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Google?s AR tool helps you measure two meters to maintain proper social distancing

The Verge

That means wearing a mask (if you can), washing your hands regularly, and social distancing. Sodar - use WebXR to help visualise social distancing guidelines in your environment. Using Sodar on supported mobile devices, create an augmented reality two meter radius ring around you. Probably not. Let’s be honest.

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Z2 vets raise $5M to grow Seattle studio Starform and launch social games

GeekWire

Its unannounced first project, a team-based 5v5 arena game for PC and mobile, is currently in a closed beta. Starform was founded in 2018 by Lou Fasulo, Taylor Daynes, Josh Rosen, and Jason English, all of whom formerly worked at the Seattle-based mobile studio Z2 before its acquisition by King in 2015.

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Apple reportedly denies Parler’s App Store appeal, citing derogatory terms and ‘Nazi symbols’

The Verge

Apple has reportedly denied social media company Parler’s bid to reenter the iOS App Store, saying its platform hasn’t addressed problems with offensive content. According to Bloomberg , Apple said that Parler’s latest community guidelines still didn’t meet its standards. “For

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Ethical Publishing: Balancing Profit and Responsibility

Kitaboo

Publication ethics are the rules of conduct, ethical standards, policies, and guidelines typically agreed upon between various stakeholders when publishing results of research or other scholarly work in general. Having said that, there are several considerations that you need to take into account to maintain ethical publication guidelines.

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Making social media happen in government: case study of NSW Department of Education

Trends in the Living Networks

I’m at the launch meeting of the social media community of practice set up by Institute of Public Administration NSW (IPAA). At the conference I wrote about the case study of Queensland Police , which is a great example of government bodies creating value through social media. Here are a few live notes from the event. .

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Did smartphones “destroy” a generation? The debate, explained.

Vox

Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images What the evidence about social media and teens’ mental health really says. So argues the social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. This dispute has generated reams of commentary as the media’s middle-aged social media users argue about whether their favorite apps are poisoning their kids.

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Beyond the Office: Securing Home Devices and Networks Against Corporate Breaches

SecureWorld News

Avoid charging mobile devices through a computer; instead, use separate adapters. If you use a corporate BYOD for work, it is best to avoid using it for home entertainment activities, like playing games or browsing social networks. Staying safe on social networks Prioritize safe communication habits on social media platforms.

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