Social Media
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Social media are online communications channels that help people share information or content and interact with each other. Clearly defining the term is quite tricky because there are numerous social media services available nowadays. The most well-known are Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Snapchat, TikTok, etc.
Facebook Removes Holocaust Denial Content
Facebook updated its hate speech policy to prohibit any content that denies or distorts the Holocaust. Facebook explained that this decision was made due to "the well-documented rise in anti-Semitism globally."
Chinese App for Bypassing the Great Firewall Disappeared
China has launched the Tuber browser, which opens access to prohibited social media platforms. Unfortunately, it disappeared from the mobile app store last week.
The Main Types of Social Media Scams and How to Spot Them: Part 1
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others are social media platforms that offer a unique place for communication. But the truth is that you need to be careful even on social media since many scammers live and prosper there.
YouTube Premium Subscribers Can Now Test Experimental Features
YouTube Premium subscribers will now also have access to experimental features that are still in development. Previously, these features were tested with users randomly selected for beta testing.
Instagram Launched Stories Map and Calendar Along With New Anti-Bullying Features
Stories Map is not the only feature Instagram introduced to celebrate its birthday. The photo-sharing app has also announced two well-being updates to reduce negative interactions, including bullying and harassment, in comments.
What Is Today? Instagram's Birthday and the Return of the Classic Polaroid Icon
The most popular photo-sharing app Instagram was launched on October 6, 2010. Today, Instagram celebrates its birthday and, in honor of the anniversary, released an update and added an easter egg to the app that lets you change its home screen icon.
Twitter Will Suspend Users Who Tweet That They Hope Trump Dies of COVID-19
After Trump's announcement that he and his wife were tested positive for COVID-19, many Twitter users started to post tweets wishing death to the US President. Twitter called this behavior inhumane, announcing that it will remove offending content from comments.
