MADRID (AP) — Instagram has apologized for removing the official poster for Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar’s new film from the social network because it showed a female nipple, after the poster’s designer complained of censorship. Instagram’s … [Continue reading] about Instagram apologizes for Almodóvar film’s poster censorship
Samsung slashes prices in bid to boost foldable phone sales
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Samsung is hoping cheaper but more durable versions of its foldable phones will broaden the appeal of a high-concept design that’s so far fizzled with consumers. The electronics giant on Wednesday launched its effort to turn … [Continue reading] about Samsung slashes prices in bid to boost foldable phone sales
Some praise, some doubts as Facebook rolls out a prayer tool
Facebook already asks for your thoughts. Now it wants your prayers. The social media giant has rolled out a new prayer request feature, a tool embraced by some religious leaders as a cutting-edge way to engage the faithful online. Others are eyeing … [Continue reading] about Some praise, some doubts as Facebook rolls out a prayer tool
US turns to social media influencers to boost vaccine rates
DENVER (AP) — As a police sergeant in a rural town, Carlos Cornejo isn’t the prototypical social media influencer. But his Spanish-language Facebook page with 650,000 followers was exactly what Colorado leaders were looking for as they recruited … [Continue reading] about US turns to social media influencers to boost vaccine rates
SoftBank profit declines following Sprint perk a year ago
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology company SoftBank’s fiscal first quarter earnings dropped 39% because of the absence of the cash benefit from the merger of Sprint, which boosted its profits a year ago. Tokyo-based SoftBank Group Corp. reported a … [Continue reading] about SoftBank profit declines following Sprint perk a year ago