分類彙整: social network
Twitter ‘Very Sorry’ It Misused Security Data For Ads
Twitter has apologized for “inadvertently” sharing users’ personal information for advertising purposes. Phone numbers and email addresses provided for security features like two-factor authentication have been exploited by third-party advertisers. “We cannot say […]
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Sorry, Stalkers: Instagram Ditches ‘Following’ Activity Tab
Instagram has removed the “Following” tab from its Activity feed. The what? The “Following” tab, which you may have swiped to by accident, or probably never even realized was there. Unless you’re a […]
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Instagram ‘Restrict’ Tool Makes It Easy to Block Bullies
Instagram’s new restrict tool empowers users to “quietly” protect their account from online harassment. “Bullying is a complex issue, and we know that young people face a disproportionate amount of online bullying but […]
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Study: Americans Don’t Trust Social Media To Deliver News
Most Americans are wary of social media companies’ role in delivering news. A recent survey by the Pew Research Center highlights a pessimistic nation, suspicious of social networks’ control over information. More than […]
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Facebook ‘Exempts’ Politicians From Fact Checking
Facebook relies on third-party fact checkers to curb the spread of fake news and viral misinformation. But not all users are subject to the social network’s reviews. Speaking at the Atlantic Festival in […]
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Facebook Buys Maker of Mind-Controlled Wearable
Facebook has acquired startup CTRL-Labs, famous for its wristband that lets humans “control machines with their minds.” The social network will pay between $500 million and $1 billion for access to a bracelet […]
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Twitter Lets Users Hide Replies in US, Japan
After a successful test run in Canada, Twitter will let users in the US and Japan hide replies. Twitter knows that distracting, irrelevant, and offensive comments can quickly derail important discussions. So the […]
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Instagram Cracks Down on Diet Products, Cosmetic Surgery
Instagram is finally taking a stand against the sale and promotion of weight-loss products and cosmetic procedures on its platform. Moving forward, posts peddling detox teas, diet pills, “appetite-suppressing” lollipops, and other bogus […]
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Facebook Reportedly Considers Hiding ‘Like’ Counts
Facebook may start hiding the Like counter on News Feed posts. Following the lead of subsidiary Instagram—already testing such a feature in seven countries—Facebook wants to protect users from envy and feelings of […]
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Report: Facebook Developing ‘Threads’ App For Close Friends
Facebook is reportedly developing a new messaging app aimed at promoting constant sharing between “close friends.” A companion to Instagram, Threads invites users to share text, photo, and video messages with friends—as well […]
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