TikTok tightens safety and privacy for teens on the app
TikTok is adding a pop-up that will appear when teens under 16 publish on the app, asking who can watch their videos.
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Tokyo 2020 YouTube: standout moments on Olympic YouTube Channel
YouTube says viewers watched over 200 million hours of Olympic Games content on the platform during Tokyo 2020.
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Huawei P50: Everything we know about the new P50 series
The Huawei P50 flagship has a SuperZoom matrix to capture images in stunning clarity, from near or far, wide or close-in.
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Facebook PETs: the company to invest in privacy-enhancing technologies
Facebook says PETs are sophisticated technologies that limit data processing and will help protect people’s personal data.
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Google Meet: a meeting to now have up to 25 co-hosts, “Quick access” setting, and more
Google adds more updates to Google Meet, which include up to 25 co-hosts and expanded safety features.
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TikTok celebrates Khaby Lame for 100m followers
Khaby Lame recently hit 100 million followers on TikTok and is now second most followed on the platform.
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YouTube announces Creator Program for independent journalists
The Creator Program will provide independent journalists all the tools they need to create on YouTube.
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Amazon, GoPro target counterfeit syndicate in joint lawsuit
The counterfeiters reportedly attempted to sell GoPro’s camera accessories to Amazon store.
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Transfer Your Information: Facebook adds new updates to the feature
The new Facebook updates to the TYI tool include filters that allow people to more precisely select the data they want to transfer.
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Instagram Limits: Use these new features to prevent abuse
The new set of features, which include Limits, will protect users against potential abusers and bullies.
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Google announces new policies to make minors safe online
Google will allow minors to request their images to be removed from search results.
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Google Nest: Google adds new cams and doorbells
Google Nest introduces new battery-powered Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell and they are now available for preorder.
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Facebook scraped data: Facebook bans NYU’s Ad Observatory Project researchers
Facebook says the researchers gathered scraped data by creating a browser extension that was programmed to evade their detection systems.
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Google adds three new updates to Maps on iOS
The new update includes dark mode for iOS right on Google Maps.
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YouTube unveils new website for content creators
The new and revamped site will teach YouTube content creators how to make the most of their channels.
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How to create a 3D Bitmoji on Snapchat
You can now express yourself with over 1200 poses and gestures.
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Uber updates privacy policy: Here’s how they collect and use your data
Uber said it wants to maintain trust in the relationship it has with its customers.
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WhatsApp rolls out ‘View Once feature for media: Here’s what we know
Photos and videos will now disappear once the chat has been opened. Here’s everything we know about this new feature.
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Microsoft announced that Windows 365 is available – what we know
Microsoft has made available resources to help you get started with Windows 365. Read more to find out about them.
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TikTok sponsors US Cyber Games – Everything you need to know
TikTok is exploring ways to support cyber athletes and teams around the world.
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Google services won’t work on old Android OS – Here’s why
If you have an old Android OS, you could be restricted from using Google services. Here’s what we know.
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Twitter joins forces with media to end viral fake news
Twitter’s Curation team, together with The Associated Press (AP) and Reuters, will increase their capacity to prevent the spread of fake news.
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Google Pixel 6 smartphone to launch soon with own SoC Tensor
Google said that Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will be powered by Tensor.
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#TikTokResume: You can now apply for a job through TikTok
Looking for a job? Young content creators can now submit resumes to brands they want to work for, through TikTok.
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Turkana Human: Google recognises ancient fossil in Doodles
According to Google, Turkana Human fossil revolutionised knowledge of human evolution.
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Telegram updates: video calls with up to 1000 viewers, Video Messages 2.0, and more – what we know
You can now host a party on a group call with 1000 viewers. Here’s what we know.
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Google Play: Everything you need to know about Google’s upcoming safety section
All Google Play store apps will be required to share information in the safety section. Here’s what we know.
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Apple announced Garageband updates for iPhone and iPad – what we know
The app will now help people unlock more of their musical creativity with all-new Sound Packs from some of today’s top artists and producers.
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Instagram announced it will be defaulting minor accounts to private – what we know
Instagram will default users under 16 to private accounts. Here’s what we know.
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Uber Eats introduces new Delivery Services Agreement to South Africans
Uber Eats said that South African customers have to sign a new agreement.