NASCAR drivers voice concern over role of social media
One of the first sports to embrace social media, NASCAR now faces concerns from its competitors over whether the platform is playing too big a role. Kevin Harvick started the conversation Friday at ISM Raceway when he expressed his frustration over a penalty handed down to his Stewart-Haas Racing … Read …
The BJP Is Watching — And Waiting To Block You — On Social Media
Since the BJP-led NDA government came to power in 2014, it has massively cranked up the crackdowns on Web 2.0 — social media, to be specific. Take a look at the numbers of the social media URLs blocked or removed at the Modi government's behest on account of “objectionable content”. …
Social Media Roundup: Man Utd Fans Hail Bailly & Rashford on Twitter After Liverpool Victory
Manchester United let Liverpool know that they're still the big dogs when it comes to their age-old rivalry, with a rude reminder on Saturday afternoon. Jose Mourinho's men got past Anfield's high-flyers with a 2-1 win at Old Trafford, with Marcus Rashford the hero on the day as he recorded …
The Rock is the most popular actor on social media
I've suddenly discovered, however, that the Hollywood Reporter runs a constant analysis of which actor is the most popular on social media each week. In company with analytics company MVPIndex, the Reporter stares intently at actors' Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube feeds — as well as at … Read More
These workers scored a raise through social media
But are unions really necessary in the age of social media, when workers can collectively and transparently organize up to the moment — and get real results? After teachers rallied at the capitol almost daily, Gov. Jim Justice finally agreed to put his promise in ink on Tuesday, giving all …
Video Is the Now (and Future) of Social Media
Anybody with a Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any number of social media sites have mindlessly scrolled the feed. Sometimes a post with a picture or video catches your attention. “The macro trend we're seeing is video is the way people prefer these days to consume information,” says Jason Hsiao, … Read …
How to cure your social media addiction
Is social media the greatest invention of the 21st century — or the newest way we're putting ourselves and our families in danger? While the digital future promises connection that is faster, brighter, easier and more fun, it comes without a safety manual. How are we to know what's making …
Culture Secretary proposes social media time limits for children
Matt Hancock, Secretary for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, said that he wanted to introduce age based cut-off times for social media sites such as Snapchat, Facebook and … 'Social media companies are going to need to know how old children are when they are on the site' Mr Hancock …
Careem captain abuses passenger, uploads video on social media
The harrowing video was circulated widely on social media on Saturday. It shows the visibly worked up captain hurling a stream of verbal abuses at the customer, who is sitting next to him in the front passenger seat of his car. The customer, realising that the incident is being filmed, …
New University of Michigan center to tackle ‘social media responsibility’
University of Michigan alum Garlin Gilchrist has returned to alma mater as executive director of the School of Information's Center for Social Media Responsibility. Gilchrist previously served as the leader of social media for President Barack Obama in the state of Washington in 2008.( Jeffrey M Smith ). Read More