TECHDIGEST – According to the Verge, social media giant Facebook plans to rebrand itself with a new name to reflect its future With roughly 2.89 billion monthly active users as of the second quarter of 2021.

Facebook is the biggest social network worldwide Statistic data shows by 2026, the number of Facebook users in Nigeria is expected to reach 69.4 million, up from 23.88 million in 2020.

A verge report has revealed that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be discussing a name change during the company’s annual Connect conference on Oct. 28. The name change might even happen sooner as the company plans to expand its services beyond social media. In response, Facebook said it does not comment on “rumor or speculation.” when contacted by Reuters.

The Verge report added that the renaming would position Facebook’s social network app as one of many products under a parent corporation that will also manage groups like Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus, and others.
Facebook planning for the future Verge report added that the rebranding would also reflect Facebook’s aim on developing the so-called metaverse, an online world where users can utilize various gadgets to travel and interact in a virtual environment.

Since July, Zuckerberg has been promoting the term “metaverse,” which was conceived in a dystopian novel three decades ago and has been used by other internet companies such as Microsoft.

According to the Verge, a possible name for the firm might be anything related to Horizon.

Facebook just changed its in-development VR game platform, previously known as ‘Horizon,’ to ‘Horizon Worlds.’ Google also changed its name, this is not the first time a large tech company has changed its name in order to extend its offerings.

In addition to its search and advertising businesses, Google created Alphabet Inc in 2015 as a holding company to manage a variety of other efforts, including its driverless car unit and health technology, as well as offering internet services to remote locations.

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TECH DIGEST – The Facebook Journalism Project has partnered with Reuters to launch a free online training programme for Journalists, called the Reuters Digital Journalism Course.

The Project works with publishers around the world to strengthen the connection between journalists and the communities they serve. Its training, programs, and partnerships work by: investing in organizations that fund quality journalism; training newsrooms globally; and partnering with publishers and nonprofits to combat misinformation, promote news literacy, and improve journalism.

Reuters developed the free online course curriculum after its Digital News Report found more people were using social media to access news. It focuses on digital news gathering, verification and reporting, and publishing on social media. It also covers wellness and resilience training while reporting.

According to Facebook, the course is aimed at both seasoned journalists and industry newcomers. Upon completing the course, participants will receive a certificate.

“At Facebook, we’re grateful to journalists across Africa who are working hard to keep their communities informed about the issues that matter,” the Strategic Media Partnerships Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa, Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, said.

“The Facebook Journalism Project will assist our region’s journalists in developing strong fundamental knowledge as they navigate the rapidly changing digital news landscape.” Muhutu-Remy added.

This Digital Journalism Course aims to support journalists across English speaking countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to build a strong foundation in digital reporting and editing.

“With news media firmly in the digital age, being able to use digital platforms safely and effectively is essential,” Reuters Executive Editor Gina Chua said in a statement.

“The Reuters Digital Journalism Course offers best practices from Reuters journalists around the world to provide the foundation for sound journalism, whether you’re a budding journalist or a seasoned one looking for a refresher.”

To sign up for the course, you must create an account on the Reuters Digital Journalism course website. The course is also available to journalists from other parts of the world.

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