Tag: Viral
Google isn’t ending Gmail: Viral rumor fact check
Have you seen a claim on social media that Google is “sunsetting” Gmail this coming August? What appears to be a screenshot from an official Google announcement has gone viral on X, but it’s completely fake. Donald Trump ‘lovefest’ tees up Jamie Dimon for Treasury Secretary job consideration “We are reaching out to share an …
Google denies Gmail is shutting down after viral hoax
23 February 2024 Image source, Getty Images Google has had to publicly state Gmail is “here to stay” after a hoax claiming it was shutting down spread widely on social media. A post on X, formerly Twitter, which has been viewed more than seven million times, claimed it would be closing in August. Google took …
Google denies Gmail is shutting down after viral hoax
Google has reassured users that Gmail is not shutting down despite widespread hoaxes on social media. A viral post falsely claimed the email service would close in August, garnering over seven million views. Google debunked the rumour on the same platform. Experts warn of the dangers of misinformation, citing the incident as a prime example. …