Next Big Futures article The internet has become the new government.The internet is a place where anything and everything can be uploaded and shared, and is increasingly being used to build a new generation of self-reliant consumers.The trend towards social media and the ability to share everything has also led to a rise in self-directed
Social network writer and former nude social network writer Samantha Parler has been fired from her job at Humhub, the company announced.Ms Parler, who was previously employed by social networking giant LinkedIn, has been with Humhub since 2013 and has worked on a range of projects including a website and mobile app.She had previously worked
A social network for naked people, which lets users send nude photos to each other, has caused a backlash on the internet.The naked network is called FUZZ, and it’s not a great idea.FUZ has been criticised for making users feel creepy and for creating a space where nude photos could be shared with others.But it’s
Google+ is one of the largest social media platforms in the world, but the company isn’t without controversy.According to Google, about 30% of the company’s traffic is from social networks like Pinterest, Tumblr and Instagram.The company also reports that the majority of its revenue comes from ads on social networks.Facebook has been criticized for allowing