The Chinese social media stars unknowingly going viral in the West
“I can hardly believe that so many people abroad have seen my videos,” Chinese viral sensation Liu Shichao told TechNews. Liu was shocked when told that some…
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Social media trend threatens teenagers’ mental health
A new social media trend called “sadfishing” is threatening teenagers’ mental health, report finds. Youngsters facing genuine distress who seek support online…
Voter manipulation on social media now a global problem
New research by the Oxford Internet Institute has found that social media manipulation is getting worse, with rising numbers of governments and political…
Tech companies won’t wait for US to act on social media laws
NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft Corp President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith said on Friday that technology companies are likely to change how they…
Malaysian Cops arrest four over inappropriate postings on social media
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 ― Three local men and a woman were arrested and subsequently remanded by the police yesterday over their suspected involvement in recent…
Neighborhood social network Nextdoor closes $170 million round
Neighborhood-focused social network Nextdoor has closed its series F round of funding at $170 million, four months after the San Francisco-based company…
Fake social media bots in Alberta vote hint at dangers in federal election
A federal report confirming the use of false social media posts to try to manipulate last spring’s Alberta election points to dangers for the upcoming federal…
Weibo testing new social lifestyle app, Oasis
Chinese microblogging platform Weibo on Monday launched a new lifestyle platform, Oasis, that combines social media and forum functionalities. Why it matters:…
Study Finds ‘Like’ Buttons Are the Most Harmful Social Media Feature
A study commissioned by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSHP) finds ‘like’ buttons are the most toxic feature on social media. The RSHP polled over 2,000…
Report: 53% of social media logins are fraud
More than half of social media logins are fraudulent, according to a new report. Specifically, 53% of social media logins are fraudulent, and 25% of all new…