Category Archives: whatsapp

The War On Information: Banning Social Media To Quell Dissent

Over the weekend, civil unrest spread across Sri Lanka due to the government’s handling of the country’s severe economic crisis. Sri Lankan citizens have been suffering from soaring inflation and have struggled to pay for essentials like food, housing, fuel, … Continue reading

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Wassup with WhatsApp and Facebook? Top Lieutenants Leaving

Chris Cox, chief product officer, and Chris Daniels, head of WhatsApp, to leave Facebook. In what has been variously reported as a reorganization or a churning of top leadership, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is losing two top lieutenants over his … Continue reading

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Facebook Turns the Page to Stay Relevant (and Out of Trouble)

“Bu-Bye!  Facebook is switching its messaging mission from News Feed to more private, encrypted communication.  Facebook watchers are wondering what this means for News Feed, though, the core of its advertising business model. Chesnot / Getty Images  Facebook’s future is private … Continue reading

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