Tag: social media
Twitter targets conspiracy theories linking 5G and coronavirus
Twitter just added 5G conspiracy theories to the growing list of unverified coronavirus claims that are grounds for removal. Under the new rules, Twitter will remove tweets with “unverified claims that incite people to engage in harmful activity, cou… Source
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Facebook and Instagram test location labels to fight election meddling
Facebook and Instagram are again trying to make it harder for foreign propaganda to spread. A new feature will automatically add prominent labels to posts from accounts that are popular within the United States but are run from another country, Faceb… Source
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Opera’s desktop browser now includes quick access to Instagram
Opera has tried any number of special features to draw users away from rival browsers, but its latest might be the most straightforward: make a popular social network part of the software. It’s introducing Opera 68 for desktops with built-in access t… Source
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‘No Filter’ review: How Mark Zuckerberg’s jealousy shaped Instagram
When Instagram’s two founders, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krierger, resigned from Facebook in 2018, the move was so sudden even employees were shocked. It later emerged that their departures had come after months of tension with Mark Zuckerberg about the… Source
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Levi’s partnered with TikTok on social commerce and doubled its product views
Levi’s is leveraging its advertising partnership with TikTok to connect online shoppers with the denim brand amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced retailers to close their doors — including most of Levi’s own stores. The company announced today its success as one of the first retailers to use TikTok’s “Shop…
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Facebook is releasing a dedicated gaming app tomorrow
Facebook’s bid to conquer gaming is about to get a dedicated home. The social media giant told the New York Times it’s releasing a Facebook Gaming mobile app on April 20th (that’s tomorrow, if you’re reading in time). It’ll include some casual games… Source
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