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Digital Data Tracking and Privacy: The Future Implications of COVID-19

YouTube has confirmed that it will reduce the recommendation and distribution of videos which promote conspiracy theories that link the spread of COVID-19 to 5G technology. This comes after a spate of attacks on cell phone towers in some regions – according to The Guardian in the UK, signal towers in Birmingham, Merseyside and Belfast were set on fire in the last week, in attacks that have been linked to the rising theory. Mobile carrier workers have also reportedly been subjected to abuse due to concerns about 5Gs role in the pandemic.

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Facebook Is Testing a Large ‘F’ Button in the Middle of Its Lower Function Bar

Facebook has this week expanded its test of a prominent ‘F’ button right in the middle of the lower function bar in the app, which shrinks when tapped and links to the main menu options listing.

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Twitter Will Now Allow Some Brands to Make Reference to COVID-19 in Ads

After announcing a ban on all ads which mention “coronavirus” or “COVID-19” last month, Twitter has now revised its stance in order to enable some advertisers to mention the virus in selected promotions, based on utility.

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Facebook Messenger Launches Desktop App With Unlimited and Free Group Video Calls

Facebook has launched the very first standalone Messenger app for desktop, available now on Windows and macOS. Audio and video calling via Messenger on a desktop browser has grown 100% in the past month, Facebook reveals in an announcement. The company quickly responded to the increased demand with the launch of a dedicated desktop app.

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Marketing

9 free online courses to elevate your digital marketing and leadership skills

With the coronavirus spreading across the world and many working from home, people might find themselves organizing their time in different ways. As we adjust to new ways of working, online education can play a part in helping us learn new skills or how to work more effectively.

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Amazon Removes Third-Party Vendors From Its Affiliate Program

Amazon has removed third-party vendors from its affiliate program. Starting at the beginning of this month, affiliate networks such as Skimlinks, Sovrn (which acquired VigLink) and CJ Affiliate (formerly Commission Junction) can no longer send traffic to Amazon and get a cut of transactions, according to sources at many affiliate networks and publishers.

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