How’s this for a bummer. Not only does Facebook want to bombard you with five ads in a 20-second video,…
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After years of denying they could filter out disinformation, the social media giants have suddenly been able to effectively keep…
Many countries have introduced social distancing measures to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. To understand if these recommendations are effective, we need to assess how far they are being followed.
Usually when you see a car with a 1400 at the end of the name, you’re looking at a Datsun…
So you’re sitting around playing video games this lockdown, feeling generally unproductive? Never fear, your spirits are about to be lifted. Call of Duty: Mobile has announced its 2020 World Championship tournament, a $1 million event that kicks off at the end of May this year. But first…
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There’s nothing really new on the internet but This Website Will Self Destruct, a website that will delete itself if…
Digital platforms are now taking more steps to tackle misinformation about COVID-19 on their services. In a joint statement, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Reddit, Twitter, and YouTube have pledged to work together to combat misinformation.
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