Daily Archives: July 20, 2020

A new policy-focused nonprofit that emerged from the recent wave of big tech scrutiny is calling for members of Facebook’s Oversight Board to either step up or step down. In an open letter, Accountable Tech urges the five U.S.-based Facebook Oversight Board members to “demand the Board be given real authority” or quit their positions. […]

Tech watchdog calls on Facebook Oversight Board members to demand ...

This entry was posted in Government Social TC and tagged facebook on by
A new policy-focused nonprofit that emerged from the recent wave of big tech scrutiny is calling for members of Facebook’s Oversight Board to either step up or step down. In an open letter, Accountable Tech urges the five U.S.-based Facebook Oversight Board members to “demand the Board be given real authority” or quit their positions. […]

Tech watchdog calls on Facebook Oversight Board members to demand ...

This entry was posted in Government Social TC and tagged facebook on by
Founded by former Apple engineers, a new app called Struck wants to be the Tinder for the Co-Star crowd. In other words, it’s an astrology-based matchmaker. But it took close to 10 attempts over several months for the startup to get its app approved by Apple for inclusion in the App Store. In nearly every […]

After numerous rejections, Struck’s dating app for the Co-Star crowd ...

This entry was posted in antitrust app-store Apps iOS apps Mobile Startups and tagged apple on by
In an interview with Axios, Mark Zuckerberg shot down suspicions that Facebook is giving President Trump lenient treatment on the platform as part of a closed-door agreement. “I’ve heard this speculation, too, so let me be clear: There’s no deal of any kind,” Zuckerberg told Axios. “Actually, the whole idea of a deal is pretty […]

Zuckerberg says there’s ‘no deal of any kind’ between Facebook ...

This entry was posted in Government Mark Zuckerberg Social TC on by
The coronavirus pandemic and related government lockdowns have led to a surge in online gaming — particularly on social platforms where people can connect with real-life friends in a virtual venue. We’re already heard of Fortnite birthday parties, Roblox playdates, and Animal Crossing meetups taking place online amid the pandemic. Now, Roblox is launching a […]

Roblox launches Party Place, a private venue for virtual birthday ...

This entry was posted in Gaming kids parents Social on by
A set of mini apps has gone live on Snapchat platform, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Los Angeles-headquartered firm as it aims to emulate aspects of the popular Chinese “super-app” model. Unveiled last month, Snap Minis are lightweight, simplified versions of apps that live within Snap’s Chat section. These apps — built […]

Snap turns on Minis, bite-sized third-party apps in Snapchat

This entry was posted in Apps Messenger Social WeChat and tagged facebook snapchat on by