SOCIAL MEDIA

Strava introduces a new messaging feature

5 December, 2023 - 12:45 pm (2 days ago)

Strava, a renowned activity tracking app, is revolutionizing the way athletes connect by introducing a new messaging feature. This update transforms Strava from a mere activity tracker into a dynamic social media

No more messaging between Instagram and Facebook Messenger

5 December, 2023 - 10:47 am (2 days ago)

SOCIAL MEDIA

Meta is set to roll back one of its major integrations between Instagram and Facebook Messenger. Initiated in 2020, this cross-platform chat feature allowed users to communicate seamlessly across both platforms. However,

Chronological search results don’t seem to be coming to Threads

4 December, 2023 - 12:45 pm (3 days ago)

SOCIAL MEDIA

Threads, a relatively new platform launched in July, has been gradually implementing key features like a following feed and a search function. However, it seems that chronological search results, a feature highly

Walmart announced its decision to reduce its advertising on X

3 December, 2023 - 10:10 am (4 days ago)

SOCIAL MEDIA·BUSINESS

In a strategic move, retail giant Walmart has announced its decision to reduce advertising on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. This development comes as a response to mounting

Threads launches keyword search globally, now available in all languages

1 December, 2023 - 9:28 pm (5 days ago)

SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram’s Threads, Meta‘s answer to Twitter, has broadened its horizon with the global rollout of its keyword search feature, now available in all languages. Initially available only in English-speaking territories like Australia

WhatsApp rolls out ‘secret codes’

1 December, 2023 - 5:48 pm (5 days ago)

SOCIAL MEDIA·TECHNOLOGY

WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging app, is introducing an innovative feature to boost user privacy. The platform is rolling out ‘secret codes’ that allow users to hide their locked chats behind a personalized

Meta prepares to launch Threads in Europe

1 December, 2023 - 3:58 pm (5 days ago)

SOCIAL MEDIA

Meta, in a strategic move to expand its social media footprint, is set to launch Threads in Europe, positioning it as a formidable competitor to Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter.

Telegram’s major update: Voice transcription for all and enhanced channel discovery

1 December, 2023 - 2:56 pm (6 days ago)

SOCIAL MEDIA

Telegram has launched a substantial update to its messaging platform, introducing new features across Android and iOS apps. The update notably makes the voice transcription feature, previously a premium-only offering, available to

TikTok introduces its latest innovation, the ‘Artist Account’

1 December, 2023 - 11:11 am (6 days ago)

SOCIAL MEDIA

TikTok, the widely popular short-video platform, is once again transforming the landscape of music discovery and promotion with its latest innovation: the Artist Account. This new feature offers musicians, from emerging talents

U.S. Judge Blocks Montana’s TikTok Ban, Citing Free Speech Rights

1 December, 2023 - 9:29 am (6 days ago)

SOCIAL MEDIA

A U.S. District Judge, Donald Molloy, has halted Montana’s pioneering state ban on TikTok, citing violations of free speech rights. The injunction, issued late Thursday, prevents the ban, initially scheduled for January

WhatsApp reintroduces ‘View Once’ for desktop versions of the app

30 November, 2023 - 4:45 pm (6 days ago)

SOCIAL MEDIA

In a notable reversal, WhatsApp is reintroducing the ‘View Once’ feature for desktop versions of the app, a functionality that allows users to send ephemeral photos and videos that automatically delete after

Musk to those who pulled his commercial from X: Go f*** yourself

30 November, 2023 - 10:43 am (7 days ago)

SOCIAL MEDIA

In a bold, controversial move, Elon Musk, at The New York Times’ DealBook event, issued a stark message to advertisers withdrawing from the social media platform X, following his endorsement of an

Is Reddit going public?

28 November, 2023 - 8:43 pm (8 days ago)

SOCIAL MEDIA·BUSINESS

Social media behemoth Reddit has stirred the market with renewed discussions about an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Reports indicate that the San Francisco-based company, founded by Steve Huffman, Aaron Swartz, and Alexis

Meta’s communications director Andy Stone put on Russia’s wanted list

27 November, 2023 - 9:58 pm (9 days ago)

SOCIAL MEDIA·BUSINESS

In a striking development in international tech and politics, Andy Stone, the communications director for Meta, has been placed on Russia’s wanted list. According to reports by Russian state news agency TASS

ByteDance Retreats from Gaming

27 November, 2023 - 3:18 pm (10 days ago)

BUSINESS·SOCIAL MEDIA

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has made the significant decision to restructure its gaming division, impacting its Nuverse brand and leading to substantial layoffs. This move reflects ByteDance’s shift away from

X struggles with a loss of up to $75 million in advertising revenue

27 November, 2023 - 10:42 am (10 days ago)

SOCIAL MEDIA·BUSINESS

X Corp., the company formerly known as Twitter, is grappling with a potential loss of up to $75 million in advertising revenue this year. This significant financial setback comes as over 100

Why is Facebook under scrutiny?

24 November, 2023 - 5:28 pm (12 days ago)

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook recently came under scrutiny for approving advertisements containing explicit calls for violence against Palestinian people. These ads, featuring inflammatory language and hate speech, including phrases like “holocaust for the Palestinians” and

Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media pulls high-profile ad campaign from X

23 November, 2023 - 6:38 pm (13 days ago)

BUSINESS·SOCIAL MEDIA

In a significant setback for X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media has withdrawn its high-profile advertising campaign. This move comes amid growing concerns about antisemitic

Mastodon takes an important step towards more respectful interactions

23 November, 2023 - 3:35 pm (14 days ago)

SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media platforms have long been battlegrounds for unsolicited and often negative interactions, particularly targeting posts by women. Mastodon, a leading decentralized social media service, is taking an innovative step to address

Elon Musk announces the return of article titles to URL cards in X

23 November, 2023 - 2:41 pm (14 days ago)

SOCIAL MEDIA

In a bold move, Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has announced the return of article headlines to URL cards on the platform, stirring mixed reactions. This decision reverses the previous

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