X is looking to enhance its appeal to advertisers ahead of the Olympics, by highlighting the popularity of sports discussions in the app. The sports world was buzzing as major international tournaments crowned their champions in July 2024, and X was at the center of the action. Fans flocked to X to share their passion
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X is making strides in combating misinformation on its platform by expanding its Community Notes option. Users now have the ability to request a note on posts that they believe may contain questionable claims. This new feature allows users to play a more active role in fact-checking and flagging content that they find suspicious. How
WhatsApp recently announced a new update that allows users to designate certain contacts as favorites. This feature enables users to keep track of the people they communicate with most frequently by placing them at the top of their WhatsApp Chats and Calls screens. By adding contacts to favorites, users can easily filter their conversations and
Elon Musk, the owner of X, has announced plans to move the company out of San Francisco as a protest against changes to Californian laws. The recent legislation signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ youth, has sparked Musk’s dissatisfaction. Musk, who has personal experience with his own children, views the new law
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been actively utilizing its AI capabilities to enhance user experience. One of its recent endeavors involves the introduction of Meta AI summaries in post comment streams on the platform. While this may seem like a helpful feature at first glance, it raises questions about the impact on user engagement
YouTube Music has taken a new approach to AI integration by introducing an “AI-generated radio” feature for Music Premium subscribers. This new option allows users to customize their listening experience by simply describing the type of music they want to hear. By utilizing conversational prompts, the AI radio station can create a personalized playlist tailored
Over the weekend, X experienced a surge in conversation after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Owner Elon Musk took to social media to announce that the platform had reached a new “record high” in usage. Musk claimed that X saw a cumulative 417 billion user-seconds globally in one day, equating to 27.8
In a surprising move, Meta recently decided to lift all restrictions on the Facebook and Instagram accounts of former U.S. President Donald Trump. This decision comes at a crucial time, as Trump gears up for the November election and the party conventions. The initial suspension of Trump’s accounts was imposed by Meta in January 2021,
A new feature on X (formerly known as Twitter) has caught the attention of users, as reports suggest that the platform is testing a downvoting option for posts on iPhone. This feature, which may appear as a ‘dislike’ button in the form of a heartbroken icon, is aimed at increasing user engagement. The discovery of
Meta’s recent announcement that 10-12 year olds will soon be able to engage in chats and calls in VR has sparked concerns about the potential risks involved in allowing young children to access such technology. While Meta emphasizes the importance of parental supervision and age-appropriate social experiences, the reality is that social media interactions, even