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News publishers and social platforms: A case study in dysfunction

Whether they like it or not, news publishers rely on social media to distribute their content. And the relationship with the platforms is looking increasingly dysfunctional.

Fortune

As Canadian wildfires rage, Facebook's news ban reveals the importance of radio

Amid the wildfire crisis in the Northwest Territories and the Aug. 16 order to evacuate its capital city, Yellowknife, the outcry over Meta’s Canadian news block has reached new heights. The issue has become even more pressing as evacuees face challenges getting essential updates.

The Conversation

Mark Zuckerberg 'optimistic' as Meta launches new desktop version of Threads

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta has announced a new desktop version of its text-based app Threads as Mark Zuckerberg competes with X (Twitter)

The National (Scotland)

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Facebook Faces Expulsion From Thailand For Failing To Crack Down On Scams

Minister of DES, stated his willingness to ask the courts to order Facebook to stop operating by the end of this month.

Zenger

Fake versions of Google Bard are spreading malware

A highly suspicious Facebook ad was recently discovered, posing as Google Bard.

TechRadar

How social media algorithms warp our perceptions

A key question is what can be done to make algorithms foster accurate human social learning rather than exploit social learning biases.

Chicago Sun-Times

Motocaddy Boosts Powered Caddy Options For US Golfers Looking To Enjoy The Walk

The extensive range now features five different electric caddies - which one is right for your game?

Golf Monthly

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Thailand threatening to shut down Facebook, alleging it doesn't screen ads well enough

A Thai Cabinet minister is threatening to try to shut down Facebook in the country, saying the social media platform does not do enough to screen the advertisements it runs, leaving people vulnerable to costly scams

The Independent UK

Today’s Cache | Canadian PM slams Facebook; U.S. denies AI art copyrights; Meta seeks to stop privacy breach fine

News snippets for Meta accused of putting profits over safety in Canada wildfire crisis, US court rules AI-created art not copyrightable, and Meta to challenge Norway regulator's fine for breaching user privacy.

The Hindu

TechScape: ‘Without the telcos, there is no Netflix’ – the battle between streamers and broadband

An explosion of data use has led to massive infrastructure costs. Is the era of cheap all-you-can-watch content about to end?

The Guardian - UK

Is it Apple iMessage’s time to shine?

What will it mean for non-Apple users?

Creative Bloq

Europe's sweeping rules for tech giants are about to kick in. Here's how they work

Google, Facebook, TikTok and other Big Tech companies operating in Europe are facing one of the most far-reaching efforts to clean up what people encounter online

The Independent UK

UFC 292 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

See how the UFC 292 winners and losers reacted on social media outlets such as X, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slams Facebook for blocking Canada wildfire news

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Facebook of putting profits over people’s safety during Canada’s wildfire emergencies

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

‘I’m thousands of pounds out of pocket after being scammed on Facebook Marketplace’

Beauty therapist Lucy Fletcher forked out £3,600 for a new office space, which was never delivered by the seller

The Conversation

Why are 'photo dumps' so popular? A digital communications expert explains

It’s summer 2009. You’ve been to a “campout” with your school friends in someone’s back garden and taken a bunch of out-of-focus pictures on your digital camera. The next day, you dig out your trusty USB cable and upload the photos to your laptop, sharing every single one, without even…

Fortune

Meta's new 'in-person time policy' will crack down on remote work rebels

Employees who don’t comply with the new rules could face termination or see their performance reviews impacted.

Radio France Internationale

France's first social network Skyblog shuts down after 20 years

One of France’s earliest social networks, Skyblog, is closing down for good this week. Launched in 2002, the blogging site gave millions of French internet users their first taste of interacting online before it fell out of fashion with the arrival of bigger competitors from the US.

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"Sacramento Black Lives Matter Founder Settles Libel Lawsuit with Video Apology"

From Thursday's story in the Sacramento Bee (Sam Stanton) (link added): More than two years after a Sacramento-area businesswoman was falsely accused of posting racist and hateful comments on the Facebook page for Sacramento's Black Lives Matter chapter, her lawsuit against BLM Sacramento has been settled with the group's founder…

The Guardian - AU

Canada wildfires: British Columbia in state of emergency while 19,000 flee Yellowknife fire

Premier says days ahead will be ‘extremely challenging’, as firefighters in neighbouring Northwest Territories fight to save city

The Independent UK

Canada wildfire evacuees can't get news media on Facebook and Instagram. Some find workarounds

Canadian news outlets have been blocked on Facebook and Instagram because of a dispute with the Canadian government

The Guardian - US

Canada fire crews battle to stop wildfire from engulfing city of Yellowknife

Firefighters work around clock to spread retardant and dig fire breaks as thousands evacuate capital of Northwest Territories

The Independent UK

Mother reacts to video of her breastfeeding taken without her knowledge

Mother says she couldn’t believe someone was upset with her for ‘feeding [her] child’

The Guardian - UK

How is Meta’s news ban affecting communications amid Canada wildfires?

Concern over shortage of reliable news after articles blocked on Facebook in response to tech law

The Guardian - AU

Yellowknife wildfire: communication issues and Facebook news ban hamper evacuation efforts

Canada’s ongoing fight with social media company Meta and the resulting ban has led to difficulties with staying on top of information

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