The potential integration of Instagram Stories with WhatsApp Status could be a game-changer for content creators looking to reach a wider audience. With WhatsApp Status boasting 450 million daily active users and experiencing significant growth in Western markets, this new feature could provide an additional platform for sharing your content. By cross-posting your Instagram Stories
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The ongoing debate surrounding the effectiveness of hashtags on social media platforms has gained attention recently. Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has been vocal about the limited impact of hashtags on post reach within the app. While acknowledging the role of hashtags in connecting posts with specific communities, Mosseri emphasized that the overall benefit of hashtags
Riot Games’ popular tactical shooter, Valorant, has been exclusive to PC since its launch in 2020. However, the developer has now revealed plans for a console version of the game, which will be available in a limited beta on the PS5 and Xbox Series X / S starting on June 14th. Gamers in the United
At Meta’s recent “Conversations” business messaging conference in Sao Paulo, a significant announcement caught the attention of attendees. WhatsApp Channels, a feature that allows users to subscribe to topic-based groups for receiving broadcast messages, has reached an impressive milestone of 500 million users. Launched by WhatsApp a year ago, Channels bears a striking resemblance to
Google’s NotebookLM has recently launched several new features that aim to enhance the user experience for researchers, students, and anyone in need of organizing information. One significant update is the ability for users to upload Google Slides and web URLs as sources, in addition to the previously accepted Google Docs, PDFs, and text files. This
The debate surrounding the role of tech ethics and trust and safety in technological progress took a controversial turn with venture capitalist Marc Andreessen’s “Techno-Optimist Manifesto” last year. In this manifesto, Andreessen criticized these concepts, arguing that they hinder innovation and subject humanity to a mass demoralization campaign against emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. This
TikTok has taken a proactive approach ahead of the U.K. General Election by announcing a new, dedicated in-app General Election center. This center will serve as a reliable and authoritative source of information for users to access in order to dispel misinformation and manipulation efforts surrounding the election. By partnering with Logically Facts, TikTok aims
Instagram has recently been reported to be testing unskippable ads on its platform, causing frustration among users. This move by the social media giant has sparked concerns among users regarding their in-app experience and the potential impact on user engagement. Instagram has confirmed the testing of these unskippable ads, which appear as 5-second-long “ad breaks”
The concept of AI beauty pageants introduces a new dimension to the traditional notion of beauty competitions. According to sociologist Hilary Levey Friedman, the contestants in these pageants are direct products of their creators. These creators often draw on existing stereotypes of what constitutes a “beautiful woman” in society. Friedman points out that individuals who
The gaming industry is abuzz with excitement as Nvidia and AMD are preparing to launch a new line of gaming laptops that will feature AI Copilot Plus capabilities. Nvidia recently hinted at the upcoming release of “RTX AI PC” laptops from Asus and MSI, which will incorporate Copilot Plus PC features. These laptops are expected