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People Are Cheering on a Shooting. This Theory Could Explain Why.
1 month ago

People Are Cheering on a Shooting. This Theory Could Explain Why.

Politico  

In 1959 the Marxist scholar Eric Hobsbawm introduced the concept of “social banditry” into the historical and sociological lexicon. Social bandits were sometimes fictional, sometimes real figures who operated outside of the law and were widely revered for their efforts to mete out justice in an unjust world — like Robin Hood, the legendary English outlaw who lived in Sherwood …

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Reddit overtakes X as the most popular social media platform in the UK
1 month, 1 week ago

Reddit overtakes X as the most popular social media platform in the UK

Firstpost  

Reddit’s has seen remarkable growth, with a 47 per cent increase in users compared to May 2023. The platform now sits behind YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok in the UK’s social media standings While Reddit’s user base grew, X experienced an 8 per cent decline in UK users over the same period. Image Credit: Reuters Reddit, the popular online discussion …

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Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Australian government’s plan to ban children from social …

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'Collector Bro' suspended: What led to action against popular Kerala IAS officer
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Collector Bro' suspended: What led to action against popular Kerala IAS officer

India Today  

N Prashanth, Special Secretary in the Agricultural Department, widely known as 'Collector Bro,' has been suspended by the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government, along with another senior IAS officer, K Gopalakrishnan, who served as the Director of Industries and Commerce. Prasanth, who became famous during his tenure as Kozhikode District Collector for his active social media presence and social initiatives, faced …

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Cat meme, too much rizz: These are Japan’s nominations for buzzword of the year
2 months ago

Cat meme, too much rizz: These are Japan’s nominations for buzzword of the year

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery B-Girl Ami of Japan triumphed …

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Target's affordable alternative to $500 Frye boots sparks social media frenzy
3 months ago

Target's affordable alternative to $500 Frye boots sparks social media frenzy

Daily Mail  

Classic $500 Frye boots are back again thanks to TikTok - and a $50 alternative at Target. Classic $500 Frye boots are back again thanks to TikTok - and a $50 alternative at Target, but some influencers are urging their fans to buy the real deal Commenters were quick to weigh in with their own opinions about the influencers who …

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The costs of digital overconsumption
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The costs of digital overconsumption

New Indian Express  

There is, of course, the other side of the coin. The ease of generating and sharing photos and videos, drone photography, AR filters and apps that generate 3D images have enhanced user experience. The emergence of emojis and animated gifs, which are popular in social media, add a lightness and maybe layers of meaning to text messages. Deepfakes are potential …

Year Ender 2021: From ‘Bachpan Ka Pyaar’ To ‘Jugnu’, Here’s A Look At Viral Instagram Trends This Year
3 years ago

Year Ender 2021: From ‘Bachpan Ka Pyaar’ To ‘Jugnu’, Here’s A Look At Viral Instagram Trends This Year

ABP News  

New Delhi: The year 2021 has been quite a ride not only for movie lovers but also for social media audience. The actress shared a reel on Instagram – Tell me you’re an Indian without telling me you’re an Indian – which became extremely popular amongst social media creators. Manike Mage Hithe This Sinhala song by Sri Lankan singer Yohani …

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Memes go viral on Chinese social networking
3 years, 10 months ago

Memes go viral on Chinese social networking

China Daily  

Little Chubby Inu-themed memes. A meme sticker of myself is more creative and personal," said Ma, a 38-year-old woman working in Yinchuan, the capital city of Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region. On China's most popular social networking apps WeChat and QQ, many users have developed the habit of collecting memes in their accounts, including those featuring celebrities, animals, and …

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This hugely popular screenshot app is a privacy nightmare
3 years, 11 months ago

This hugely popular screenshot app is a privacy nightmare

Wired  

Getty Images / WIRED People are unknowingly doxxing themselves and leaking their own sensitive private information using a popular screenshot app that sends people’s grabs to the web. The Lightshot screen grabbing app, which is owned by software development firm Skillbrains, is used by millions of people to take and share images they capture on their computers and phones. This …

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Gardening Craze Dubbed 'Plantdemic' Hits Philippines as Demand for Greenery Grows
4 years, 2 months ago

Gardening Craze Dubbed 'Plantdemic' Hits Philippines as Demand for Greenery Grows

News 18  

A gardening craze dubbed “plantdemic” has spread across the Philippines after coronavirus restrictions fuelled demand for greenery, sending plant prices soaring and sparking a rise in poaching from public parks and protected forests. People are super interested in plants these days,” said landscape gardener Alvin Chingcuangco, who has seen prices for some varieties of monsteras reach 55,000 pesos each, compared …

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Social media changed the dance industry. L.A. influencers show how
4 years, 11 months ago

Social media changed the dance industry. L.A. influencers show how

LA Times  

LaCount never saw her body type represented onstage and on TV growing up. At the Rihanna gig, which turned out to be a September runway show mixing fashion, music and dance for the star’s lingerie line Savage X Fenty, LaCount performed alongside dancers with varying body types. Seeing Lizzo’s cast is “incredible,” said Tricia Miranda, a veteran commercial dancer and …

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YouTube's Change in Subscriber Counts Sparks Its Own Drama
5 years, 7 months ago

YouTube's Change in Subscriber Counts Sparks Its Own Drama

Wired  

YouTube recently announced plans to change the way subscriber counts are displayed on the site. What’s more, YouTube said the change will also affect the data it feeds outside services like Social Blade, which display real time subscriber counts, view totals, and estimate YouTubers’ potential earnings. Social Blade CEO Jason Urgo said the update would make all of the company’s …

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Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2's Komolika, Prerna get their own dolls; Ekta Kapoor calls it a 'big compliment'
5 years, 8 months ago

Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2's Komolika, Prerna get their own dolls; Ekta Kapoor calls it a 'big compliment'

Firstpost  

The toy manufacturer company took special care in giving the dolls the exact resemblance to the popular characters from the show. Ekta Kapoor’s daily soap _Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2’_s rising popularity has brought with it a market for Prerna and Komolika-inspired dolls. As its ranking in the TRP charts continues to improve, the show telecast on Star Plus features two …

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TikTok is free, fun, and incredibly popular, but it also has a dark side
5 years, 8 months ago

TikTok is free, fun, and incredibly popular, but it also has a dark side

Firstpost  

It was 50 years back when celebrated artist Andy Warhol said, “In the future, everybody will be world famous for 15 minutes.” It was from this statement that the phrase — ‘15 minutes of fame’ was coined and has since been widely used to mean easily accessible fame, albeit short-lived. Today, 500 million users worldwide are busy creating 15-second videos …

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How a petition to revoke Article 50 blew up and broke the internet
5 years, 9 months ago

How a petition to revoke Article 50 blew up and broke the internet

Wired  

The petition has crashed the UK parliament’s petitions website after receiving more than 900,000 signatures, most of those coming in just a few hours. It is far and away the site’s most-signed current petition, outstripping a request to ban Islamic State fighters from returning to the UK, which has around 582,000 signatures. According to Andrew White, chief technology officer of …

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