New study: Google searches for anxiety info soared in early pandemic
A new study shows that Google searches for anxiety info soared in the US during the early phase of the coronavirus pandemic.
According to researchers...
Facebook Gaming tries to attract gamers from Microsoft's defunct Mixer
Facebook Gaming is attempting to win over content creators and gamers from Microsoft's livestreaming platform Mixer after it closed down on July 23.
While many...
Twitter may add an edit feature but only if people wear face masks
Twitter may add an edit feature but only if people wear face masks as the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, according to its...
World Health Organization to stream a video about coronavirus on TikTok
The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to live stream a video about coronavirus on TikTok to fight what is called "infodemic." The video will...
Riot games executive resigns after posting George Floyd meme
Ron Johnson, head of consumer products at video game publisher Riot Games, has resigned after receiving criticism for posting a meme about George Floyd.
Riot...
Zuckerberg inaction on Trump posts prompts virtual walkout at Facebook
Several Facebook employees staged a virtual walkout on Monday as a sign of protest against chief executive officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg’s inaction against President...
TikTok CEO accused of being an “American puppet” for a Chinese company
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer was accused of being an “American puppet” for working for a Chinese-owned social media app by White House trade advisor...
Apple to settle iPhone slowdown issue lawsuit for $113M
Technology firm Apple will pay $113 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company of slowing down its older iPhone models.
In the lawsuit, 33...
Amazon offers rivals its Just Walk Out till-free technology
E-commerce giant Amazon is offering its Just Walk Out till-free technology to its rival retailers, after launching its Go Grocery chain over two years...
Turkey MPs pass law to control social media platforms
The parliament of Turkey has passed a law that aims to control social media platforms, which human rights groups claim to be a threat...
