Monthly Archives: August 2022

Meta just erased a Proud Boys network stealthily organizing on Facebook and Instagram

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…

T-Mobile phones will connect to Starlink for free starting next year

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 unveils Avata FPV drone with propeller guards, 18-minute flight time

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…

Instagram tightens default content settings for teens

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”…

Better.com confirms fourth layoff in less than 9 months

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…

Social Commerce 2021: Social media and ecommerce convergence trends brings growth opportunity for brands

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…