Tag: Social media
Tech Digest daily round up: Google fires head of AI ethics unit
Google has fired the founder and co-head of its artificial intelligence ethics unit, claiming she violated the company's code of conduct. In a statement, Google said an investigation found Margaret Mitchell had moved files outside the company. The ethics unit has been under scrutiny since December, following the departure of another senior figure, Timnit Gebru.…
Today’s Tech Digest: Biological battery, Google to go dark
A new wearable device that claims to turn your body into a biological battery has been developed by scientists at Colorado University, according to a story in The Daily Mail. The stretchy device attaches to the skin like a ring sits on a finger and taps into the user's natural heat to convert the body's…
Twitter users ‘3 times more likely’ to follow those with same political views
Twitter users are three times more likely to follow back the accounts of strangers if they share the same political views, according to a new study that sheds light on the phenomenon of ‘echo chambers’ on social media. The peer-reviewed study saw researchers, including those from the University of Exeter Business School, conduct a field…
Simple, Yet EASY, SEO Tips For Small Business Owners
For any business to succeed, effort from the owner is paramount. Running a successful website does not need rocket science. There are simple yet easy to follow practical SEO tips that could make your business soar. Read on to find out. 1) Hire A Technician You may be busy working on other aspects of your…
TikTok now available on your TV screen
TikTok has today (February 4th, 2021) announced a new app on Google TV and other Android TV OS devices, bringing TikTok's trending content into the home of people across the UK, France and Germany. Building on the Samsung TV partnership announced in December, the new app follows a similar approach and is specially designed for a…
Parler goes offline as Amazon pulls plug on hosting
Parler has gone offline after Amazon pulled support for the so-called "free speech" social network. The platform had been reliant on the tech giant's Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing service to provide its alternative to Twitter. “Recently, we’ve seen a steady increase in this violent content on your website, all of which violates our…
The Ultimate 2021 Digital Marketing Guide for Businesses Struggling Due to COVID-19
There are no new ways to express the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses. But these effects are far from over. Most companies had to shift the sale of their products and services online. They also had to make several adjustments to their operations and workforce management. However, many businesses are still struggling to…
Apple removes party promoting Vybe Together app
US app Vybe Together which promoted private parties during the coronavirus pandemic has been removed from the Apple App Store. Vybe Together calls itself a “private community to find, join and host parties." A recent video on its TikTok account claimed it held secret parties every weekend. Although its account on the platform, as well…
Ofcom to help protect children as Online Harms bill introduced
UK watchdog Ofcom is set to gain the power to block access to online services that fail to protect children and other users with the introduction of the Online Harms Bill. The regulator will also be able to fine Facebook and other tech giants billions of pounds, and require them to publish an audit of…
Facebook to pay UK publishers for news content
Facebook is to start paying UK news publishers for articles when it launches Facebook News in January, reports the BBC. Already available in the US, the feature adds a dedicated news tab to the Facebook app. Facebook said it will prioritise original, deeply reported stories and content that is not already on the network. According…