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After WhatsApp, Facebook to bring unsend feature to Messenger
The Observer - which helped to bring the recent Cambridge Analytica scandal to light - previously drew attention to links between Cambridge Analytica and AggregateIQ nearly a year ago. Anonymity online allowed Russian trolls to run fake Facebook pages for nefarious purposes, but anonymity also gives people the opportunity to speak out and organize who otherwise may not feel comfortable doi... [Full Article...]
Facebook to only run verified political ads ahead of elections in Pakistan
Zuckerberg assures that in order to require verification for all of these pages and advertisers, Facebook will hire thousands of more people. The steps are created to deter the kind of election meddling and online information warfare that USA authorities have accused Russian Federation of pursuing, Zuckerberg said. [Full Article...]
Facebook scandal a 'game changer' in data privacy regulation
Sandberg also said, in a different interview, that Facebook could not conduct such an audit because it must wait for the United Kingdom information commissioner to finish its investigation of Cambridge Analytica's election activity. The social network is now facing investigations in both the USA and United Kingdom, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify before two separate Congressional co... [Full Article...]
Zayo Group Holdings (NYSE:ZAYO) Major Shareholder Sells $173208750.00 in Stock
As per Wednesday, January 6, the company rating was downgraded by Raymond James. Wasatch Advisors Inc, a Utah-based fund reported 2.52 million shares. Amp Capital Invsts Ltd holds 0.01% or 53,754 shares. Loring Wolcott And Coolidge Fiduciary Ltd Liability Partnership Ma reported 0% of its portfolio in Zayo Group Holdings, Inc . [Full Article...]
OnePlus 6 front has a notch
It also goes by a reference qualified design supported by Qualcomm Technologies and is identified by the model number BT31B. Since OnePlus says that the black-out feature will help to diminish the notch's presence, we assume that the AMOLED display will be retained on the OnePlus 6 as these panels can render natural black tones. [Full Article...]
Facebook will introduce an "unsend" option, after backlash about Zuckerberg's disappearing messages
But in other areas, Facebook's hurry to respond to criticism has resulted in features that could have potentially negative consequences for users. When asked about this by TechCrunch , Facebook said it was done for security reasons. [Full Article...]
'YouTube Kids' to display videos hand-picked by curators
The new app will reportedly give parents the ability to control content that will be shown to their kids. An upcoming, technically-not-yet-confirmed new version of the app eliminates the algorithm that selects which videos show up for viewing. [Full Article...]
PM Narendra Modi forfeits Parliament salary
The PM said the BJP had spent long years in the Opposition, and knew the issues faced by the people. While concluding his speech , Shah appealed to the party workers to propagate about the work of Modi government as he announced that the stage for 2019 Lok Sabha elections is set. [Full Article...]
Shujaa to face Scotland in Hong Kong Sevens Quarters
Vatemo Ravouvou and Kalione Nasoko dotted down for Fiji in the first two minutes, while Amanaki Nicole replied for New Zealand to trail 12-7 at the break. The South Africans eliminated four-time champion England 33-15. Kenya had thrashed Canada 30-10 in their opener and was in need of this win against Spain to qualify and when they met the Europeans, all they needed to get the game plan roll... [Full Article...]
The most expensive buys of IPL 2018: How much are they worth
OUT! Shane Watson has struck for CSK. Showing no heed for reputation, Bravo smashed one of the world's leading white-ball bowlers for three sixes in another 20-run over before falling off the last ball. Well, this 11th season, a total of 8 teams has competed in the 60 matches to lift the title of the 11th season. Two of the most successful teams in the history of IPL will lock horns and th... [Full Article...]
Sheryl Sandberg Admits Facebook Slow to Address Privacy Concerns
Facebook , the world's largest social media company, is in the middle of a reputational crisis and faces questions from lawmakers and regulatory agencies after the political research firm Cambridge Analytica collected information on as many as 87 million people without their permission. [Full Article...]
Facebook announces changes, to make Ads, Pages more transparent
She was also asked about whether she feels Facebook played a role in the election of President Trump, now that it's clearer that tech platforms helped spread Russian-linked disinformation and propaganda. Screenshot from Facebook's searchable political ad archive, which the social network plans to have available by June. Facebook said on Friday that it had suspended Canadian political consultan... [Full Article...]
Thursday in CE: Forget Face ID, Apple Wants Full Touchless Gestures
Alongside the news that Apple is reportedly working on touch-free iPhone controls, a recent Bloomberg report also indicated that the company is investigating using curved screens in its future handsets. A newer model of the original iPhone X is also said to be resized. Apple has been working on their ARM-based processors now available inside iOS devices, the Apple Watch, ... [Full Article...]
In his Masters return, Tiger Woods earns a weekend stay at Augusta
Woods will tee off at 10:42 a.m. (1442 GMT) on Thursday alongside Australian Marc Leishman and England's Tommy Fleetwood. Woods and Mickelson probably don't. Finau, ranked No. 34 in the world, stuck around for the final two holes and then gingerly walked to a golf cart and was driven off the course. He finished with a 2-over 74 that left him 4 under for the tournament . [Full Article...]
Revenue Forecast of Nokia Corporation (NOK)
About 822,625 shares traded. Health-care, the only decliner, dipped less than 0.1%. It has underperformed by 11.92% the S&P500. Technical analysis of Nokia Corporation ( NOK ) stock includes study of technical indicators and past trends. [Full Article...]
Mark Zuckerberg Can Delete Old Facebook Messages, but You Can't
The European Commission said it received a letter from the social media giant late on Thursday and that it would press for more details, piling pressure on the firm that has lost more than $100 billion in market value in the last 10 days. [Full Article...]
Facebook unveils clampdown on political ads ahead of Congress appearance
It is unclear how the feature may work and if it will resemble the existing-"Secret" encrypted messaging feature, which allows messages to disappear after a set time . The company says the "unsend" option has been planned for a while, but the timing of the development brings that into question . As well as messages sent by CEO Mark Zuckerberg , it also had done the same for other members of the... [Full Article...]
For the first time, the number of apps in the Apple App Store declined this year
The number of titles available in Apple's app store shrank for the first time in 2017, according to a report from Appfigures . Appfigures reckons App Store's decline is the result of Apple's tougher enforcement of review guidelines and its clean-out of apps that weren't updated to support 64-bit architecture. [Full Article...]
Ubisoft opens Winnipeg studio to develop world building tech
Ubisoft plans on investing $35 million in Manitoba for the new studio and their presence will create 100 new jobs over the next five years. They've acquired Blue Mammoth Games , developer of Brawlhalla , while also establishing new studios in Mumbai, India, and Odesa, Ukraine . [Full Article...]
Federal, BC privacy czars team up to investigate Facebook and AggregateIQ
Facebook also plans to start labeling political ads, and requiring advertisers to show users how they were funded. The company confirmed the practice after an interview published earlier this week with Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg raised questions about Messenger's practices and privacy. [Full Article...]