WeChat ‘monitors international users’ text messages to preemptively identify content to censor for its Chinese users’ The Citizens Lab studied how WeChat builds their database of blacklisted terms They found the company monitors international messages to preemptively identify potential images or content that should be banned in China The app creates a ‘hash’ code for … Read more
Facebook to send myth-busting messages to users who have liked, reacted or commented on misinformation about the coronavirus on the social network Facebook users interacting with fake news will see a message in their news feed This encourages them to visit the World Health Organisation for health updates Facebook also introduced a ‘Get the Facts’ section … Read more
Bravo host Andy Cohen and stars of the real housewives franchise shared messages of condolences after Kara Keough revealed Tuesday she has lost her baby boy. The daughter of Jeana Keough wrote in a heartbreaking Instagram post that her son McCoy died during childbirth on April 6. Cohen wrote underneath the 32-year-old’s message: ‘Sending love … Read more
‘Immature’ stalker is jailed for 16 months for bombarding his ex with 150 vile Facebook messages in 12 days – and then trying to blame his own mother John Kennedy, 22, sent 150 messages to his ex-girlfriend over a 12-day period He claimed his mother was responsible for the ‘abusive’ messages on his arrest Kennedy … Read more
Stacey Solomon admitted she was left ‘bawling her eyes out’ in the garden after fans shared kind messages about her. The Loose Women star, 30, took to Instagram to share an emotional video of herself thanking her 3.2 million followers for their kindness on Wednesday. Posting three different clips, Stacey teared up as she revealed … Read more
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have sent uplifting messages to sick children stuck in hospital amid UK’s coronavirus lockdown. In support of charity Spread A Smile, the This Morning duo attempted to put a smile on the kids’ faces as they joined the likes of broadcaster Davina McCall and Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall in uploading … Read more
This is the heartwarming moment a family pulled a Love Actually-inspired stunt at their grandmother’s care home during the coronavirus lockdown. Joyce Giles, 84, is usually visited by Joanne Madden, 49, and her family a few times at week at her care home in Bolton, Greater Manchester. But last weekend, they figured out a way … Read more
Get well soon, Boris! Messages of support flood in from world leaders, MPs and celebrities as Prime Minister is struck down with coronavirus Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed he has tested positive for covid-19 Johnson took to social media on Friday to deliver the news to the nation Immediately get well messages began to … Read more
Watch out for these two coronavirus scams that could trick ANYONE: Police warn of fraudsters trying ‘to take advantage of the public’ Scam text messages have appeared claiming to be from government and HMRC The Government text appears below a legitimate coronavirus warning It told the recipient they owed £35 after being caught leaving the … Read more
Telecom companies urge people to ‘Stay Home’ in messages sneaked onto their phones’ home screens The messages are displayed next to normal network information They urge users to stay home amid an ongoing coronavirus pandemic Users in Germany, Peru, Turkey, and more have reported seeing them Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should you see … Read more