Social Media

Social media are interactive computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks.

India’s ShareChat Raises $100M In Twitter-Led Series D
India’s ShareChat Raises $100M In Twitter-Led Series D
August 16, 2019  |  Investments

India’s social media platform ShareChat, which serves 60 million monthly users, has raised $100 million in a Series D funding round, as reported on Thursday...

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Instagram To Crack Down On Fake Story Watchers
Instagram To Crack Down On Fake Story Watchers
August 15, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

There is a known issue on Instagram with strangers “watching” stories on the platform in an attempt to gain followers. Instagram said it is aware...

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Why The Future Of Social Media Might Be About Thinking Smaller 
Why The Future Of Social Media Might Be About Thinking Smaller 
August 14, 2019  |  Retail

The world of social media can be a rough sea to sail in. There are plenty of pleasant corners of course — filled with family...

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Facebook Shelves Houseparty Acquisition Over Antitrust Concerns
Facebook Shelves Houseparty Acquisition Over Antitrust Concerns
August 12, 2019  |  Facebook

Facebook reportedly dropped a deal to buy competitor Houseparty, the video-focused social media chat app, due to anticipated additional antitrust scrutiny, The New York Times reported...

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White House Calls For FCC To Regulate Social Media Content
White House Calls For FCC To Regulate Social Media Content
August 09, 2019  |  Regulation

The White House has drafted an executive order that would put the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in charge of what large tech companies choose to...

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Younique Launches App For Virtual Makeup Trials
Younique Launches App For Virtual Makeup Trials
August 09, 2019  |  Innovation

Direct sales company Younique, which has been pivotal in its approach to social media marketing, has launched an augmented reality (AR) makeup trying-on tool, according...

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FBI Wants More Access To Facebook Data To Monitor Threats
FBI Wants More Access To Facebook Data To Monitor Threats
August 08, 2019  |  Regulation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation wants to be able to have more access to social media to monitor potential threats, according to a report in...

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Facebook Is Testing Subscriptions To Video Streaming
Facebook Is Testing Subscriptions To Video Streaming
August 08, 2019  |  Subscriptions

Facebook is going to start testing subscriptions to certain video streaming services that can be viewed inside its “Watch” hub, according to a report by...

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Twitter Ad Targeting Bug Could Have Exposed User Data
Twitter Ad Targeting Bug Could Have Exposed User Data
August 07, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Twitter has admitted to ad-targeting data breaches in regard to user permissions, according to reports. The company said it found bugs that may have shared...

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