Is Snapchat down? Why Snapchat's snaps aren't sending USERS of the social media app Snapchat have been reporting issues with their service ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2022
Snapchat down: what we know about Snapchat malfunctioning Snapchat has been down since 6.52am today Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2022
Meta to Freeze Hiring to Tighten Budget Facebook-parent Meta put out the word to employees on Thursday that it will freeze hiring to cut costs as it endures tough economic times, The Wall Street Journal reported. Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg revealed a planned pause in hiring during a weekly all-hands meeting, the Journal reported, saying the move… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 30, 2022
Coroner to rule on whether social media contributed to Molly Russell’s death Coroner Andrew Walker is set to deliver his conclusions on Friday. The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022
Instagram bans Pornhub account permanently Anti-porn crusaders are said to be behind the ban, as Pornhub questions why Kim Kardashian’s photo of her “fully exposed ass” has evaded scrutiny Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2022
OK Computer: the web-browser that knows if you are human The era of clicking car photos to prove you are a real person is over Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2022
'Genocide Against Rohingya Was Possible Only Because Of Facebook,' Says Refugee, As Amnesty Highlights Meta's Role In Myanmar Violence Rohingya refugees are seeking reparations from Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) after a report revealed that its algorithms “proactively amplified and promoted content,” inciting hatred against the community on Facebook. Benzinga · Sep 29, 2022
Column: Drugs still trafficked in plain sight on Facebook, Snapchat, report says Subtle they’re not. “Good beans,” the Facebook post said, beside a cascade of blue and white pills and the words “#oxycodone, #xanax, #codeine…#percocets…#drugs…” and a string of slang I’m not hip enough to understand. The Orange County Register · Sep 29, 2022
Apple App Store Pulls Russian Social Network VKontakte Apple on Wednesday confirmed that it removed popular Russian social network VKontakte from its App Store globally due to sanctions imposed by Britain. The British government on Monday sanctioned 92 Russian individuals and entities after President Vladimir Putin's regime held referendums in Moscow-controlled areas of Ukraine -- denounced by Kyiv… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 29, 2022
Judge approves $100 million Google privacy deal. Here’s how much Illinois residents will get Illinois residents who filed claims for a cut of Google’s $100 million class-action settlement over alleged violations of state privacy law could receive checks of about $154 each. Chicago Tribune · Sep 28, 2022
Meta takes down Russian misinformation network targeting Europe The operation centred around roughly 60 websites that spread misinformation around the Russia-Ukraine conflict Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2022
WhatsApp's new feature will make it easier for users to video call friends and family The new feature will make the app's call feature similar to other video conferencing platforms. Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022
Pornhub partners with child abuse charities to intercept illegal activity The world’s largest adult website will generate a pop-up if users input one of 28,000 key words linked to the abuse of children The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022
WhatsApp's new video chat feature that only people some can use New call links will make it easier to host larger video calls on WhatsApp Liverpool Echo · Sep 28, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 27, 2022 Does Chicago have the tech workforce to satisfy Google’s massive appetite? It’s a good time to be a talented tech worker in Chicago — but daunting for local startups aiming to expand.
The Conversation · Sep 27, 2022 'Protestware' is on the rise, with programmers self-sabotaging their own code. Should we be worried? In March 2022, the author of node-ipc, a software library with over a million weekly downloads, deliberately broke their code. If the code discovers it is running within Russia or Belarus, it attempts to replace the contents of every file on the user’s computer with a heart emoji.
StockNews.com · Sep 27, 2022 It’s Time to Buy Meta Stock if You Haven’t Done so Yet Popular social media company Meta Platforms (META) is seeking cost-cutting measures which might boost its financials. Moreover, the stock seems to be trading at a discount. And considering its broad profit margins, this stock might be a solid buy now. Read on….
Irish Mirror · Sep 27, 2022 Ireland is the third most interested country in The Dark Web as online users search for 'underground' sites The Dark Web - which was originally used by the United States Department of Defence to communicate anonymously - has now become a hub for users wishing to remain anonymous around the world
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2022 Meta takes down ‘influence operations’ run by China and Russia Fake Guardian article among ‘sprawling network’ of bogus sites used to target users in UK, US and EU
Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022 TikTok 'Time traveller' warns global 'real life purge' will begin next year Tiktok user @timevoyaging has claimed five major events will happen before the beginning of 2023 including the discovery of dragons and T-Rex eggs.
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022 Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe Facebook says it has identified and stopped a sprawling network of fake accounts that spread Russian propaganda about the invasion of Ukraine throughout Western Europe
Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2022 Google Nest offers fresh automation options by sensing your presence at home A new update to Google Nest products can now sense a presence in your home
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2022 Molly Russell: Instagram exec says posts seen by teen ‘promoting’ suicide were safe Meta’s head of health tells inquest content 14-year-old viewed before her death were ‘by and large, admissive’ under the platform’s guidelines
Benzinga · Sep 26, 2022 TikTok-ing Off High Valuation, ByteDance Offers to Buy Out Early Investors Key Takeaways: Data security concerns have stalled an overseas IPO plan by TikTok parent ByteDance, prompting it to offer to buy out shares from some early investors The company is valued higher than social media giants Alphabet, Meta and Tencent on a price-to-sales (P/S) basis By Ken Lo
Daily Record · Sep 26, 2022 Android users warned to delete almost 200 Google apps that could steal money Hackers have reportedly infected more than 190 Android apps since 2020 with a bug named 'Harly'.