Dating Apps, PTSD From Facebook and The New iPhone Cameras – October 2nd, 2018 – Jumpwire Social Media Briefing
Dating Apps, PTSD From Facebook and The New iPhone Cameras – October 2nd, 2018 – Jumpwire Social Media Briefing
Posted on October 2, 2018 by Gavin McGarry
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PODCAST: Our podcast is up with Duncan’s dating escapades and which dating apps he has tested perform best, a discussion about Facebook PTSD, and more. Link
DATING APPS: Unable to reach settlement terms, Bumble will seek $400 million in damages from Tinder’s parent company Match, ahead of a possible IPO. Link
CHINA: A government-backed study says the country’s internet users are worried about missing out on online knowledge and are willing to pay for educational podcasts. Link
FACEBOOK: A former content moderator is suing Facebook because the job reportedly gave her PTSD. Link
PEW RESEARCH: Internet, social media use and device ownership in the U.S. have plateaued after years of growth. Link
iPhone XS and XS Max: New iPhone cameras have built-in smart features that are generating auto-filters on selfies. And you can’t turn off the feature. This is scary. AI is becoming the standard. Link
Faces are noticeably smoother with the new cameras
New Smart HDR feature can auto-detect light settings
Apple declines to comment on default camera settings
SECURITY BREACH: Everything we know about Facebook’s massive security breach. Link
RYDER CUP: WhatsApp, a postman & a tattoo – reaction to Europe’s victory. Link
TWITTER: Honour of Kings uses facial ID to check players’ ages. Link
VIRAL TWITTER THREAD: Steak-Umm’s viral Twitter thread is a mic drop on anyone criticizing millennials. Link
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Just. Wow. Take a minute to watch this extremely powerful video on the side effects social media, news, and technology have on our society today. Link
There are side-effects of having too much information
Social Media is designed to be as addictive as possible
Don’t let your phone run your life
*STAFF PICK: Will Smith’s bungee jump stunt generates 17.5M YouTube views. Link
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