Facebook revealed Wednesday that tens of millions more people might have been exposed in the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal than previously thought and said it will restrict the user data that outsiders can access. Those…
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YouTube shooting shows how fake news spirals on social media
Within minutes of the shooting at YouTube offices in California, social media was awash with conspiracy theories and images of the supposed “shooter” wearing a Muslim headscarf. Some Facebook videos were quick to claim that…
Three shot in YouTube office attack, suspect ‘hated’ company
A woman suspected of shooting three people at Youtube headquarters before killing herself was furious with the company because it had stopped paying her for videos she posted on the platform, her father said late…
Apple goes back to school with new iPad, apps
Apple on Tuesday unveiled new applications and a discounted iPad tablet aimed at the education market as it tries to regain momentum lost to Google in the world of classroom technology. At an event in…
Facebook announces new steps to protect users’ privacy
Facebook said Wednesday it will overhaul its privacy settings tools to put users “more in control” of their information on the social media website. The updates include improved access to Facebook’s user settings and tools…
New Huawei P20 Pro reveals innovative triple camera setup
At an exclusive launch event held on Tuesday at the iconic Grand Palais in Paris, France, Huawei unveiled the much-anticipated P20 and P20 Pro. The new flagship P20 Pro features the world’s first Leica triple…
In Ivory Coast, ‘drone academy’ offers youth the chance to soar
“Drones have become my passion,” says Noursely Doumbia, who holds a degree in electronics and is currently learning to pilot drones as part of a pioneering programme in Ivory Coast’s economic capital Abidjan. The training…
#DeleteFacebook movement gains prominent backer
As Facebook reels from the scandal over hijacked personal data, a movement to quit the social network has gathered momentum, getting a boost from a high-profile co-founder of the WhatsApp messaging service acquired by the…
Data scandal threatens Zuckerberg vision for Facebook
First it was “move fast and break things.” Then it was “connecting the world” and “building a global community.” Mark Zuckerberg’s ambitious vision for Facebook spawned one of the world’s most powerful companies, but he…
Here is the one app we should all download this year: Elbi
If words like purpose, impact and legacy have been weighing heavy on your mind lately, then this app might just be your saving grace. Elbi, rated 4 out of 5 in the app store, is…