WhatsApp Limits Forwarding to Fight Misinformation

WhatsApp has introduced new limits on message forwarding in an attempt to stop the spread of misinformation surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. This means you can now only forward a message you’ve received onto one chat at a time. WhatsApp Tries to Stop the Spread of Misinformation In January 2019, WhatsApp introduced limits on how messages
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WhatsApp Limits Forwarding to Fight Fake News

WhatsApp is limiting the number of times you can forward a message onto other people. Messages could previously be sent to 20 people or groups, but forwarding is now being limited to five. This is an effort to fight fake news and the spread of misinformation. WhatsApp is regularly used to spread rumors. In some
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Facebook Helps You Fight Your Social Media Addiction

Facebook is launching new tools to help you manage your time on Facebook and Instagram. The idea is to inform users how much time they’re spending on Facebook and Instagram, and give them the tools they need to make social media great again. Do You Use Facebook and Instagram to Excess? While many of us
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Google Gives Up the Fight Against Paywalls

Google will no longer force publishers using paywalls to offer free content. Instead, publishers using paywalls to fund themselves will enjoy equality with other publishers. Google is also working towards helping those publishers “reach new audiences, drive subscriptions and grow revenue”. Paywalls are annoying. You’ll see a headline you want to click on, but because
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8 Practical Steps to Fight Planned Obsolescence

Planned obsolescence is a two dollar name for the act of deliberately building products not to last. Rather than creating something that we can use for as long as possible, companies make decisions that shorten an item’s life. This is often a strategic decision that turns a one-time customer into a repeat buyer. Some of
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You Can Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder With These Productivity Tips

Every year, a staggering amount of productive time is lost to the waning light and colder temperatures of winter. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can range from mild to severe, but no matter how you’re affected, it makes being productive a lot harder. The prevalence of seasonal depression is anywhere from 0–10 percent of the population,
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