Topic: social media
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Fizz CEO Explains the Power of Anonymous Social Apps
Fizz is a new social media platform for university students that emphasizes authentic, everyday interactions over the curated perfection often seen on apps like Instagram and TikTok. The app fosters genuine connection through a model of user anonymity and hyperlocal, campus-specific networks, cre...
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Why Students Are Choosing News Daddy Over The New York Times
Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are now the primary news source for college students, surpassing traditional media due to their speed, personality-driven content, and algorithmic curation, despite known issues with misinformation. Students often rely on influencers and AI-generat...
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Pew: X Defies Competition, Holds Strong in U.S. Social Media
X remains the dominant platform for real-time, short-form text in the U.S., with 21% of adults using it, despite new competitors like Threads and Bluesky gaining minimal traction. User adoption of emerging platforms is low, with Threads at 8% and Bluesky at 4% of U.S. adults, and X's usage has re...
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Threads Surpasses X on Mobile, Yet Trails in Overall Users
Threads now surpasses X in global daily active mobile users, with approximately 141.5 million users, indicating sustained growth rather than a sudden spike. While Threads leads globally on mobile, X still has more mobile users in the U.S. and dominates significantly in web traffic, where Threads'...
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Meta's 17-strike rule for sex trafficking revealed by ex-safety exec
A former Meta safety executive testified that the company allowed accounts involved in human trafficking and sexual solicitation to accumulate sixteen violations before suspension, prioritizing user engagement over safety. The lawsuit alleges that Instagram lacked a specific reporting system for ...
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NetChoice Sues Virginia Over Kids' Social Media Time Limit
NetChoice is suing Virginia over a new law that would limit minors' social media use to one hour per day, arguing it unconstitutionally restricts free speech for all residents. The law, set to take effect in 2026, requires social media platforms to block users under 16 from exceeding the daily li...
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Top TikTok Travel Gadgets: Must-Have Picks
Social media is saturated with travel gadgets that are often marketed as essential but may not live up to their hype, prompting real-world testing. A variety of trending portable devices, including a fold-out monitor, compact keyboard, and solar-powered fan hat, were tested during a train trip to...
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Dubai's SureSpace App Aims to End Doomscrolling with Social Revolution
SureSpace is a new social platform from Dubai designed to combat mental health issues by offering a verified, algorithm-free environment that promotes genuine human connections. The platform features a zero-tolerance policy for toxic behavior, using AI and human moderation to ensure a secure and ...
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How Charlie Kirk's Death Fueled the Content Machine
Right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk was the subject of a shooting incident at Utah Valley University, which triggered widespread and rapid misinformation spread on social media platforms. Prominent figures, including Donald Trump and FBI officials, contributed to the confusion by sharing unverifi...
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A Year After Trump's Win, Democrats Still Struggle Online
The Democratic Party continues to struggle with a rigid, top-down digital strategy that hinders authentic voter engagement, despite internal reviews and investments in influencer partnerships. Initiatives like the DNC's "Daily Blueprint" YouTube show have failed to attract significant viewership,...
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TikTok Users Flock to UpScrolled After US Ban
US legislative action against TikTok has driven a significant user migration, rapidly boosting the new platform UpScrolled to the 12th spot in the Apple App Store rankings. Founded in 2025, UpScrolled promotes open expression and political impartiality, promising equitable content visibility and ...
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Disney Deleted a Thread Over Movie Quote Backlash
Disney's social media prompt for favorite movie quotes backfired when users flooded it with anti-fascist dialogue from the studio's own films, turning brand engagement into political commentary. The company swiftly deleted the post, suggesting discomfort with the anti-authoritarian messaging from...
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Digg's Reddit Rival Is Now Open to Everyone
Digg has fully launched, ending its invite-only beta and allowing all users to join, post, and participate in its community-driven platform. The revitalized platform, led by its original founder and a Reddit co-founder, aims to combat online toxicity by focusing on user trust and exploring new ve...
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MAGA-Backed Video Shows ICE-Involved Killing
Multiple social media videos show an ICE agent fatally shooting a woman in Minneapolis, with contrasting edits framing the event differently, following federal agent deployment to Minnesota. Federal authorities and Donald Trump framed the shooting as a necessary anti-terrorism act and self-defens...
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Social Media Swamped by Disinformation After Maduro's Capture
The announcement of Nicolás Maduro's capture triggered a rapid spread of false content on social media, exploiting public urgency during breaking news and highlighting ongoing content moderation challenges. Official U.S. charges, including narco-terrorism conspiracy, provided a factual basis for ...
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Apple's Find My App - Addictable !
Apple's Find My app has evolved from a simple device-locator into a minimalist, real-time social network, particularly popular among younger users seeking authentic connection beyond traditional, ad-saturated platforms. The app's widespread use for logistics and social coordination raises complex...
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Operation Bluebird Aims to Revive Twitter's 'Abandoned' Trademarks
A startup named Operation Bluebird has petitioned to cancel X Corp.'s "Twitter" and "Tweet" trademarks, arguing the company abandoned them after rebranding to "X," and has applied to use the name for a new social platform. The legal challenge cites U.S. trademark abandonment rules, but experts no...
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Connect Over Books & TV Shows with Phictly's New App
Phictly is a new social app that creates dedicated spaces for fans of specific books, TV shows, and movies to engage in focused, meaningful conversations away from larger, impersonal platforms. The app limits each club to 20 members to foster intimate and engaged discussions, with flexible pacing...
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January Ventures Bets on Underrepresented AI Founders
Morgan Little is the Director of Audience Development at TechCrunch, leading strategies for social media, SEO, newsletters, and partnerships from San Francisco. Prior to TechCrunch, he held audience development roles at CNET and GameSpot, and managed social media and political coverage for the Lo...
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Judge Rules Meta Not a Monopolist
A federal judge ruled that Meta does not currently hold an illegal monopoly in the social media market, dismissing the FTC's antitrust case and preventing the forced unwinding of its Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions. The judge found that the FTC failed to prove Meta lacks substantial competiti...
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Patreon Adds Tweet-Style Features and Recommendations
Patreon is introducing social media-style tools like Quips, which are public posts to help creators attract new audiences while maintaining direct supporter connections. The update includes collaborative posts and an improved recommendation engine to foster discovery and audience sharing among cr...
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GTA 6 Delayed: Internet Reacts With Predictable Outrage
Grand Theft Auto 6's launch has been delayed from May to November 19, 2026, causing a temporary stock dip for parent company Take-Two Interactive due to the game's immense financial importance. The delay sparked widespread reactions, including humorous marketing from brands like Domino's and KFC,...
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This LinkedIn Tactic Skyrocketed Visibility by 35,000%
A brand achieved a 35,000% surge in LinkedIn visibility by shifting from generic daily recap videos to tailored short-form clips from their popular podcast, aligning content with the platform's professional audience. The strategy emphasized showcasing human personalities and faces in content, whi...
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Meta Launches AI-Powered Short-Form Video Feed in Europe
Meta has launched Vibes, a new AI-generated short-form video platform in Europe, offering a continuous feed similar to TikTok but with all content created by artificial intelligence. Users can create videos from text prompts or remix existing ones, with the feed personalizing over time and allowi...
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Instagram ordered to stop using 'PG-13' teen accounts
The Motion Picture Association has demanded Meta stop using its "PG-13" trademark to describe content restrictions for teen Instagram accounts, calling the comparison inaccurate and misleading. The MPA argues that Meta's use of the rating threatens public trust in its established system and did n...
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Subpoena Season Heats Up
The legal dispute involves Blake Lively's allegations of sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign against Justin Baldoni, stemming from tensions during the production of the 2024 film "It Ends With Us." Influencers like Perez Hilton and Andy Signore are treating the case as an engagemen...
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Trump's Presidency: An Era of AI-Generated Content
Despite Donald Trump's personal aversion to computers, his social media channels are now filled with AI-generated videos and images, including a notorious clip of him as a fighter pilot attacking protesters. The AI content, which also features racially charged caricatures and dystopian themes, is...
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Threads Adds Disappearing Posts Feature
Threads has launched "ghost posts," ephemeral messages that vanish after 24 hours to meet demand for temporary content and reduce users' digital footprints. Users can create ghost posts by selecting a ghost icon, and these appear in a gray chat bubble, with replies sent privately to the inbox whi...
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Mark Zuckerberg: AI Content Is Coming to Your Social Feeds
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to significantly increase AI-generated content across its platforms, integrating it into recommendation systems to simplify content creation and remixing. Zuckerberg described AI as central to the next phase of social media, following eras of content from ...
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Lockmaker Sues YouTuber After 10M View Lock-Picking Demo
A Florida lock manufacturer is suing a popular YouTuber after his lock-picking video allegedly revealed critical flaws in their high-security lock, raising issues about free speech and influencer impact on brands. The YouTuber, Trevor McNally, responded to a company's promotional challenge by sil...
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Privacy Commissioner Issues New Social Media Rules
Australia's privacy watchdog has introduced new regulations requiring social media platforms to implement age verification measures that protect user privacy, with enforcement starting December 10 under the Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) scheme. The guidance mandates that platforms and verificat...
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Doja Cat's Fortnite Account Sparks Controversy After Deleted Post
Fortnite's official social media posted a suggestive message referencing adult toys under Doja Cat's profile picture, which she quickly disavowed as "cringe" and claimed she had advised against its release. The incident sparked debate on whether it was a marketing mistake or a deliberate strategy...
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Threads Launches Communities to Organize Your Interests
Threads has launched a global Communities feature for web and mobile, enabling users to connect over shared interests like sports, entertainment, and technology in dedicated spaces. Joining a community labels your profile and integrates posts into your feeds, combining exclusive group content wit...
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Adobe Premiere's Free iPhone App Is Now Available
Adobe has launched a free, full-featured Premiere video editing app for iPhone, enabling creators to edit professional-quality videos on the go with tools like multi-track timelines and 4K HDR support. The app includes AI-powered features such as automatic speech enhancement and generative AI for...
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Top Tweets: Miz Golf Course Attack, Darby Allin's Body Bag Stunt
WWE's The Miz was unexpectedly attacked by San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle during a celebrity golf event, highlighting the crossover between wrestling and mainstream sports. AEW's Darby Allin performed a death-defying stunt by being zipped in a body bag and launched by a sumo wrestler...
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Google's Discover Feed Now Includes X and Instagram Posts
Google Discover is expanding to include content from social networks like YouTube Shorts, Instagram, and X, making the feed more dynamic and personalized. Users will gain greater control over their feed, including the ability to follow specific creators or publishers and preview content before ch...
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NY May Require TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram to Verify Users' Ages
New York's SAFE For Kids Act proposes that social media platforms verify user ages and restrict minors' access to algorithm-driven feeds and late-night notifications to protect youth mental health. The legislation requires platforms to use secure age verification methods, such as facial estimatio...
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Platforms React to Charlie Kirk Shooting Incident
Graphic footage of Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting spread on social media, leading major platforms to address content moderation policies. The incident has sparked debate over platform responsibility, user safety, and balancing free speech with harmful content. Public opinion is split between calls...
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Meta Wins Monopoly Case: Judge Rules Social Networking Era Over
A federal judge dismissed monopoly claims against Meta, ruling that the FTC failed to prove the company holds a dominant position in the evolving digital landscape. The court recognized that platforms like TikTok and YouTube are significant competitors, challenging the FTC's narrow definition of ...
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AI Misused to Falsely ID Federal Agent in Renee Good Shooting
Following a fatal officer-involved shooting in Minneapolis, AI-generated images falsely claiming to reveal the identity of a masked federal agent have proliferated across social media platforms. These fabricated images, created by manipulating video screenshots with AI tools, have rapidly spread ...
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When to Speak Up or Stay Silent: The Science
A new study examines how populations balance the desire to dissent with the fear of punishment, contrasting precise legal rules with deliberately ambiguous threats used by authoritarian regimes. The research finds that vague threats of unspecified consequences, as used by China, can be more effec...
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Ex-Ghost of Yotei Dev Blames Harassment, Not Joke, for Firing
The video game industry faces crises when harassment campaigns target developers, as seen when Drew Harrison was terminated after an extensive online harassment campaign that her employer failed to adequately address. Harrison's termination followed a coordinated attack by right-wing influencers ...
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Chinese EVs Win Over Car Influencers and China
Chinese automakers have transformed from minor players into a highly competitive industry, now producing electric vehicles with luxurious designs, impressive performance, and advanced technology that rivals global standards. These EVs offer premium features like massaging seats and digital displa...
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The Hidden Cost of Convenience: Your Security at Risk
AI-powered scams are becoming more convincing and harder to detect, with deepfake technology now a primary concern for many individuals. Mobile phones are the most vulnerable point in personal digital security, as many users handle sensitive transactions without adequate protection. Social media ...
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Elon Musk's Grok AI Imagines the Future of Love
Elon Musk shared AI-generated videos on his platform X, including one featuring a synthetic woman professing love and another of actress Sydney Sweeney delivering a critical line, both created using xAI's Grok Imagine tool. The posts sparked strong reactions from users, with some labeling them as...
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Trump's .gov Domain Takeover: What It Means
The transformation of political communication is evident as spectacle-driven strategies, once seen in viral videos and Donald Trump's style, have become mainstream in campaigns and governance. Candidates like Andrew Cuomo are now compelled to personally engage with digital platforms, moving beyon...
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The Death of Anonymity: We Are All Content Now
The digital age has eroded public anonymity, making individuals vulnerable to being recorded and having private moments shared without consent, leading to potential viral exposure and lasting humiliation. Social media platforms and algorithms amplify this risk, enabling bystanders to capture and ...
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Essential Marketer Skills for 2026 Success
Marketers must develop a versatile skill set blending technical expertise with creativity and interpersonal skills to adapt to rapid technological changes and shifting consumer expectations. Essential technical skills include data literacy for predictive analytics, AI and automation for efficienc...
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TikTok's Freedom Edition: What You Need to Know
A tentative agreement has been reached for the sale of TikTok's US operations to a consortium of investors, though final approval from the Chinese government is still pending, with the US government not holding a stake in the new entity. TikTok's value is seen in its user base and data by investo...
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Inside the QuitGPT Movement and Africa's EV Future
Nuclear power is seeing a resurgence as a carbon-free energy source, though high costs and long construction times for traditional reactors are driving innovation toward smaller, safer advanced designs. Major social media platforms like Meta and TikTok have agreed to independent assessments of th...
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