Tech

Social network Twitter said it has suspended a number of accounts focusing on the conflict in Ethiopia for violating its rules including engaging in hashtag and mention spam. The social media company said it had taken this action for “violations of the Twitter rules, including engaging in hashtag and mention …

The Nigerian government said it has lifted its ban on Twitter, seven months after it accused the social media firm of siding with the secessionists. Nigerians can now resume using Twitter social networks, suspended since June 2021. But the government said it was reversing the ban after Twitter agreed to …

The Boss and creator of Twitter, Jack Dorsey has resigned as the head of the social network on Monday, November 29, saying he decided this departure on his own. Jack Dorsey, 45 years, remains however present within Twitter by taking a position of director within the social network, advances the …

Mark Zuckerberg, boss of Facebook on Thursday announced the parent company’s name is being changed to “Meta” to represent a future beyond just its troubled social network. Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp will keep their names under the rebranding. “We’ve learned a lot from struggling with social issues and living under …

Former US president, Donald Trump, on Wednesday announced the launch of his own social network, “Truth Social”, after being banned in January from Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. The former president wants to “resist the tyranny of the giants of technology”, who “used their unilateral power to silence dissenting voices in …

WhatsApp instant messaging has announced that some phones will no longer benefit from its services as of November 1, 2021. In order to avoid any unpleasant surprises, it would therefore be wise to make arrangements now. If your phone is a bit old, then WhatsApp may not be compatible with …

Thailand on Wednesday will start collecting value added tax (VAT) from foreign technology companies and expects to raise at least 5 billion baht ($154.70 million) in additional revenue each year, a senior official said. Foreign platforms providing electronic services in Thailand will have to register for VAT payments, senior finance …

The WhatsApp social network has updated its functionalities. The application has just released the “single view files” feature. It will now be possible to send “one-time” photos or videos, which automatically disappear after reading by the recipient. How to use it ? You will first need to download the latest …