Facebook accounts and telephone records can be used to pinpoint the best individuals to vaccinate to stop a disease outbreak in its tracks, researchers said Wednesday. Such people would be “central” in their social networks,…
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Obama warns of social media dangers, in interview with Prince Harry
Former US President Barack Obama told Britain’s Prince Harry he was concerned social media was “corroding civil discourse”, in what he said was his first interview since leaving the White House, aired Wednesday. “One of…
Facebook promises personalized music in first label deal
Facebook announced a licensing deal Thursday with Universal Music Group, its first with a major label, as the social media giant promised more personalized, interactive music features for its two billion users. The move marks…
‘Wearable’ computing a growing market: IDC
Sales of “wearable” computing items — from internet-linked watches to step-counting shoes — will nearly double in the next few years, a market forecaster said on Wednesday. International Data Corporation expected the overall wearables market…
Twitter begins enforcing rules on ‘hateful, abusive’ content
Twitter said it began enforcing new rules Monday aimed at filtering out “hateful” and “abusive” content on the social network including messages which promote or glorify violence. The platform has long faced criticism over how…
Twitter makes ‘tweetstorms’ easier with ‘threads’
Twitter said Tuesday said it would make it easier for users to build “tweetstorms” by linking together posts in “threads” to expound at length at the famously short-form messaging service. The move comes just a…
Tech titans ramp up tools to win over children
From smartphone messaging tailored for tikes to computers for classrooms, technology titans are weaving their way into childhoods to form lifelong bonds, raising hackles of advocacy groups. The debut this month in the US of…
Technologies that will enhance hotel experience in 2018
As we look forward to closing the year,Jumia Travel takes a keen look at emerging and growing hotel technologies that will shape the new year. Voice Adaptation, anyone home? Voice is no doubt an ongoing…
#YouTubeRewind: Celebrating what you watched, shared, and created in 2017
#YouTubeRewind is back! This year, content creators gave YouTube their best reggaeton moves, witnessed an eclipse, and fell in love with a pregnant giraffe. YouTube has released their annual mashup, and this year features nearly 300 creators, viral…
Kylie Jenner to launch a 20-piece lipstick line next week
Kylie Jenner is set to launch a 20-piece lipstick line this month. The 20-year-old television personality – who launched her beauty empire Kylie Cosmetics last year – has teased she has a “lot more” surprises…