Category: Social Media
Ofcom report reveals increasing online concerns
More parents than ever feel their children’s online use now carries more risks than benefits, according to the latest Ofcom report into children’s media and online lives. Parents and carers are becoming more likely to trust their children with greater digital independence at a younger age. But far fewer believe the benefits of their child…
Snap rolls out cooking game Ready Chef Go!
Snap Inc. and Mojiworks, a developer of bespoke games for global social platforms has unveiled Ready Chef Go!, a cooking game available exclusively on Snap's real-time multiplayer gaming platform, Snap Games. In Ready Chef Go!, friends can play together to out-cook other teams of Snapchatters in quick rounds of up to 60 seconds, adding upgrades and ad-driven…
Hootsuite reveals 5 Social Media Trends for 2020
Social media management tool Hootsuite has released its Social Media Trends 2020 report. The company’s fourth annual report on global trends in social media reveals the biggest opportunities for brands delivering social marketing strategies in the coming year. “The new year is a time to refocus and energise your strategies for the year ahead,” says Hootsuite…
Sacha Baron Cohen: social media is ‘propaganda machine’
Speaking after accepting a leadership award from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in New York, Ali G actor Sacha Baron Cohen accused internet companies of placing business success above the safety of their users. He claimed platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter were allowing hateful content on their sites because it provoked a response and…
Hillary Clinton worried about young women on social media
Hillary and Chelsea Clinton with Fearne Cotton (Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place) Hillary Clinton has said the idea of perfection that is often portrayed on social media is “insidious” and undermines the confidence of young women. The former US secretary of state said that people in the public eye should talk more…
How do I clean up social media for future employers?
A number of General Election candidates have already landed themselves in hot water due to hidden nasties found on their social media accounts, while several celebrities have previously come unstuck because of prior posts. Even ordinary members of the public can now expect future employers to scrutinise their online presence. So how do you clean…
WhatsApp adds fingerprint unlock feature for Android users
WhatsApp users on Android can now lock the messaging app using their fingerprint. The Facebook-owned messaging service announced it will allow users to add the extra layer of security, which will require the device owner’s fingerprint to be confirmed before the app opens fully. A similar feature was added to Apple’s iOS platform earlier this…
Social media platforms can be forced to remove illegal comments, rules court
Social media platforms such as Facebook can be ordered to remove defamatory posts declared as illegal, the EU’s top court has ruled. The Court of Justice of the European Union’s (CJEU) landmark decision means any individual country in the EU can restrict global access to the offending material. Facebook said the ruling raises “critical questions…
Warning over ‘sadfishing’ as children seek solace online
Schoolchildren seeking solace online are being affected by the latest toxic social media trend – “sadfishing”, warns a new report. Youngsters are being accused of attention-seeking after sharing details about personal issues online in search of support, it says. “Sadfishing” has been used to describe when someone posts about an emotional problem in an attempt…
China now a ‘global disinformation superpower’, say researchers
China has become a major player in global social media manipulation campaigns, researchers say, amid an overall increase in the number of countries sharing misinformation online. According to the Oxford Internet Institute, organised social media manipulation has more than doubled since 2017, with 70 countries using computational propaganda to manipulate public opinion. The report says…