Social Network: Do we spend too much time on the Internet and on social networks† A report reveals which social network is the most successful in Spain. The AIMC, Association for Media Research, has been preparing a report every year for two decades with the results on the use of the Internet in Spain, using … Read more
google announced its new application Harassment Manager. Developed for journalists and famous people, the software is useful for mass action on profanity, insulting and harassing comments on social media. It is not known when the application, which is still in the testing phase, will be fully available. The technology development company, which the US-based technology … Read more
FiveThirtyEight is seeking an intern to work with our video and social teams during the summer of 2022. We’re looking for a current student journalist or recent graduate who is enthusiastic about accuracy, clarity, video production and storytelling; who is adept at building and cultivating communities on platforms like TikTok or Instagram; and is interested … Read more
truth: The launch of truth Social, Donald Trump’s new social network, directly impacted the actions of Digital World Acquisition Corp. (DWAC), the company behind the platform. This Tuesday (22), the value of the company’s shares soared on the American stock exchange. According to CNBC, Digital World shares opened the week with a 26% appreciation, reaching … Read more
Today’s Democrats fancy themselves as the party that trusts the evidence — wherever it might lead. This is why they invest heavily in science and technology and set up arms of government to translate that knowledge into action. But despite claiming to prioritize new ways of improving our society, Democrats don’t always act in ways … Read more
Chinese social media users have reacted strongly to an accidental voice reveal of Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen.Aaron Favila/AP Photo The voice of Beijing Games mascot Bing Dwen Dwen was accidentally revealed on February 8. The mascot spoke during an interview with Chinese freestyle skier Yang Shuorui. Chinese social media users expressed alarm at the … Read more
A federal judge is barring the Biden administration from using the social cost of carbon put into place on Jan. 20, 2021. The decisionissued Friday, affects the interim figure in place now, as well as an updated metric expected to be issued later this month. Driving the news: The social cost of carbon is a … Read more
Did you know PLATO is a little-known program from the 1970s that offered the world’s first messaging forum similar to a very basic Facebook Messenger? That would make social media middle-aged at around 50 years old. Since its inception over five decades ago, social media has grown into a beast that has great benefits but … Read more
Twitter appears to be down, with social media users reporting they are unable to access the site. DownDetector, which collates problems reported shows a massive spike in users reporting the site is down. Users are greeted with an error message when trying to access the site stating “Something went wrong, but don’t fret — it’s … Read more
It’s been in the works for years, but the Online Safety Bill looks set to become law early this year, as legislators look to make the internet a safer place for users. The bill will give Ofcom new powers to fine sites up to 10 per cent of their annual worldwide turnover, or even block … Read more
