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Microsoft is moving Lynda.com users to LinkedIn Learning and not everyone's happy about it
As students and faculty return to school, many are discovering Lynda.com content is now only offered via LinkedIn Learning.
Twitter bans 936 accounts managed by the Chinese state, aimed at Hong Kong protests
Twitter will also stop accepting ads paid for by state-run news agencies.
The Twitter megaphone: How Trump and the 2020 candidates compare in terms of reach
Twitter is far from the only factor influencing voters, but given how much President Trump has relied on the social network, it's worth looking at how the other candidates perform relative to the current occupant of the Oval Office.
Fake influencer follower fraud to cost companies $1.3B in 2019
Businesses are expected to lose $1.3 billion this year in online ad spending because of fake influencer followers.
Apps are a must: Three out of five start shopping via mobile
Do you spend money on improving your shopping app, using paid search, or simplifying your website? A new study shows you where to invest.
New AWS Chatbot uses Slack to flag system alerts to DevOps teams
AWS launches a chatbot dedicated to getting its system alerts to developers, through Slack and its own Chime app.
Facebook confirms it's the subject of FTC antitrust probe
Meanwhile, Facebook shares were up in after-hours trading as the company exceeded Q2 revenue expectations.
FTC hits Facebook with record $5 billion fine for user privacy violations
As part of the record-breaking settlement, Facebook has agreed to conduct a massive overhaul of its consumer privacy practices.
Facebook pairs its Map With AI service OpenStreetMap project
Facebook's effort, aside from also benefiting from mapping data, is designed to work with the open source community to map millions of miles that haven't been mapped.
AFP wants a system to collect social and political info to aid police operations
Opens expression of interest for the two-year project.
Ready or not, here comes the new Twitter
Twitter has looked the same for almost seven years, but now, brace yourself, it's being redesigned from the ground up.
How much do influencers really earn? That depends on gender, among other factors
If you think you are an influencer – and want to earn cash for your efforts - be warned. You might not earn as much as you expect.
FTC reportedly approves $5B settlement with Facebook
The settlement would easily surpass the FTC's largest financial penalty to date.
Trump 'not a fan' of cryptocurrency, blasts Facebook's Libra
In a new series of tweets, US President Donald Trump has said Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency "are not money".
Twitter experiences widespread service outage
Twitter said the outage was due to an internal configuration change.
How to avoid being phished during holiday shopping season
Although hackers are getting more and more sophisticated, you can still recognize that something is not right online. NordVPN shares tips on spotting a phishing message -- and keep your online activities safe.
All-new Gmail: Massive update brings Smart Compose and more AI features
Here is everything that's new in Gmail -- plus when and how you can try it.
Adjust these Facebook privacy settings to protect your personal data
Facebook has rolled out new settings to appease users after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Here's what you need to know.
Social media cannot be trusted without these features
Many of us no longer trust Facebook. We're wary of sharing data -- in case it is used by third parties without our knowledge. So, what features will the social media platform of the future need to regain our confidence?
Facebook alternatives: Social apps you need to try
If you are concerned about Facebook playing fast and loose with your personal data, here are a few other social networks you can try.
How to reduce the amount of information you send to Facebook
If you suspect that Facebook knows far too much about you, configure these security and privacy settings to send Facebook only the information you want to send.
8 of the best quick charge USB multi-port car chargers
To keep all of your devices charged up to the max when you are out on the road, try these multi-port car chargers.
Image tools for better online engagement
Make your posts more engaging and encourage more clicks and comments with these image-editing and graphics tools.
Avoid these 7 email mistakes if you want a reply
Boomerang has analysed over 250,000 emails for email errors and response rates and has some top tips to improve response rates in your marketing campaigns.
Facebook, Apple and Google are most-used mobile apps
According to Survey Monkey, 40 percent of the most used apps in the US are pre-loaded onto Android and iOS. But which app do we use the most on our mobile devices?
Top 10 apps: These boast the most downloads so far this year
Survey Monkey has released its list of the most popular downloaded apps in the US on iOS and Android for the first six months of 2016. Pokemon Go was released in July so did not make it here.
Five Rio Olympics technology innovations
As the 2016 Summer Olympics kick off tonight, we list five technology innovations introduced for the sporting competitions in Rio de Janeiro.
Eleven alternatives to LinkedIn for business social networking
If you are uncomfortable with the thought of Microsoft owning LinkedIn and having access to your career data, here are some other business social networks you could try instead.
AT&T hauling cows, cheese wheels and a giant eyeball to Outside Lands
The annual Outside Lands music and food extravaganza marks the first occasion where AT&T is deploying all three of the biggest wireless tools in its arsenal at a single festival.
IBM's Chef Watson mixing big data with Bon Appétit foodie favorites
There's no better way to put Chef Watson to the test than actually putting on an apron, heading down to the kitchen and taste whatever big data actually has to offer.
The cost of fake followers: Influencer marketing fraud estimated at $1.3 billion
Businesses are expected to lose $1.3 billion in 2019 in online ad spending because of fake influencer followers.
What the FTC settlement means for Facebook
As part of the record-breaking settlement, Facebook has agreed to conduct a massive overhaul of its consumer privacy practices.
Online influencers: How much do they make?
If you think you are an influencer – and want to earn cash for your efforts - be warned. You might not earn as much as you expect. Read more: https://zd.net/2LEEXDq
The challenges of finding an alternative to Facebook
Yes, Facebook is a data-driven monopoly. But the only real way to break it up is by getting hold of its data and functionality, one piece at a time. Read more: https://zd.net/2Hw5EqA
Dell Technologies World attendees promoting STEM education in Las Vegas
The ‘STEM kits’ that were put together by attendees and staff will be donated to Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada.
This is how tech giants track your every move
We rely on social media and smartphone apps, from dating and connecting to online shopping and browsing the web. What exactly do we share with these platforms? Read more: https://zd.net/2vYZ3hN
New Zealand looks to include all citizens in digital future
It is hoped the Digital Inclusion Blueprint will stop citizens being left behind as more of the world moves online.
Facebook sees AI as the solution to all its problems
At F8, Facebook executives showcased the state-of-the-art systems they’re using to address everything from exclusionary algorithms to bad actors posting hard-to-spot content.
Facebook's safety overhaul begins with new features for Messenger
Facebook debuts some of the intimate yet robust sharing experiences that will put Messenger at the center of Facebook's more privacy-focused future.
Australia rushes laws on jailing social media execs for violent crime streaming
Government pushes laws through before it calls an election.
These are the most influential companies on social media (you'll be surprised)
Start-up companies are falling behind on social media influence whereas older established companies are leading the way in social according to a new report.
Instagram, influencers, and brands: Does it work?
Instagram is leading the way with influencer sponsored posts with a significant rise over the last year.
Germany's antitrust agency imposes limit on Facebook's data gathering
German antitrust watchdog wants Facebook to obtain explicit user consent before merging data collected from WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Analytics, and social buttons with Facebook profiles. Read more: https://zd.net/2SMC2f5
10 things to learn from Facebook's Q4
Despite its "self-imposed" business challenges, Facebook continues to rake in major profits. Read more: https://zd.net/2TqrteK
WhatsApp caps message forwarding to five instances to fight fake news
WhatsApp users will only be able to forward messages up to five times after the new update rollout.
WordPress 2.8
If you are in the market for a blogging platform, content management system or a complete web platform, you can do far, far worse than choose WordPress.
Trillian Pro
Consolidate all of your chat buddies into Trillian Pro 2.012. Perfect for students and office workers alike.
Yahoo! Messenger 3.0
Version 3.0 of Yahoo!'s Messenger(Download) instant-messaging client includes new features like voice chat, online conversations, and better integration between Messenger and Yahoo!
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