Twitter works on preventing misinformation about coronavirus on its platform

With both news and misinformation abound about the contagious coronavirus, Twitter is hoping to direct its users' attention to more credible and official sources of information. The social network has partnered with Canada and other nations like Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the U.S. and Vietnam affected by the problem. Those who search for information in those countries will get a pinned message linking them back to the official health agency in those countries. So, for Canada, it links back to the Public Health Agency of Canada's information on the coronavirus. 

Twitter is also putting a stop to any auto-suggest results that might direct users to non-credible content. The company said in a blog post that it is working with the Global Public Policy team to find ways to integrate organizations working to contain the coronavirus. Twitter says it hasn't seen any significant coordinated attempts to spread disinformation at scale, but it is on the lookout for them. And it promises to remove users who engage in malicious practices on its platform. 

Sideshow Collectibles opens pre-orders for life-size 'Baby Yoda' from 'The Mandalorian'

Yes, we know Baby Yoda is officially called The Child on Disney+'s The Mandalorian. But we can't help but adopt the fitting nickname for the adorable womp rat. And now, you can have the precious green baby in life-size form courtesy of Sideshow Collectibles. The figure itself stands on a black podium and seen clutching the silver knob from Mando's ship in its right hand. It measures 16.5-inch tall and seems to have gotten The Child's likeness down to the fuzzy hair on its scalp. 

It's going to cost a pretty penny, though. The figure costs US$350 (around CA$462), and it'll ship between May and October of this year. If you're a collector, you might think the price is worth it. 

Twitter's new tool lets users report election misinformation

Twitter is hoping to put a stop to the spread of misinformation regarding elections on its platform. You can report any misleading information related to elections or other types of civic events. You will be able to indicate if a post has false information about where or how to vote, and whether it's intended to suppress or intimidate someone from voting. You can also report a tweet if "it is misrepresenting its affiliation with or impersonating a candidate, elected official, political party, or government entity."

New Dell XPS 13 Masterfully Designed

Having used a Dell XPS13 since Fall 2019, I’ve come to appreciate the quality and craftsmanship of the product. In 2020, Dell will release its new XPS13 refining an already well-crafted product.

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