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With about 4.4mn YouTube users in the nation, Singaporeans spend an average of two hours on the app daily. Singapore has approximately 4.96mn social media users, review site Best In Singapore revealed. This accounts for about 84.4% of the country’s total population—and this number is projected reach up to 5.04mn in 2024. In terms of which social media platforms Singaporeans are mostly on, it is YouTube (4.4mn users) and WhatsApp (4.32mn). Singaporeans (88.7%) use YouTube on a daily basis—two hours per day—for general media consumption. In fact, the report noted that 45% of Singaporeans prefer YouTube to traditional TV shows; with 60% of them finding the platform useful when researching for products prior to any purchase. As for WhatsApp, locals mainly use it for pure online communication, which 87% of users prefer to use it as opposed to other platforms such as Messenger and WeChat. Looking at platforms solely for media consumption, however, Facebook comes after YouTube with 4.06mn users. Following suit is Instagram (3.22mn), LinkedIn (1.87mn), and TikTok (1.36mn). The full list of Singapore's most popular social media platforms is shared in the lead image above. As for time spent on YouTube, more details are shared in the image…

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigated an attempted extortion.According to Troopers, on August 27th, 2021, it was reported to police that someone hacked the snapchat of a 21 year old male from Washington Township and stole private photographs.  The unknown suspect asked for money and in exchange would not leak the photographs.Troopers say the incident is still under investigation.Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Schuylkill Haven Barracks at (570) 754-4600.

Supplied/CapsuleRising star Te Ao o Hinepehinga Rauna.This story was first published on Capsule. At just 26 years old, actor Te Ao o Hinepehinga Rauna has landed roles on two of Aotearoa’s biggest shows – and the lead role in a new series by Snapchat. She talks to Capsule about the balance of opportunity and luck, the freedom of knowing you need very little to get by and hitting the jackpot on year six of her seven-year acting plan. During the past year-and-a-bit of Capsule’s existence, we’ve done some remote interviews to some pretty funky places but Head High actor Te Ao o Hinepehinga Rauna is really taking it to the next level when she announces that she’s coming to Capsule live from Tequila. For the past couple of months before this interview, Te Ao has been in Mexico filming a TV series for Snapchat – yes, Snapchat – and added a whistle-stop sight-seeing trip before flying home to NZ (only to arrive in lockdown, such is life in 2021). But on the day of the interview, she’s thrilled to announce that she’s in Tequila, a town in the Mexican state of Jalisco, which is famous for its … you guessed…

There are some messaging services that attract their respective user base because of a specific sub-cultural "need." For folks who love secure communications and a standalone desktop client that doesn't require their phone to have a data connection to receive messages, Signal's a pretty powerful app. Article continues below advertisementAnd if you're in the business of disappearing messages, although other applications now offer this feature, Snapchat's pretty much the king.Some folks use Snap for some clandestine communications so naturally, people want to know: can the photos one takes on Snapchat be used in court?Can Snapchat photos be used in court? Absolutely.Here's a word of advice: if you're planning on doing anything illegal, then don't text about it. Don't picture message about it. Don't FaceTime about it. Don't use any application that doesn't have end-to-end encryption either.While Snapchat does indeed have end-to-end encryption for the photos that are sent between its users, texts, and other types of messages sent through the platform don't enjoy the same kind of protection.Article continues below advertisementSnapchat indicates that they will comply with law enforcement when it comes to certain legal matters, which may include handing over any correspondence between two people.Let's say you're using Snapchat…

Crime and CourtsThe defendant's mother confirmed that the man who was at the motel to take the girl matched the photograph of her biological father. Written By: Brainerd Dispatch | 7:05 pm, Sep. 16, 2021 × A 23-year-old Brainerd woman — who works at PORT Group Home for Girls in Brainerd — is accused of helping a 17-year-old girl run away from the facility. Samantha Marie Kouba was charged Wednesday, Sept. 15, in Crow Wing County District Court in Brainerd for one felony count of depriving custody/parental rights, which caused a child to be a runaway; and two gross misdemeanors of contributing to the need for child protection or services and endangering a child through harm or death. According to court records, the custody of the 17-year-old girl was transferred in May 2016 from her biological parents to relatives in Beltrami County District Court. The girl was later placed in voluntary foster care through Hennepin County District Court. Although the Hennepin County Juvenile Court ordered the placement of the minor child into an out-of-home placement, the relatives maintained legal custody of the 17-year-old. Samantha Marie Kouba Kouba’s charges stem from a runaway report at 3:26 p.m. Sept. 11 from PORT…

Andrew Yang says he has been in contact with the U.S. Department of Labor regarding WWE wrestlers' status as "independent contractors." American politician/entrepreneur Andrew Yang says he has been in contact with the U.S. Department of Labor regarding his objections to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) classifying its wrestlers as "independent contractors." "Had a call with the Department of Labor," Yang wrote on Twitter. "If you are a current or former performer who feels you were misclassified as an independent contractor, contact and let's get you what owes you. Been a long time coming but this storyline is real." Had a call with the Department of Labor. If you are a current or former @WWE performer who feels you were misclassified as an independent contractor contact @lkmiddleb and let’s get you what Vince owes you. Been a long time coming but this storyline is real.— Andrew Yang🧢🗽🇺🇸 (@AndrewYang) September 16, 2021 Yang followed up his tweet with another paying homage to ex-WWE wrestler Bo Dallas (real name Taylor Michael Rotunda), writing, "All you have to do is bo-lieve." What's more, Yang assures that "arly returns are positive." WWE has long classified its wrestlers as independent…

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A recent study conducted by Facebook shows that teen usage of Instagram can lead to insecurity and a negative focus on their physical appearance.Since the release of the study, Instagram says it’s looking for new ways to discourage users from browsing content that may negatively impact them.Teens in Omaha aren’t immune to these effects either, says CHI Health Mental Health Therapist Tim Hron.“What we’re seeing in our outpatient clinics, and to be honest in all of our treatment programs, we’re seeing increased depression, anxiety, it’s really effecting teens self-esteem, their confidence, their body image, how they view themselves,” said Hron.The study shows that teen girls are more impacted by social media usage than teen boys, and Hron says it’s likely because girls tend to be more sensitive and serious when it comes to their body image, but that it’s not necessarily their fault.“Because the images out there, our society socializes that girls have to look a certain way, and when you’re seeing filters that are making these images on social media almost seem perfect, that’s not real, but in a young girl’s mind, to them it is real,” said Hron.“And young people, they don’t always have…

After a career as a customer-facing executive, Scott Shute designed and took his dream job, as Head of Mindfulness and Compassion Programs at LinkedIn. On the eve of his departure from LinkedIn, we spoke about Scott’s approach to leadership, which he describes as inside-out. This approach, based in compassion, has never been more critical than now amid the Great Resignation and so much other stress and tumult for employees within and beyond the workplace. Nell Derick Debevoise: You talk about Inside-Out leadership – what does that look like? Scott Shute: One of my favorite quotes is from Rumi: “Yesterday I was clever, and I tried to change the world, and today I am wise, and I'm working on myself.”  These days, we can open the virtual newspaper, and think wow, the world is a messed up place, and I'm not even sure which world I live in, based on which browser I opened. In that context, I could spend energy trying to solve any of those problems, whether climate or social justice or race or education. But I want to spend my energy on consciousness. And compassion.  I've had two tracks in my career: a giant part of my life…

PBA superstar James Yap launched his YouTube channel on Thursday, as he began exploring the world of vlogging. A decorated basketball player, Yap is not new to the public light. He has been the face of the Philippine Basketball Association for years, with 16 all-star appearances in the league. https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/22/21/i-wanted-it-to-work-kris-gets-honest-about-james-yap-in-heart-to-heart-with-bimby For his first vlog, Yap talked about his team, the Rain Or Shine Elasto Painters, and their current residence in Pampanga where the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup is being held. Check out Yap's official YouTube channel here. PBA set to resume after go-signal from Bacolor venue Also dubbed "Big Game", James also shared a sneak peek of the Elasto Painters' practice and workouts in his vlog. According to him, the gym is a 40-minute bus ride from their current residence. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial on August 30 said that the league is still looking forward to returning to Metro Manila. "Dito muna (sa Pampanga) ang elimination," Marcial said. "Ang plano, babalik sa NCR 'pag okay na talaga sa NCR." (The league's elimination will be conducted here in Pampanga. The plan is to return to NCR if the situation becomes okay in NCR.) PBA still hopes to return to Metro Manila…

Between new streaming services , massive increases in CTV ad spending , and growing investments from major tech players, the digital video ecosystem is moving quickly and showing no signs of slowing down. Amidst this turmoil, however, YouTube stands above the fray as a seemingly immovable giant. The company’s revenue increased by 84% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2021, driven in large part by a rebound in online advertising. YouTube’s advertising success can be credited to its automated auctions, which are proving to be extremely effective at selling ad space. According to a recent article from The Information, this effectiveness is due to YouTube underpricing publishers that sell spots directly on the platform. “One digital media executive told The Information that his firm is now selling as little as 10% to 15 of its YouTube ad space directly, down from as much as 40% three years ago. That’s because YouTube charges as little as a quarter what the publishers charge for spots they sell on their YouTube programs, the executive said.” By undercutting those publishers that sell directly on their own content, YouTube is seeing outsized benefit from its growth. So what are publishers to do about it? If…