Twitter strictly cracking down on COVID-19 misinformation
Healthcare professionals have been voicing their concerns regarding the upsurge of fake news amid the SARS-CoV-2 crisis.
COVID-19: Fake messages circulating on Whatsapp detail UK lockdown plans
Last month, Whatsapp made a move to stop misinformation after it imposed a limit to the number of people a user can forward a message to.
Facebook announces worldwide project to track coronavirus
For now, the social media group is rolling out a survey asking users about symptoms they might be experiencing related to COVID-19.
Snapchat users in Europe, parts of US unable to use app to communicate during lockdown
Last week the Snapchat developer collaborated with WHO to introduce two new lenses to help with social distancing.
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Online security researchers claim that hackers were able to gather personal information from over 267 million Facebook users.
Xbox: Microsoft is already teasing limited-edition Series X models
Shortly after the reveal of Microsoft's new console, digital artists have been sharing mock-ups of customised Xbox Series X units.
Facebook on iOS 13.2.2 privacy risk as bug reportedly activates background camera
Facebook users currently on iOS 13.2.2 report a bug that launches the camera without any permission.
Halloween boom boosts cosmetics industry in the UK
Research has found a spike in sales for the UK cosmetics industry on Halloween since 2017.
US senators call for security probe of TikTok
TikTok collects substantial personal data from users, making it a security risk.
Facebook feature on the Sony PS4 may no longer be available after new firmware update
A message form a PlayStation support representative explains why PS4 users are encountering errors with the Facebook feature of the system.
Social media hate: US Congress investigation may start soon
Facebook, Google and Twitter will come under the purview of the US Congress.
Liam Hemsworth learnt about split from Miley Cyrus via social media: Report
The actor didn't expect his and Miley Cyrus's separation to go public and was reportedly "blindsided" by the social media post announcing their split.
US border officials are denying entry based on social media posts
Phones and other devices are screened at the border before letting anyone in even on legal entry basis.
Video shows Tesla Model 3 autopilot saves driver from collision
Tesla's autopilot feature is in the news after users posted videos on social media hailing the accident evasion maneuvers that saved many from head-on collisions and crashes.
Warren Buffett's advice to Tesla CEO Elon Musk: Stop tweeting
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett gave a small piece of advice to Tesla CEO Elon Musk: "Please stop tweeting."
UK may regulate social media to limit harmful content
Tech firms are being warned by the British government to better police their sites or face legal penalties.
How social media helps Big Tobacco hook a new generation of smokers
Tobacco companies are enlisting the help of social media influencers to promote traditional cigarettes and their brands to young people.
Facebook says privacy-setting bug affected as many as 14M
A software bug in Facebook led some users to post publicly by default regardless of their previous privacy settings.
How one Instagram model spiralled into debt on the search for 'the perfect gram'
The need to wear the newest clothes and constantly travel has left Instagrammer Lissette Calveiro in severe debt.
Free sex offer on social media lands 19-year-old bikini-clad blogger in jail for two weeks
A 19-year-old blogger in China has been sentenced to 15 days in jail after inviting anyone reading for free sex at the Hilton Hotel in Sanya.
Republican lawmaker blasted over 'disgusting' comment that armed Jews could've stopped the Holocaust
Jewish groups, gun control advocates and social media users erupted with outrage over Young's "disgusting and reprehensible" remarks.
'Girl, just stop': Melania Trump trolled over her 'ironic' speech on positive social media habits
"Who's gonna tell her?" one Twitter user asked.
'Get a new job': Ivanka Trump blasted for saying it is 'inappropriate' to ask her about dad's accusers
"As soon as she's hit with a difficult question, suddenly she's a daughter," the Washington Post's Jenna Johnson tweeted.
Trump says he would 'run in' to stop school shooting without a gun and Twitter can't stop laughing
"I would pay to see Trump run," one person tweeted.
'Holy hell': Trump wants his personal pilot to head the FAA and Twitter is absolutely furious
Twitter immediately blasted President Donald Trump and his administration with accusations of "blatant nepotism".
