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The European Union (EU) has been at the forefront of implementing rigorous regulations aimed at curbing the influence of major technology companies. In the latest development, Elon Musk’s X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, is reportedly not expected to be subject to the significant stipulations outlined in the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This
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As concerns over user privacy intensify, companies are compelled to rethink their data collection strategies. One significant player in this arena, Google, has recognized this urgency and is unveiling a novel approach labeled “confidential matching” within Google Ads. This initiative aims to blend Google’s powerful data insights with businesses’ first-party information in a manner that
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X is making a significant move towards becoming a stand-alone messaging platform by de-coupling DMs from other in-app experiences. This new development will allow users to block messages from someone without blocking them from their account. Elon Musk himself has mentioned that X is aiming to separate DMs from public posting, giving users the option
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Recently, Business Insider reporter Katie Notopoulos delved into the inner workings of the Threads algorithm through an experiment in “rage baiting”. By posting controversial queries on Threads aimed at eliciting strong emotional reactions from users, Notopoulos sought to uncover the driving forces behind user engagement on the platform. The results of the experiment were eye-opening,
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TikTok has recently announced its partnership with the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival as its Official Platform Partner. This collaboration aims to bring a unique experience to movie buffs and film fanatics, allowing them to immerse themselves in the excitement of the event. Through the interactive #TIFF24 Search Hub on TikTok, users can explore the
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The recent ban of X in Brazil has caused a significant upheaval in the social media landscape of the country. Brazilian officials took action due to X’s failure to address the spread of harmful misinformation on its platform. The ban came after X refused to suppress accounts that were undermining the Brazilian Government by questioning
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Instagram has recently introduced new features to enhance the user experience within Direct Messages. One of the most notable additions is the inclusion of drawing tools and stickers for images shared in DMs. This feature allows users to personalize their messages even further, adding a creative touch to their private conversations. While customization options have
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Recently, TikTok has introduced a new feature that allows users to share short, text-based “thoughts” on the app. These thoughts are then displayed in a speech bubble format on the Stories feed at the top of the user’s inbox. This new feature bears a striking resemblance to Instagram’s Notes option. It seems like TikTok is
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