The Buzz : Everything You Need To Know Today Feb 16th

Merge 104.8  |  16 February 2022

Robert Pattinson, has admitted that taking on the role of Batman is the hardest thing he has ever done. The new movie is due to be released next month and is set to follow a more inexperienced Bruce Wayne during his early years as the caped crusader of Gotham City. In an interview he said he felt the immense pressure of playing Batman, both in popularity and mentality, and how that pressure of staying so constantly busy within the role affected him.

 

Facebook is being sued over its use of facial recognition. The lawsuit, filed in Texas, claims the photo tagging system violated the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act. It’s seeking financial damages and an end to any unauthorized use of biometric data. Texas is one of a few US states with a biometric privacy law.

 

Instagram is launching a new feature within its Stories tool. The Private Story Likes tool allows you to respond to Stories with a ‘heart’, rather than having to send a direct message. The idea is to make sure people can express more support for each other, but also to clean up DMs a little bit. Previously, users had several options when replying to Stories, including sending a direct message, or through ‘quick reactions’.

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