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Meta Implements Age Confirmation Checks for VR Users
Meta’s looking to improve its child protection measures in VR, by prompting all users to confirm their age via its Meta Quest Platform. As you can see in these example screens, all Quest users will soon be prompted to provide confirmation of their age, either via credit card/government ID for those over 13, or through confirmation from a parent. As…
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X Announces New Head of Safety as It Looks To Improve Its Moderation Processes
Yeah, this, I’m guessing, would be one of the tougher roles to be taking on amid Elon Musk’s rollercoaster-like reign at the app. Today, X (formerly Twitter) has announced a new Head of Safety, with long-time Twitter/X staffer Kylie McRoberts taking on the role. Which used to be called “Trust and Safety”, but then Elon said that “Trust” was a…
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Instagram Chief Says Follower Counts Are Not a Good Indicator of Account Value
Here’s a question. Today, Instagram/Threads chief Adam Mosseri posted this: Okay, all good, that makes sense, as engagement is more important than follower counts, which can be gamed, cheated, etc. But that being the case, why display follower accounts so prominently in both of your own apps? Like, you’re the one in charge, buddy, why are you making these metrics…
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TikTok Shares Insights Into How Its Helped APAC Marketers Drive Results [Infographic]
While TikTok’s working to amplify the benefits that it’s provided for U.S. businesses, it’s also helping brands in other regions reach new audiences, and find broader success through marketing in the app. In the below infographic, TikTok provides an overview of its evolution in the APAC region, and the various initiatives it’s launched to connect brands with customers in the…
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X Announces New Head of Safety as it Looks to Improve its Moderation Processes
Yeah, this, I’m guessing, would be one of the tougher roles to be taking on amid Elon Musk’s rollercoaster-like reign at the app. Today, X (formerly Twitter) has announced a new Head of Safety, with long-time Twitter/X staffer Kylie McRoberts taking on the role. Which used to be called “Trust and Safety”, but then Elon said that “Trust” was a…
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TikTok Shares Insights into How its Helped APAC Marketers Drive Results [Infographic]
While TikTok’s working to amplify the benefits that it’s provided for U.S. businesses, it’s also helping brands in other regions reach new audiences, and find broader success through marketing in the app. In the below infographic, TikTok provides an overview of its evolution in the APAC region, and the various initiatives it’s launched to connect brands with customers in the…
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Instagram Chief Says That Follower Counts Are Not a Good Indicator of Account Value
Here’s a question. Today, Instagram/Threads chief Adam Mosseri posted this: ** Okay, all good, that makes sense, as engagement is more important than follower counts, which can be gamed, cheated, etc. But that being the case, why display follower accounts so prominently in both of your own apps? Like, you’re the one in charge, buddy, why are you making these…
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Meta Implements Age Confirmation Checks for VR Users
Meta’s looking to improve its child protection measures in VR, by prompting all users to confirm their age via its Meta Quest Platform. As you can see in these example screens, all Quest users will soon be prompted to provide confirmation of their age, either via credit card/government ID for those over 13, or through confirmation from a parent. As…
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Snap Announces 2024 Partner Summit and Lens Fest
Snapchat has announced the date for its annual Partner Summit, where it traditionally announces a range of new updates, both for the app and its expanded projects. The 2024 Snap Partner Summit will be held on September 17th at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA. As per Snap: “This year’s Snap Partner Summit will bring together our growing community…
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YouTube Launches AI-Powered Skip Ahead, New Features for Live Streamers
YouTube has released the first stage of its new AI chapters, which looks to help users skip to the next most relevant section of a video, while it’s also adding some new elements for live-streamers, including HDR streaming. First off on video chapters. Last month, YouTube announced that it’s trying out a new way to help users skip to the…
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