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There are ways parents can stop kids from being bombarded with ads on phones

For now, advertising targeted at children has been slower to migrate online than in the broader industry.

Twitter will label, remove ‘deepfake’ videos under new policy

In some cases, Twitter will label the video or photo so users know it has been doctored, but will let it remain on the social-media network.

YouTube will fund kids shows based on these 12 words

YouTube plans to spend $100 million to fund original kids programming over the next three years for audiences aged three to eight.

Cartosat-3 images are so clear that you can tell a truck from a car, read road markings

Social media users have begun processing Cartosat-3 images released by ISRO to test their quality. The results are stunning.

Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t care anymore if you like Facebook or not

Zuckerberg says it’s time for him to take sides. He will push for encryption and will defend Facebook’s advertising-based business model.

2020 will see Samsung and Apple battle for being the no.1 smartphone seller

Between Apple's successful launch of the iPhone 11 family of products and Samsung's new foldable phone expected in February, the two giants will remain in close competition throughout the year.

Fake news is here to stay. But it can be countered easily, without sources & links: Study

Cow urine cures cancer. EVMs hacked. These are just some of the fake news that circulate on social media and WhatsApp. So, a new study tested correction methods.

Facebook’s content oversight board may take months to decide on controversial user posts

Given the time element, the board will be more of a corrective solution to prevent a future Facebook issue, rather than a response team to quickly solve a current one.

Bengaluru-based startup InterviewBit valued at $110 million in Tiger, Sequoia funding

The edtech startup offers daily live-streamed classes to prepare aspiring software engineers for job interviews and matches them with available jobs.

Why Silicon Valley is obsessed with robots delivering pizza

With labor costs rising and margins falling, no one doubts that the future of the food service industry is automation, both behind the counter and in the kitchen.

On Camera

ThePrint’s election coverage isn’t about who’s winning. It’s about the mood on the ground

To learn about dynastic politics, read ThePrint stories on the Sorens’ battle in Jharkhand, poacher Veerappan’s daughter Vidya Rani in Tamil Nadu, the Ansari family in Ghazipur, and more.

Asia’s growth outlook remains positive despite external uncertainties, says ADB

The Asian Development Outlook 2024 report suggests that policymakers in the region should monitor a number of risks. These include escalating conflicts and geopolitical tensions.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Rs 600 crore worth of drugs from Pakistani ship

The 14-person crew of the ship is currently being escorted to Porbandar for further investigation and legal proceedings.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.