Twitter is experimenting with a thumbs-down option
Twitter today announced that some iOS users might see a thumbs-down option, but these will not be public-facing. Read on for more.
The antitrust package unpacked in Congress faces committee vote Wednesday
It will be interesting to see what this antitrust package produces and if it actually goes anywhere.
India issues final notice to Twitter to comply with its new IT rules
But not everyone is on board with the new IT rules India is putting in place. Dataquest says these new rules would put the online safety of Indian citizens at risk.
Facebook still most popular in the U.S., also negatively affects mood the most
When it comes to social media, Facebook and Instagram take the lion’s share of most positive and negative sentiments, which correlates with their popularity.
MeWe growth continues, and the company appoints new CEO
It remains to be seen if alternative social media outlets like this are going to be able to succeed. But we’re certainly rooting for them as more choices are never a bad thing.
Dashlane’s Worst Password Offenders of 2020 (and some password tips)
You can take some easy steps to reduce the risk that you fall victim to a password breach including getting a password manager like Dashlane.
Update your Twitter Android app now to fix security vulnerability
If you are running the Twitter Android app on your smartphone, you’ll want to update it through the Google Play Store or the Play Store app on your device.
Bob Iger and Disney passed on a Twitter purchase citing its nasty atmosphere
Bob Iger and the Disney board initially thought purchasing a social media network might give them a large platform in which they could sell Disney’s content.
The Horn is one Facebook alternative you could try, here’s how
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Deleted Twitter DMs aren’t actually deleted
A Twitter spokesperson has responded and said the company was “looking into this further to ensure we have considered the entire scope of the issue.”
New software could auto-detect fake news on social media
This new software will not only be able to detect fake news but also hate speech.
Huawei demotes two employees for posting to Twitter from an iPhone
Huawei means business when it comes to their brand image.
The Creepy Line is a must watch for anyone using the internet today
While the filmmakers and critics alike are going to spin the entire film into a political eddy, there are some realizations the film touches on.
AnyImage lets you create clickable social cards in a matter of seconds
The free online tool AnyImage, which can help you create clickable social cards in seconds!
Some Google Plus users begin migrating to the MeWe social media platform
Many Google Plus users are migrating their social usage to the MeWe social media platform.
Google France ditches Google+ in favour of Twitter and Facebook
Like many other Google G+ pages, the Google France account wasn’t overly active with the last post being 46 weeks ago so it’s not likely to be missed.
[Infographic] Is social media feeding confirmation bias?
Confirmation bias is not just a political problem that can be eradicated by picking the ‘better’ side.
Twitter recommends changing your password after internal audit shows they stored it in plain text
Twitter also mentions that the internal bug has been fixed and that no passwords were actually compromised.
Kaspersky Lab has now gotten its ads banned from Twitter
Twitter claims Kaspersky Lab’s business model is in conflict with its advertising rules.
Sony Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra available in Canada on March 22nd
Both devices will be released on March 22nd for $400 and $520CAD at Freedom Mobile or $419.95 and $529.95CAD at Videotron.
Twitter is trying to get a handle on its verification process
The company is also going forward with the idea of accepting ideas from users, other companies, and institutions on how the platform can be improved.
Germany attempts to curb hate speech with new law that can fine social media sites
There has been some concern voiced over this new law with some fearing free speech will be censored.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff suggests that social media should be regulated
Benioff compares social media to cigarettes and tobacco saying it is an addictive drug and needs to be regulated.
[Infographic] How to spot fake social media accounts
Behind all those fake news stories are fake social media accounts pushing them out.
Data requests from the United States government to Facebook are up
Facebook even admits that the vast majority of these requests relate to criminal cases.
Facebook and Twitter must address cyber-bullying or face £20 million fine
British Digital Minister Matt Hancock wants a new “code of practice” for social media websites.
Twitter launched Twitter Lite to save you data
The new page will be 30% faster when launching and will load nicely when there is a slow internet connection.
[UPDATED] Mastodon Social wants to topple Twitter and is already flooded with signups
Mastodon Social is a new social network idea built on open-source that hopes to topple the Tweet.
