The recent introduction of disappearing updates on the Threads app marks a significant shift in the way users interact with social media platforms. By allowing users to post content that automatically disappears after 24 hours, this feature aims to address the growing concerns around the permanence of online posts. This move is expected to not
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WhatsApp has been working tirelessly to provide its users with new and exciting features. One of the upcoming additions to the popular messaging app is the support for chat themes. This feature will allow users to customize the look of their chats by changing the colour of the chat bubbles and background. Users will have
Instagram has recently introduced a new feature called ‘profile song’ to allow users to enhance the customization of their profiles. This feature enables users to add a specific song that resonates with their mood or personal preferences. The social media platform has partnered with singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter for the debut of this feature.
The tech world is abuzz with excitement as Snap and Meta gear up to unveil their latest advancements in the world of augmented reality (AR) glasses. Snap CEO Evan Spiegel is slated to showcase the fifth generation of Spectacles at the upcoming Partner Summit in Los Angeles. On the other hand, Meta, under the leadership
In the realm of generative AI, the focus has shifted towards the importance of having high-quality data sets. The success of AI projects hinges on the quality and breadth of the data inputs used, as this directly impacts the quality of the outputs generated. Google’s recent collaboration with Reddit, the increase in price for API
In the midst of reports indicating a significant slowdown in TikTok’s growth, the latest European Union (EU) usage numbers reveal a different story. Despite offering cash incentives to attract more creators, TikTok has shown a steady increase in active users in the EU. In compliance with the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), major online platforms
Instagram is currently in the process of testing a new way for users to upload photos and videos on the platform. According to company head Adam Mosseri, select users are being given the opportunity to upload media in a vertical grid format, eliminating the need to crop the content into a square. This experimental feature
WhatsApp is on the verge of introducing new features that will provide users with greater control over the messages they receive from unknown senders. According to reports from feature tracker WABetaInfo, the messaging platform is currently developing a feature that will allow users to block messages from unknown accounts. This new toggle, which has been
Google has recently announced that it is expanding its AI Overviews in Search, allowing users to access more in-depth information without having to click through to a website. While this may benefit users by providing quick access to information, it also raises concerns for SEO. By providing detailed explanations in the search results, Google is
YouTube has recently announced plans to increase the number of longer ad breaks within its Connected TV experiences in order to provide viewers with bigger blocks of uninterrupted content. This decision comes after the platform discovered that 79% of YouTube viewers prefer video ads to be grouped together rather than distributed throughout a video in