In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, privacy concerns are at the forefront of advertising strategies. As users increasingly demand greater control over their personal data, technology giants like Google are adapting their practices to meet these new expectations. Central to this shift is the introduction of “confidential matching,” a novel approach that seeks to blend
Social Media
In a recent development, X is making strides towards becoming a standalone messaging platform. Elon Musk’s vision of creating an “everything app” is taking shape as X is working on “de-coupling” direct messages from other in-app experiences. This move will allow users to use X exclusively for messaging without the need to post publicly on
In a recent experiment conducted by Business Insider reporter Katie Notopoulos, the focus was on understanding the inner workings of the Threads algorithm. Notopoulos engaged in “rage baiting” by posting controversial queries on Threads to elicit a strong emotional response from users. The outcome of the experiment shed light on a significant aspect – posts
Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, recently announced plans to set a minimum age limit for children to use social media, expressing concerns about mental and physical health issues caused by excessive screen time. The proposed age verification trial would pave the way for the implementation of age minimum laws for social media in the near
WhatsApp, one of the leading instant messaging platforms, made a significant announcement recently regarding the integration of third-party chats. This decision came after the European Union implemented the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in 2022, pushing Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, to make the messaging app interoperable with other platforms. Initially, there were concerns about ensuring end-to-end
TikTok has recently announced its partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival 2024 as the Official Platform Partner. This collaboration will bring about a unique and immersive experience for movie buffs and film fanatics alike. The app will be incorporating a variety of themed activations and promotions to enhance the celebration of the event. In
TikTok has recently announced its partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival 2024 as the Official Platform Partner. This collaboration will bring about a unique and immersive experience for movie buffs and film fanatics alike. The app will be incorporating a variety of themed activations and promotions to enhance the celebration of the event. In
After the official ban of X in Brazil due to failure to address misinformation, many Brazilians are turning towards alternative social media platforms. With X being a key platform for around 22 million daily active users in Brazil, its absence has created a void that other platforms are trying to fill. One such platform, Bluesky,
Instagram is constantly evolving, and with the rise in Direct Message (DM) usage on the platform, new features are being added to enhance the user experience. One of the latest additions includes drawing tools and stickers for images shared in DMs. This gives users the ability to customize their messaging engagement in a more creative
After the official ban of X in Brazil due to failure to address misinformation, many Brazilians are turning towards alternative social media platforms. With X being a key platform for around 22 million daily active users in Brazil, its absence has created a void that other platforms are trying to fill. One such platform, Bluesky,