Reelz v. Reels: Network Sues Instagram, Facebook for Trademark Infringement
Instagram last week launched a new short-video feature called Reels — capitalizing on demand in the market amid privacy concerns surrounding TikTok and a looming ban of the ByteDance-owned app — and it’s already facing troubles of its own. ReelzChannel says the feature’s name infringes on its longstanding trademark. The network, which launched in 2006, says it reaches more than 50 million homes in the U.S. The suit, which was filed Tuesday in Minnesota federal court, where the network’s parent company Hubbard Broadcasting is based, claims Reels usurps Reelz’ goodwill and is likely to confuse consumers. {“nid”:”9429589″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”Instagram Launches TikTok Competitor Reels”...
Instagram Accused of Collecting Users Private Biometric Data
Facebook-owned Instagram is being sued over allegations that it “illegally harvests the biometric data of users”, according to Bloomberg. “In [a] new lawsuit, filed Monday in state court in Redwood City, California, the company is accused of collecting, storing and profiting from the biometric data of more than 100 million Instagram users, without their knowledge or consent.” The report goes on to say that if found guilty of privacy violations, the company could be expected to pay $1000 per violation — “or $5000 if it’s found to have acted recklessly or intentionally”. Instagram Debuts Reels to Rival TikTok Instagram has rolled out a new way to create and share videos – Reels – to rival popular Chinese app, TikTok. The social media platform says that use...
Declan McKenna Takes Over, Performs on Consequence of Sound’s Instagram: Watch
Declan McKenna is already something of a major rock star over in Britain, and he’s posed for a similar breakout in the US with the release of his sophomore album, Zeros, on September 4th. In anticipation, Consequence of Sound is giving McKenna complete control of our Instagram Stories on Wednesday, August 12th.… Please click the link below to read the full article. Declan McKenna Takes Over, Performs on Consequence of Sound’s Instagram: Watch Ben Kaye You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet reve...
Singer & Asthma Sufferer Tekashi 6ix9ine Caught Riding NYC Subway Without A Mask
Source: @JustInMyView / R1 Digital Tekashi 6ix9ine has been galavanting the streets ever since his release from house arrest, but his recent mask-free antics have annoyed New York City’s MTA for good reason. In one of his latest adventures captured on Instagram, the lace front enthusiast and two armed security guards boarded a southbound F train with disregard to the mask ordinance of the MTA. The guards wore their masks around their chins while he rode barefaced. View this post on Instagram Fuck it took the train today because I felt like it A post shared by PUNANI (@6ix9ine) on Aug 7, 2020 at 9:45am PDT To be fair, New Yorkers have been under quarantine for five months, so it may be difficult for the rugged rodents, notoriously infamous for overrunning the subway system, to ident...
GZA Sparks Flat Earth and Anti-Vax Debate on Social Media
Source: Sakura/WENN.com / WENN Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA hit up social media with a single question that has left fans wondering if he traded the famous “W” for a tin-foil hat. In a Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram post dated August 7, the legend recorded a panoramic view from an upper-level balcony examining the beach’s horizon. The caption: “Round or flat?” Round or flat? pic.twitter.com/XOsIQaivOT — GZA (@TheRealGZA) August 7, 2020 Over 500 comments from fans flooded each of GZA’s platforms with responses varying from scientific facts to inquiries of his sanity. “GZA wtf are you talking about?,” a user quipped on Instagram. “It’s round.” “I only asked a question. I don’t support flat earth,” the lyricist repled. This follows a controversial post shared the day bef...
Blank Stare: Donald Trump Issues Executive Order Banning TikTok & WeChat “Transactions” In 45 Days
Source: NurPhoto / Getty After seemingly agreeing to allow Microsoft to work out some sort of deal to purchase TikTok, Donald Trump has gone ahead anyway with his move to ban the app and WeChat putting more pressure on the tech company to get a deal done. This situation just keeps on getting more confusing by the day. El Trumpito’s hard-on to stick it to China for “ruining” you know what let’s be honest, exposing how inept of a leader he is decided to ban all transactions from both TikTok and WeChat in 45 days. Under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, the EO (executive order) states: “The spread in the United States of mobile applications developed and owned by companies in the People’s Republic of China…con...
Instagram Debuts Reels to Rival TikTok
Facebook-owned Instagram has rolled out a new way to create and share videos – Reels – to rival popular Chinese app, TikTok. The social media platform says that users can share reels with their followers on Feed, and if they have a public account, make them available to the wider Instagram community through a new space in Explore. Here’s a closer look at how to use Reels, according to Instagram: Select Reels at the bottom of the Instagram camera. Reels can be recorded in a series of clips (one at a time), all at once, or using video uploads from their gallery. Record the first clip by pressing and holding the capture button. Users will see a progress indicator at the top of the screen as they record. Stop recording to end each clip. User will see a variety of creative edi...
So Long TikTok?: Instagram Finally Brings Reels To The United States
Source: Instagram / Instragram Reels With TikTok possibly on the verge of being banned by Donald Trump, if Microsoft can’t secure a deal by the so-called president’s deadline, Instagram sees a golden opportunity. The Facebook-owned social media platform announced the arrival of Reels in North America, which the company describes as “a new way to create and discover short, entertaining videos on Instagram.” The TikTok clone, if we’re keeping it a buck, will allow users to record and edit 15-second clips that can be comprised of shorter multiple videos and add music, other effects while utilizing new creative tools. Once you’re done crafting your Reel, you can either share it on your timeline and if your account is public to the new Reels tab will be live ...
Outta Control: 50 Cent Accuses Instagram Of Shadow Banning His Account
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz When 50 Cent speaks people listen but when he posts the world takes notice. He now thinks one of the most popular social media apps is limiting his reach. As spotted on HipHopDX, the Queens native is now claiming that Instagram has shadow banned him. The term speaks to when a user has been restricted to how many people can see their feed via searchable hashtags. Curtis came to this conclusion after he noticed his followers have not increased within the last year. He detailed his gripes in typical Fif fashion. “I have been shadow banned this page has been stuck at 25 million for a year,” he wrote. “Smh but i’m every where so i don’t care. #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi #Starz #ABCforlife #Ghost #RasinigKanan #BMF.” Instagram addressed some user concern...
Egypt female social media influencers get two-year jail terms
An Egyptian court Monday sentenced five female social media influencers to two years in jail each on charges of violating public morals, a judicial source said. The verdict against Haneen Hossam, Mowada al-Adham and three others came after they had posted footage on video-sharing app TikTok. “The Cairo economic court sentenced Hossam, Adham and three others to two years after they were convicted of violating society’s values,” the judicial source said. The ruling, which can be appealed, included a fine of 300,000 Egyptian pounds ($18,750) for each defendant, the source noted. SOCIAL DIVIDE Hossam was arrested in April after posting a three-minute clip telling her 1.3 million followers that girls could make money by working with her. In May, authorities arrested Adham who had posted satiric...
Serge Aurier returns to home following brother’s tragic death
Tottenham star Serge Aurier has returned home to France to be by his mother’s side following the tragic death of his brother earlier this week. Christopher Aurier, 26, was reportedly shot in the stomach outside Kin’s nightclub in Tolouse around 5am on Monday morning. Aurier shared a heartfelt picture on Instagram on Friday of him embracing his mother, as the family continue to mourn Christopher’s death. The Ivorian international revealed he learned of the news after being sent a tweet by a friend and had to break the news to his mother. But despite the pain of the situation, Aurier insists he does not feel any ‘hatred’ towards the killer. Speaking to French publication La Depeche, Aurier said: ‘It was 7am. I was in bed at home when a friend sent me the image of a tweet. ‘I asked if he was ...
Only 44% of South Africans are Optimistic about the Future of their Business
Sourced from Women in Tech Africa. To lay bare the scale of challenges small businesses are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to understand their ongoing challenges and areas for further support, Facebook published the Global State of Small Business Report. Compiled in partnership with the World Bank and the OECD, it surveyed over 30,000 small business owners and employees from around the world in over 50 countries. In South Africa, the survey reveals that despite the challenges, SMBs are optimistic, but that there is a long-term jobs crisis on our hands. Over 44% of operational SMBs on Facebook feel optimistic about the future of their business, with 42% of female-led SMBs on Facebook (and 66% of male-led SMBs) currently operational or engaging in revenue led activities. /* custom ...
