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Facebook announces new tools to make it easier for businesses and consumers to communicate
Attendees walk past a Facebook logo during Facebook's F8 developers conference in San Jose, California, April 30, 2019.Stephen Lam | ReutersFacebook on Wednesday announced a number of new developer tools, including several messaging features for businesses, at its virtual F8 software developer conference.The event marked Facebook's first software developer conference…Read More
New survey says Katie Taylor earns €2400 per Instagram post but highlights gender gap
KATIE Taylor earns an estimated €2,400 per post on the social network platform Instagram according to a new survey. he undefeated world boxing champion has 390,000 followers on the platform, putting her second in the women’s game behind double Olympic gold medallist and unbeaten professional world champion Claressa Shields. The…Read More
Facebook's Spark AR platform expands to video calling with Multipeer API
At today’s F8 developer conference, Facebook announced new capabilities for Spark AR, its flagship AR creation software. Since Spark AR was announced at F8 2017, more than 600,000 creators from 190 countries have published over 2 million AR effects on Facebook and Instagram, making it the largest mobile AR platform,…Read More
You can't say you're a girl on TikTok unless you fit one of these 11 aesthetics
TikTok has been around for less than two years and yet it’s already created countless aesthetics. There’s the “that girl”, light academia, art hoe and many many more. These aesthetics aren’t necessarily new – subcultures have been around on the internet ever since we first logged onto Tumblr. But the…Read More
8 Ways to Fix Poor Connection Error in Clubhouse App
Over time, Clubhouse has turned into a popular audio social network app used by millions across the globe. Initially available only for iOS, the app is now available even for Android users. It’s quite polished and works well for the most part. However, lately, many users have complained that their…Read More
Facebook's Aarthi Ramamurthy joins Clubhouse as head of international
Aarthi RamamurthyClubhouse, the invite-only social audio app, has roped in former Facebook executive Aarthi Ramamurthy as head of international."I’m thrilled to be joining @clubhouse as Head of International and focus on building global communities on Clubhouse," Ramamurthy tweeted."Coming from India, I’m excited to bring a different perspective, and work with…Read More
Tech Bytes: Twitter verification badge requests, Apple TV now on Android TV, Firefox major redesign
by: Dylan Abad Posted: Jun 2, 2021 / 06:28 AM EDT / Updated: Jun 2, 2021 / 06:28 AM EDT Twitter’s verification process is back in service. Users can, once again, apply for a coveted blue check mark. The process was paused last Friday, because Twitter said too many applications…Read More
Parents To Facebook: Don't Make A Kid-Only Instagram, Just A Better Instagram
Parents and tech companies are both struggling with how to handle underage kids using social media apps. Rick Bowmer/AP hide caption toggle caption Rick Bowmer/AP Parents and tech companies are both struggling with how to handle underage kids using social media apps. Rick Bowmer/AP Social media companies prohibit kids under…Read More
Twitter updates its help centre to monitor hateful content
Individuals are silhouetted against a video screen with a Twitter logo as they pose with an S4 smartphone in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Photo: ReutersIn a bid to promote healthy conversation on the platform, Twitter said on Wednesday that it has updated the Twitter Help Centre to more clearly articulate…Read More
Not enough storage space available: problem with WhatsApp
Skip to content Surely more than once you have encountered this WhatsApp problem: there is not enough storage space available. Something that prevents you from downloading the latest version or update of WhatsApp. What leaves you at a disadvantage: you can’t use WhatsApp because it forces you to install the…Read More
Sending these WhatsApp messages in South Africa can now land you with a fine and jailtime
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Cybercrimes Bill into law, bringing South Africa’s cybersecurity laws in line with the rest of the world. The bill, which is now an act of parliament, creates offences for and criminalises, amongst others, the disclosure of data messages which are harmful, says Ahmore Burger-Smidt,…Read More
Net News
June 2, 2021 at 1:20 AM (PT) Featuring Exclusive Original Content Starting June 3rd DANNY WIMMER PRESENTS has partnered with TWITCH, an interactive livestreaming service, for "The DWPresents Channel" which will feature original live content with music artists and global talent, while reaching a worldwide audience.The all-new DWPresents TWITCH channel…Read More
Nakamura Shatters Record In Bullet Chess Speedrun Presented By Stella Artois
On Tuesday, June 1, GM Hikaru Nakamura broke the world record of most victories against unique opponents in one hour in the 1|0 bullet time control. He did so on Chess.com in the Bullet Chess Speedrun presented by Stella Artois. Nakamura defeated 52 opponents in the 60-minute timeframe. The previous…Read More
EPIC launches digital originals for YouTube and Facebook
Home >Companies >News >EPIC launches digital originals for YouTube and Facebook PremiumThe offerings include a 12-episode series on food titled Power Foods, one on history called Veshbhusha, and two others on travel and history named Epic Explorers and Epicpedia, respectively. 2 min read . Updated: 02 Jun 2021, 11:29 AM…Read More
Alexis Ren's We Are Warriors launches skin-care kits with Sonya Dakar
Twenty-four-year-old Alexis Ren has been in the public eye since she was 15; she caught the world’s attention by way of bikini photos that she posted to Tumblr. Flash-forward nearly a decade, and Ren is making a name for herself beyond her body. “I was just known for so long…Read More
International Sex Workers' Day: 5 Gritting Documentaries To Watch That Expose the Evils of …
Human Trafficking in general is a global issue that every country faces with to some degree. It causes a lot of pain and grief to the people and their families that get affected by it. Most women and children being victimised by this organised crime that crosses boundaries, and allegedly…Read More
Global Video Hosting Software Market Analysis By Growth and Forecast 2021-2027: Wistia, Vimeo …
Global Video Hosting Software Market: IntroductionThe Global Video Hosting Software Market study report includes data on industry policies that are crucial to global market development. The market forecasts and capital flexibility are all listed in a fairly concise manner for the benefit of the readers. The domestic and foreign markets,…Read More
YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa wants kissing scene in upcoming movie to be removed
YouTube star JoJo Siwa is “not about” a kiss scene in her upcoming movie “Bounce” and does not want any part of it in the film. In the movie, that has yet to be given a release date, Siwa kisses a man, but the singer who recently came out as…Read More
National candidate Jake Bezzant cuts ties with party following explosive claims
Jake Bezzant ran unsuccessfully for the Upper Harbour seat in 2020. Photo / SuppliedNational candidate Jake Bezzant has parted ways with the political party following explosive claims that he impersonated his ex-partner online, shared explicit photos and even pretended to be her during cyber sex.Bezzant's former partner, Tarryn Flintoft, has…Read More
Snapchat post leads to recovery of Olaf, the Redwood City cat-napped kitten
A 4-week-old kitten stolen from a rescue group is back with his mother and siblings after a lot of detective work and some unwise social media boasting by the suspected cat-napper. We can thank Snapchat for the happy reunion between tiny Olaf and his mother. Olaf, a Maine coon mix,…Read More
