To prevent distractions, Conor Dougherty, an economics writer, dumped social media and anything fun — even his browser — from his smartphone. Source: NYT > Business – Conor Dougherty
A Popeyes Chicken Sandwich and a Tactic to Set Off a Twitter Roar
“Look at how much attention they’re getting — it’s impressive,” the executive editor of a trade magazine said. Source: NYT > Business – David Yaffe-Bellany
Instagram’s Chain-Letter Uprising
Hordes of confused Instagrammers are trying to declare sovereignty from Instagram. Do they accidentally have a point? Source: NYT > Business – John Herrman
Facebook’s New Tool Lets You See Which Apps and Websites Tracked You
The tool is a response to criticism that Facebook has faced over how it safeguards its users’ privacy. Source: NYT > Business – Mike Isaac
China’s Soft-Power Fail: Condemning Hong Kong’s Protests
Beijing wants greater sway over global public opinion. Instead, its propaganda outlets make Chinese leaders look like bullies. Source: NYT > Business – Li Yuan
In New Facebook Effort, Humans Will Help Curate Your News Stories
A news section inside Facebook’s mobile app will be run by journalists and not just algorithms, the company said. Source: NYT > Business – Mike Isaac