LGBT fans warned holding hands at Russia World Cup will be dangerous
LGBT fans will be warned about holding hands in public and other outward displays of affection when in Russia for the World Cup 2018 next summer. A cautionary guide will be produced by Fare (Football Against Racism in Europe) a pressure group that campaigns for equality in football/soccer. The guide will advise gay people to be cautious in any place which is...
You can now request to join someone’s Instagram live stream
Instagram just rolled out a neat feature for its live product. Users can now request to join a live stream that they’re watching and, if accepted, can start broadcasting live as the host’s guest. To request to join a live video a viewer can tap a request button in the comments section. Hosts see the request pop up in real time and can...
Instagram Stories adds no-frills photo-only posting from mobile web
Snap Chat Dead? Instagram Stories adds no-frills photo-only posting from the mobile web, as Instagram really wants the developing world to start using Storytelling with Brand Development. IG Users won’t be able to use Instagram’s augmented reality masks or share videos, but starting today (Nov. 16th, 2017) mobile web users can post to Instagram Stories. Previously, mobile web users could...
Microsoft unveils special Skype version for freelancers and small business
Microsoft is creating a unique version of Skype for small business owners and freelancers. This is particularly useful for freelancers that might use Skype to provide tutorials, training, or consulting. "Skype Professional Account gives you the power to do all that from one app for free during the preview. From French tutors to yoga instructors, you’ll be able to book...
6 Noteworthy Reasons to Outsource Web Development
In this article, we take a look at six noteworthy reasons you should outsource web development and why the advantage goes beyond cost. @tridence
Instagram adds mid-feed preview tiles for Stories, tests new stop-motion camera feature
Getting tired of the same old Instagram Stories? Get ready for stop motion, the newest feature in Instagram's story camera. The tool allows you to take a series of photos, string them together into a short stop-motion video and post them to your story. You can edit the videos with filters, stickers, and texts, just like any other post to Stories. The...
Snapchat’s new context cards let you read reviews, book reservations, and more.
Snapchat today is introducing context cards, which add contextual information to geotagged photos and images shared in public stories. Snaps added to the regional Our Story feature, or those sent with the white-text, venue-specific geo filter, will include the cards automatically. Users can swipe up on any snap that displays the word “more” and they’ll see an interactive card...
How to Change Google Assistant to a Male Voice.
Did you know? The Google Assistant can now be changed to sound like a male, and this is how to do it. Changing Assistant voices on your phone Hold down on your home button to prompt the Google Assistant Tap the circular blue icon near the upper-right Touch the overflow icon in the top-right and go to Settings Go to Preferences -> Assistant voice Changing Assistant...
How to clear your iPhone’s storage space for iOS 11
iOS 11, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system, is rolling out on Tuesday, and it's bringing with it a bunch of new and improved features. There you are, pent up with anticipation of upgrading to the new iOS 11 when BAM! You're hit with a "Not enough storage" notification on your iPhone or iPad. A full iPhone is less common...
What the FTC’s latest endorsement disclosure actions mean for marketers
Regulatory body addresses influencers’ responsibility in making disclosures and the sufficiency of platforms’ branded-content labeling tools. First, the FTC announced its first-ever settlement with social media influencers over a failure to properly disclose a brand endorsement deal. While the organization only penalized the influencers that also owned the brand at the center of the campaign, the settlement serves as notice to other...
