Trump may be running for president — but he still can’t use Facebook Donald Trump's suspension from Facebook and Instagram will stand for now despite his candidacy for president The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
Social media campaigns can be effective -- if offline action is also taken. A case study from Ghana Ghana has about six million social media users out of a population of 31 million. WhatsApp, Facebook and YouTube are the three dominant social media platforms, while Instagram and Twitter are gradually gaining popularity. The Conversation · Nov 17, 2022
New life-saving iPhone feature activated - how to check yours is working The new feature is now live on iPhone models and can be tried out with a new demo of the service but will be operational only in areas such as Canada and the US until it is rolled out. Edinburgh Live · Nov 17, 2022
'D'ya know what?' The new Irish Alexa will have to understand these tricky phrases to make it The native accent is now available on thousands of smart speakers and other tech gadgets and is available in just a female voice for the time being Irish Mirror · Nov 17, 2022
Seattle landlords accused of conspiring to raise apartment rents Several of the largest property management companies operating in Seattle conspired to drive up rents and decrease competition, three lawsuits filed this month allege. Tribune News Service · Nov 17, 2022
Amazon Begins Mass Layoffs among its Corporate Workforce Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment. On Tuesday, the company notified regional authorities in California that it would lay off about 260 workers at various facilities that employ data scientists,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 17, 2022
Facebook Still Banning Trump — for Now — despite Campaign Donald Trump may be running for president, but he still can’t use Facebook. The social media platform has no plans to reinstate Trump’s account following the former president’s announcement that he will seek a second term in the White House, the company confirmed Wednesday. Trump was kicked off Facebook following… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 17, 2022
'Alexa, who's yer man?' - Amazon introduce Irish accent for Echo devices The native accent is now available on thousands of smart speakers and other tech gadgets and is only be available in a female voice for the time being Irish Mirror · Nov 17, 2022
How to invest in the S&P 500 The Standard & Poor’s 500 – or S&P 500 – is a stock market index that tracks the performance of 500 of the largest US public companies by market capitalisation. Here’s everthing you need to know. Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2022
Meta Confronts an Apple-Sized Hole in Its Once-Mighty Advertising Business The social media company must deal with a range of headwinds, but a year later, the hit to its ad targeting capabilities has been particularly painful. Businessweek · Nov 17, 2022
POINT: Support free speech? You should be rooting for Musk’s Twitter transformation to succeed Everyone seems to have an opinion on whether an Elon Musk-led Twitter is good for free speech, and much of that debate is happening on Twitter. On the surface, this fact goes a long way to prove the point. Tribune News Service · Nov 17, 2022
Martin Lewis shares Amazon tip which could help you save money ahead of Christmas Many people may not know that Amazon sells some products at discount prices - financial guru Martin Lewis is now urging shoppers to take advantage Chronicle Live · Nov 17, 2022
Facebook India Head: Facebook Parent Company Meta Appoints Sandhya Devanathan As India Head And Vice President Facebook's parent company Meta has appointed India's Sandhya Devanathan as India Head and Vice President. Read the full report on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Nov 17, 2022
Stewartry community enterprises hit by mystery social media ban Creetown Heritage Museum, Kirkdale Men’s Shed and Doors Open Days Dumfries and Galloway have seen their accounts disabled with no explanation Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 Man learns he was denied job after being accidentally CC’d in HR email: ‘So let’s reject him’ ‘I need to know every single detail’
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 BeReal promised online authenticity. Most of us have realised it’s a scam The photo app was intended to be an unfiltered antidote to Instagram fakery. But as more of its users post not-so-candid photos – or incredibly boring ones absolutely no one would be interested in looking at – Olivia Petter asks if its admirable intentions could ever have been made real
Wales Online · Nov 17, 2022 Subtitles app puts conversations into text on smart glasses A new piece of tech is about to open up a whole new world for the hard of hearing
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022 Jeff Bezos faces backlash over money advice for Americans as Amazon readies for Black Friday deals Mr Bezos warned Americans last month to ‘batten down the hatches’ in preparation for an economic downturn
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022 Facebook still banning Trump — for now — despite campaign Donald Trump's suspension from Facebook and Instagram will stand for now despite his candidacy for president
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022 Amazon begins mass layoffs among its corporate workforce Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment
Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2022 Mr Beast overtakes PewDiePie as YouTube’s most subscribed creator Mr Beast gained his 112 millionth subscriber this month
Bangkok Post · Nov 16, 2022 Google Wallet launch seen spurring rival into action The launch of Google Wallet in Thailand is expected to pressure Apple into providing Apple Pay here as the move adds another option to the array of mobile payment channels in the country, say industry analysts.
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022 Teen launches scathing takedown of dead father in damning funeral speech to shocked mourners The funeral speech was met with praise from viewers, who applauded the TikToker for ‘bravery’
Fortune · Nov 16, 2022 Amazon's cloud business plans to weed out under performing employees Leaders at Amazon Web Services have orders to 'manage out' low performers on teams that are above headcount targets.
Nottingham Post · Nov 16, 2022 Asda shopper baffled as cabbage priced at £700 in West Bridgford store 'It provided a talking point in the store'