Facebook says its new filter “acts as an invitation for close connections who might be struggling to reach out for support via Messenger.”
Author: Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY
Apple pulls police-tracking app in Hong Kong after facing pressure from state-run media
Apple removed an app that allowed protesters in Hong Kong to track police after facing pressure from local state-run media.
WeWork could be planning to significantly cut its tech jobs, report says
The first round of job cuts could hit the software engineering department, product management and data science teams.
Dish Network-Fox outage is over after parties reach a multi-year carriage deal
The blackout had affected Fox’s local stations, along with FS1, FS2, BTN, Fox Soccer Plus and Fox Deportes in 17 markets across 23 states.
Porsche is collaborating with Disney to promote ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’
Porsche says it’s “excited to collaborate with Lucasfilm to celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”
Instagram launched ‘Threads,’ a messaging app to house your intimate conversations
Instagram says that Threads is a new way to message with close friends in a dedicated, private space.
Instagram’s new tool lets you semi-block haters, bullies, trolls without them knowing
The app’s newest feature called Restrict is designed especially for young people who face a disproportionate amount of cyber bullying.
Forbes 400: Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett remain the richest people in the US
The CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, remains the richest person in America despite parting with $46 billion over the past year, according to Forbes.
Facebook, Google, Microsoft top list of 50 best-paying large companies
The job-hunting website Comparably just released its annual list of best companies to work for based on salary satisfaction among workers.
AI bias: How tech determines if you land job, get a loan or end up in jail
AI helps determine whether you qualify for a loan or get to be considered for a job. How can it be fair when human bias gets programmed in?