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Telegram soon to launch its Gram cryptocurrency by October 31
                    
                                
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            Introduction According to the latest tech news, Telegram’s cryptocurrency, the Gram, might be finally going public.  According to a report at The New York Times, this encrypted messaging app plans to deliver “the first batches” of the coin in the next two months. The Plans Of Cancelling,...        
    
    
			Google Hire to Shut Down in 2020
                    
                                
                Prerna Mahtani,
                                    
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            Google has announced that it will be shutting down Google Hire, a system that tracks job applications. Hire was launched just two years ago. Google created Hire with an effort to make the hiring process simpler, with a workflow that integrated with Google’s G Suite (Search/Gmail/Calendar/Docs,...        
    
    
			Facebook Tightens Security for Political Ads: What You Need to Know
                    
                                
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            Facebook announced that it is tightening requirements for groups buying political ads on the social network, ahead of the 2020 elections.  Last year the company started asking advertisers to get provide specific identification to run ads about topics related to social issues, elections or politics. This involved advertisers to provide...        
    
    
			Pinterest To Display Information From Health Organizations
                    
                                
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            Pinterest will now show information from public health organizations for keywords like ‘measles’ or ‘vaccine safety, as a part of its efforts against health misinformation.  This social media platform had earlier blocked all vaccination-related search terms. However, now according to a new announcement, the company says...        
    
    
			Google ditches desserts: the official name for Android 10 is Android Q
                    
                                
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            After keeping quiet for over a quarter, Google is now back with a bang. The next version of Android has been officially named Android 10 by Google, which is due to be released this fall. Ending the 10-year saga of naming their releases after desserts, the company...        
    
    
			WhatsApp Announces Launch Of Latest Features
                    
                                
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            Introduction In today’s age, WhatsApp has become synonymous with texting. What adds to the popularity of this app is that despite keeping it simple and easy to use, the company keeps adding to the list of features available on the app.  Over the years now,...        
    
    
			Reddit Launched Five-Day Live-Streaming Test
                    
                                
                Prerna Mahtani,
                                    
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            Reddit is experimenting with something that, if positive, could help them take on big platforms like Twitch and YouTube live-streaming.  The company had announced today, its very first transmitting tool, which they have called the ‘Reddit Public Access Network.’  This software will allow users who are...        
    
    
			Netflix Launches ‘Latest’ To Preserve Subscribers
                    
                                
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            Netflix announced the launch of a new section called “Latest” in its TV app in the hope to keep viewers engaged with its content. This section is created to highlight the streaming service’s most recent and upcoming releases.  Where Can You Find This Section? “Latest”...        
    
    
			Walmart Dominates U.S. Online Grocery Market: A Retail Revolution
                    
                                
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            According to a new study from the Second Measure, the U.S. online grocery market is dominated by Walmart.  In nearly every U.S. state, this nationwide seller offers groceries pickup and delivery service. In fact, the report stated that it had 62% more consumers in June than...        
    
    
			Popbase: A New Platform for Influencers to Engage with Fans
                    
                                
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            Imagine offering fans an exclusive opportunity to interact with you in a personalized, one-on-one gaming experience.  With PopBase, an influencer can create a virtual avatar of themselves, and easily engage with fans 24/7. They can also make money along the way. It has been more...        
    
    
			 
                     
					
					             
					
					             
					
					             
					
					             
					
					             
					
					             
					
					             
					
					             
					
					             
					
					             


