Tag: users
U.S. TikTok Users Flock to RedNote as Ban Looms
Why Are U.S. TikTok Users Signing Up for RedNote? Thousands of U.S. TikTok users are joining China-based app RedNote, spawning memes, jokes and confusion By Ben Guarino edited by Dean Visser A TikTok creator and advocate wears a button showing support for TikTok. Other users have flocked to alternative apps, such as China-based RedNote. Join…
Politics content to be pushed to Instagram and Threads users
The firm says its part of its reorientation towards “free expression” – a move that saw it ditch fact checkers on Tuesday. The change will be introduced in the US this week before being expanded globally next week. Users will not be able to turn off unsolicited political posts but can choose between three settings…
Barcelona to fine e-scooter users up to €500 for riding on pavements
Council to crack down on antisocial behaviour linked to rapid rise of e-scooter riders in city Anyone riding an electric scooter on the pavement or without a helmet in Barcelona faces a fine of up to €500 (£415) from 1 February as part of a crackdown on antisocial behaviour linked to the rapid rise of…
Google Introduces Real-Time AI Feature to Combat Phone Scams
In a significant move to enhance mobile communication security, Google has unveiled an innovative feature for its Pixel devices aimed at detecting and alerting users to potential phone scams in real-time. This tool, introduced during the Google I/O 2024 event, leverages advanced artificial intelligence to analyze conversation patterns and identify suspicious activities during calls.