Author: Loknath Das
Annual Rotary Sports Awards event going ahead
The Rotary Sports Awards Dinner, which honours Sault Ste. Marie’s sportsperson of the year with the H.P. Broughton Trophy, was originally scheduled for June 9. With restrictions in place due […]
Social media firms fail to act on Covid-19 fake news
Hundreds of posts spreading misinformation about Covid-19 are being left online, according to a report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate. Some 649 posts were reported to Facebook and […]
WhatsApp status feature coming soon to Jio Phone; details inside
The Status feature on WhatsApp for Jio Phone is currently at “Gold Master” stage. Widely used messaging application WhatsApp is bringing its status feature to the Jio Phone, Joe Grinstead […]
Amazon is discontinuing its Echo Look fashion advice gadget
Here’s another reminder that the gadgets you buy aren’t necessarily going to be supported forever: Amazon has decided to discontinue its Echo Look smart speaker/camera device, and existing Looks will […]
President Trump Signs Executive Order Attempting To Control Social Media
(Xinhua/ via Getty Images) Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that calls for regulating online censorship on social media platforms, primarily Facebook and Twitter, […]
Online education must supplement, not replace, physical sites of learning
Resistance to online education is often dismissed as the self-serving response of vested interests, notably obstructive, technophobic teachers unwilling to upgrade their skills. The current craze for online education (OE) […]
Capitalizing on social media platforms amid lockdown
The extended lockdown has disrupted the economy with many people losing their jobs, adopting different work patterns, or have seen a reduction in work hours. However, various social media platforms […]
Don’t Succumb To Social Media Stockholm Syndrome
It might sound controversial, but we are here to give companies permission to break up with social media. Yes, you read that right. Social media is a quagmire, and marketers […]
Warning signs and symptoms of heat illness: 5 doctor-approved tips to stay healthy in summer
New Delhi: Summer is a great time to get outside and explore nature’s beauty. But, the season may also raise your risk of suffering from various health issues, particularly dehydration, […]
Messenger Rooms to roll out: How they will work on WhatsApp for Web, features and how to create
WhatsApp Web will soon get Messenger Rooms support which will be aiming to take on other video calling platforms like Google Duo and Google Hangout, Skype and Zoom. This comes […]