US technology giant Alphabet Inc. has announced for the first time the advertising revenue generated by its YouTube video recording platform, which, in the fourth quarter of 2019, was 4.7 billion dollars, and last year as a whole 15 , $ 1 billion, DPA and Reuters report. In addition, YouTube has generated about $ 750…
After death, traces are left on social networks, mailboxes, blogs… A company erases them and also records last wishes. The web makes us immortal. The social networks continue to celebrate the birthday of a deceased person , share photos memories … The iProtego Marseille company undertakes to erase the digital data of a deceased person …
The voice assistant “Alexa” from Amazon can in future also say prayers or recite Bible verses. The project was financed by the digital fund of the Evangelical Church in Germany with 60,000 euros. Munich – Amazon’s voice assistant, “Alexa”, can now say prayers, recite Bible verses or start a meditation offer. The applications (“skills”) of…
With the acquisition of the first American podcast this week, Spotify is now positioned as the world’s leading player and is accelerating the transformation of this format, arousing some resistance in the process. In just 16 months, the Swedish audio platform has invested more than $ 600 million, mainly in content editors, to go from…
The company launched its new policy on May 15 Whatsapp goes back, there will be no limitations for those who do not accept the new privacy rules. This change has attracted a lot of criticism around the world against the company that launched its new policy on May 15. From a week earlier, the app…
Facebook, Google and Twitter have united and threaten to leave Pakistan after local regulators were given permission by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to censor digital content. Digital content may now be removed if it “harms, intimidates or provokes discontent” or “damages the integrity, security and defense of Pakistan”. Asia Internet Coalition Speaking through the…
Here is the option to listen at double speed. Users cheer on social media On WhatsApp it is now possible to listen to audio messages even at double the speed. The novelty is part of the latest application update, already available for iPhone users on the App Store. The new function allows you to choose…
Because “it’s hard to trust what you don’t understand,” Instagram decided to communicate the four things the system analyzes to decide which posts to show its users first. These “signals” concern in particular the history of interactions and likes, information linked to a post or the profile of its author. Instagram has partially lifted the…
Anyone who no longer actively uses Netflix but keeps forgetting to delete their account will now be helped by the streaming service itself. According to an announcement, inactive accounts are to be deleted unless specifically contradicted. In a post on the official Netflix blog, Eddy Wu, product manager at the streaming giant, announced an innovation…
Problems for many users Twitter has technical problems and the hashtag #Twitterdown climbs trends for users who have the ability to use the social network. Many complain of difficulties viewing their profile and posting. The message ‘something went wrong’ alternates with the message “We have some technical problem. Thanks for reporting. We will fix the…
LUXEMBOURG THE PLACE OF jurisdiction for Facebook in Europe is usually the company’s headquarters – and that is Ireland. In one case, however, authorities in Belgium are also allowed to take action against the social network, the ECJ ruled. National data protection authorities can take action against violations by companies in exceptional cases, even if…
The group criticizes that he will be forced to allow other app stores on his iPhone. This would worsen the security of the users. Cupertino Apple is warning of negative consequences for consumers against parts of the EU’s plans for new rules in the digital business. The group specifically criticizes that it will be forced…
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday that the social media giant will begin allowing many of its 50,000 employees and new recruits to work from home on a permanent basis, adding to a small but growing number of companies in the field. Technology that adopted a decentralized activity during the coronavirus pandemic, informs NBC News…
Police alert on a new phishing attempt that is running these days. The message, which of course is not from Amazon, reads’ Second Notice: Your Amazon Prime gift has been confirmed. You can collect your gifts here ‘. Subsequently, you are asked to enter your credit card details. ” ‘And here it is the message…
As a test, Instagram will no longer show the number of “Likes” for some users worldwide. “Users who are part of the test can no longer see the total number of likes and views of photos and videos of others in their feed,” explained the photo platform belonging to Facebook on Thursday. The likes for…
The app of the Chinese giant ByteDance will have to respond to the accusations raised by Europe regarding the violation of consumer rights and the lack of protection of the under 18s in front of hidden advertising TikTok, the Chinese short video sharing app, will have one month to respond to multiple complaints from EU…
Ceo Satya Nardella: “In the last year we have learned the need to combine technology, data and insight to create sustainable and innovative workplaces” Microsoft Viva is born, the first Employee Experience platform presented today by Microsoft and which integrates tools for engaging, learning, well-being and identifying and sharing employee know-how directly within the workflow….
Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey said blocking Donald Trump’s Twitter account was the right decision, but expressed sadness over the “extraordinary circumstances” in which the president’s permanent suspension from social media took place. American, reports the BBC. Dorsey also said that the blockade of Trump is a failure of Twitter, in part because the platform…
Streaming provider Netflix is losing a lot of money by sharing passwords. He wants to defend himself against this. But question marks remain. Netflix is walking a tightrope: They don’t want to alienate customers, but they also want all users to pay. Some Netflix users in the US have recently seen a text displayed when…
The death of a 10-year-old girl from the Italian city of Palermo, who took part in a challenge called “scarf play” on the social network TikTok, shocked Italy, with the authorities deciding to block the application for users whose age is not guaranteed. Bogdan Botezatu, IT security expert, explained on Monday evening at Digi24 how…