What the EU’s latest data protection law means for chatbot makers and marketers
What follows is an overview of the upcoming GDPR legislation and, above all, an invite to anticipate the consequences of this new regulation and start thinking about the actions you need to undertake. It is absolutely not legal advice; GDPR is a pretty serious matter (keep reading to see how …
Rihanna accuses Snapchat of shaming domestic violence victims
LOS ANGELES – Rihanna has accused Snapchat of shaming victims of domestic abuse. The hitmaker, who was assaulted by her then-boyfriend Chris Brown in February 2009, has criticised the platform after it featured an advert that asked users whether they would rather "slap Rihanna or punch Chris … Read More
Rihanna Calling Out Snapchat Lost the App Half a Billion
First Kylie Jenner, now Rihanna — Snapchat can't seem to catch a break right now. After the company okayed a domestic violence-glamorizing advertisement featuring Rihanna and ex-boyfriend/abuser Chris Brown, the Bajan singer took Snapchat to task on competing social networking app, Instagram, … Read More
Awful Rihanna Ad Prompts Snapchat to Bring in a Domestic Violence Expert
Following the massive backlash to Snapchat's offensive “Would You Rather?” ad that asked users to choose between slapping Rihanna or punching Chris Brown, Snapchat has reached out to the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and invited a member to join the app's board. Read More
Overturned rig removed from Mass Pike ramp in Auburn
The driver of the truck was not injured when the rig overturned early Friday. [Photo/Massachusetts State Police]. By Telegram & Gazette Staff. Friday. Posted Mar 16, 2018 at 10:36 AM Updated Mar 16, 2018 at 10:36 AM. Share. AUBURN – Traffic was backed up for the Friday morning commute after …
Cowboys need a linebacker. Let’s see who is available
On Tuesday, Anthony Hitchens opted to sign a lucrative long-term contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, leaving a hole on the weak side of defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli's 4-3 scheme. In addition to free agency, which began Wednesday, the Cowboys will be monitoring draft prospects. Read More
Do you wish helicopters were quieter? Check out this new Airbus model
Grand Prairie's Airbus Helicopters is showing off its new H160 aircraft to the FAA and prospective customers. The company offered demonstration rides to selected potential buyers during the week, and the Star-Telegram's Rodger Mallison tagged along to take some photos and shoot video of the action. Read More
YouTube Music head talks premium subscription ambitions
“Did you know that 80 percent of all of watch time on YouTube is recommended by a recommendation engine?” said Cohen, adding that the company now has a “division solely focused on building and growing the playlist ecosystem that users would love across both paid and [the] ad-supported tier.”. Read …
YouTube Announces a Music Subscription Service — for the 14th Time
At SXSW, YouTube's Global Head of Music, Lyor Cohen, briefly spoke about YouTube's plans for a music subscription service during a keynote address. That is, in-between some not-so-humble bragging and explanations of why he's so innovative. Actually, expectations were high that YouTube's new … Read More
YouTube Viewership Of Top Irish Songs Increases Twentyfold On St. Patrick’s Day
Each year, on St. Patrick's Day, revelers across the country — even those who, like myself, have no hereditary connection to Ireland — dust off their favorite Celtic tunes in order to celebrate in style. How great is the boon Irish artists receive on their homeland's most notable holiday? According …