Breitbart News recently reported that WhatsApp downloads fell by more than 2 million between January 5 and 12 compared to the previous week, falling to 10.6 million. In comparison, Signal saw 17.8 million downloads while Telegram saw 15.7 million during the same time period, according to data from the app analytics firm Sensor Tower. … [Read more...] about Facebook’s WhatsApp Delays Privacy Change over ‘Confusion’ and Backlash
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Facebook has no plan to reinstate Donald Trump’s account across apps
The social media ban on Trump has resulted in a massive 73 per cent drop in online misinformation about election fraud, a new report revealed on Monday. The research by the San Francisco-based analytics firm Zignal Labs found that conversations about election fraud dropped from 2.5 million mentions to 688,000 mentions across several social media sites in the week after Trump was banned on Twitter on January 8. Zignal found that the use of hashtags affiliated with the January 6 Capitol riot also dipped considerably. Impeachment complicates the early days of Joe Biden's presidencyPresident-elect Joe Biden already faces the daunting task of steering a newly announced $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill through a closely divided Congress as the pandemic and its economic fallout grow. … [Read more...] about Facebook has no plan to reinstate Donald Trump’s account across apps
Grab proposes pay-per-entry lane dedicated to app-based cars at Saigon airport
Nguyen Thai Hai Van, CEO of Grab Vietnam, also put forward several initiatives to alleviate the inconvenience for drivers and passengers, which include the coordination between ride-sharing firms and the Tan Son Nhat authority to ensure order in the suggested separate lane, as well as a 3-minute time limit for each vehicle to pick up passengers. … [Read more...] about Grab proposes pay-per-entry lane dedicated to app-based cars at Saigon airport
U.S. asks Australia to scrap proposed laws to make Facebook, Google pay for news
Asked for a response to the U.S. submission, Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said in a statement the government "is committed to proceeding with a mandatory code" that would address "the bargaining power imbalances with digital platforms and media companies." … [Read more...] about U.S. asks Australia to scrap proposed laws to make Facebook, Google pay for news
Facebook enhances AI used to describe photos for visually impaired users
Related CoverageGoogle rolls out suite of accessibility updates and launches Action BlocksGoogle's Live Transcribe can now spot laughter, clapping and dogs barkingApple proposes accessibility emojis to better represent disabilitiesWhy policies for extended sick leave and short term disability are critical for organizations (TechRepublic) … [Read more...] about Facebook enhances AI used to describe photos for visually impaired users
