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  Monday June 15, 2020 Twitter is testing a feature that would ask users who have not clicked on an article they are about to retweet to open the article and read it first. “Sharing an article can spark conversation, so you may want to read it before you Tweet it,” tweeted the company. The […]

  Monday June 8, 2020 RealNetworks has two new tools that use AI to help video viewers identify who they’re seeing. Browser extension StarSearch by Real enables viewers to identify famous people in any video streamed from YouTube, Netflix and other popular sites, while media player RealPlayer 20/20 offers one-click video downloads and instantly spots […]

  Monday June 1, 2020 Twitter added a “public interest notice” to a tweet from President Trump as protests raged over the death of George Floyd in a confrontation with police. “We’ve taken action in the interest of preventing others from being inspired to commit violent acts, but have kept the Tweet on Twitter because […]

  Tuesday May 26, 2020 Apple and Google offered the first public version of their exposure notification API, created to help notify people of potential exposure to others who have been diagnosed with coronavirus. “What we’ve built is not an app — rather public health agencies will incorporate the API into their own apps that […]

  Monday May 18, 2020 Facebook acquired GIF-making and sharing website Giphy, which will integrate with the Instagram team. “People will still be able to upload GIFs; developers and API partners will continue to have the same access to Giphy’s APIs; and Giphy’s creative community will still be able to create great content,” Vishal Shah, […]

  Monday May 11, 2020 Google and Facebook informed employees that most of them won’t be coming to the office anytime soon. Google will begin opening its doors in June, but only 10-15% of staff will be allowed in any one location at first, and most will be required to stay home until 2021. Facebook, […]

  Monday May 4, 2020 Twitter reported record quarterly user growth, adding 14 million daily active users during 1Q20, an increase of 24% year-over-year. “More people than ever are coming to Twitter to learn about COVID-19, to connect with their interests, and to find people with common experience,” said Twitter in its letter to shareholders. […]

  Monday April 27, 2020 Who’s Zooming who? Facebook is rolling out video calling feature Messenger Rooms, allowing users to host up to 50 people for a video call, with no time limit. Users who create a Messenger room from Messenger or Facebook can invite anyone to join – including people without Facebook – and […]

    Monday April 20, 2020 Apple introduced a new iPhone SE, a compact 4.7” with Touch ID, a single rear-facing camera, the fastest chip in a smartphone – and a $399 starting price. “The first iPhone SE was a hit with many customers who loved its unique combination of small size, high-end performance and […]

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