Threat of arrest by the police decried as an attempt to muzzle freedom of expression in a country in crisis. Harare, Zimbabwe – Rights activists in Zimbabwe have denounced a police statement warning social media users against what they called “cyberbullying” of government officials, calling it an attempt to muzzleRead More →
Facebook’s newly created oversight board announces the first six cases involving content removed from the social media giant’s platforms. Facebook Inc’s independent oversight board on Tuesday announced the first six instances where it could overturn the social media company’s decisions to remove certain content from its platforms. The board, createdRead More →
The three most discussed topics in October on social platforms were electronics, education and healthcare in that order, followed by entertainment, shopping malls and retail, and automotive. The most important discussions on electronics last month were monopolized by Apple’s controversial decisions regarding the release of the iPhone 12. Apple’s newestRead More →
Reports earlier this year said Ankhi Das refused to remove anti-Muslim posts on the social media platform, sparking a political firestorm. Facebook’s top Indian public policy chief, who was at the center of a controversy over her alleged failure to tackle hate speech on the platform, has resigned, the socialRead More →
Facebook is banning posts that deny or misrepresent the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they seek information about Nazi killings, in the latest move restricting controversial content. The company’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced the new policy on Monday, the social media giant’s latest attempt toRead More →
A new study reveals that nearly 60% of women and girls using Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have experienced abuse. According to a new global study, online abuse drives girls away from social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and nearly 60% of them experience harassment. One in five girlsRead More →
The Department of Justice said the Chinese-owned courier service posed a national security threat to the United States. The Justice Department is calling for an immediate ban on WeChat downloads from Apple and Google app stores, saying the Chinese-owned messaging service is a security threat to the United States. LastRead More →
They say no news is good news, but whoever they are, they might not have thought about it, because without news you would probably feel out of the loop. That’s why some recent news about how Aussies might not be able to get their news is, well, big news. AndRead More →
Thursday, August 13, 2020 4:26 PM Global deal is designed to crack down on tax evasion by tech giants The number of people accessing news via social media has plummeted over the past year as trust in online platforms has declined, new figures have revealed. The proportion of Britons usingRead More →
UK – According to Ofcom’s latest annual news consumption survey, fewer people say they follow the news via social media. The proportion of people saying they use social media to access news has risen from 49% in 2019 to 45% this year, according to the study. The research involved 2,066Read More →
Starting July 23, doctors around the world took to social media to post photos of themselves. in a bikini, using the hashtag #MedBikini. In the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and our broad social awakening to a second pandemic of systemic racism, why would thousands of doctors post photosRead More →
FILE PHOTO: The Chinese national flag is seen in Beijing, China April 29, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s top internet watchdog will launch a new campaign to crack down on the social media accounts of independent news providers, it said on Thursday. The Cyberspace Administration of ChinaRead More →
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday granted permission to a Karnal-based media company to use social media to disseminate information regarding general developments. However, the court also clarified to the company that any information or reference to anything relating to the Covid-19 pandemic must necessarily be based onRead More →
Chandīgarh: Fatehabad has joined half a dozen other districts in Haryana in banning hyperlocal news channels on social media, seeking to ‘protect’ people’s mental health from the effects of spreading ‘unverified’ information. ” and “misleading” on the Covid-19. Earlier this week, the Fatehabad district administration issued orders under the EpidemicRead More →
At least six Haryana deputy commissioners have imposed a ban on social media news platforms, saying that “the spread of unverified and misleading information from such platforms can disturb the tranquility of society and harm to the Mental Health of the Ordinary Man” during the coronavirus pandemic. State activists opposedRead More →
People who get most of their news from social media like Facebook and YouTube are much more likely to believe conspiracy theories about the coronavirus pandemic, a study from Kings College London has found. The report also suggests that those who rely on social media for information are much moreRead More →
media update Taylor Goodman reveals the latest updates from some of your favorite social media platforms. 1. Facebook launches virtual meetings on Messenger The news: Social media heavyweight Facebook is planning to introduce a video calling feature that allows users of the Facebook Dating service to connect via Messenger. ThisRead More →
Policy discussions focused on government policies during the coronavirus outbreak, including preventative measures and remote working. The educational talks focused on the suspension of schools around the world and the benefits of online learning. Conversations on health focused mainly on the spread of the coronavirus outside of China and preventiveRead More →
News platforms are changing rapidly and social media is the latest platform that makes news more accessible. BYU communications professor Quint Randle researches digital news and says the trend has both upsides and downsides. One of the advantages is that people can interact with each other and spread information veryRead More →
WJXT/Graham Media Group, Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a part-time Associate Producer. Details: We are looking for future producers and this is the ideal position to learn the tricks of the trade. You produce for the web and social networks. In addition, you will assist producers in all aspectsRead More →
According to a new study, Americans have serious trust issues. Whether it’s government or social media, it’s now customary to treat everything we read and hear with skepticism. We are also increasingly pessimistic about the ability of social media to provide credible information. There are solutions to theseRead More →
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania — More than two-thirds of Americans get their news from social media sites, according to a 2018 Pew Research Center study. But more than half of those who read information on social media expect it to be inaccurate. Penn State researchers are working to improve the predictionRead More →
Failing to regulate extremist content on their platforms, tech giants such as Facebook and YouTube would have to offer opposing or alternative viewpoints, according to Jack McDevittdirector of Northeastern’s Institute on Race and Justice. McDevitt, who has studied hate crimes since the 1990s, says social media has become “fertile ground”Read More →
When the owner of local restaurant Tai Au opened her new Mystic location last summer, she knew she wanted to hire a social media influencer to help promote the business. She had seen the tactic being used on Instagram and, with a new restaurant, now was the perfect time toRead More →
media update Jenna Cook examines these stories under her microscope and reveals exactly why they’re making headlines. YouTube stops recommending conspiratorial videos…again The news: Youtube announced on Friday, January 25, that it will reconfigure its recommendation algorithm – the thing that automatically suggests videos to users based on what they’veRead More →
media update Christine Gerber highlights September’s top social media stories and reveals why they made headlines. Instagram co-founders say goodbye The news: the New York Times recently announced the departure of Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger from Instagram. The co-founders, who developed Instagram in 2010, announced their leave, without providingRead More →
media update Christine Gerber sheds light on July’s top social media stories and why they’re still hot. Instagram question stickers The news: Instagram recently launched Question Stickers, a feature that lets you attach questions to your Instagram stories. Once you’ve posted your question sticker from your sticker tray, there’s noRead More →
media update Christine Gerber reveals exactly what these new developments are and why they matter. The Facebook Snooze Button The news: In an attempt to prevent spoilers from appearing and ruining your shows, books or movies on Facebook, the social platform added a new “Keyword Snooze” feature in its NewsRead More →
The following essay is reproduced with permission from The conversationan online publication covering the latest research. Social networks are one of the main sources of information in the United States and across the world. Yet users are exposed to content of questionable accuracy, including conspiracy theories, click bait, hyperpartisan content,Read More →
David Beckham’s spokesperson has dismissed rumors that he and wife Victoria are set to divorce, calling it ‘fake news on social media’, after speculation that a looming dramatic announcement was imminent circulated on Twitter and Facebook for hours on Friday. Rumors accelerated when British bookmaker Paddy Power suddenly announced heRead More →
media update Christine Gerber looks at these new developments and why they matter. Snapchat’s new location feature The news: Currently available for iOS and Android users, Snapchat’s new location feature lets you send your real-time location to friends and even ask for theirs. Locations (whether sent or received) will appearRead More →
Instagram’s emoji slider for stories Now you have another way to poll your friends browsing your Instagram story. The new emoji slider sticker lets you ask a specific question, then wait for your friends to swipe an emoji across their screen to answer your question. Instagram describes it this wayRead More →
Social media is becoming a one-stop-shop, with consumers using the platform for all aspects of their lives, including news. At some point, we have to ask ourselves if this is a healthy way for an individual to stay informed. Following the interrogation of Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer, where the executiveRead More →
media update Aisling McCarthy looks at social media developments for the week and what they mean. Snapchat launches new tagging feature Snapchat has announced the launch of a brand new feature that allows users to tag friends in their snaps. Sound familiar? Yes, this feature is available on Facebook andRead More →
The term digital anthropology sounds like a contradiction in terms. What could a discipline that typically relies on months of patient, qualitative observation, and which was designed for the study of small-scale societies, contribute to understanding the extraordinary dynamism of our digital lives? The answer is that we often hearRead More →
This week: Snapchat’s feature that will transform how people use the app and how businesses will be discovered; LinkedIn’s upgrade to its Sales Navigator, and what that means for marketing and sales; which social network just surpassed Netflix for online video viewing; Twitter’s new bookmarking feature to help users stayRead More →
In this week’s ‘Skim’: Facebook and Instagram aim for stronger engagement with upcoming redesign; everything your brand needs to know about Amazon’s foray into social media with its Spark platform; LinkedIn’s smart new sharing options, as well as the great legal battle it just lost; Apple doubles down on originalRead More →
According to a new study, people who receive information via social media are the most critical consumers of information. While 46% of respondents worried about the accuracy of information shared on social media in the age of ‘fake news’, mainstream media remained trustworthy, despite a plethora of scandals that challengedRead More →
This week’s Skim: LinkedIn finally gets native video functionality, launches Lite version of its mobile app for emerging markets, also rolls out Windows 10 app to help you stay on top of notifications; Amazon Launches Instagram-esque Social Shopping Feed, Reportedly Plans WhatsApp Competitor; Facebook tests ads on Marketplace, brings anRead More →
In this week’s ‘Skim: Apple takes on Facebook’s Messenger bots with its new Business Chat feature for iPhone users; the latest on the big redesign of Twitter; all about why Yahoo’s takeover of Tumblr failed to realize its big social media plans; Facebook plans paid news subscriptions for users, testsRead More →
Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg How do News Feed algorithms work? originally appeared on Quora: the place to acquire and share knowledge, allowing people to learn from others and better understand the world. To respond by Abhinav SharmaProduct Designer at Quora, Quora: How do News Feed algorithmsRead More →
October was a relatively quiet month in terms of social media updates, but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been some notable announcements. Vine’s disappearance was probably the most significant, with news and some changes from Facebook, Pinterest, reddit and YouTube. Here are the latest social media updates from October: FacebookRead More →
June has been a busy month in the world of social media! Numerous updates have been rolled out for advertisers on various social networks, and Snapchat has overtaken Twitter in terms of daily active users. Check out these updates and more in this month’s social roundup: Facebook Facebook has announcedRead More →
image: each circle is proportional to the number of clicks to a website of a single user and a group of users, respectively, referenced by search engines (A, C) and social media (B, D) . see After Credit: Dimitar Nikolov BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Researchers at Indiana University have found thatRead More →
Indiana University researchers have found that people who search for news and information on social media are at a higher risk of being trapped in a “collective social bubble” compared to using search engines. of research. The study, “Measuring Social Bubbles Online,” was recently published in the open-access online journalRead More →
As scientists reveal shortened attention spans and increased information consumption via social media platforms, new forms of content are developing to better suit our wandering minds. Microsoft told us last March that our attention span dropped to just 8 seconds. That’s less than a goldfish (flagged to hold attention forRead More →
June has been a busy month in the world of social media! Facebook has rolled out many updates, including their author tag buzz that is compared to Google Authorship. It will be interesting to see how this plays out! A common thread among the updates on various platforms seems toRead More →
Hanoi – The website of an outspoken Vietnamese newspaper has had its license revoked after publishing articles that “undermine freedom and democratic rights”, authorities said on Monday, as part of a a growing crackdown on freedom of the press in the communist country.. The Nguoi Cao Tuoi newspaper – whichRead More →
Facebook unveiled its big news feed yesterday. The result is more focus on photos and a “following” tab that will allow users to see all the updates from the pages and people they want, instead of relying on Facebook’s mysterious algorithm to deliver messages to them. If it sounds aRead More →
If you take pride in knowing the latest internet memes and current trends, you’re probably someone who spends a lot of time on the web. But what if the unthinkable happens and you’re forced to spend a few days offline? How are you going to catch up? Walk in Rewind.Read More →