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Instagram’s New Dislike Button: Will It Help or Hurt?
Instagram is currently testing a dislike button that users have spotted. Instagram CEO Mosseri has responded, providing some clarity on what the feature is all about. Similar to YouTube and Reddit, you might soon be able to downvote comments. Let’s see what we know so far. Instagram Dislike Button: Still Being Tested The feature is […]
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- Bluesky
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Pinksky: The Instagram Alternative You Need to Try [Now Available]
Social media feels like a whirlwind these days. From Meta ending its fact-checking program to X’s constant controversies, users are exploring alternatives. Platforms like Bluesky Social have risen as havens for those looking for more authentic social media experiences. Building on this momentum, Pinksky has just launched – a third-party photo-sharing app designed for Bluesky. […]
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- Twitch
Watch NASA’s First Ever Twitch Stream from Space
NASA expands its reach on Twitch, connecting with the young and curious in its first-ever live stream from the International Space Center.
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- Bluesky
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Update Feb. 7, 2025: Bluesky Social Photo-Sharing App ‘Flashes’ now in Beta
Flashes, the new photo- and video-sharing app built on Bluesky’s decentralized network, is now in beta on iOS TestFlight. Created by Berlin-based developer Sebastian Vogelsang, the app offers a streamlined, Instagram-like experience without the baggage of Meta’s platforms. Flashes filters Bluesky’s timeline to highlight only visual content. Users can post up to four photos or […]
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- Social Media
Clapper App: The TikTok Alternative for Community-Driven Creators
As concerns over TikTok’s future persist, creators and businesses are looking for alternative platforms that provide a stable and engaging space to grow their audience. One app that has been steadily gaining popularity is Clapper, a short-form video platform that prioritizes authenticity, community engagement, and direct monetization. What is Clapper App? Clapper is a social […]
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- Facebook
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Meta AI: Increasing Backlash Amid Widespread Growth
Meta’s AI assistant, powered by its Llama model, is becoming one of the most popular tools across Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger. With nearly 600 million active users expected by the end of 2025, Meta AI is gaining traction globally. However, recent updates have sparked growing concerns and backlash from users, with searches for “how […]
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- Threads
Meta Announces Ads on Threads
Meta’s first test of ads in Threads is rolling out. Here's where it’s being tested and the details we know so far.
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Breakthrough Bonus: Meta Offers $5,000 Incentive to TikTok Creators
As the TikTok saga continues in the U.S., Meta is seizing the opportunity to attract TikTok creators to its platforms, Instagram and Facebook. With its new Breakthrough Bonus program, Meta offers incentives for content creators to switch sides. Is this an opportunity you’d consider? Keep reading for all the details. What’s in Meta’s Offer? The […]
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- TikTok
Update January 22, 2025: CapCut and More Returned After TikTok Ban; Meta Alternative ‘Edits’ Coming Soon
The U.S. government’s decision to ban CapCut, the popular video editing app owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, marks another chapter in its efforts to curb the influence of Chinese technology companies. This move, spurred by concerns over national security and data privacy, comes alongside the broader TikTok controversy. After several days of being unavailable, […]
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- TikTok
TikTok Ban Update – January 20th, 2025
Odds are that you have heard the words TikTok ban within the last few months. This is because a bill including the deadline of TikTok’s parent company known as Bytedance to pass on their power to a United States company within 9 months or experience a ban in the U.S.
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- Facebook
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“How to Delete Facebook and Instagram” Peaks on Google
It hasn’t been a great week for Meta – at least not in terms of Google searches. Google Trends is booming with searches for how to delete Facebook and Instagram accounts permanently, and it’s no coincidence. After Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement that Meta will be ditching external fact-checkers, many users are seeking alternatives or simply hitting […]
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- Social Media
What is RedNote? New App Rises to Popularity as TikTok Ban Looms
The U.S. social media landscape is in the middle of a shake-up as TikTok faces a potential shutdown on January 19. Stepping into the spotlight is RedNote, the English version of the popular Chinese app Xiaohongshu, which has surged to the top spot among free iPhone apps in the U.S. App Store. Nicknamed the “little […]
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- Twitter
X’s (Twitter) New Data Policy Sparks Controversy Over AI Training and User Privacy
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is facing growing backlash after announcing significant updates to its terms of service, which will take effect on November 15, 2024. The controversial change involves the platform’s expanded rights to use user-generated content for training artificial intelligence (AI) models. This shift has raised serious concerns about privacy, intellectual […]
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- LinkedIn
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LinkedIn is Training AI Models on User Data
LinkedIn is currently training AI models from user data, for generative AI features. Users can opt-out of this option by changing their data privacy settings and submitting a data processing objection form. Learn more about it here.
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- Twitter
X (Twitter) Announces Changes to Block Feature
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is making waves with a significant modification to its blocking feature, which will redefine user interactions on the platform. Announced by X Engineering and confirmed by CEO Elon Musk, the new functionality allows users who have been blocked to view the public posts of their blockers […]
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