Facebook Makes a Move against the Anti-Vaccination Movement by Filtering False Claims Online

Facebook has officially pledged to start flagging and removing posts and groups spreading misinformation about the developing COVID-19 vaccines. In such a connected world, misinformation is easy to spread, and can have dangerous long term ramifications. The social media giant’s steps towards...

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Facebook Introduces New Tools for Car Dealers

It may not seem relevant but Facebook is becoming increasingly influential in the car purchase process and helping connect users with the details required for their next automobile purchase. Facebook reported last year that around half of auto consumers rely on recommendations from friends and...

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In Web Summit, Facebook requests Biden to restore the Global Internet

In a conversation with Web Summit, Facebook's head of global affairs told them that they put forward their request to Joe Biden, the new President of the US to resolve the problem of weakening of the internet worldwide. To consider this problem as his main goal when he was elected as the President....

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Google Maps announces the introduction of a “Go Tab” to its app

On Thursday, 3rd December Google announced that it is now introducing the Go Tab on its 15th anniversary. It will include the combination of the “Commute” section and other travel-related hotkeys. This new tab will permit users to view the map of places they frequently visit such as the grocery...

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YouTube Cracks Down on Unhealthy Community Conversations by Introducing Warnings and Filters

YouTube has recently announced further changes geared towards making their comment section a safe space for all. In addition to issuing warnings to people for typing hateful comments before posting them, the site will also enable access to filters for creators who wish to weed out particularly...

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TikTok the highest grossing app in November worldwide

Sensor Tower revealed its list of app revenue estimates for November 2020. According to the report, TikTok is the top-grossing non-gaming app worldwide for the month with more than $123 million in user spending. The revenue increases 3.7 times than the one recorded in November 2019. TikTok’s main...

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YouTube brings more to the Premieres segment

YouTube is working on its Premieres feature. The feature exclusive for live-streaming pre-recorded videos will now see support for trailers, redirects, and customized countdown timers. According to the company, there has been an 85% growth in the daily use of the feature from over 8 million...

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