Month: August 2021
Zoom Privacy Lawsuit Settlement
The video-conferencing firm has long been criticised for its approach to its security. One key issue that has led to some companies choosing to stop using the platform is the phenomena of “Zoombombing” incidents, where uninvited guests crash meetings to cause problems. The lawsuit alleged that Zoom had invaded the privacy of millions of users
tackling misinformation on Facebook
Facebook is taking the battle to individual accounts, effectively burying a user’s posts further down the News Feed if they have repeatedly posted content that has been investigated by one of the firm’s fact-checkers. Facebook is taking aim at individual user accounts in its latest attempt to stem the flow of misinformation shared across the
hide like counts on IG in depressurizing platform usage
Concerns have previously been raised about the impact of social media platforms on mental health, particularly among younger people, with some equating the number of likes on a post to popularity or a sign of validation. Now, all Instagram and Facebook users have the choice to hide both the like counts of other people’s posts
child’s safety online
The majority of internet-connected devices have some form of parental control system but users can also install their own. Both iOS and Google have features allowing parents to not only filter content but also set time limits on how long children can use certain apps. online safety laws that make tech giants accountable for harmful
Banned WhatsApp data processing in Germany
Hamburg’s data protection commissioner Johannes Caspar said he issued an emergency three-month order prohibiting the social network from processing WhatsApp personal data for its own purposes. A German privacy watchdog has banned Facebook from gathering data on users of its WhatsApp chat app, citing an update to its privacy policy that it said breaches stringent
Anti-5G campaigns
It argues the government is failing to protect citizens from the health risks from 5G networks, which it says will add to existing harmful radiation from mobile phones, wi-fi networks and smart devices. The legal action has been brought on behalf of three complainants. Two are battling to stop the rollout of the technology. The
Microsoft’s new operating system
Windows 11 will be available as a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs in the Christmas period. Microsoft has revealed a new-look Windows operating system with several new features, enhancements and visual changes. The tech giant says under the bonnet upgrades will make Windows 11 faster overall and more secure and Microsoft is pushing
Minors consuming Harmful contents on Social Media
despite knowing the age of younger users, social media platforms were allowing them to be contacted, unsolicited, by adults as well as recommending potentially damaging content. Facebook, Instagram and TikTok were the platforms named in the major researches .A new report claims social media platforms are promoting harmful content, such as that around extreme dieting
Free WhatsApp Phone Calls and Messages test
Using WhatsApp on a companion device can be slower and less reliable and frequently gets disconnected. But now engineers at Facebook the app’s owner have come up with a system to allow customers to sync up to four devices with their WhatsApp account independently of their phone. WhatsApp is piloting a new system which will
New apps and events feature on Zoom
Zoom Apps and Zoom Events have been released to the public in an update to the video conferencing tool in an effort to expand how the app is used. Zoom now allows people to use third-party apps within video meetings and organise virtual conventions and events from within the communications platform. The service has seen