Social media
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Threads Tests Disappearing Updates, Media Tab on Profiles
Threads is seemingly working on disappearing posts, while it’s also looking to add a new “Media” tab on profiles, replicating the presentation style of Twitter/X. First off, on disappearing posts. As you can see in this example, shared by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi, Threads is seemingly developing a new ephemeral posting option, which would see your updates erased from the…
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Threads Expands Fediverse Sharing to 100 Regions
Meta is expanding its fediverse sharing experiment once again, with Threads users in over 100 regions now able to cross-post between Threads and other decentralized social platforms that utilize ActivityPub protocols. As you can see in this example, the expanded integration will now enable more Threads users to display their Threads content in other decentralized social apps and tools, including…
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YouTube To Share Creator Tips and Insights at VidCon 2024
VidCon 2024 is being held later this week, and YouTube has outlined its line-up of talent that will be in attendance for the event. As per YouTube: “Whether you’re attending in person or tuning in from home, be sure to follow our hashtags and handles for on the ground inspiration, education and entertainment from featured creators, panelists and gaming creators.”…
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Snapchat Rolls Out Improved Protection Tools
Snapchat’s adding some new ways to keep users safe, with expanded restrictions on connections in the app, updated blocking tools, and new in-app warnings when previously reported users attempt to connect. Which is important, because Snapchat’s user base is primarily young, with the app still a key connector among teens. This cohort is engaging at an extremely risky time, in…
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TikTok Shares Updated Trend Insights for Marketers
TikTok has shared some new insights into key trends in the app, as an addendum to its “What’s Next 2024” report. TikTok published its What’s Next trend prediction report in December last year, which outlined the key engagement shifts it was seeing in the app. And now, it’s published a new “What’s Next: In Action” update, which aims to provide…
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Pinterest Adds New Options for Sharing Pin Board s to Other Apps
Pinterest has added a new way to raise awareness of your Pin presence, via improved board sharing, which will make it easier to share your Pinterest collections across other social apps. As you can see in this sequence, Pinterest improved board sharing will provide a more visually appealing way to promote your Pin collections within other platforms and formats. The…
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Meta Brings Its AI Chatbot to Indian Users
Users may not be overly excited about Meta’s new AI chatbot, but it’s pushing it out anyway, with Indian users now set to experience the wonder that is Meta’s most advanced AI chatbot tool. Yes, after testing it with Indian users over the last few months, Meta is now rolling out its new AI search element to Indian users, beginning…
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Meta’s Apps Continue To Dominate the Download Charts
While Elon’s X team keeps touting the app’s popularity as “the #1 news app in more than 140 countries worldwide,” overall, X’s downloads are not rising in-step, while Meta continues to dominate the overall app rankings. According to the latest data from Sensor Tower, Instagram was the most downloaded app in Q1 2024, followed by TikTok, Facebook, and WhatsApp. But…
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Reddit Shares Tips for Holiday Marketing Campaigns
Reddit has shared some new insights into how Redditors are using the app for holiday shopping research, with many already seeking out great deals six months out from the holiday season. And Reddit has become a key discovery and validation tool for many. As per Reddit: “When it comes to gifting, Reddit is an early destination for holiday shoppers as…
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A Small Business Guide to Generative AI [Infographic]
While I personally think that the current wave of generative AI tools is being a little overhyped, in regards to their transformative potential, what is clear is that this new wave of AI tools can, at the least, provide highly valuable, complementary functions, that can help to streamline many people’s workday. They’re not wholescale replacements for real staff, and you…
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