Sunday, November 26, 2023

A look at the growing usage of social media apps like Douyin among the elderly in China since the COVID-19 lockdowns, often to find companionship (Lavender Au/Wired)

Lavender Au / Wired:
A look at the growing usage of social media apps like Douyin among the elderly in China since the COVID-19 lockdowns, often to find companionship  —  As smartphone costs fall and society becomes more atomized, China's elderly are using apps like Douyin to find connection and companionship.



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How internet censorship tech maker Sandvine, a vendor to repressive regimes like Egypt, nearly collapsed before US restrictions forced new ownership and a pivot (Ryan Gallagher/Bloomberg)

Ryan Gallagher / Bloomberg : How internet censorship tech maker Sandvine, a vendor to repressive regimes like Egypt, nearly collapsed bef...