The platforming of our lives on social media apps — like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter — is usually met with criticism. Interactive technologies, like video games and social media, we’re told, make us anti-social. Now, as a result of social distancing efforts in response to the coronavirus pandemic, online social networks and video conferencing platforms like Zoom are redefining what it means to be social through our technologies
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…
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.
Look, it’s not going to be the football you’re used to seeing but at least it’s something. I mean, come…
Since the lockdown started in SA three weeks ago, yoga teacher Shasta Jordan’s online streamed classes have grown by a third. They are relatively small numbers, but it demonstrates the shift towards streaming in this sudden onset age of self-isolation.
Whether you use Zoom, Skype or Microsoft Teams, the webcam on your home PC or laptop device has probably never been as active as it is during this pandemic. Most of us have a camera built into our phone, tablet, laptop, or a desktop webcam we use for work, study or virtual socialising.
Due to the coronavirus halting nearly every real world sports event, most professional racing has unfortunately been placed on hold.…
Samsung’s new Single Take mode, found on its Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20 Plus, and S20 devices, is ideal for amateur (and professional) video editors and content creators. Single Take comes ready to use on all of these devices, and captures video, shoots stills, and even makes adorable GIF-style video clips from a given moment