Bluesky tries a new answer to the question on social networks
Instagram is for posers, Twitter is full of trolls, and Facebook is old. Surely no one has room in their… Read More »Bluesky tries a new answer to the question on social networks
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Elon Musk says Twitter is purging old accounts, freeing up wanted usernames
Twitter is purging inactive accounts on its platform, which may free up a number of long-coveted usernames, according to recent… Read More »Elon Musk says Twitter is purging old accounts, freeing up wanted usernames
AB InBev boss blames social media “misinformation” for backlash against Bud Light
The chief executive of Anheuser-Busch InBev blamed social media misinformation for fueling a conservative consumer boycott of Bud Light after… Read More »AB InBev boss blames social media “misinformation” for backlash against Bud Light
Kids and social media: Here are tips for concerned parents
This combination of photos shows logos of Twitter, top left; Snapchat, top right; Facebook, bottom left; and TikTok. A bipartisan… Read More »Kids and social media: Here are tips for concerned parents
Amazon launches free channels, checkmarks come to Gmail, and OpenAI raises more money
It’s that time of the week again, folks: Summary of the week (WiR) time. For those new to the scene,… Read More »Amazon launches free channels, checkmarks come to Gmail, and OpenAI raises more money
TSB strikes when social media fraud compensation plan is dropped
TSB has urged the government to hold social media companies accountable for online fraud, after compensation measures were dropped in… Read More »TSB strikes when social media fraud compensation plan is dropped
What is BlueSky? Everything you need to know about the app trying to replace Twitter
Is the grass greener on the other side? We’re not sure, but the sky is certainly bluer. It’s been over… Read More »What is BlueSky? Everything you need to know about the app trying to replace Twitter
Twitter Confirms Circle Tweets Were Temporarily Not Private
Twitter confirmed that a security mistake it made circle of tweets — posts that are only sent to a small… Read More »Twitter Confirms Circle Tweets Were Temporarily Not Private
Verified and Hacked Facebook Pages Posing as Meta are Buying Meta Ads
Sketchy Facebook Pages posing as businesses are nothing newbut a series of recent scams is particularly brazen. A handful of… Read More »Verified and Hacked Facebook Pages Posing as Meta are Buying Meta Ads
Confusion sets in when meta content moderators go unpaid
Content moderators at Sama, Meta’s content review subcontractor in Africa, protested today at the company’s Kenyan headquarters demanding April’s salary,… Read More »Confusion sets in when meta content moderators go unpaid