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EA vs Single-player Games; Not Only Gamers Got Irritated
Jacob Blazewicz, 07 July 2022, 13:02
EA has succeeded in quite a feat. The company's „humorous” Tweet annoyed not only gamers and influencers, but also studios owned by the publisher.
TikTok Targeted by Federal Communications Commission
Przemyslaw Dygas, 30 June 2022, 13:43
TikTok has found itself on the target of the US Federal Communications Commission. The organization wants the app banned altogether.
How Many Camels are You Worth? Calculator Conquers TikTok
Bart Swiatek, 07 June 2022, 15:03
A calculator that enables us to count how many camels we could get when trying to sell our partner has recently become extremely popularOn TikTok.
China Tightens Restrictions on Minors; Limits on Streaming and Social Media
Dawid Wanat, 15 March 2022, 11:20
China is restricting minors from streaming and using social media. This is another step in the fight against addiction among minors.
Genshin Impact Was Twitter's Most Popular Game of 2021
Adrian Werner, 11 January 2022, 12:56
Twitter summarized the past year in terms of video game discussions. The biggest topic of interest was Genshin Impact.
YouTube Removes Dislike Counter to Protect Against Hate
Miriam Moszczynska, 11 November 2021, 14:03
YouTube is making changes to how videos are rated. Soon the number of negative video ratings will be visible only to the creators.
Facebook is No More; Mark Zuckerberg Introduces Meta
Miriam Moszczynska, 28 October 2021, 20:40
During today's Facebook Connect presentation, the platform's creator Mark Zuckerberg announced a name change for his social network that clearly references the metaverse.
Mark Zuckerberg has More Problems; Lawsuit Over Cambridge Analytica
Michal Ciezadlik, 21 October 2021, 18:43
The Attorney General of the District of Columbia has decided to include Mark Zuckerberg in the investigation of the Cambridge Analyica scandal. Facebook Inc. CEO was allegedly „personally involved” in decisions related to the company.
Facebook Plans to Rebrand
Arkadiusz Strzala, 20 October 2021, 14:23
Unconfirmed information has surfaced that Facebook is looking to rebrand. If true, we should know more details soon. It may have something to do with planned expansion into a metaverse.
Doom Playable on... Twitter; Meet Tweet2Doom
Jacob Blazewicz, 19 October 2021, 12:03
You can run Doom on anything. Even on a social network that looks nothing like an FPS gaming platform.
Twitter is Testing Ads in Comments
Jacob Blazewicz, 14 October 2021, 12:55
Ads as comments on posts is Twitter's new idea, which the service will be testing in the coming months.
YouTube Rewind Disappears for Good - No More Cringy Recaps
Miriam Moszczynska, 08 October 2021, 13:56
Hated by the community, YouTube Rewind is finally disappearing from the platform for good. The company will look for another way to recap subsequent years of business.
Facebook's VIPs are Allowed More
Arkadiusz Strzala, 14 September 2021, 13:52
Not everyone is equal on Facebook. Slightly different rules apply to famous people, celebrities and politicians. They can post much more than the rest of us.
YouTube With Improved Search Engine; Google Tests New Features
Jacob Blazewicz, 18 August 2021, 19:42
Google is preparing new features for YouTube. The popular service will receive various search engine improvements, such as chapter display and automatic video translation.
Twitch Adjusts Subscription Prices to Match Earnings in Different Countries
Konrad Sarzynski, 30 July 2021, 20:02
Twitch subscription price differentiation is gaining momentum. After tests in Mexico and Turkey, the changes gradually extend to other countries.
TikTok Achieved Something Only Facebook has Managed Before
Michal Ciezadlik, 16 July 2021, 12:52
Latest figures show that TikTok, the popular short video creation app, has surpassed 3 billion downloads on Google Play and App Store.
Facebook Has a Problem - Ad Revenue Could Drop as People Don't Want to be Tracked
Arkadiusz Strzala, 15 July 2021, 17:30
Mark Zuckerberg may not be happy with the changes in the new version of iOS. After the June update, Facebook's ad revenue may drop significantly. The reason is the lack of consent of users to track their online activities.
Price Tag for Our LinkedIn Data Revealed
Konrad Sarzynski, 01 July 2021, 13:20
The data of 700 million LinkedIn users has gone up for sale. This is another such case, and the way the data was obtained and the price for the entire database should raise many eyebrows.
Twitch With New New Streaming Record and Scandals in the Background
Angelika Kaldus, 21 June 2021, 17:12
Twitch set another record in May in the number of watched hours of streams. The platform grows in strength despite the controversies surrounding its functioning.
Bethesda's Forum Will be Shut Down
Gabriela Sicinska, 20 May 2021, 12:40
Bethesda's official discussion forum will be shutting down soon. The community has just over a month to archive the most important threads.
WhatsApp Has a Serious Security Problem
Jacob Blazewicz, 14 April 2021, 21:30
WhatsApp has another problem. This time it's a security vulnerability that enables someone to easily block our access to our account.
Jason Schreier Against Online Criticism, Claims Players are Not Objective
Bart Swiatek, 12 April 2021, 16:29
Jason Schreier, well-known gaming journalist who has covered many controversial issues in the past, commented on Twitter about the problem of gamer attitudes towards unpleasant information.
Facebook Will Not Warn Users Affected by Data Leak
Kamil Komaniecki, 09 April 2021, 15:15
Facebook has no plans to warn users whose data got leaked online. The website believes it has done everything it can to take care of security.
Walter Isaacson Believes Facebook and Twitter Make Money on Enraging Users
Bart Swiatek, 11 March 2021, 18:29
According to the American writer and biographer Walter Isaacson - author of the biography of Steve Jobs - social media specifically heat up the emotions to make money on them.
Facebook Ad Advertises User Tracking
Arkadiusz Strzala, 01 March 2021, 14:03
Facebook has released an ad video that attempts to warm up the image of ad tracking. It is mainly aimed at Apple device users and related to the introduction of App Tracking Transparency.
TikTok is a Threat to Children, Claims Complaint to European Commission
Bart Swiatek, 17 February 2021, 14:11
The EU consumer rights organisation BEUC has filed a complaint with the European Commission against the popular online platform TikTok. The entity accuses the Chinese company of violating numerous provisions of EU law.
YouTube's Clip Creation Feature Undergoes Testing
Milosz Szubert, 29 January 2021, 18:08
A feature enabling you to create clips from streams and published videos on YouTube is coming. It is currently being tested on a strictly limited number of channels.
WhatsApp Loses Millions of Users but Gains New Virus
Konrad Sarzynski, 26 January 2021, 15:35
Dark clouds are gathering over WhatsApp. First, plans for controversial privacy policy changes, now a virus spreading via messages. The creators of Signal and Telegram are rubbing their hands in glee.
TikTok Sets Accounts for Persons Under 16 as Private
Konrad Sarzynski, 14 January 2021, 14:40
Many underage TikTok users may be surprised - their accounts are now automatically no longer public, and the popular Duet and Stitch features have been heavily restricted. All in an effort to improve security.
Twitch Will Ban Use of „Simp” and „Incel” as Insults
Jacob Blazewicz, 17 December 2020, 18:23
From new year on, Twitch will crack down on sexual insults seriously. The new rules will include a ban on the use of words such as „simp”, „incel”, „virgin” etc. in this context.
Facebook Loses Users in the U.S., but Still Earns a Ton
Konrad Sarzynski, 30 October 2020, 15:50
Facebook published a report for the third quarter of 2020. Despite many controversies surrounding the website, advertising revenue rose by 22% compared to the previous year and the number of active users (daily active users) increased by 12%.
Guilty Gear Devs Apologize for Cyberpunk 2077 Joke
Jacob Blazewicz, 30 October 2020, 14:55
Arc System Works has apologized for its recent Twitter entry. It was a joke about the delay of Cyberpunk 2077, which, according to Guilty Gear devs, was „inappropriate”.
Google's Ex-CEO on Social Media: „Amplifiers for Idiots”
Bart Swiatek, 23 October 2020, 16:08
Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO and member of Alphabet holding's board of directors, currently one of its shareholders, said during a conversation that social media serve as amplifiers for idiots and crazy people. In his opinion, this was not the original idea of their creators and unless something changes, new regulations will appear.
Harry Potter Fans Won't Like This Online Challenge
Karol Laska, 25 September 2020, 17:50
The new trend on TikTok may be a little disturbing to Harry Potter fans. People have started to burn J.K. Rowling's books again, and they share their achievements on the Internet. Alas, poor Harry.
Former YouTube Moderator Sues Company for Work-related Trauma
Bart Swiatek, 22 September 2020, 11:32
A former YouTube moderator decided to sue her former employer, arguing that watching videos that often depicted very violent scenes for several hours a day result in her suffering from depression and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Engineer Leaves Facebook Saying the Company Makes Money on Hate
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz, 09 September 2020, 15:16
One of Facebook's software engineers decided to give up his job in the company because, in his opinion, the company makes money on hatred and its only goal is profit.
Facebook Sues Dealer of Fake Likes on Instagram
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz, 31 August 2020, 15:44
Facebook has taken legal action against a developer selling likes on Instagram.
Reddit Users Banned in Spades for Hate Speech
Karol Laska, 20 August 2020, 22:22
Reddit's authorities have started banning users who promote hate speech. Since the change of content rules, 7 thousand accounts that violated the new rules have been removed.
Facebook is a Threat to Public Health? Specialists Warn
Arkadiusz Strzala, 20 August 2020, 18:22
A lot of information on Facebook can be a health hazard. Avaaz is presenting a report on the increase in harmful content related to the pandemic and medicine in general.
As Much as Half of Young Americans Would Like TikTok Back
Karol Laska, 15 August 2020, 19:24
A survey conducted on TruePublic was used to gather the opinions of US citizen on the ban imposed on TikTok. Most people disagree with Donald Trump's decision.
Facebook Sued for Ulawful Collection of Biometric Data
Karol Laska, 13 August 2020, 19:32
The California state court has received serious accusations that Facebook is illegally collecting biometric data of Instagram users.
Reels - Facebook Launches Competition for TikTok
Jacob Blazewicz, 05 August 2020, 22:27
Facebook officially revealed Reels - a new Instagram feature and competition for TikTok. The service is available in over 50 countries.
Twitter - Phone Numbers Added for Protection Were Used to Make Money
Jacob Blazewicz, 05 August 2020, 21:45
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Twitter in connection with a case of „unintentional” selling of access to the emails and telephone numbers provided by users as part of a two-step verification, among other things, to advertisers.
Google Maps Like Facebook - We Can Follow Our Friends
Bart Swiatek, 31 July 2020, 12:10
Google Maps app has received an update, which resembles solutions known from social network websites. It enables us to follow users, thanks to which we receive information about their content and recommendations.
YouTube Will Disable the Option of Adding Subtitles
Karol Laska, 30 July 2020, 22:30
YouTube has decided that the option to add subtitles to videos will be removed due to its low popularity and unethical abuse.
U.S. Army Recruits Teenagers on Twitch and Goes Ban-happy About It
Jacob Blazewicz, 16 July 2020, 17:46
The official esports team of the US Army bans access to Twitch chat en masse. All because of actions read by many as „treacherous” recruitment tactics.
Facebook and Instagram Will Enable Blocking of Political Ads
Bart Swiatek, 10 July 2020, 13:19
American Facebook and Instagram users have been given the opportunity to block advertising related to politics, elections and social issues.
Death Threats Aimed at Actress Playing Abby in The Last of Us 2
Conrad Hazi, 05 July 2020, 20:44
Laura Bailey, the actress playing Abby in The Last of Us 2, admitted on Twitter that she received numerous threatening messages from players who didn't like the plot of the game and the actions of the character she played.
PlayStation Boycotts Facebook as Part of #StopHateForProfit
Jacob Blazewicz, 03 July 2020, 16:44
Sony Interactive Entertainment has decided to temporarily suspend its PlayStation-related Facebook and Instagram activities. This is another company that has supported #StopHateForProfit in the fight against disinformation and hate speech.
New Convenient Way to Delete Old Facebook Posts
Mateusz Popielak, 03 June 2020, 13:44
Facebook begins releasing a tool to help manage our content. With it, we can, for example, delete our old posts.