WhatsApp messenger service suffers major outage; services partially restored in some countries
However, services have since then partially been restored in some countries, according to reports....
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Facebook scraps new share class in rare win for investors
Mark Zuckerberg slated to face questions on the stock reclassification, which shareholders asserted conferred an unfair economic advantage to the social media giant's founder....
WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton leaving company to start his own foundation
The Stanford alumnus co-founded the popular messaging app with Ukrainian immigrant Jan Koum in 2009...
Conflicting expectations when it comes to communication from banks
A survey by Engage Hub revealed crucial user information on how customers set their preferences and priorities when it comes to accessing technology...
Most anticipated IPOs of 2017
One of them is that of Snapchat, which could be the most high profile stock debut since Facebook...
Banks need not fear startups
How data science can save traditional banking and insurance from GAFA Florian Douetteau December 12, 2016: In 2016, there are very few industries that big tech players (Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon – or GAFA) don’t have their hands in. The finance industry is no exception; after having recovered from the global economic crisis of...
Tech companies beat banks in political lobbying in the US
Silicon Valley spend is double that of banks IFM Correspondent October 27, 2016: That banks in the US cozy up to politicians is known to all. However, a study by Bloomberg shows that it is no longer just Wall Street, but also Silicon Valley which is getting into political lobbying. Bloomberg has stated that the...
Web posts can make or break your career
Recruiters are increasingly gauging the suitability of candidates by looking up their posts on social media Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya May 7, 2015: That LinkedIn and Facebook are used by companies to hunt for the right candidate is well known. But now more and more firms are going beyond and using other social media platforms, like...
Internet should not be a privilege of the rich: Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook will create $1 million fund to help develop apps for farmers, women and migrants IFM Correspondent October 9, 2014: Seeing exponential growth potential for Facebook in India, its co-founder Mark Zuckerberg said he will discuss with Prime Minister Narendra Modi ways to connect villages with the digital world. He is excited about helping the...