It’s been almost four years since the Proud Boys were banned from Facebook, but apparently its members are still trying to claw their way back onto the social network after all this time. Meta disclosed Thursday that it recently removed a network of activity affiliated with the violent extremist group after it detected members making…
Monthly Archives: August 2022
T-Mobile and SpaceX have announced that Starlink satellites launched next year will be able to connect directly to the carrier’s phones over existing cellular bands. The companies hope to enable global roaming wherever satellite coverage exists, and the service may potentially be added for free to existing T-Mobile plans. SpaceX’s Elon Musk and T-Mobile’s Mike…
DJI’s newest drone got official today. It’s called Avata and the company says it’s “the ultimate immersive drone experience” for fans of first-person view (FPV) flight. It pairs with the DJI Goggles 2 and the DJI Motion controller, to deliver “the almost out-of-body experience of FPV flight”, according to DJI Creative Director Ferdinand Wolf. That…
Look, Twitter may have a reputation for endless political discourse and ancient memes. And sure, sometimes that’s true. But it’s still an important platform for your brand. Especially if you want to practice the art of risky brand comebacks. These days, snarky brand Twitter is beginning to feel a little played out. But there’s still…
New teenage users will be defaulted to a newsfeed that shows less sensitive content | Image: Instagram Instagram announced the platform is rolling out a feature that defaults accounts for new users under 16 years old to “Less,” the most restrictive setting for Sensitive Content Control. Teenagers already on Instagram will get push notifications “encouraging”…
This is the first Steam Deck, but based on Valve’s book, it sounds like there will be others. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge On Thursday, Valve released a digital “booklet” all about the Steam Deck, Steam, and the company itself. Valve says it released the book ahead of the Steam Deck’s launch…
Digital mortgage lender Better.com has conducted its fourth round of layoffs since December 1, 2021, multiple sources tell TechCrunch. The latest cuts reportedly affect all departments. Better.com is not exactly known for its tactful approach to letting employees go. And this week, the company — albeit accidentally — lived up to that reputation. Sources told…
Brands are leveraging social media checkout and shopping integrations as tech-savvy consumers engage with social commerce more often. Insider Intelligence’s Social Commerce 2021 report dives into top social commerce trends and strategies. You can purchase this report here. Do you work in the Marketing, Media & Advertising industry? Get business insights on the latest tech…
If you’re using Stories as part of your Instagram marketing mix, you’ve probably wondered: Can you schedule Instagram Stories? Well, great news — the answer is yes! You can now create, edit, and schedule your Stories in advance using the Instagram Story scheduler in Hootsuite or Facebook Business Suite. In this post, we cover the…
The new Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners entry adds some important tools to the Walker-killing arsenal, including a new chainsaw.Read MoreRead More