[ad_1] The internet has no shortage of illegal media and verbiage. Social media companies do what they can to soften the blow, but unsavory (and downright criminal) images, videos and text inevitably break through. According to Reuters, France’s government has passed a strict law that will require companies like Facebook and Twitter to delete content […]
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Facebook users in the US can create custom avatars starting today
[ad_1] Facebook avatars are finally available in the US. Starting today, users can design digital recreations of themselves, and post them in comments and Messenger chats. These caricatures are similar to Snap’s BitMoji app, but have their own distinct look. The US rollout of Facebook Avatars — which comes nearly a year after the initial […]
Twitter for iOS now shows all retweets with comments in one place
[ad_1] Twitter is making it easier to keep track of what people are saying about your tweets. Hot on the heels of an earlier test, Twitter’s iOS app now provides an option to see all the retweets with comments (that is, where someone quoted you instead of a plain retweet) in a single feed. Tap […]
Twitter will let employees work from home indefinitely
[ad_1] It’s not completely surprising that Twitter would do this, and not just due to the relatively flexible nature of developing an internet-based service. Physical presences can be expensive between basic office space, amenities, relocations and travel costs. This could save money in the long run as Twitter only needs to accommodate those workers who […]
Instagram adds new comment filtering tools to combat bullying
[ad_1] Instagram The move will address a longstanding issue for many users who say that previous comment controls were too cumbersome to be effective as an anti-bullying tool. This was especially true for higher profile users, or anyone who has had their comments “swarmed” as a form of targeted harassment, since removing hundreds or thousands […]
Instagram Lite vanishes ahead of a redesign
[ad_1] You’ll have to go without Instagram Lite’s more efficient social networking for a while — but just a while. In the wake of an Android Police report, Instagram has confirmed to TechCrunch that it’s “rolling back” Lite in those countries where it was available. The social network is reportedly taking lessons learned since Instagram […]
Hitting the Books: How to be active on social media and still keep your job
[ad_1] MIT Press Excerpted from Keep Calm and Log On: Your Handbook for Surviving the Digital Revolution by Gillian “Gus” Andrews. Reprinted with Permission from The MIT PRESS. Copyright 2020. Who’s in the Audience? Would Your Followers Get Mad? Broadcasting makes a lot of changes to how we communicate, especially when we’re suddenly speaking to […]
Facebook’s redesigned website finally starts rolling out to everyone
[ad_1] Like most redesigns, Facebook’s new desktop interface can be jarring at first, particularly if you have a high-resolution display. The main thing to note is that Facebook has simplified navigation significantly, with a top bar that provides easy access to the website’s home, watch, marketplace, groups and gaming pages. Facebook You’ll also notice the […]
Facebook’s oversight board includes journalists, lawyers and activists
[ad_1] Some of the selections, particularly the more conservative members, have raised eyebrows, a response Facebook seems to have anticipated. “We also expect that the board’s membership itself will face criticism,” the company said. “But its long-term success depends on it having members who bring different perspectives and expertise to bear.” At the moment, the […]
Twitter is testing a new threaded conversation layout on iOS and the web
[ad_1] Twitter has started testing a new threaded conversation layout that’s meant to make it more obvious who’s talking to whom. Based on the GIF posted by the Twitter Support account, the new layout makes use of lines and indentations to clearly indicate that a reply is meant for a specific tweet. As TechCrunch notes, […]