Monthly Archives: May 2021
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Facebook Messenger learns to follow system dark mode settings
After testing Dark Mode for a few months, Facebook Messenger rolled it out globally to all users in April 2019. Unfortunately, users had to manually turn ... -
Twitter could soon launch Facebook-like Emoji reactions to tweets
Twitter is working on adding emoji reactions to tweets, similar to those available on Facebook, according to screenshots shared by reverse engineering expert Jane Manchun Wong. ... -
Facebook and Google autocrats too powerful to challenge
America’s oil giants faced a historic double blow of shareholder uprisings last week. At Exxon Mobil – which over the past decade has gone from being ... -
Geoff Johnson: For gifted children, effort is the key to success in life
What does Stefani Germanotta – better known as Lady Gaga – have in common with pioneering mathematicians Terence Tao and Lenhard Ng, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and ... -
Prediction: these will be the 10 most important actions by 2035
If there is one constant on Wall Street, it’s that nothing stays constant for long. The combination of technological innovation, competitive advantages, acquisitions and other tangible ... -
Facebook (FB) Q4 2020 revenue
Facebook shares rose after hours on Wednesday after the company reported its fourth quarter results. The company warned of future changes. Apple iOS 14 reversal and ... -
3 things companies are wrong about politics
Businesses want to avoid political battles – they can’t Getty “For once, don’t do it. Five days after George Floyd’s murder, Nike released a powerful anti-racism ... -
Do you suddenly need to stop using Telegram on your iPhone?
Barely two weeks after accusing WhatsApp of “lieFor 2 billion users, Telegram is facing serious new problems. The huge rival messenger has suddenly released a surprise ... -
Who is Mark Zuckerberg’s wife? 10 facts about Priscilla Chan
Long before he became one of the richest men on the planet, Mark Zuckerberg had already gained a reputation at Harvard, when it came to programming. ... -
WhatsApp will no longer limit functionality if you do not agree to its new privacy policy
Earlier this month, Facebook-owned WhatsApp said users would lose functionality over time if they didn’t agree to its new privacy policy by May 15. In a ... -
False claim on mRNA vaccines attributed to Moderna executive
The Claim: Moderna executive said coronavirus vaccines alter DNA The United States has reached a milestone with 50% of adults fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, but ... -
Rolling Stone and Messenger: an APAHM Rooms conversation
This Pacific American-American Heritage Month, Rolling stone celebrates the diversity and impact of Asians and Pacific Islanders (APIs) while raising awareness of issues that the community ... -
Why are Twitter and WhatsApp outraged by the Indian authorities? | Asia | An in-depth look at news from across the continent | DW
The Indian government’s battle with social media giants escalated Thursday, with Twitter accusing police of “intimidation.” The microblogging site’s statement came days after Delhi police visited ... -
Facebook Board rejects proposals to reduce Zuckerberg’s power
Facebook Inc. has rejected two proposals to decrease CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s control over the company, an expected result but disappointing for those worried about the CEO’s ... -
Facebook to pay 14 Canadian publishers for certain news content published on its platform
Including Village Media, which operates KitchenerToday in partnership with Rogers Sports & Media Facebook Inc. says it will pay some Canadian publishers for the ability to ... -
Israeli media on Facebook, Twitter: rule incitement against journalists
A group of mainstream Israeli media sent letters to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey expressing deep concern over the surge in threatening ... -
India to ban WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter from May 26? Not likely, but it’s complicated
Three months ago, after some sort of Twitter challenge, the central government quickly released a new set of IT rules. These rules are broad, giving the ... -
Failure to comply with new rules: Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp run the risk of losing legal immunity
The government had given these companies three months to comply with the new rules, but as of Monday, no company has done so. Intermediaries like Facebook, ... -
iMessage similar to Whatsapp on iOS15
In just a few weeks, WWDC revealed the following iOS 15 details: As reported last week, Bloomberg’s Mark Garman (who seems to have good sources) revealed ... -
Many New Brunswickers are using the pandemic to have a green thumb
Forget homemade sourdough bread or TikTok feta pasta – many New Brunswickers have turned their attention away from the kitchen. This spring, things like planters, hanging ... -
Facebook is still secretly tracking your iPhone or Android, but here’s how to stop it
Apple’s iOS 14.5 was supposed to allow users to regain control of their data, at least according to the story, by preventing apps from tracking their ... -
Yukon woman makes homemade Passion Flakies that are ‘so good’
CBC North tells the stories behind the recipes posted on our Facebook group, The Arctic Kitchen: Recipes of the North. Join our group and follow! They ... -
Warning! Hackers Use This Trick To Sneak Into Your WhatsApp Account
Scammers use OTP to take over victim’s account; could potentially lead to the sale of data on the dark web Losing access to your WhatsApp account ... -
WhatsApp Makes Voicemail Speed Commands Available to Everyone
This story was originally published 04/23/2021 7:02 am PDTApril 23, 2021 and last update 05/22/2021 11:44 am PDTMay 22, 2021. Some people speak faster than others. ... -
Facebook touts impact of its renewable energy projects in New Mexico
Social media giant Facebook touted its renewable energy projects across the country in a recent report, citing the impact of a facility in New Mexico on ... -
Mark the time with Brood X.
I don’t go out for about six weeks. It’s because of the cicadas, of course – the trillions of them that have emerged or will soon ... -
Instagram’s two-factor security may soon use WhatsApp for authentication
Instagram and WhatsApp are both owned by Facebook. One of the biggest impacts of having the same parent company is better communication between applications. A new ... -
What is the average age of a typical unicorn founder?
The notion of tech entrepreneur in teens and twenties is very important. In fact, the most successful businesses are most often founded by people in their ... -
Delhi HC- The New Indian Express
Through Express press service NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday passed an interim order banning social media platforms WhatsApp and Telegram and certain people ... -
Sheriff’s Sergeant Jimmy Childs Arrested in Bellar Family Investigation | New
Athens County Sheriff’s Sergeant Jimmy Childs was arrested Friday evening in connection with the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office’s extensive investigation into the Bellar family. Childs, also ... -
Abbotsford, BC, councilor quits party after controversial Facebook post
The Abbotsford city councilor, at the center of a controversial Facebook post, has resigned. In a statement released Thursday morning, the AbbotsfordFIRST party said Brenda Falk ... -
Scientists say there is a clear link between Facebook and depression
A growing body of scientific evidence suggests there may be a link between social media use and depression, NPR reports, with teen depression and suicide rates ... -
WhatsApp says it’s still discussing Turkey data collection update
The logo of the WhatsApp application can be seen on a smartphone in this photo illustration taken on September 15, 2017. REUTERS / Dado Ruvic / ... -
Facebook ‘gives terrorists free pass’ with secret texts, warns MI5 chief
FACEBOOK has been criticized as giving terrorists and child molesters a “free pass” by the head of MI5. The damning criticism targets Facebook’s plans to deploy ... -
Man arrested in India over Facebook call to hoist the Palestinian flag | News from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Police in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state arrested a Muslim who called on social media to hoist the Palestinian flag over homes and vehicles in solidarity ... -
The Clubhouse Android app is now available for download in India and worldwide
Clubhouse, the invitation-only social audio app, is now available for download on Android devices in India and worldwide. The Android version of the app began testing ... -
Facebook adds several new messaging features to Instagram and Messenger
Facebook already has one of the best messaging apps out there, but the company is adding more features. The social media giant has announced that it ... -
India asks WhatsApp to withdraw new privacy policy – sources
By Sankalp Phartiyal NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s Technology Ministry wrote to WhatsApp, owned by Facebook Inc, asking the messenger to withdraw its updated privacy policy, ... -
Gumtree warns of new Whatsapp scam targeting unintentional customers
Through IOL reporter 14 min ago Share this article: ShareTweetShareShareShareE-mailShare Durban – If you get a whatsapp or text from someone telling you they made payment ... -
The “ good speech ” does not win
Register for Our free e-mail newsletters This is the letter from the editor in the current issue of The week magazine. Almost a century ago, Supreme ...