Digital Trends Live: Twitter downloads explode, lidar detects Mayan ruins
Digital Trends Live: Twitter downloads explode, lidar detects Mayan ruins
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including an explosion in Twitter downloads, Facebook's decision to label state media, and more.
The rise of ‘swipe-up’ activism on Instagram
The rise of ‘swipe-up’ activism on Instagram
Instagram users are sharing links to prewritten emails, the latest viral way to spread social activism amid U.S. protests against racism and police brutality.
Reddit co-founder steps down from board, calls for his successor to be Black
Reddit co-founder steps down from board, calls for his successor to be Black
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian announced his resignation from the company's board, urging the remaining board members to appoint a Black replacement.
Twitter pulls down Trump campaign’s George Floyd videos over copyright issues
Twitter pulls down Trump campaign’s George Floyd videos over copyright issues
Twitter has removed two tribute videos posted by president Trump's reelection campaign handles, Team Trump and Trump War Room for copyright infringement.
TikTok isn’t paying its biggest stars, but they don’t really care
TikTok isn’t paying its biggest stars, but they don’t really care
TikTok just had its best quarter as more people are tuning in than ever. But will the lack of ad monetization hamper its growth and popularity among creators?
Twitter’s misinformation problem will never disappear as long as bots exist
Twitter’s misinformation problem will never disappear as long as bots exist
Despite making some high-profile moves to curb misinformation in recent weeks, Twitter still hosts millions of malicious bots that influence online conversation
No, the Minneapolis Police Department didn’t shut down its email account
No, the Minneapolis Police Department didn’t shut down its email account
Social media users are posting about their emails being bounced back from the Minneapolis Police Department. It's not intentional. Servers are overwhelmed.
Snapchat will stop promoting Trump’s account
Snapchat will stop promoting Trump’s account
President Donald Trump’s Snapchat account will not be removed, but Snapchat said that his account will no longer be promoted on Snapchat’s Discover homepage.
Researchers: Bots are spreading conspiracy theories about #blacklivesmatter
Researchers: Bots are spreading conspiracy theories about #blacklivesmatter
Almost half of the accounts tweeting about the BLM protests could be bots or cyborgs, according to experts, and they're spreading misinformation.
Zuckerberg stands by Facebook’s policies as employees revolt, quit
Zuckerberg stands by Facebook’s policies as employees revolt, quit
At an internal virtual town hall, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his decision not to moderate President Donald Trump’s recent controversial messages.
Digital Trends Live: Blackout Tuesday, PlayStation 5 event canceled, and more
Digital Trends Live: Blackout Tuesday, PlayStation 5 event canceled, and more
On this Digital Trends Live, we look at the top tech topics, including the Blackout Tuesday movement, the cancellation of the PlayStation 5 event, and more.
Sen. Ron Wyden: Trump wants to force Twitter to ‘play host to his lying’
Sen. Ron Wyden: Trump wants to force Twitter to ‘play host to his lying’
Sen. Ron Wyden sees Trump's order as an attempt to recast Section 230 as a troublesome loophole, rather than the pillar of online freedom that it has become.
Tweet previews aren’t showing up in WhatsApp messages
Tweet previews aren’t showing up in WhatsApp messages
Tweets previews, which before had been a standard feature, are no longer showing on messaging app WhatsApp. App owner Facebook blamed a glitch in Twitter's API.
Music streaming services join #BlackoutTuesday to support protesters
Music streaming services join #BlackoutTuesday to support protesters
Music services including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music are promoting the Blackout Tuesday movement to voice support for Black Lives Matter protesters.
#BlackoutTuesday posts are diluting protesters’ messages, activists say
#BlackoutTuesday posts are diluting protesters’ messages, activists say
Activists warned that supporters posting black images on Tuesday to voice support for the Black Lives Matter movement were unintentionally silencing protesters.
When copyrights make finding video soundtracks hard, this A.I. musician can help
When copyrights make finding video soundtracks hard, this A.I. musician can help
The soundtrack to your life -- or at least your Instagram Stories -- is easier to find with PicsArt's new A.I., giving creators access to copyright-free songs.
Zuckerberg reportedly expressed ‘disgust’ over Trump’s post on internal call
Zuckerberg reportedly expressed ‘disgust’ over Trump’s post on internal call
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly expressed disgust over a post by President Donald Trump, and vowed to re-examine policies around the use of state force.
Elon Musk is taking a Twitter break, but why is a mystery
Elon Musk is taking a Twitter break, but why is a mystery
The SpaceX and Tesla CEO announced he was taking a break from Twitter in a short tweet posted on Monday, but didn't say when he would return to the platform.
Twitter hides Republican lawmaker’s tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter hides Republican lawmaker’s tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter has restricted the viewing of a tweet by a Republican lawmaker for "glorifying violence." Similar action was taken last week against President Trump.
Facebook employees are rebelling against Zuckerberg’s inaction over Trump
Facebook employees are rebelling against Zuckerberg’s inaction over Trump
Facebook employees typically shy away from criticizing the company publicly, but this week tensions around the site's responsibilities reached boiling point.
Trump’s executive order could be a disaster for thwarting misinformation
Trump’s executive order could be a disaster for thwarting misinformation
President Donald Trump's executive order to regulate social media companies could be a disaster, scaring platforms from trying to crack down on misinformation.
Mark Zuckerberg explains why Facebook didn’t block Trump’s Minnesota post
Mark Zuckerberg explains why Facebook didn’t block Trump’s Minnesota post
Zuckerberg addressed Facebook's response to Trump's posts where he wrote regarding the Minneapolis protests, "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
Twitter hides Trump, White House tweets on Minnesota for ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter hides Trump, White House tweets on Minnesota for ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter hid and issued a public interest notice on a Trump tweet about the Minnesota protests for violating its “glorification of violence” policy.
Twitter now lets you schedule tweets via its web app. Here’s how to do it
Twitter now lets you schedule tweets via its web app. Here’s how to do it
Third-party scheduling tools already exist for Twitter, but now the firm has launched the feature for its web app. Tweeting while asleep has never been easier.
Trump signs executive order targeting social media companies
Trump signs executive order targeting social media companies
President Trump signed an executive order making social media platforms liable for content posted on their sites by removing the protections of Section 230.
Trump finally gets the war with Big Tech he’s always wanted
Trump finally gets the war with Big Tech he’s always wanted
The ramifications of President Donald Trump's executive order may not pass legal muster, but now he'll get the fight with Big Tech he's long been itching for.
Tech advocates say Trump’s executive order could ruin the internet
Tech advocates say Trump’s executive order could ruin the internet
If President Trump's executive order on removing Section 230 were to be enforced, we would have a very different version of social media as we know it today.
Zuckerberg: Facebook wouldn’t have fact-checked Trump
Zuckerberg: Facebook wouldn’t have fact-checked Trump
Amid President Donald Trump's feud with Twitter over fact-checking messages on his tweets, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has weighed in — on Trump's side.
Trump plans executive order targeting social media after Twitter fact-check spat
Trump plans executive order targeting social media after Twitter fact-check spat
After threatening to regulate or even shut down social media networks, President Donald Trump plans to soon sign an executive order regarding social media.
Instagram plays catch-up by finally paying its creators. Will they stay?
Instagram plays catch-up by finally paying its creators. Will they stay?
Instagram is one of the last major social media platforms to pay its creators for content they make on the app. Experts say it's been a long time coming.
Trump threatens to shut down social media platforms
Trump threatens to shut down social media platforms
In response to a new Twitter feature that fact-checked the President for the first time, Trump tweeted a threat to shut down or regulate social media.
Whistleblowers say Facebook hasn’t addressed illegal drug sales on platform
Whistleblowers say Facebook hasn’t addressed illegal drug sales on platform
Whistleblowers say there is evidence of drug-related crimes on Facebook, such as illegal drugs posted for sale on the platform and bought using Facebook Pay.
Facebook’s new audio-calling app lets you share when you’re available to talk
Facebook’s new audio-calling app lets you share when you’re available to talk
Facebook's experimental apps division has launched a new audio-calling app called CatchUp that lets you broadcast when you're available to take a call.
Twitter adds a fact-check note to Trump’s tweets for the first time
Twitter adds a fact-check note to Trump’s tweets for the first time
Twitter applied a fact-check tag to one of President Trump's tweets for the first time, providing readers with a link to learn the facts about mail-in voting.