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Russia fines TikTok, Twitch over so-called 'gay propaganda' and 'fake news' laws, respectively
Russia appears to be flexing its muscle to show control over big technological companies by issuing fines to two major online platforms.On Tuesday, Moscow fined video-sharing giant TikTok 3 million roubles (around $51,000), for what Moscow saw as a violation of the country’s so-called “gay propaganda” law — legislation that…Read More
Orange County man charged in Ulster County with raping teen – Daily Freeman
SHAWANGUNK, N.Y. — A Washingtonville man is charged with raping a 14-year-old girl he met on Snapchat, the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. Marco J. Rivera, age not available, was arrested on Friday, Sept. 21, after detectives received information in June from village of Walden police regarding Rivera’s alleged…Read More
Georgia college student arrested for molesting girl he met online – WJCL
A Georgia Southern University student is behind bars in the Bulloch County Jail on charges he molested a runaway he was communicating with on Snapchat. Police: Georgia Southern student charged with molesting teen he talked to online A Georgia Southern University student is behind bars in the Bulloch County Jail…Read More
FG sues Meta, owners of Facebook, Whatsapp, seeks N30bn – Daily Post Nigeria
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria has lodged a suit against Meta Platforms Incorporated, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms and its agent – AT3 Resources Limited – at the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division. This was disclosed in a statement by the highest regulatory body…Read More
Seeking Victims in David Patrick Sheffield Investigation – FBI
The FBI’s Chicago Division is potential victims who were asked by David Patrick Sheffield to produce and transmit sexually explicit videos and photos.Contact may have occurred through Sheffield’s social media accounts, usernames, or aliases, including:Usernames:davew5944 (Snapchat)venamis19955 or venamis1995 (Instagram)dakota-white-74dave-muenster-99Aliases:Dave or David WhiteDamien WhiteDamien DonahueCraiger StroutA federal arrest warrant has been…Read More
YouTube group The Try Guys announces Ned Fulmer won't appear in videos after workplace affair
YouTube group The Try Guys said in a video posted Monday that co-creator and former executive producer Ned Fulmer will not appear in future videos following last week's news that Fulmer, who is married, had a relationship with an unnamed employee. “There are several videos that we’ve deemed as fully…Read More
Instagram Debuts Ads In User Profile Feeds As Meta Fights To Reverse Revenue Declines
New ad formats on Instagram aim to help the tech titan recoup ad revenue losses amid ongoing troubles. With users leaving Meta-owned platforms in droves and Apple’s privacy-centric iOS updates chipping steadily away at the company’s ability to serve targeted ads – the tech giant is in a bit of…Read More
You Are About to See Even More Ads on Instagram | PetaPixel
As Meta is struggling to revive its falling revenue in order to reverse its downward financial spiral, it is adding new ways for advertisers to clutter up your feeds. Specifically, the Explore feed and grids are about to start getting ads. Spotted by Engadget, Meta has announced a set of…Read More
Elon Musk Proposes Closing Twitter Deal on Original Terms – WSJ
Twitter will become a private company if Elon Musk’s $44 billion takeover bid is approved. The move would allow Musk to make changes to the site. WSJ’s Dan Gallagher explains Musk’s proposed changes and the challenges he might face enacting them. Illustration: Jordan KranseUpdated Oct. 4, 2022 5:28 pm ETElon…Read More
Russian court fines TikTok for not deleting LGBT material, Twitch over Ukraine content
A Russian court on Tuesday fined TikTok for failing to delete LGBT material, the country's latest crackdown on Big Tech companies.The Tagansky District Court in Moscow issued the 3 million rouble (€51,000) penalty to the short-video sharing platform following a complaint by Russian regulators.TikTok, which is owned by China’s ByteDance,…Read More
It's official, Elon Musk is buying Twitter – TechCrunch
It sure looks like Elon Musk’s $44 billion Twitter takeover is actually happening. On Tuesday, representatives of the billionaire notified Twitter through a letter that he intends to move forward with the tumultuous deal, confirming earlier reports that things were back on track. “We write to notify you that the…Read More
$1M LinkedIn romance scam, NASA mission, scam texts – YouTube
Plus, Allie and Matt talk with friend of the show and cybersecurity expert Ricoh Danielson about a wild LinkedIn scam that ended with a ...
Brand amplification matters: Reintroducing Employee Advocacy by Sprout Social
In the world of social media, reach is everything. But in today’s highly competitive digital environment, reaching more people at a lower spend is an ever-present challenge. That’s where employee advocacy comes in. It’s the easiest way to extend your reach on social, without overextending your budget. Employee Advocacy by…Read More
YouTube Tests Locking 4K Viewing Behind a Premium Subscription – PCMag
A new test on YouTube is annoying users for turning the free 4K (2160p resolution) playback option into a paid feature for YouTube Premium. The restriction has been popping up(Opens in a new window) for a select number of YouTube users; if you go to the settings wheel on applicable video,…Read More
Vimeo Inc. (NASDAQ: VMEO) Stock: Instant Disaster Or Awesome Opportunity?
In the last trading session, 2.16 million shares of the Vimeo Inc. (NASDAQ:VMEO) were traded. Most recently the company’s share price was $4.12, and it changed around $0.12 or 3.00% from the last close, which brings the market valuation of the company to $709.46M. VMEO currently trades at a discount…Read More
[VIDEO] Bode Miller and Andy Wirth Talk About The Ethos Behind Their New Peak Ski Company
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Peak Ski Company was founded on four pillars: innovation, precision, performance and grit. Owners Andrew Wirth and Bode Miller, alongside their team, strive to produce the most technical – and fun – ski you’ll ever ride. Proudly born in the mountains of Southwestern Montana and from the vision of its…Read More
ECMA celebrates its 30th anniversary this year | Cigar Journal
The European Cigar Manufacturers Association (ECMA), created in 1992, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year at the Autoworld museum in Brussels, Belgium. Today, ECMA still represents the major cigar and cigarillo manufacturers in Europe, accounting for over 80% of the cigars and cigarillos manufactured in, and exported from, the European…Read More
TE Talks EP 28: Net zero and the challenge of rapid innovation (1) – The Engineer
In the latest in our series of one-to-one industry interviews The Engineer speaks to Jordan Kyriakidis, CEO of software firm QRA Corp about the way in which net zero is accelerating the pace of innovation and the challenges this creates for manufacturers
Burnet High School student arrested after threat made on Snapchat – YouTube
A student was arrested over the weekend after making a threat against Burnet High School, according to the Burnet Consolidated ISD.
