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Facebook and YouTube aren’t even trying to enforce the Alex Jones ban
After Alex Jones was effectively banned from the internet — or at least his major distribution channels — last August, it appeared that we’d be rid of his half-baked conspiracy theories once and for all. äàëüøå »
2019-1-12 01:49
Trump Jr.’s deleted Instagram post likened border wall to zoo fencing
Donald Trump Jr. recently likened his father’s proposed border wall with Mexico to that of a zoo fence meant to contain animals. “You know why you can enjoy a day at the zoo?” the now-deleted Instagram post asks. äàëüøå »
2019-1-11 02:12
Twitter will begin testing ‘ice breakers’ to spark healthy conversation
Last year, Twitter touted a handful of features meant to spur conversation on the platform. Or, “increase the health of public conversation,” as CEO Jack Dorsey told Congress last year. At CES today, company representatives confirmed to Engadget that the features would roll out to certain users in the coming weeks as part of a public test. äàëüøå »
2019-1-9 07:28
In Instagram’s darkest corner, all it takes is a hashtag to uncover images of child sexual abuse
For pedophiles, a single hashtag opened the door to one of Instagram’s seediest corners, one where images of sexually exploited children were openly traded as if they were collectibles. For anyone willing to engage, finding images of child sexual abuse was about as simple searching for a laptop on Craigslist. äàëüøå »
2019-1-9 05:36
Dave Rubin Turns to Bitcoin for Crowdfunding After Alleged Patreon Censorship
American talk show host Dave Rubin has announced he is turning to Bitcoin in lieu of the crowdfunding platform Patreon, in protest against the latter’s alleged censorship practices
äàëüøå »2019-1-8 00:30
Earn Crypto Part 5: Bounty Campaigns
In BTCManager’s series titled “Earn Crypto,” readers are being introduced to a wide range of platforms, applications, and ways that they can earn bitcoin and other digital currencies as a member of the cryptocurrency community. äàëüøå »
2019-1-7 09:00
Australian Crypto Firm Faces Heat for Manipulating Social Media Accounts, Denies Allegations
It seems like cryptocurrency firms are not shying away from controversies anytime soon. Sydney-based Power Ledger faced fire last week after investors and industry experts called out the firm’s dubious social media practices, reported Financial Review on December 26, 2018. äàëüøå »
2018-12-29 12:00
The best new social media features of 2018
Social media sites and apps are constantly changing and evolving to match the needs of their user base — for good, and for ill. Whether it’s Facebook Watch‘s new shows actually making it worth using, or Snapchat’s reviled redesign, social media changes can be a polarizing topic for the millions of people who use the sites every day. äàëüøå »
2018-12-21 03:06
Influencer marketing needs to clean up its act in 2019
If you can’t help but roll your eyes when you hear the word ‘influencer’ then trust me, you’re not alone. Earlier this year, one of the biggest social media influencers in the world told his colleagues to get a real job. äàëüøå »
2018-12-20 02:00
What Is Reddcoin? Introduction to RDD Token
What Is Reddcoin? Reddcoin is a decentralized, blockchain-based cryptocurrency used to tip or send payments for social content. Unlike competitor Steem (and legacy platforms like Snapcash), the Reddcoin API supports all social platforms, from Reddit to Twitter and Twitch. äàëüøå »
2018-12-18 23:38
How to keep your Bitcoin (BTC) secure?
In today’s world, everything is shared. From Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, to Reddit, millennials do one thing really good – they share details about their life daily online with complete strangers, giving anyone a direct view into their personal lives, habits, and even their financials. äàëüøå »
2018-12-13 09:00
Google+ will die 4 months sooner thanks to new bug affecting 52 million users
After announcing in October it would be shuttering Google+, its little-loved social media site, Google today announced that, thanks to yet another security flaw, the end would have to come much sooner than originally expected. äàëüøå »
2018-12-10 21:38
Reddit’s data hoarders are frantically trying to save Tumblr’s NSFW content
After Tumblr announced, on Monday, that it was invoking the nuclear option to expel NSFW content on the platform, the internet reacted with predictable rage. At TNW, we speculated about whether the move would kill the platform. äàëüøå »
2018-12-7 02:50
Tumblr’s porn ban slams the door on women and other marginalized communities
After graphic images of child sex abuse appeared on Tumblr in November, the app was quickly removed from Apple’s App store (it remained on Google Play). And rightfully so. Child sex abuse imagery has no place online, and Apple was well within its rights to stop distributing an app containing it. äàëüøå »
2018-12-6 05:54
Political Decentralization: Freeing the Internet From Monopolists With Crypto-Tech
This piece on political decentralization was written by Jonas Sevel Karlberg. Karlberg advises several prominent projects and is a co-founder of the Nordic Blockchain Association. He is also the founder and CEO of AmaZix. äàëüøå »
2018-12-5 04:55
Swiss hotel chain offers a ‘social media sitter’ to handle your Instagram while you relax
Ibis, A popular European hotel chain, just introduced the world to the “social media sitter. ” It’s the answer to a problem few knew existed, and even fewer though we needed professional help with. äàëüøå »
2018-12-4 05:22
Rest in peace, Tumblr
Tumblr today announced it’d be banning adult content from the site, effective December 17. While this appears to be an attempt to curtail the images of child sex abuse found on the site, users contend it will only stifle and punish artists who have filled the site with positive and accessible forms of erotica. äàëüøå »
2018-12-4 23:41
How Blockchain can be Integrated into Social Media for Great Benefits
Blockchain has over the years been recognized as the framework behind the success of cryptocurrencies with the provision of the decentralized mode of operation and as a distributed ledger. Its function has been taken advantage of by many other institutions. äàëüøå »
2018-11-29 09:38
Tapatalk To Add Crypto Rewards with KIN
Internet debates tend to generate more heat than light, but your next argument might generate something else: money. Tapatalk, a mobile app which aggregates online forums, has announced plans to integrate the Kin (KIN) cryptocurrency, allowing users to receive tokens in exchange for posting quality content. äàëüøå »
2018-11-29 22:06
Snap, share, eat: The decidedly human reasons we’re obsessed with amateur food photography
As millions sit down to a turkey dinner this week, it’s inevitable that one of you, perhaps even more than one, will break out your smartphone and start snapping pictures of your plate, the turkey, and if they’re lucky, maybe even those who are sharing it with you. äàëüøå »
2018-11-23 00:21
This tool is like Buffer for Instagram stories
Stories are short, ephemeral blobs of content — videos and pictures, mostly — which Snapchat popularized in 2013, followed by Instagram, Facebook, and… er… Skype. But for all their popularity, there aren’t that many good ways to create and manage them at scale. äàëüøå »
2018-11-8 20:47
TikTok’s military users shine a light on the everyday realities of enlisted life
For most people, playing Call of Duty‘s campaign mode is as close as they’ll get to joining the military. For them, the everyday realities of uniformed service are unknown. But shining a light on this world are ordinary servicemen and women, and they’re using an unusual tool to do it. äàëüøå »
2018-11-8 18:12
Twitter is sorry about that whole ‘Kill all Jews’ thing
Many New Yorkers awoke to a bit of a surprise when “Kill all Jews” briefly made an appearance in their Twitter sidebar. On a social network with a hate speech problem, it’s not unusual to see this type of content. äàëüøå »
2018-11-3 22:58
Influencer marketing is bullshit
Pop quiz time: What’s estimated to be worth between 5 and 10 billion dollars by 2020 and is (at least, in my humble opinion) largely bullshit? Answer: Influencer marketing. Okay, let me clarify something. äàëüøå »
2018-11-2 20:09
Coin Dance | Community Driven Cryptocurrency Statistics
Coin Dance is a community driven site which aims to decentralize even the statistics element of the cryptocurrency revolution. Here's how it works. The post Coin Dance | Community Driven Cryptocurrency Statistics appeared first on CoinCentral. äàëüøå »
2018-11-2 19:19
#DoctorsAreDickheads is hashtag activism at its most ineffectual
People tend to talk about doctors in respectful, often referential terms. I can think of few other professions besides Medicine which command immediate, universal respect. Except for the past couple of days, when the hashtag #DoctorsAreDickheads trended across Twitter. äàëüøå »
2018-10-26 19:32
Earn Cryptocurrencies by Upvoting Content; Social Media Tokens on the Rise
PlusOneCoin (PLUS1) is a new cryptocurrency that can incentivize users to access and share content while also offering a new way for publishers and content providers to monetize their services, reported Techcrunch on October 24, 2018. äàëüøå »
2018-10-26 23:00
Johnny Depp To Make Film On TaTaTu Blockchain
Pirates are always on the lookout for treasure, so it’s no surprise that Captain Sparrow is getting his share of the blockchain booty. Johnny Depp, who also performed as Raoul Duke and Edward Scissorhands, has teamed up with Andrea Iervolino to develop and co-produce a film through the blockchain-based entertainment platform, TaTaTu (TTU). äàëüøå »
2018-10-24 00:49
#WontBeErased is Twitter’s response to Trump’s proposed anti-trans policies
Over the weekend, the White House released a memo saying the Department of Health and Human Services is seeking to revise the definition of “sex. ” As reported by The New York Times, the absolutely bollocks memo details how the Trump administration wants to define sex by the genitalia a person is born with. äàëüøå »
2018-10-22 12:53
6 Easy Ways to Earn Money as a Cryptocurrency Enthusiast
The cryptocurrency industry has attracted a lot of people over the years. More often than not, enthusiasts are looking for ways to make money in one way or another. The following six methods can provide some relief in this regard, although one’s mileage may vary in terms of money earned over time. äàëüøå »
2018-10-17 05:20
People keep dying taking selfies, this study reveals how
It seems anything you do or anywhere you visit is worthy of a selfie, whether that’s standing on the edge of a cliff or going for a coffee. But a new study has revealed our need to capture the perfect selfie comes with a price — the price being 250 deaths. äàëüøå »
2018-10-9 14:40
Viral video of woman pouring bleach onto manspreaders is staged Kremlin propaganda
On September 25, a viral video filmed by Anna Dovgalyuk showed a Russian “feminist” pouring bleach on men’s crotches in a protest against manspreading. Except it wasn’t bleach, it was water, and also Kremlin propaganda. äàëüøå »
2018-10-8 15:08
My colleague Googled my dad and it got weird
The other day, my colleague Googled my dad. I can’t remember why, so don’t ask, but he sent me a 20-year-old photo of my dad sitting in an office that can only be described as Dunder Mifflin-esque. äàëüøå »
2018-10-6 17:03
Reddcoin’s ReddID Supports All Major Social Networks at Launch
It has been coming for some time now, but Reddcoin’s ReddID solution is finally ready for prime time. This new solution offers some interesting benefits when it comes to using this particular cryptocurrency. äàëüøå »
2018-10-2 20:00
The ‘female blackout’ protest didn’t work — it silenced women
Over the weekend, a viral post flooded women’s Facebook inboxes urging them to participate in a “blackout” on Facebook. Women were asked to protest against domestic violence and spread awareness of the issue by replacing their profile pictures with a completely black image and leave the social media platform for 13 hours. äàëüøå »
2018-10-2 15:09
Is the Crypto Ad Ban Saga Finally Coming to an End?
Google has published an update to its financial products and services policy. The update, among other things, touches on the cryptocurrency ban the media giant had put into effect at the start of 2018. äàëüøå »
2018-9-30 11:00
Bans aren’t the answer to problematic social media accounts
Across the United States, millions of progressives and proponents for equality cheered (or at least had a good chuckle) earlier this month when Facebook, Apple, Spotify, and YouTube collectively banned alt-right conspiracy theorist and hate speech-spewing Alex Jones from their respective platforms. äàëüøå »
2018-9-29 15:30
The ‘always-on’ mentality is terrible for social media managers — here’s how to switch off without getting left behind
If you’re a Social Media Manager, you’ll probably be expected to live and breathe social media. What used to be considered a bit of a cop-out job done on the side is finally being recognized as a profession that requires knowledge and skill. äàëüøå »
2018-9-29 11:30
Frank Chaparro: A Bitcoin ETF “Doesn’t Matter For The Price”
The Crypto market is highly susceptible to rumors, news, and general community interaction. Terms such as FOMO and FUD have become so widespread that social networks are an almost obligatory reference for those who wish to do fundamental analysis. äàëüøå »
2018-9-27 23:33
Cutting through the Hype: Is Facebook really at Risk of Being Toppled by Blockchain Technology?
In the past ten years, Facebook has grown from a mere social media platform to one of the biggest internet companies the world has ever seen. With its recent acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, it has comfortably positioned itself in the minds of over two billion people. äàëüøå »
2018-9-25 07:00
Instagram is testing a ‘regram’ feature to natively repost content
On Twitter there’s the retweet button. Facebook has the share icon. On Instagram, nothing. To date, users have had to get creative in their attempts to repost content from other accounts on to their own timelines. äàëüøå »
2018-9-21 03:27
Dmunity: A Rewarding Social Media Platform Built with Blockchain
The rise of blockchain in the past few years has led to the introduction of some rather novel use cases. In that vein, Dmunity is a decentralized social media website that is built on top of the Ethereum blockchain. äàëüøå »
2018-9-21 19:00
Reddit User Exposes his Crypto Astroturfing Operation
The shadowy world of spam marketing and sock puppeting on behalf of cryptocurrency and blockchain projects has hit the headlines for its impact on Twitter users. The ubiquitous “crypto giveaway” scam has targeted everyone from Roger Ver to Pope Francis. äàëüøå »
2018-9-19 20:00
Crypto-Endorsements Gone Sour | A Celebrity Special
Crypto-endorsements are turning out to be the cryptocurrency industry's new way of pumping up coins. However, not all projects are succeeding. The post Crypto-Endorsements Gone Sour | A Celebrity Special appeared first on CoinCentral. äàëüøå »
2018-9-14 23:25
We used Google Arts & Culture’s selfie app to make the internet’s Shit Museum
Ever have one of those weeks where you feel like everything is going wrong in the world? Us too. The planet is melting. There are powerful idiots all over the world with their greasy fingers hovered over big red doom buttons. äàëüøå »
2018-9-9 17:47
Twitter has permanently banned Alex Jones and Infowars
Twitter has announced it’s permanently suspended the accounts of conspiracy theory website Infowars and its controversial founder, Alex Jones. In addition, Twitter has banned Jones and Infowars from its livestreaming service, Periscope, where Jones regularly broadcast and boasted a large following. äàëüøå »
2018-9-7 00:45
Counterpoint: ‘All men are trash’ is hate speech
When I woke up this morning I didn’t think I’d start my day off defending white male privilege. But there’s an “all men are trash” discussion playing out on TNW’s social media accounts, and I have some thoughts. äàëüøå »
2018-9-7 23:53
Twitter CEO’s comments will ignite the right, context be damned
Stripped of context, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s comments sound a bit like an admission. Speaking to members of congress, Dorsey told a room full of senators that Twitter “unfairly” reduced the visibility of more than 600,000 accounts recently. äàëüøå »
2018-9-6 04:32
Anti-semitic vandals rename Manhattan ‘Jewtropolis’ on Snapchat
New Yorkers using apps including Snapchat, Citi Bike, or The Weather Channel will have noticed that this morning New York had been renamed “Jewtropolis” on both Android and iOS devices. When users zoom in on Snap Maps, it shows that Snap Map has marked Manhattan’s East Village with anti-Semitic language. äàëüøå »
2018-8-30 17:05
This Instagram account documents the disturbing truth of online dating as a woman
The world of online dating is a fraught one — filled with creeps, bad intentions, and painful chat up lines. Apps like Tinder, Happn, and Bumble have changed the dating game by making it easier and more accessible, but in return they’ve created an online culture of abuse after rejection. äàëüøå »