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Facebook is adding a new feature to help with suicide prevention in the US

Feb26
by on February 26, 2015 at 10:28 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Product Launches

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Facebook is rolling out a new mechanism to help combat suicide in the US. This means that posts on the social networking site that appear to be suicidal will trigger a series of notifications offering help. The announcement, made in a post on Facebook’s official safety page, says that anyone who sees a post on their timeline that they deem to be suicidal can report it directly to Facebook, or a friend of the person, and it will then be reviewed by a trained team of specialists. If deemed appropriate, that team will send the poster private notifications with suicide prevention and support…

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Facebook is adding a new feature to help with suicide prevention in the US

Feb26
by on February 26, 2015 at 10:28 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Product Launches

Facebook
Facebook is rolling out a new mechanism to help combat suicide in the US. This means that posts on the social networking site that appear to be suicidal will trigger a series of notifications offering help. The announcement, made in a post on Facebook’s official safety page, says that anyone who sees a post on their timeline that they deem to be suicidal can report it directly to Facebook, or a friend of the person, and it will then be reviewed by a trained team of specialists. If deemed appropriate, that team will send the poster private notifications with suicide prevention and support…

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Messaging service Viber brings its mobile games to users worldwide

Feb26
by on February 26, 2015 at 9:24 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, games, ios

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Mobile messaging app Viber is bringing its games to users across the globe today. The company initially launched three titles for iOS and Android in a handful of countries in December. Viber Candy Mania, Viber Pop and Wild Luck Casino allow players to connect with others on the messaging service to play together, track scores, show off achievements and send gifts. The first two titles are based on Viber sticker characters and feature puzzles and adventure, while Wild Luck Casino gives players a chance to win prizes and coins in a virtual game of slots. Viber’s games also feature in-app…

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WhatsApp Web client now works on Firefox and Opera browsers

Feb26
by on February 26, 2015 at 8:47 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, mobile messaging

WhatsApp made waves when it launched a desktop version of its messaging service last month, but it was only compatible with Google Chrome. Today, the company has announced it now works on Firefox and Opera too. As with Chrome, you’ll need to launch the Web client on your browser and scan a QR code with your phone to log in. WhatsApp Web: https://t.co/BPQLxqKDSj – Firefox and Opera browsers are now supported! pic.twitter.com/D4aQiy5IC6 — WhatsApp Inc. (@WhatsApp) February 25, 2015 The desktop service only works with Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry devices, leaving iOS users in the lurch. ➤ WhatsApp Web

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Net neutrality rules to be approved in the US today

Feb26
by on February 26, 2015 at 8:12 am
Posted In: Around the Web, fcc, Insider, net neutrality

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The Federal Communications Commission is set to approve net neutrality rules on Thursday, which will prevent broadband providers from throttling transfer speeds for select services, Reuters reports. The move will reclassify broadband as ‘telecommunications services’ and see it handled in a similar way to traditional phone packages in the country. It will also allow the FCC to oversee deals between internet service providers (ISPs) and content companies like Netflix to ensure fairness for customers and competitors. ISPs will not be allowed to throttle speeds selectively or enable faster service for partners who pay for the privilege. The FCC previously sought to…

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