Over the past few weeks, eager analysts have confirmed the launch of group audio and video calls coming soon to iOS and then Android. C’mon people now, get together Testers discovered the group audio and video call function to be in place on the latest WhatsApp beta 2.18.162 update. When on a call, users can […]
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The Facebook Oculus VR division is unveiling a new social VR app that will allow users to watch events with friends and family. Virtual hangout Facebook is honing in on sports events, concerts, and other venues to create unique communal experiences for users of Oculus Go and the Samsung Gear VR headset. Oculus Venues is
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Users browsing Facebook Marketplace will notice they can now search thousands of home services through a new feature. Home is where the market is From cleaners, contractors, plumbers, and more, Facebook will help locate top-rated and certified professionals. Appearing in Facebook Marketplace, contractors will be populated with data provided through the social network’s partners, such
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Just a year after taking their relationship to the next level, Google and SAP are publicising what they call ‘critical updates and announcements’ about their partnership. Current SAP apps, Google Cloud & G Suite SAP HANA—the relational database manager—now runs better on the Google Cloud Platform. They’re calling it ‘certified infrastructure’, which seems to mean
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StumbleUpon’s time has come and gone. Still, they’ve got something in the Mix for old Stumblers. Stumbling since 2002 StumbleUpon will cease at the end of June. As a ‘recommendation engine’, it used to be big. It was a staple on content-site social links. It could drive traffic and launch virals. It was a leader
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Following the scrutiny over Cambridge Analytica’s security scandal and Facebook’s poor handling of fake news, Papua New Guinea is shutting down the website within its borders for one month. Social Network on thin ice Following the scrutiny over Cambridge Analytica’s security scandal and Facebook’s poor handling of fake news, Papua New Guinea is shutting down the
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Imgur has opened the gates to video and audio onto its viral platform. Pasting the internet with memes since 2009, Imgur’s trademark GIFs have proven eminently shareable. But was this model destined for trampling in the online video stampede? Video up via iOS The update to version 7.0 of the Imgur iOS app adds the
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Two years after Pinterest launched Promoted Video, marketers are working with businesses to build on that foundation and take the feature in bigger directions. Take it to the max Having found that users are 2.6X more likely to make a purchase after engaging with a video, Pinterest has the tips and tricks to make your
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Facebook has removed its sometimes controversial section dedicated to trending posts in order to make way for more news-orientated content. Extra extra, no more Trending In what Facebook is describing as “future news experiences,” Trending will be replaced by dedicated sections of news video. Another dedicated section called “Today In” will also connect users with
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Get the most out of your small business with Pinterest’s latest guide to reach customers and expand your audience. Focus on what works There are three key ingredients when it comes to drumming up a larger fan base, that form the core steps to success. The trifecta to growing your reach: (1) Strive for the
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