Month: March 2022
Heineken virtual beer
Heineken set up a virtual launch to promote the “product” – an experience described by one attendee as surreal. The metaverse does not yet exist but many believe people will one day spend their time in inter-connected virtual worlds, accessed via a VR headset. The hype around the metaverse began when Facebook rebranded to Meta
Kremlin Twitter accounts
On 28 February, Twitter announced it would prevent tweets from Russian state-affiliated media outlets from being eligible for “amplification” – meaning they wouldn’t be recommended in the home timeline, notifications, and other places on Twitter. But Twitter doesn’t treat all accounts equally. Tweets from government and elected officials can be given more leeway when it
Metaverse and cryptocurrency investing
metaverse and crypto presenting a whole new realm of digital innovation and technology that were transforming human engagement and interactions, and set to shift the boundaries of connection and commercialisation, it was also becoming a minefield of a brand-new world of security risks, vulnerabilities and valid user concerns. Is Metaverse and cryptocurrency investing a risky
Tiktok Live Show Suspension
TikTok is suspending live-streaming and posting new video content on its platform in response to Russia’s new “fake news” law. “TikTok is an outlet for creativity and entertainment that can provide a source of relief and human connection during a time of war when people are facing immense tragedy and isolation. However, the safety of
Social media algorithm handover
Cyberflashing will become a criminal offence, punishable by up to two years in jail. And there will be new measures to crack down on anonymous trolls to give people more control over who can contact them and what they see online. Social media bosses face up to two years in prison if they fail to
aircraft repair plant destroyed near Lviv
Western Ukraine has so far been quieter than the rest of the country. Russia launched its invasion on three fronts – from the north, east and south – leaving cities such as Lviv relatively unscathed. ussian missiles have hit an aircraft repair plant near Lviv in western Ukraine, a city that has become a safe
Kanye West Suspended on Instagram
Kanye’s been criticised for repeatedly posting remarks about Kim, their children and her partner Pete Davidson. Kanye West has been suspended from Instagram for 24 hours after using a racial slur in reference to comedian Trevor Noah. Although his account remains visible, Kanye is unable to do things like post, comment or send direct messages.
limiting teenager’s virtual-reality exploration on Meta
“Providing age-appropriate and safe experiences for teens while also empowering them to explore in VR is a balancing act”, Oculus .New tools will allow parents to stop teenagers accessing inappropriate games and experiences via Meta’s virtual reality (VR) headset. Meta-owned Instagram has also rolled out further parental controls, the plans for which were revealed last
Deepfake use in Russia-Ukraine War
A deepfake video shared on Twitter, appearing to show Russian President Vladimir Putin declaring peace, has resurfaced and also Meta and YouTube have taken down a deepfake video of Ukraine’s president talking of surrendering to Russia. The unconvincing fake of President Zelensky was ridiculed by many Ukrainians. Deepfake technology is also being used to create
Lawsuit: scam ads on Facebook
Australia has launched legal action against Facebook’s parent company Meta, alleging it allowed scam ads to target users with fake celebrity endorsements. The tech giant had engaged in “false, misleading or deceptive conduct” by knowingly hosting the ads for bogus cryptocurrencies. Meta is yet to comment but has previously said it is committed to keeping