Why apple’s privacy policies may have cost social media companies billions of dollars

Why Apple’s Privacy Policies May Have Cost Social Media Companies BILLIONS of Dollars

Concerns and conversations about data privacy among the world’s biggest tech companies prompted Apple to review its transparency policies. Sure, news and reports of the companies’ use of personal information trended in a good part of 2021, with much of the focus directed to social media providers. Apple was among the companies that got a…

How to cure and/or avoid social media burnout

How to Cure and/or Avoid Social Media Burnout

If you find yourself spending countless minutes perusing Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Instagram, Tumblr, Qzone, WeChat, or any of the countless other social media platforms, you’re definitely not alone. Which is probably one of the main reasons you’re on there to begin with, to chat and interact with friends, family, and new acquaintances. These…

Facebook accidentally releases snapchat-esque app

Facebook Accidentally Releases Snapchat-esque App

Somehow, Facebook, the social media giant, managed to accidentally release a new, not yet fully developed app. Monday afternoon, their new sharing app, Slingshot, appeared in the Google Play store as if available for purchase. Once the company realized their mistake the app was removed, within a few short hours. The company has yet to…