Google+ will wind-up over the next 10 months, taking a few last breaths before being allowed to expire in August 2019. But rather than an act of mercy, the real reason seems to be a potential data breach. Strobe effect The move to close Google+ was announced as an outcome of ‘Project Strobe’—an internal security […]
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As users reach for their mobile during advertisements, advertisers are wising up and looking at new ways to capitalise. Don’t change that dial (or device) With the expensive nature of TV ads, marketers are getting restless over the degrading impact of their TV spots, so Facebook looked at countries across the globe to understand TV
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Instagram is partnering with easyJet to get the best flight deals fast. Easy ridin’ A new search function within easyJet’s flagship app allows users to search locations with the use of Instagram pictures with a feature called Look&Book. At the moment Look&Book only works with Instagram, but will partner with other picture-sharing platforms, such as
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Facebook’s methods to learn your interests, even with new security restrictions, has some users wondering what the point of hiding personal information really is. I see you In the wake of millions of users restricting access to their own personal information, advertisers can still hone in on your shadow profile. What is a “shadow profile?”
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Facebook has commenced preparations to bring an interactive real-time map to help users coordinate events and meetups. Another crack at geotracking Facebook is tackling a total redesign of its Nearby Friends platform and replacing the list view of stating member locations with a new map grouping friends together by city. In the “quest to cure
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Just like Snapchat and Instagram, Facebook is following the trend of monetising users’ most favoured feature. Ads with a story For the first time, marketing is making its way to Facebook Stories in anticipation of more big name brands embracing vertical ad formats. Advertisers on Facebook will soon be able to book campaigns through Stories,
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Tired of bombastic tweets fluttering around their platform, Twitter is committed to shaming away the haters. Get out, bad bird! In an effort to promote a positive environment for tweeting culture, Twitters has announced they will publicly shame toxic users until they reconcile their bad tweets. If Twitter has determined you to be a transgressor
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In an effort to fire up flagging enthusiasm among users, Facebook is giving us the gift of music. Out of tune? Three new musical features will soon be available to jazz up your Facey profile: Music on Facebook Stories, Lip Sync Live expanded, and the ability to add songs to your profile. As the name
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It was only a matter of time, really. Yes, Facebook's building its very own set of AR Glasses. Virtual News Feed The news broke at Tech Crunch's recent AR/VR event in Los Angeles, where Facebook's Head of Augmented Reality, Ficus Kirkpatrick, confirmed the platform was building its own hardware. The move makes sense for Facebook,
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While it might be the sensible (some may say slightly dull) cousin to cooler members of the social family, LinkedIn is quietly going about its business, kicking lots of goals. Linking In – Big Time Microsoft has reported that in Q1 2019 LinkedIn's revenue increased 33%. Not only that, engagement is at record levels, with
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