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Jessica Alba has graced our big screens for years, and now she's active on YouTube where she shares recipes, skincare, and does ASMR videos.

GQJuly 29, 2020, 9:00 AMOn this episode of Actually Me, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace goes undercover on the Internet and responds to real comments from YouTube, Reddit, Instagram, Twitter, Quora and Wikipedia. Which races will he use his Black Lives Matter car in? What Call of Duty game is he currently playing?

TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer says Facebook is launching a copycat product to undermine the popular app. Mayer also announced TikTok would make its algorithmic code and content moderation decisions public. Manjunath Kiran/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Manjunath Kiran/AFP via Getty Images TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer says Facebook is launching a copycat product to undermine the popular app. Mayer also announced TikTok would make its algorithmic code and content moderation decisions public. Manjunath Kiran/AFP via Getty Images The CEO of TikTok, the popular app for sharing short-form videos, is attacking Facebook for planning the launch of a "copycat" product, accusing the social media giant of trying to smear TikTok and put it out of business in the U.S. Kevin Mayer, who left Disney in May to oversee TikTok's U.S. operation, delivered his sharp criticism in a blog post on Wednesday, just hours before Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is scheduled to testify before Congress about whether the company's online dominance squashes competition. Mayer noted that Facebook-owned Instagram has announced Reels, the tech giant's answer to TikTok. It is expected to be rolled out in early August. The effort represents the second time Facebook has attempted to undercut TikTok's success. Earlier this month, Facebook shut down Lasso, a TikTok clone that never took off. Mayer says TikTok welcomes competition — "bring it on," he writes — but he suggests Facebook is attempting to tap into the growing pressure in Washington to squeeze TikTok out of the U.S. altogether. TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is based in China. That has led both Democrats and Republicans in Washington to question whether TikTok poses a national security concern. "But let's focus our energies on fair and open competition in service of our consumers, rather than maligning attacks by our competitor — namely Facebook —…

'Red Zone' Now Includes 21 States: U.S. Coronavirus NewsCaleb Caldwell and Daryl Garrett are two of the first responders showcased in a YouTube video from Paulding County. (Paulding County / Shutterstock)DALLAS, GA — Paulding County thanked its fire firefighters Tuesday with a YouTube video that showcased their work rescuing two people from a dangerous house fire. "Team Paulding Saves the Day" is a nearly 5-minute mini-documentary with interviews of five Paulding County first responders — Capt. Scott Brown, Lt. Michael Feltz, Lt. Brian Cowan, and firefighters Caleb Caldwell and Daryl Garrett — discussing how they handled a June 11 fire that destroyed a home on Hillside Drive. The video opens with recordings of the 911 call and radio chatter between rescue personnel. Then it cuts to interviews. "It was bad," said the unidentified homeowner in the video. "Hottest thing I ever saw in my life." It was also potentially deadly — a teenage girl with autism and an elderly bedridden woman were trapped inside. In the video, the firefighters explain how they risked their lives to pull the two to safety. Both victims were treated at Wellstar Paulding Hospital, where they suffered smoke inhalation but no life-threatening burns or injuries, according to Lt. Steve Mapes, spokesperson for Paulding County Fire & Rescue. "I'm just so proud of them," said Paulding County Fire Chief Joey Pelfrey. "I'm proud of all public safety."See the full video below:Patch Community GuidelinesPatch is a space for neighborhood news. Please keep your replies clean, friendly and factual. Read our community guidelines here

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (from left), Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos are scheduled to testify before a House Judiciary subcommittee. Bertrand Guay, Tobias Schwarz, Angela Weiss, Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bertrand Guay, Tobias Schwarz, Angela Weiss, Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (from left), Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos are scheduled to testify before a House Judiciary subcommittee. Bertrand Guay, Tobias Schwarz, Angela Weiss, Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images Updated at 3:06 p.m. ET Are Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple "emperors of the online economy" that stifle competition and hurt consumers? Not surprisingly, the tech giants' chief executives will tell Congress: absolutely not. The concern that too much power is concentrated in too few companies is unfounded, they plan to testify Wednesday. Panel chairman: Under coronavirus, big tech "likely to emerge stronger and more powerful" Up first is Rhode Island Democrat David Cicilline, chairman of the antitrust subcommittee that's holding this hearing. He is the driving force behind the year-long investigation of big tech. In his opening remarks, he describes the dominance of each company: Amazon in online shopping, Apple in smartphones and apps, Facebook in social media and Google in search and ads. And he points out that thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, all four "are likely to emerge stronger and more powerful than ever before." Watch the live stream here. "As American families shift more of their work, shopping, and communication online, these giants stand to profit. Locally owned businesses, meanwhile —mom and pop stores on Main Street — face an economic crisis unlike any in recent history," Cicilline said. The committee's investigation has turned up a pattern among the tech giants, he said.…

Life in a Day has captured the attention of YouTube lovers in 2020. So, what is it? Here’s how to meet the requirements and take part. What a year this has been so far… hard to believe we’re only just over halfway! The pandemic has swept the globe and temporarily changed the way we live. Of course, much of the year has been spent in lockdown, obeying social distancing rules and doing our best to keep safe. Needless to say, it’s a year that is destined to go down in history and we’re sure to think back on it often once it’s over. Many people have used social media as a diary of sorts during this time, logging their feelings and interacting more with friends and followers. Recently, a project has been launched which aims to capture the essence of 2020 with greater scope… KANYE WEST: Who is Bill Cony? still from “Life in a Day” clip, Life in a Day Life in a Day: YouTube 2020 documentary explained “July 25th. Film Your Day. Share Your Story.” As part of a project called Life in a Day over on YouTube, people are being encouraged to film their day on Saturday, July 25th 2020. Some applicants will have their footage included in a documentary produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Kevin Macdonald. The page reads: “In 2020, history is being made every day. Australian bushfires. Civil unrest in Hong Kong. A pandemic that took precious lives and changed the way we live. Protests in every corner of America — and around the world — to demand that Black Lives Matter. But in the midst of these extraordinary events, everyday life still continues. We share moments, music, and meals. We dance. We laugh. We cry. We love. We fear. We hope.” The…

There's a new biggest Facebook bull on Wall Street.Rosenblatt Securities upped its price target to $315 from $244 on Tuesday, highest on the Street and well above the average $255 analyst target. The firm said revised revenue estimates was a catalyst for the increase.Todd Gordon, managing director of Ascent Wealth Partners, said the charts indicate an even bigger move before Facebook hits a ceiling."Strong uptrend," Gordon said Tuesday on CNBC's "Trading Nation." Facebook is "looking for resistance to come into play around $400, believe it or not," based upon Elliott Wave Theory, which plots 'impulse' waves of activity within a larger trend. Resistance at $400 implies more than 65% upside from current levels. It traded at $241.75 at Tuesday's close. "It's the best in brand — its portfolio with social led by Facebook and Instagram. Their ad targeting is the best in the industry. We have some ad boycotts that are acting as an overhang, but we don't diminish the long-term story — 33 times forward earnings on a 20% growth rate. We don't feel it's overvalued either," said Gordon.Facebook could join another tech company in dominating the social media space, said Boris Schlossberg, managing director of FX strategy at BK Asset Management."You really have to bet on a Google-Facebook duopoly, simply because both of those companies are the new version of global broadcast TV. They have this rare combination of having mass audience and micro targeting, which is just absolutely unbeatable," Schlossberg said during the same "Trading Nation" segment.Google's YouTube draws more than 2 billion users each month, according to parent company Alphabet. Users watch more than a billion hours of video a day."There's absolutely no beating Facebook and Google as far as their monopoly power goes and their pricing power goes going forward," said Schlossberg.Disclosure: Ascent Wealth Partners holds Facebook. Disclaimer

What news should people see when they come to Facebook? In the old days, your answer might have been “whatever they want to see,” or even “who cares?” But as Facebook’s dominance grew, and it became one of the most important arbiters of attention in the world, the question grew more pressing. If a country where the median voter leans to the political left has a News Feed occupied by links from the far right, that could cause concern. If right-wing and even openly fascist politicians began to take over countries around the world, that kind of disconnect between an electorate and one of their primary news sources might come under even stricter scrutiny. A nice thing about Facebook is that the company makes a tool that lets you see what links are popular there in real time. Or rather, it bought one, in November 2016. It’s called CrowdTangle, and it lets anyone slice and dice popular links on Facebook in a variety of ways. While it started as a tool for activists to manage their activity on social platforms, founders Brandon Silverman and Matt Garmur realized that the real money was in helping publishers master Facebook. After Facebook retooled its algorithms to promote fewer stories from publishers, CrowdTangle became more useful as a tool for academics and journalists to understand the pulse of Facebook. (Publishers still use it, too.) One of the journalists who took notice of CrowdTangle’s abilities was Kevin Roose, a columnist and podcast host at the New York Times. (And also my friend, in the interest of full disclosure.) For several years now, Roose has done a bit on Twitter where he uses CrowdTangle to assess the day’s most popular stories on Facebook. And what he has found, for the most part, is that the most…

Sailesh Sunny and Rohini Rachel play the romantic leads in the movie which was shot with a budget of around Rs 4 lakh. Express News Service HYDERABAD: Short films on YouTube are emerging as a perfect option for that quick lunchtime entertainment or for that short break from work. Software Ammai Pelli Choopulu, released by iRa Films Official on July 10, is one such movie. A catchy title, this Telugu short has all the ingredients of a typical masala movie — comedy, family drama, romance, and a clever twist — all tightly packed in its 24-minute running time. Written, directed, and edited by 24-year-old Satish Reddy Mallidi, this movie crossed 700K+ views within two weeks of its release. Shot in January over fourdays in Thondangi village, (8 km from Annavaram, East Godavari Dist, AP), the story is about a software employee trying to convince her parents to get her married to the person she is in love with. Since her parents are against love marriages, she and her boyfriend find a smart method of getting their marriage accepted by their families. Sailesh Sunny and Rohini Rachel play the romantic leads in the movie which was shot with a budget of around Rs 4 lakh. Lush green agricultural farms and beautiful south Indian traditional houses form the backdrop for the movie. The music by Vamshi Krishna Keys amps the rustic charm of the locales. On the choice of the location, Ram Yerra, the producer says, “We wanted to showcase the beauty of a village and grand visuals with our production values and highend camera and drone shots.” Satish, a BTech dropout who did BFA at Annapurna College of Film and Media (ACFM), has directed 70+ short films and edited over 1 2 0 . H e adds, “As the whole idea…