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…
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi demands access to social media tools to spread her message
Drawing her inspiration from the revolutions driven by social media in Tunisia and Egypt, Myanmar’s long-suffering opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said she…
Facebook drives social media advertising globally
Social networks are steadily increasing the amount of share in online spending on advertising in the United States. The latest report from eMarketer, shows…
Bono: ‘The revolution will be tweeted’
Speaking on Radio 702 in Johannesburg, U2 lead singer Bono spoke lyrically about the changes that are being wrought by 21st century social media,…
Fears of match fixing prompt Twitter ban during World Cup games
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a ban on all players and officials from tweeting during games at the World Cup, in an…
