Social media bots may be behind a number of annoying comments in order to gain followers to sell a product but a recent study suggests bots are also being used on social media to sway political opinions. In the annual Freedom of the Net study, Freedom House found that at least 20 countries used political bots, while 30 paid human commentators ... Read More »
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WhatsApp Used to Send a Record 14 Billion Messages on New Year’s Eve in India
WhatsApp Used to Send a Record 14 Billion Messages on New Year’s Eve in India HIGHLIGHTS 3.1 billion images, 700 million GIFs, and 610 million videos were sent WhatsApp recently rolled out the ability to share GIF images WhatsApp has more than 160 million monthly active users in India On New Year’s Eve, 14 billion messages were exchanged through WhatsApp ... Read More »
Julia Kurnia of Zidisha: How Non-Profit Used Tech Startup Tactics to Build a Microlending Marketplace
Small Business Trends: Tell us a little bit of your personal background. Julia Kurnia: I’ve always been interested in using technology to bring better opportunities, better access to capital to the world’s poorest places. When Kiva got started in 2005, I was very excited by the idea and I got a job working with one of Kiva’s first intermediary banks ... Read More »
Xiongmai Says Its Cameras Were Used to Take Down the Internet
HIGHLIGHTS Attackers hijacked CCTV cameras made by Xiongmai using malware Mirai All cameras made before September 2015 were potentially vulnerable The attack took down sites including Twitter, Spotify and CNN A Chinese security camera maker said its products were used to launch a cyber-attack that severed internet access for millions of users, highlighting the threat posed by the global proliferation ... Read More »
fb live used by Alleged Terrorist to Broadcast Confession
fb live used by Alleged Terrorist to Broadcast Confession Larossi Abballa, the 25-12 months–antique terror suspect accused of killing a French police captain and hisaccomplice in their domestic Monday night time, seems to have also broadcast the aftermath of theattacks, in real time, on facebook live. The thirteen-minute live circulate can be the first terrorist incident ever broadcast on the ... Read More »
4 Tips for Buying Used Parts
Used parts can be affordable alternatives to most products on the market. But what if you aren’t sure how to go about buying them? How can you be sure you’re shopping for the right parts from the right companies? Here are just a few tips for finding, selecting and purchasing used parts. 1. Know What You Need RF signal generators ... Read More »
How Metal Coating is used in Electronic Devices
Technologically advanced electronic devices require internal protection of many parts for durability and functionality. Metallizing some of the internal parts, such as desktop computer cases and internal computer fan components, helps keep them working longer. This extra step in production also adds longevity to the life of the device. Heat Protection Inside a computer or electronic device, heat is created ... Read More »