Lies spreading unchecked as TikTok becomes battlefield for Philippines election candidates
TikTok videos could make or break a candidate’s narrative and branding — or even invent new “truths.”
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Yomii: The piano virtuoso YouTuber with over 700 million views
His street piano videos have drawn millions of views for his brilliant skills, talent for arranging music, innovative project ideas, and editing techniques.
TikTok removes more than 2.6 million videos from Bangladesh
According to a report, Bangladesh ranked 7th worldwide for the largest volume of videos taken down for Community Guidelines violations between Oct 1, 2021 to Dec 30, 2021.
Fresh approach taken to mourning by Chinese netizens
Social media platforms such as Sina Weibo and Douban have group chats for netizens to post about their loss and show respect for loved ones online.
Pro-Russia tweets in Asian languages after Ukraine invasion are sign of influence campaign: Think-tank
The tweets promoted content that pushed the idea of Putin as a military strongman, images promoting Asian and African solidarity with Russia against the West, among others.
Meta takes out over 400 ‘hacktivists’, NPA-linked accounts, pages from Facebook
This move by Meta comes about a month before the May 9 general elections in the country, and as the fight against widespread misinformation and historical revisionism continues.
Did Covid-19 introduce you to the world of binge-watching?
Media may offer an escape from the stress of the quarantine, but excessive screen time could result in health problems, ranging from sleep disorders to depression, experts warn.
Shanghai man makes the most of Covid-19 quarantine
Jogging, reading, drinking coffee and recording vlogs are all part of Zhao Jun's daily routine during his medical quarantine in Shanghai after being diagnosed with Covid-19 on…
Indonesia preparing tough new curbs for online platforms
The rules are among the most stringent globally on social media and follow intensifying crackdowns on online content.
Morality in the age of social media
The writer says we must scrutinise the role of social media in our lives, and be mindful of how we utilise it for positive changes.