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Top three winners of Microsoft hackathon from Hyderabad announced

A cash prize of ₹50,000, ₹30,000 and ₹20,000 was awarded to the winners and runners up

The Hindu · Sep 26, 2022

Facebook, beware: the metaverse is really flat

In a few weeks' time, Mark Zuckerberg will announce a new virtual reality headset from Meta Platforms.

Bangkok Post · Sep 25, 2022

Android users warned to delete popular Google Play Store apps as bug could steal your money

It is because some could contain invasive malware meaning unwitting users could be signed up to expensive subscription plans

Wales Online · Sep 25, 2022

Another Commentary on the Fifth Circuit's Texas Social Media Law Decision

As I noted yesterday, I'm still trying to fully digest the Netchoice v. Paxton opinions, but I passed along two commentaries from top scholars on the subject, one entirely critical from Prof. Genevieve Lakier (Chicago) and one that's mostly critical from Prof. Alan Rozenshtein (Minnesota). I thought I'd also pass…

Reason · Sep 23, 2022

Instagram is trying to stop unwanted nudes from sliding into your DMs

Cyberflashing has been a problem for years, and the tech giant is finally turning its attention to it

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2022

TikTok Has Launched Its Own Version Of BeReal So Prepare Yrselves For Even More Toilet Selfies

BeReal, with video!

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 23, 2022

Facebook violated rights of Palestinian users, report finds

Actions by Facebook and its parent Meta during last year’s Gaza war violated the rights of Palestinian users to freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, political participation and non-discrimination

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

Instagram set to introduce new feature to help crack down on nudity

The tool will use artificial intelligence (AI) to detect nudity in photos and automatically filter them out

Liverpool Echo · Sep 22, 2022

Packingham Jr.: Louisiana Court Upholds Ban on Certain Sex Offenders Using Many Social Media Sites

The relative narrowness of the law, the court concludes, distinguishes the law from the one struck down in Packingham v. North Carolina.

Reason · Sep 22, 2022

No likes, filters or influencers: Millions of people are using BeReal and TikTok is trying to copy it. Here's how it works

Soaring to the top of download charts around the world, BeReal gives you just two minutes to capture an "authentic" moment each day. But is this really what it means to be authentic?

ABC News · Sep 22, 2022