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Stop counting those likes on Facebook right awayAnalysis revealed that participants who said they went out of their way to get more likes (such as asking others or paying) were more likely to have low self-esteem and be less trusting.
Meet India's big fat YouTube familyVideo is proving to be a lucrative career for an 8-member Noida clan. From bahus and bhabhis to sundry cousins and even a niece, they churn out videos on everything from hair styles to home remedies.
Here's why you should let a stranger pick your profile pictureWant a new Facebook profile picture? Let a stranger do the choosing, say scientists who found that people are not good at picking out flattering pictures of themselves for online profiles.
Got different personas on Facebook, LinkedIn? You are not to be blamedIndividuals' different social etworking profile on sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn stem from a desire to fit within the distinctive culture or etiquette of each site, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin.
Can Instagram help adolescents fight depression?Some may scoff at adolescents' use of social media networks as they pine for likes, but a new study suggests that using the photo-sharing app Instagram can actually strengthen the closeness of their friendships which in turn may help curb depression.
Now earn and make the career by just uploading videosRanveer Allahbadia, 23, always knew he did not want to become a doctor. His father Gautam is one, as is his mother Swati, and his paternal grandparents and an uncle as well. The Allahbadia family house in Five Gardens in Wadala, Mumbai, even has a mini clinic on the ground floor.
India in YouTube's top 10 marketsPeople put their content in various places. What we see is that they do it to promote their videos, while they consider YouTube as their home, said David Powell.
Facebook app to get 'Townhall' feature: ReportIt has been added that the list of representatives shown are based on the user’s location. Those living in small towns won’t see many local representatives.
Google startup project launches video sharing app UptimeA team from Google have launched new social video sharing app Uptime, reports The Verge
Hidden features of Facebook, WhatsApp, Youtube and more
Assembly election results 2017: Twitter creates emoji
Twitter records over 7.5 million International Women's Day tweetsMicro-blogging website Twitter on Thursday announced that it handled more than 7.5 million tweets about International Women's Day from all around the world.
Pinterest breaks down the most pinned foods in cities around the worldIf Pinterest pins are anything to go by, French toast is enjoying a revival in London, paleo breakfasts are still all the rage in the US, and the 'It' food of the moment among Parisians is coriander, lime chicken.
YouTube FanFest to be back in India in MarchSingers Vidya Vox and Shirley Setia, Canadian musician Mike Tompkins and comedian Sahil Khattar will be part of the forthcoming fourth edition of YouTube FanFest.
Here's what Twitter posts say about your dieting successYour tweets may accurately predict whether you will stick a diet, say scientists, including one of Indian origin, who have found that a person's attitude on social media is directly linked to the likelihood of their dieting efforts succeeding.
FB Messenger’s ‘Trash Doves’ sticker set lets you add more fun to your chats
'Social media addiction costing creativity and knowledge'Social media addiction is costing the world time, creativity and knowledge, Robin Sharma, a renowned Canadian-Indian author and leadership expert, has warned.
Anyone can become an internet troll: studyAnyone can become an internet troll under the right circumstances, suggests a new study which discards the common assumption that people who troll are different from the rest of us.
All you need to know about Facebook’s 'Discover People' featureThe feature debuted on Australia and New Zealand last year, but was restricted to these regions. Here’s all you need to know about this new addition to social networking platform Facebook.
Facebook CFO terms India as the company's strongest marketHe added that other than free data plans, the Asia region also benefitted mainly because of Internet.org efforts and Android product improvements.