Social news
Twitter down in the UK overnight
Twitter was down for a number of UK users overnight (no issues in the US) but all seems fine now.
Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data breach lawsuit ends in 11th hour settlement
Facebook has dramatically agreed to settle a lawsuit seeking damages for allowing Cambridge Analytica access to the private data of tens of millions of users, four years after the Observer exposed the scandal that mired the tech giant in repeated controversy.
A court filing reveals that Meta, Facebook’s parent company, has in principle settled for an undisclosed sum a long-running lawsuit that claimed Facebook illegally shared user data with the UK analysis firm.
theguardian.com
New features
Instagram just quietly added QR codes for posts
Users on Instagram can now share posts, Reels, tags, and locations on its searchable Map experience through QR codes.
mashable.com
New link in bio on Twitter
Twitter is testing a profile link as a new Spotlight feature...a collection of features available with Professional Profiles.
You will be able to pick a custom call to action label e.g. Stream Live, Read Now, View menu.
Shopping comes to WhatsApp
WhatsApp has launched its first end-to-end shopping experience. You can browse products, add your items to your cart, and make your payment, all within a WhatsApp chat.
Tools
Widely Viewed Content Report, Second Quarter 2022
This report highlights the most-viewed organic content in Feed on Facebook in the US, including domains, links, Pages and posts. It includes content recommended by Facebook and excludes advertising content.
fb.com
Videos
Lively night in Dorset
News in Dorset but this sort of thing is standard in Cardiff 😆
dorsetecho.co.uk
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