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A “bot” is an abbreviation for the term “robot” or “bot” (automatic software). A “bot” is a program or software system that operates autonomously or automatically to perform specified tasks or activities on a computer, the Internet, or other systems. What is a “bot”, in detail “Bots” can perform various Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …
The internet allows you to connect with others, be creative and discover new things. However, to use it responsibly, creatively and safely you should follow rules of “good behavior”. Our online reputation results from our digital footprint, i.e. from the content we create, publish and “share” but also from all Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …
WordPad was included in Microsoft’s Windows suite for the first time in 1995. Essentially, the application was something between Notepad and Word, that is, it was a word processor, providing mostly simple functions, leaving the sophisticated ones for Word. After 30 years, however, it’s time to say goodbye. With the Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …
“Twitter Inc.” has ceased to exist as an independent company as it has merged with a newly formed shell company called “X Corp.”. The revelation can only fuel speculation about what Elon Musk has in mind for the social networking platform. According to an April 4 document filed in a Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …
Microsoft officially said goodbye to “Internet Explorer” today; one of the first reference tools for Internet browsing in the mid-1990s, before falling behind the competition and then surpassing mainly from “Google”. The use of “Explorer” will still be possible, but, the giant from Redmond (Washington State), will no longer make Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …
New study raises particular concerns about the impact of “social media” platforms. It is undeniable that “social media” platforms have brought multilevel changes and small and large revolutions in every area of the personal, social and professional life of modern man. The benefits and positive aspects of “social media” are Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …
The “father” of the World Wide Web, or briefly Web, British Sir Tim Berners-Lee, sold the primary source code of WWW for $5.43 million at “Sotheby’s” auction. The proceeds will be donated by him and his wife for charitable purposes. The source code was auctioned in the form of a “Non-Fungible Token (NFT)” —i.e. a digital intellectual property certificate for Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …
Twitter announced that the “Spaces” tool is now available in mobile and computer “web browsers”, stating that its desire to offer the experience on every screen is fulfilled. Twitter users of “Spaces” have the opportunity to schedule reminders about the “Spaces” they want to watch, while at the same time benefiting from the new features built into “descriptions” Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …
Twitter has announced that in the coming months it plans to launch a new feature called “Super Follow”, which will allow its users to charge their followers to access exclusive content, which will not be freely available to others. Also, it progresses “Spaces”, competitive of “Clubhouse”, which enables users to participate in audio Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …
Never before have there been so many “social media” platforms where people connect and share their thoughts. Whether it’s classic options like “Facebook” and Twitter”, image-based apps like “Snapchat” or “Instagram”, or video sharing platforms like “TikTok”; it matters that there’s something for every taste. A new app comes to focus on a different medium: sound; the “Clubhouse” Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …
Teenagers’ mental health is being harmed by heavy use of social media, according to new research. As the BBC reports, the research was carried out by the “Education Policy Institute” and The “Prince’s Trust “and in its context it is found that wellness/well-being is at similar levels in all primary school-age children. It begins to be Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …
Twitter has made it known that it will now launch international tool, Fleets”, which automatically “disappears” messages (tweets) after one day, following the pattern of “stories” of “Snapchat” and “Instagram”, but also the corresponding features in “WhatsApp”, “LinkedIn” and “Pinterest”. “Fleets” can include text, photos and videos, all of which will have a 24-hour life; the new feature will Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …
The first international “bell” on the Covid-19 was rang not by a human but by an American computer with artificial intelligence. On December 30, 2019, the “smart” software of the Boston Children’s Hospital HealthMap website, which uses artificial intelligence to monitor social media, news, online searches and other information that may indicate signs of a new epidemic, was the one Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …
Τwitter has announced that it has deleted about 6,000 accounts involved in a manipulation and disinformation operation, orchestrated by Saudi Arabia. Most of these profiles were written in Arabic and posted “messages in favor of the Saudi authorities”. Some were in English and targeted to western audiences. Twitter took over Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …
Facebook has presented a new tool that allows easier file transfer from the user’s profile to Google Photos. This tool is named ”Facebook-to-Google-Photos” and has already started to be available to the Irish users of Facebook. In 2020 it will become available worldwide, according to what the social network Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …
Twitter will start deleting user accounts that have been inactive for more than six months, unless used before the December 11 deadline. The deletion will include those who died, unless a relative or other person can access the deceased’s account. It is the first time that Twitter proceeds to Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …