Thu 31 August 2023: Washington, DC – X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has lifted a ban on political advertising, though it says it will still prohibit the promotion of false information. The move comes as the 2024 election campaign season in the United States kicks off. In a blog post on Tuesday, X laid out its […]
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Wed 30 August 2023: Web content management system WordPress.com has introduced the 100-year plan for those who want to secure their online legacy for a lifetime. WordPress, which has been around for 20 years, said this plan is designed exclusively for those seeking the ultimate in security and longevity for their digital presence. “It is […]
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Wed 30 August 2023: Experts say impasse over contentious Canadian law should make media outlets rethink reliance on social media platforms. As fires raged in Canada’s vast Northwest Territories earlier this month, officials rushed to evacuate tens of thousands of people before the flames could reach the capital of Yellowknife. A citywide evacuation deadline loomed and ensuring […]
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Tue 29 August 2023: Software engineers at Google and Meta (previously Facebook) typically receive higher salaries than those at Big Tech, a new study has shown. Apple and Microsoft pay the least on average for entry-level engineers, but for senior engineers, wages becomes more comparable across the sector, according to recent statistics from the anonymous […]
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Mon 28 August 2023: The popular instant messaging application WhatsApp has experienced tremendous growth. It can be frustrating when users abuse the site to spread spam. Whether these messages infiltrate group chats or private conversations, they all cause annoyance. Fortunately, the app, which is owned by Meta, provides a remedy in the form of a […]
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Sun 27 August 2023: Somali authorities banned the platforms, citing explicit content and violent extremism but young Somalis say they are a source of livelihood for them. On Sunday, Somali authorities issued an order banning access to several giant social media platforms including the video platform TikTok, messaging app Telegram, and the online betting 1xBet. […]
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Sun 27 August 2023: Apple has issued a warning to users to avoid charging their iPhones while sleeping and to avoid sleeping near to gadgets while charging. The tech titan has warned of the possibility of discomfort and harm as a result of this practice. To mitigate these risks, the company urges customers to exercise […]
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Sat 26 August 2023: The International Space Station received a successful Saturday launch carrying a four-person international crew, according to NASA. According to a statement from NASA, the launch occurred at 3:27 a.m. EDT (0727 GMT) from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. The seventh commercial crew rotation trip to the International Space Station, according to the […]
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Fri 25 August 2023: Researchers discovered major fairness challenges connected to age and skin color in autonomous car recognition systems, suggesting that children and people with darker complexion are at greater risk on the road, according to a recent study. According to the study conducted by researchers at King’s College in London, a fairness analysis […]
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Thu 24 August 2023: On Wednesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that users can now start a WhatsApp group without giving it a name. This functionality will be available globally in the next weeks. “You’re welcome to embed his post within your piece,” he said in his post. It is useful when “you need to […]
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