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Instagram hides false content behind warnings, except for politicians
Instagram is giving politicians the same free rein to spread misinformation as its parent company Facebook. Instagram is expanding its…
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The iPhone’s new parental controls can limit who kids can call, text and FaceTime and when
An update to Apple’s iOS operating system, out today, will give parents a new set of tools to fight back…
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Facebook’s video calling Portal devices add WhatsApp login, new features and content
Facebook is making its line of Portal-branded smart video calling devices more relevant to consumers, including those who don’t even…
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Snapchat Cameo edits your face into videos
Snapchat is preparing to launch a big new feature that uses your selfies to replace the faces of people in…
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Reddit links UK-US trade talk leak to Russian influence campaign
Reddit has linked account activity involving the leak and amplification of sensitive UK-US trade talks on its platform during the…
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Facebook’s Libra code chugs along ignoring regulatory deadlock
“5 months and growing strong” the Libra Association announced today in a post about its technical infrastructure that completely omits…
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TikTok starts experimenting with commerce
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Twitter makes its political ad ban official
The ban on political ads announced by Twitter two weeks ago has come into effect, and the rules are surprisingly…
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Homeis adds community tools for Mexican immigrants
Homeis, a startup building networking tools for immigrant communities, officially launched its community for Mexican immigrants this week. Co-founder and…
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Facebook says government demands for user data are at a record high
Facebook’s latest transparency report is out. The social media giant said the number of government demands for user data increased…
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