Trump tried to ban TikTok, now he’s joined it: So what changed? The former president garnered over three million followers in just two days after joining the app on Saturday The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024
Ex-Facebook and Nike diversity manager gets 5 years in jail over $5m fraud scheme Barbara Furlow-Smiles stole more than $4.9 million that had been earmarked for DEI initiatives from Facebook, with the help of her former interns, a hairstylist, baby-sitters, nannies and even her university tutor. Fortune · Jun 3, 2024
Black Lace and Eurovision singer Colin Gibb dies aged 70 The Agadoo hit-maker’s passing comes just days after announcing his retirement to fans Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2024
Family Watches Cruise Sail Off Without Them After Social Media Post Costs Them $15k Vacation The frustrated mother said Carnival Cruise had "apologized and then spit in [her] face with another bogus offer…" The post Family Watches Cruise Sail Off Without Them After Social Media Post Costs Them $15k Vacation first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Jun 3, 2024
Queensland woman Natasha Ryan remembered as more than just the ‘girl in the cupboard’ Also known as Tash Black, the 40-year-old was at the centre of one of Australia’s most famous missing person cases The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2024
Tories pursuing ‘ostrich strategy’ on Facebook campaign ads Party is focusing on 80 seats it came closest to losing in last election and 20 seats it came closest to winning The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2024
Revenge: analysis of Trump posts shows relentless focus on punishing enemies Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington documents former president’s threats against perceived political opponents The Guardian - US · Jun 2, 2024
Trump Joins TikTok Years After Attempting To Ban The App Trump's decision to join TikTok aims to connect with potential voters, particularly younger ones, ahead of the November election. International Business Times · Jun 2, 2024
‘The first TikTok election’: are Sunak and Starmer’s digital campaigns winning over voters? The Tories and Labour are forking out more than ever on social media ads, but going viral isn’t easy. We speak to influencers and strategists about the messages and memes The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2024
Mark Zuckerberg is quietly sitting on a shopping empire with 4 times the customers of Amazon, as Facebook Marketplace skyrockets The secondhand platform boasts up to 1.2 billion monthly users, with Gen Z and millennials flocking to the site in search of hidden gems. Fortune · Jun 1, 2024
WhatsApp encryption isn't the problem, metadata is Despite WhatsApp being under scrutiny for data vulnerability, don't worry, its encryption is not flawed. But this doesn't mean you are completely out of risk. TechRadar · Jun 1, 2024
Over two thirds of MPs have had their data leaked on the dark web, new study finds MPs affected include cabinet ministers and opposition front benchers The Independent UK · May 31, 2024
A Melbourne Café Is At War With A Pissed Off Customer Over A $1 Charge Just To Heat Up A Muffin "I was having a fantastic time, all until that very moment that I got the receipt." Pedestrian.tv · May 31, 2024
How a shadowy Meta, YouTube black market clouds India election integrity Some of India’s top social election ad spenders are Facebook pages bought and sold in violation of the company’s rules. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2024
Al Jazeera · May 31, 2024 Trump Media shares plunge after Donald Trump convicted in hush-money trial Shares fall as much as 15 percent after former president is found guilty on all 34 counts.
The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2024 ‘Show this to everyone’: UK political ads move away from microtargeting Old approach of seeking ultra-niche audiences has fallen out of favour as main parties spend tens of millions online
Al Jazeera · May 30, 2024 US activists worry about ‘losing major asset’ TikTok as potential ban looms Recent decisions by US gov’t and platforms have made organising on TikTok, Instagram much harder for activists.
The Independent UK · May 30, 2024 Chad Daybell’s jury is deliberating whether he’s a murderer as ‘cult prophet’ shakes head over case details Prosecutors say Chad Daybell’s ‘desire for sex, power, and money’ is what led to the killings of his wife Tammy Daybell and Lori Vallow’s two children, Tylee Ryan, 16, and Joshua ‘JJ’ Vallow
GoodToKnow · May 30, 2024 Is Facebook safe for kids? No, not really - we ask the experts to explain why and what you can do to make it safer if they already have it A staggering one-third of children aged 3 to 17 still actively use FB. Here are the dangers your child faces and what you can do about it.
International Business Times · May 30, 2024 Meta Says Generative AI Deception Held In Check -- For Now Social media giant Meta says its bid to thwart coordinated disinformation campaigns created through ever-improving generative AI is working, despite widespread concerns.
Bored Panda · May 30, 2024 Psychologist Weighs In On “Boy Moms” After Mother-In-Law’s “Icky” Pre-Wedding Post Goes Viral "I just find it so sad that so many boy moms see their relationship with their sons like this." The post Psychologist Weighs In On “Boy Moms” After Mother-In-Law’s “Icky” Pre-Wedding Post Goes Viral first appeared on Bored Panda.
Metal Hammer · May 30, 2024 "Imagine a tour with Bon Jovi reuniting with Richie Sambora and the reunited Skid Row as an opener?" Sebastian Bach talks feuding with Jon Bon Jovi, Chris Jericho, Ronnie Radke and just about everyone else Sebastian Bach pulls no punches answering your questions on everything from celebrity feuds to Skid Row regrets and hopes for the future
The Independent UK · May 30, 2024 One Tech Tip: Want to turn off Meta AI? You can't — but there are some workarounds If you use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram
The Independent UK · May 30, 2024 Margate City Mayor apologises to Jason and Kylie Kelce after fan harassment ‘I’d like to formally apologize to Jason & Kylie Kelce for the experience they had,’ mayor writes on Facebook
Sports Illustrated · May 29, 2024 New Video From Scottie Scheffler’s Arrest at PGA Championship Emerges Scheffler's arraignment for the incident is set for June 3.