OnlyFans says it will prohibit users from posting any “sexually explicit conduct” starting in October, but will allow nude photos and videos
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An inside look at the world of TikTok “collab houses” in Los Angeles, amid allegations of exploitative talent managers withholding money from influencers
The Girls in the Valley was supposed to be a collective of Instagram baddie best friends. Then it self-destructed. Tweets: @hautepop , @voxdotcom , @mbmelodies , @rafyevans , @bin...
Source: Oracle has won the bidding for the US operations of TikTok as a “trusted tech partner”; the deal will likely not be structured as an outright sale
Deal, which is likely not to be structured as an outright sale, will face White House review
Microsoft says ByteDance has rejected its offer to take over TikTok's US operations, leaving Oracle as the only other known bidder
The move leaves Oracle as the sole known remaining bidder, as the clock ticks down on President Trump's executive order to block the app.
Zoom apologizes for security failures, says it has 200M+ DAUs vs. 10M in Dec., and plans to freeze development of new features to focus on security and privacy
Whether you are a global corporation that needs to maintain business continuity, a local government agency working to keep …
[Thread] Security researcher finds Zoom uses a “shady” technique to install its Mac app without user interaction, applying tricks used by macOS malware
Ever wondered how the @zoom_us macOS installer does it's job without you ever clicking install? Turns out they (ab)use preinstallation scripts, manually unpack the app using a bund...
Profile of Turntable.fm founder's social network, Botnet, populated by adoring bots that give users an experience of being internet famous without facing trolls
Hello beautiful people! Tweets: Alexa Sonnenfeld / @alexaportia : “It's just you and the bots, who like and comment on your posts with reckless abandon.” https://www.wired.com/... ...
TikTok posts a list of videos, makers, memes, dance trends, more that shaped the fastest-growing platform in 2019, and its North America chief talks TikTok fame
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Snap announces Spectacles 3 with an updated design and a second HD camera to create depth perception, going on sale in November for $380
Today we're excited to introduce … Andrew Hutchinson / Social Media Today : Snapchat Announces New Version of Spectacles, with Improved Camera Capacity Andy Walker / Memeburn : Spe...
Facebook says it's banning all ads for cryptocurrencies, ICOs, and binary options to avoid “misleading or deceptive promotional practices”
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By recognizing that it hurts democracy, an admission with little precedent among tech firms, Facebook bolsters the case against itself for users and regulators
Sometimes, it's bad for democracy — In October, I started writing a daily newsletter about Facebook and democracy.
Facebook says social media has mixed effect on democracies: it gives many a voice but paves way for false news, foreign interference, echo chambers, harassment
Samidh Chakrabarti / Facebook :