recent incident of Mark Zuckerberg being called to the courts. In simple words, the debate was about whether Facebook has been invading privacy and selling personal information to businesses running ads online. It surely is doing that but the argument saving Mark is the fact that Facebook and Messenger apps both ask for permission to have access to contacts and other personal information including camera so whatever is being done is not without consent! Continue reading Facebook data-sharing debates: Who is to blame?
Why Should You Not Confuse Used Laptops With Refurbished Laptops?
People need laptops for their daily work regardless of their profession. It is impossible to survive without a laptop in this era of technology and software. Every organization and institute uses some software for which a laptop becomes an essential need. Even as a freelancer, you need a laptop with specific specs to carry out tasks. Given the fact that a lot of software you use need high specs and new laptops are expensive, a majority opt for used or refurbished ones. Continue reading Why Should You Not Confuse Used Laptops With Refurbished Laptops?
A battle within Battle Royale: Fortnite vs. PUBG
Quite recently, two names entered the world of gaming: Fortnite Battle Royale and PlayerUnknown’s Battleground, more commonly known as PUBG. Both the games lie under battle Royale game genre and are survival games with PUBG released first followed by the release of Fortnite. Continue reading A battle within Battle Royale: Fortnite vs. PUBG