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So you want to delete WhatsApp? This is what you need to do first
WhatsApp collects information about how you use your phone and where you are, allowing the messenger and its parent company Facebook to create a picture of you for advertisers. But nobody one has to tolerate this. There are plenty of easy messenger alternatives widely in use, and switching is easy.…Read More
YouTube's Award-Winning Series Lockdown Series Is Now Streaming in Neutral Spanish
Lockdown, the ultra-timely, live-action YouTube Originals series from Sinking Ship Entertainment (Dino Dana, Endlings, Odd Squad), set during a global pandemic, recently launched all sixteen episodes of its first two seasons Neutral Spanish, opening the door to an entirely new audience. The move was made on May 5, in recognition…Read More
Popular Teen App, Yolo, Gets Suspended After Boy Takes His Own Life
The app Yolo (no, not #yolo), recently got suspended. But let's rewind a second. In case you're unfamiliar, Yolo is a third-party Snapchat app that lets users send anonymous messages to each other in the form of answering questions posted to Snapchat (also anonymously). When users would view the message,…Read More
Police warn Queensland parents to monitor children's social media use after exploitation offences
Police are warning parents in Far North Queensland to monitor their children's social media use, after almost two dozen people were charged with child exploitation offences in less than a year.Key points:The charges relate to the making, distribution and sharing of child exploitation material, mostly through social media sites, including Snapchat…Read More
A Hispanic used Snapchat to sell opioids: his client is dead
At least twelve people were accused of selling opioids and narcotics that caused overdoses and the death of buyers in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, reported Thursday the Department of Justice (DOJ). The twelve accusations against the suspects are the result of an operation directed by the Drug Enforcement Administration…Read More
Prosecutors in LA announce sweep in fentanyl overdose deaths
One alleged drug dealer peddling potent doses of fentanyl warned a customer by text message not to die and added LOL to his message. Another was a nightclub security manager who prosecutors said provided powdered substances to three patrons who overdosed early one morning at the former bar known as…Read More
QUEER BUTOH 2021 to Begin Streaming This June
Vangeline Theater/ New York Butoh Institute, in collaboration with Howl Arts presents Queer Butoh 2021 on June 8, 15 and 22nd, 2021 at 8pm, streaming free at www.howlarts.org. After each live stream, the video presentations will be available at www.vimeo.com/vangeline until June 30, 2021.i??At its origin, the introduction of Butoh…Read More
CNN SPECIAL REPORT: A RADICAL REBELLION – THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE GOP — A …
May 13th, 2021 CNN SPECIAL REPORT: A RADICAL REBELLION – THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE GOP — A Fareed Zakaria Special New Fareed Zakaria Special Premieres Sunday, May 16 8pm, ET on CNN and CNNI Preview: https://vimeo.com/546681492/97d8fac276 CNN’s Fareed Zakaria investigates the roots of the radicalization of the modern Republican party. A…Read More
GitHub introduces video uploading across its platform
GitHub has announced that it’s now possible for users to upload videos across its platform. MP4 and MOV files can be uploaded in issues, pull requests, discussions, and more. The inclusion of this feature will open up new possibilities including clearer demonstrations of new features or bugs in software projects.…Read More
Facebook Inc. Cl A stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
Shares of Facebook Inc. Cl A FB, +0.90% inched 0.90% higher to $305.26 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the NASDAQ Composite Index COMP, +0.72% rising 0.72% to 13,124.99 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +1.29% rising 1.29% to…Read More
'Disinformation Dozen' Test Facebook's, Twitter's Ability To Curb Vaccine Hoaxes
The majority of anti-vaccine claims on social media trace back to a small number of influential figures, according to researchers. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images The majority of anti-vaccine claims on social media trace back to a small number of influential…Read More
Increase Marketing Performance: Discover the Best Times to Post on Instagram
What’s the best time of day to post on Instagram? It might sound like a trivial question, but this is a common question in real estate marketing. It’s critical to know when your target audience is online in order to get them excited about your offerings. We’ve analyzed engagement rates…Read More
Eater Detroit Is on Instagram! Finally.
Yes, your Grandma has long been on Instagram. We know we’re late, but we’re showing up to the party. Please, head on over to the official Eater Detroit Instagram account and follow us for up-to-date dining news, tasty dishes, and swoon-worth drinks around the city and its ‘burbs. As restaurants…Read More
Canzano: Pac-12 Commissioner hire is one Google, Twitter and LinkedIn will love… but does it work?
The Pac-12 Conference’s best-kept secret was revealed on Thursday mid-morning when it was announced that George Kliavkoff is the new commissioner hire.Google had to love it.A search for “Kliavkoff” turned up that he is president of Entertainment and Sports at MGM Grand Resorts. He lives in Las Vegas. I presume…Read More
CCP Arthouse Cinema salutes Filipino workers
THE CCP Arthouse Cinema salutes the Filipino workers in this month’s film offerings, slated from May 14 to 21 via the CCP Vimeo Channel.Watch selected films and documentaries from Gawad Alternatibo which mirror the daily plight of Filipino workers, our modern day heroes who serve as the foundation of our…Read More
Here are our favorite #MySecretCity posts by Hornet users from the past week:
Translate this Story and earn Hornet Points! With more than 30 million users around the world, on any given day the Hornet Feed features slices of life from a wide variety of guys. So in an attempt to highlight the diversity of our userbase and showcase some of our favorite…Read More
Open for a surprise: The endearing results of Twitter's new image crop
Twitter recently made a small but striking change to its interface: It changed the aspect ratio of cropped images on users’ mobile feeds, meaning many photos that would usually be cropped can now be displayed in their entirety. The sudden shift — one among a slew of changes Twitter began…Read More
TikTok, Instagram Or Clubhouse: Which Is Most Worth Your Time?
Social Media Expert & Founder of Snack Toronto. Getty One major thing that happened as a result of the pandemic was that many brands dramatically increased their spending on social media ads. This, paired with a captive audience of users who were forced to stay home all day with nothing but the…Read More
Rakesh Roshan, India's Best Dancer? This Has To Be Twitter's Weirdest Trend
Rakesh Roshan and son Hrithik dancing at Umang 2015 (Image Credit: AFP)Rakesh Roshan has directed many iconic Bollywood films such as Karan Arjun, Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish and one expects him to be in the news or to trend on Twitter for that very reason, right? But how'd you…Read More
