In the wake of the surging coronavirus cases in the world, at least 200 content moderators working for Facebook are demanding better COVID-19 protections. The employees say management has needlessly put their lives at risk by forcing them back into the office, even as full-time employees work from home until […]
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Facebook Launches Vanish Mode on Messenger and Instagram Platforms
Instagram and Facebook Messenger are now introducing the Vanish Mode for its millions of users. Disappearing messages were once a Snapchat signature, although now versions of this exist across platforms including WhatsApp and Telegram. Instagram has also brought changes to its homepage. Facebook had announced Vanish Mode back in September. […]
Facebook’s New Terms of Service You Should be Aware Of
Social media giant Facebook on Tuesday, September 1 announced that it had updated its Terms of Service that will give the company the powers to restrict and/or remove content if it deems essential in preventing regulatory or legal issues. Many of the social media users received the notification that its […]
How Technology Has Changed The Way We Communicate
About 30 years ago before the first mobile phones hit the Kenyan market, landlines and letters dominated long distance communication. These had their share.of challenges, which today would seem alien. For instance people with relatives abroad would go and wait for calls from their loved ones on designated days, at […]
Facebook has removed 7 million posts for sharing FALSE information with regards to COVID 19
Facebook has removed 7 million posts for sharing FALSE information on COVID 19. The Giant social media company has said in a report it released yesterday for its second quarter. This included “content that promoted fake preventative measures and exaggerated cures.” It released the data as part of its sixth Community […]