Twitter to ban QAnon accounts, block links related to conspiracy theory
Twitter announced on Tuesday that it will take action on "QAnon" activity and permanently suspend accounts tweeting about the QAnon conspiracy theory.
Experts say Twitter breach troubling, undermines trust
Experts say a breach in Twitter’s security that allowed hackers to break into the accounts of leaders and technology moguls is one of the worst attacks in recent years and may shake trust in a platform politicians and CEOs use to communicate with the public.
Broadway divas headline Alliance Theatre virtual series
Even though Broadway theaters will remain closed through the end of the year, a pair of Atlanta-based Broadway divas are staying busy, preparing to entertain audiences from the comfort of their very own homes.
First look inside Culture Experience Atlanta Pop Up
Culture Experience Art Pop Up is a new interactive exhibit, customized to the city of Atlanta.
Twitter says it will add an edit button to tweets when ‘everyone wears a mask’
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.
Facebook designates ‘boogaloo’ network as ‘dangerous organization,’ removes pages from platforms
The social media giant announced the ban on June 30.
Twitch temporarily bans Trump, Reddit removes Trump subreddit to align with new hate speech policies
Twitch temporarily banned the president over “hateful conduct” and Reddit removed a Donald Trump subreddit to align with both companies’ hate speech policies.
Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Trump’s
“The policies we’re implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they’re showing up across our community,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page announcing the changes.
Facebook and Instagram will let users turn off political ads ahead of 2020 election
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
Twitter testing prompt that asks people to read articles before retweeting them
The feature is being tested on Android "to help promote informed discussion," the company said.
Posting black squares with 'Black Lives Matter' hashtag drowns out vital information, activists say
Some have pointed out that using #BlackLivesMatter on blackout posts makes it harder for activists to find important information.
FBI warns of dating app scams preying on isolated victims during the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus has sent more and more people to an online dating app to socialize virtually, but the FBI is warning people sophisticated criminals are looking to prey on unsuspecting victims who fall into an all-to-common and oftentimes expensive trap.
Trump threatens Twitter over fact checks: What's next?
Twitter has taken the unprecedented step of adding fact-check warnings to two of President Donald Trump’s tweets that falsely called mail-in ballots “substantially fraudulent” and predicted a “Rigged Election.”
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' in election after fact-check added to mail-in ballot tweets
Twitter users will be able to click on a link to see verified information regarding mail-in ballots and false claims made by the president.
Nearly half of Twitter accounts discussing coronavirus are likely bots, researchers say
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Google, Apple release coronavirus contact-tracing technology for apps
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Annual Atlanta animation and gaming festival shifts to virtual offerings
Atlanta's MomoCon is shifting to virtual offerings this year, presenting four full days of free online events for fans.
Lawrenceville’s Aurora Theatre raises the curtain on digital programming
Lawrenceville's Aurora Theatre is offering a diverse slate of programs through its Digital Series 2020, continuing through the end of May and available through the theatre’s website.
Socially Distant Fest provides 'virtual stage' for performers
It's a music festival where the stage never goes dark and fans can come and go as they please. No, we're not talking about Woodstock -- this is Socially Distant Fest.
Coronavirus prompts Twitter to allow employees to work from home 'forever'
Facebook, Google have also make work-from-home optional until next year.