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TikTok actively banning accounts sharing latest viral suicide clip
Earlier this year, TikTok was criticised after a 19-year-old user purportedly live-streamed his apparent suicide.
Facebook blocks dying Frenchman's attempt to livestream his own death
Alain Cocq said he has no plans to upset his viewers, hence, the video will broadcast without sound and the camera will stop rolling soon after he dies.
AR glasses from Facebook reportedly help users improve their perception
While most VR or AR research focuses on graphics, motion tracking, and immersive experiences, this one is geared towards audio.
Pregnant woman arrested in front of children for organising anti-lockdown protest
Australian police arrested the expectant mother and charged her with incitement after she created a Facebook event to protest the lockdown.
Hiker finds mentally-ill woman caged for 25 years by neighbours
The woman with some undiagnosed disability was abandoned by her relatives and her neighbours claim they kept her locked for her safety.
Apple might be developing VR video conferencing platform after acquiring Spaces
Software used by the startup, Spaces is supported by Facebook's Oculus lineup, the HTC Vive, and Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality products as well.
Apple issues apology to WordPress after attempt to coerce in-app purchases
Last week, sources confirmed that Apple has blocked WordPress from updating their apps unless certain changes were made.
Facebook Gaming plans to attract former Mixer streamers and others to its own platform
While there were some former Mixer streamers who successfully transitioned to the social networking group's fold, the rest were more hesitant.
Facebook potentially faces $500 bn lawsuit for alleged biometric data collection on Instagram
It seems the company's legal woes are not over as it is hit with a new class-action lawsuit over Instagram's alleged breach of privacy law.
Apple might face EU antitrust probe as Microsoft, Facebook criticise App Store policies
The Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service – a group that closely works with antitrust-related cases – has completed initial investigations.
British woman uses Facebook to trap man who raped and murdered her aunt
Tired of waiting for authorities to find the suspected killer, the murdered woman's niece used social media to locate the absconding man.
TikTok controversy pushes content creators to consider Instagram Reels from Facebook
Instagram is launching Reels in over 50 countries on both iOS and Android operating systems via an in-app update.
Google eyeing new undersea infrastructure to drastically improve internet quality
Google is reportedly naming its latest project after an American computer scientist and naval rear admiral – Grace Hopper.
Off-duty police officer saves boy from shark
The boy was pulled out of the water when the off-duty officer saw the shark swimming towards the child.
Miss Swimsuit UK gets title stripped over 'All Lives Matter' post
A Facebook rant questioning George Floyd's innocence and stating "All Lives Matter" led to the reigning title holder's removal from the pageant's website.
Woman who refused to wear a mask files lawsuit to get half of barista's $100k GoFundMe tips
The woman who was refused service at a Starbucks wants half of GoFundMe money donated to the barista she shamed on Facebook
Facebook SDK issue reportedly causing problems with several iOS apps
Other recent issues with Apple's devices involved the iOS 13.5 update, which apparently caused iPad Pros to be stuck in a boot loop.
Jade Pinkett Smith confirms dating August Alsina during brief split with Will Smith
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith have been married since 1997 with two children, and briefly split a few years ago.
Facebook Messenger might support cross-platform communication with WhatsApp
This appears to be in line with what Mark Zuckerberg hinted at last year, which is to combine certain functionalities of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Private Facebook groups illegally selling human remains and macabre curios
An investigation led to the discovery of human remains and related items being sold on the social media platform.
Upsurge of COVID-19 cases prompt social media platforms to issue more reminders
Bill Gates recently criticised social media companies for their failure to address misinformation about the 2019 novel coronavirus
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle support 'Stop Hate for Profit' campaign
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are supporting the campaign that calls for worldwide boycott of Facebook advertising.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reach out to alleged hate crime victim
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke to one 18-year-old African-American woman who was the alleged victim of a racist hate crime.
Microsoft announces partnership with Facebook Gaming: Mixer to end service in July
Despite its star-studded lineup of streamers, the service failed to produce numbers that could rival that of YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook Gaming,
Pregnant Katy Perry battling 'waves of depression' amid COVID-19 crisis
WHO has also stated that a mental illness is looming over the world due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Twitter strictly cracking down on COVID-19 misinformation
Healthcare professionals have been voicing their concerns regarding the upsurge of fake news amid the SARS-CoV-2 crisis.
Messenger Rooms from Facebook may soon replace Zoom amid COVID-19 lockdown
To deliver an experience on par with what others offer, Facebook is presently enabling Messenger Rooms to accommodate up to 50 users in one session.
Princess Eugenie joins Sarah Ferguson's story reading for children amid virus pandemic
The Duchess of York started the storytime venture to keep children entertained since April 15.
COVID-19 Lockdown: Lonely OAP with dementia targeted by neighbourhood bully
The 90-year-old widower was left a rude note shaming him and his dead wife because he did not "Clap for Carers."
Facebook announces worldwide project to track coronavirus
For now, the social media group is rolling out a survey asking users about symptoms they might be experiencing related to COVID-19.