Spending too long on social media could lead to burnout – report

ETX Daily Up 07/07/2024

People who spend the most time on social media are more prone to burnout, and women are more affected than men, according to a European report. However, young Europeans attribute their feelings of loneliness mainly to work, rather than…

Five easy tips to make a safer password

Immae Lachica 05/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— In today’s digital age, where our lives are linked with the digital realm, passwords stand as the gatekeepers to our data. Whether you’re guarding your IG selfies or your precious bank details,  passwords are…

Why it’s important to know who your followers or online friends are

Immae Lachica 04/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Remember the days when social media was just starting? It was when everyone was just so ecstatic to connect with friends and family to add more numbers to their “friends list.” Following people online…

These are the countries where TikTok is already banned

04/27/2024

LONDON (AP) — TikTok is in the crosshairs of authorities in the U.S., where new law threatens a nationwide ban unless its China-based parent ByteDance divests. It would be the biggest blow yet to the popular video-sharing…

Social media tips amid rising cybersecurity threats

Carl Lorenciana 04/23/2024

In an age where a single click can expose one to unseen dangers, an IT security expert is sounding the alarm on the lurking risks of social media and public Wi-Fi networks. With cybersecurity threats looming large…

Instagram begins blurring nudity in messages to protect teens and fight sexual extortion

04/12/2024

LONDON (AP) — Instagram says it’s deploying new tools to protect young people and combat sexual extortion, including a feature that will automatically blur nudity in direct messages. The social media platform said in a blog post…

Summer tip: Try social media detox

Immae Lachica 04/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Break free from the shackles of social media this summer! Detoxify away from social media usage even just for a short period. Social media detox refers to cleansing yourself away from the strings of…

AI fails to spot Black people’s depression signs in socmed posts

03/29/2024

Analyzing social media using artificial intelligence or AI may pick up signals of depression in white Americans but not in Black counterparts, according to a study that highlights the risk of training AI models for healthcare-related tasks…

‘Nonchalant’ individuals: How to deal with them

Immae Lachica 03/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines– If you are on a journey of dissecting and trying to keep up with the terms young ones are using on all social media platforms today, you are not alone. Terms that were not…

Instagram limits political content in new update: Here’s how to change it

03/25/2024

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Instagram has started an automatic clampdown on the amount of political content appearing in its users’ feeds, but there is a relatively quick and easy way to turn off the controls if you…

Facebook, Messenger naguba: Mga Netizen naratol

Immae Lachica 03/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Sos! Unsaon na lang gyud atong kinabuhi og mahack or maguba atong mga social media accounts? Sa uban nga grabe na ka dependent sa paggamit sa mga social media platforms dakong kaguol kini! Gabii,…

Hotel Sogo, Victoria Court trending among Filipinos before Valentine’s Day, report

Zeus Legaspi 02/14/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Hotel chains Hotel Sogo and Victoria Court trended among Filipinos in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day this year, with the former garnering over two million reach on social media, a social listening…

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