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A majority of U.S. teens are taking steps to limit smartphone and social…
It’s not just parents who are worrying about their children’s device usage. According to a new study released by Pew Research Center this week, U.S. teens are…
Instagram Is Single-Handedly Remaking Brands’ Social Media Image | Social
A recent report from NetBase tracked the most loved global brands and found that Instagram had catapulted to the top of the list, beating out YouTube and…
Half of millennials take out car finance to match their social media dreams…
Forget fashion, music or gadgets. The desire to live up to social media aspirations has pushed more than half of millennials to buy a car for its status…
Social media provides critical information missed by FEMA | Computing
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Social media sites can be a valuable tool for assessing the impact of natural disasters…
Fraser Health turns to education, social media to fight fentanyl crisis |…
In the latest step to end the province’s fentanyl crisis, Fraser Health is offering free, online courses to teach the public how to use nalaxone kits. The…
Convert, Resize and Cut videos with VLC Media Player | Tips & Tricks
VLC, the free and open source media player is great at playing media of even the most obscure formats. However, that is not all it can do. It can be used to…
Judge: Social media user isn’t entitled to anonymity | Computing
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A social media platform can be compelled to divulge account information belonging to a woman…
Crypto Media Banned From WeChat In Sudden Online Sweep | Crypto
Blockchain and cryptocurrency media accounts in China have been banned on WeChat, the messenger app owned by Tencent.As first observed by Lanjiner, a…
Monitoring Employee Social Media | Tips & Tricks
Is today’s society becoming too protective and restricted? Lately, it seems as though people’s opinions are squashed, and some are prevented from speaking up…