Over the weekend, X experienced a surge in user activity, fueled by the news of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. X owner Elon Musk boasted about the platform reaching a new “record high” in usage, with 417 billion user-seconds globally. However, upon closer inspection, Musk’s claims raise more questions than answers. The
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YouTube Music is taking a step further into the realm of artificial intelligence with the introduction of an AI-generated radio option for Music Premium subscribers. This innovative feature allows users to customize their music listening experience by simply describing the type of music they want to hear. For example, you can request “angry metal music”
In a surprising turn of events, Meta has decided to remove all restrictions on the Facebook and Instagram accounts of former U.S. President Donald Trump. This move comes just in time for Trump to fully resume his social media advertising and promotion efforts leading up to the November election. Originally suspended by Meta in January
X, previously known as Twitter, is reportedly testing a new feature that could potentially increase user engagement on the platform. This feature would allow users to downvote posts, similar to the concept of a ‘dislike’ button. Social media claims suggest that the downvoting feature may appear as a heartbroken icon, rather than the traditional downward
Meta’s recent announcement that 10-12 year olds will soon be able to engage in chats and calls in VR under parental supervision may seem like a step towards connecting youngsters in a safe environment. However, the presence of parental oversight does not eliminate the potential risks associated with young children interacting in virtual reality experiences.
X has recently obtained a money transmitter license in the District of Columbia, marking another milestone in its journey towards establishing X Payments. This approval adds to the growing list of states where X has gained regulatory clearance, bringing Elon Musk’s vision of transforming the app into a financial superpower one step closer to reality.
WhatsApp has recently introduced a new feature aimed at enhancing the safety of its group messaging functionality. This update is specifically targeted at providing users with more context and control when they are added to a group by an unknown user. The intention behind this feature is to empower users with the necessary information to
Despite the mixed responses to AI chatbots, social platforms are betting on the future of generative AI for in-stream engagement. X is one of the platforms looking to enhance its AI capabilities, particularly with its Grok chatbot. Grok is becoming more widely available to paying users and is being integrated into various aspects of the
TikTok has recently announced some significant changes in its ad targeting options for teen users. Advertisers are now restricted from using personalized targeting and campaign selections to reach teens in the U.S. Instead, they can only target teens using broad options such as location, language, and device-related information. This change is aimed at preventing advertisers
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new dedicated video note mode for both Android and iOS platforms. This new feature would allow users to easily record and share video notes directly from the camera interface. Sources suggest that this mode was discovered in a beta version of the app on both Android and iOS devices. If
