In a significant policy shift, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp, has announced the termination of its third-party fact-checking program in…
Facebook Stories will soon let you ‘Snapchat’ from your Facebook app
Facebook has already implemented a rehashed version of Snapchat Stories on Instagram. But it hasn’t yet bolted on the feature to its flaship app….
Facebook Trending updates, now adds context to network’s hot topics
In its new-found bid to highlight genuine news on its network, Facebook has announced updates to its Trending feature. Trending, a feature added to…
Twitter desperately needs its own fact-checking system, and fast [Opinion]
Whether you believe climate change is a human-fuelled condition or simple planet dynamics scantly matters at this point. Speaking as a South African currently…
Your Android Pattern Lock isn’t secure at all, research suggests
Modern Android devices give users a number of authentication methods. From fingerprints to PIN codes, there are a slew of options to unlock your…
South Africans can repay houses faster using Airbnb, study finds
If you’re struggling to pay off your house in South Africa, there might be an alternative solution. Its name is Airbnb. London-based property agency…
Snapchat joins Facebook, Google in purging fake news from its network
Snapchat is the latest social network to take a stand against fake news, clickbait and “sensitive content”, according to a new report by the…
Gang rape of Swedish woman broadcast live on Facebook
According to a grim tabloid report from Sweden, three men on Monday recorded and broadcast an alleged gang rape using Facebook Live — the…
Here’s what would happen if Instagram renamed world subway stations
New York and London are two cities renowned for their intricate rail networks, but many would argue that they’re quite confusing for foreigners. With…
Social media use can make you ‘envious’ of loved ones, study finds
Social media isn’t always as constructive or beneficial as we might believe. While keeping in touch with loved ones and meeting new people is…
Scientists reveal fake news ‘vaccine’ that doesn’t involve needles
Fake news is pretty much everywhere now (thanks US Elections), but “inoculating” yourself might be simpler than first thought. Treating the scourge as a…
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