A group of eight TikTok creators are taking legal action to prevent a law that would result in the app being banned unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests it. They argue that such a move would not only jeopardize their sources of income but also hinder their ability to express themselves creatively. This lawsuit
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It seems like TikTok is once again following in the footsteps of Instagram by introducing a new “Collaboration” feature. This move may not come as a surprise to many, considering the trend of social media platforms borrowing ideas from one another. A screenshot shared by app researcher Radu Oncescu shows that TikTok is working on
Instagram is set to introduce a new feature called “Peek”, as revealed by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi. This feature would allow users to share unedited, unfiltered snapshots of themselves or their daily life with friends. With the tap of a button, users can send a quick, one-take image that will be displayed in their friends’
Warner Bros., the former owners of the Adult Swim Games publishing label, have recently reached out to developers regarding the return of ownership of their game’s Steam pages. This unexpected move has come as a relief to many developers who had previously feared their games would be delisted permanently. In a surprising turn of events,
Meta’s recent announcement to expand access to its Verification for Business subscription package is set to cater to more use cases. Initially only available in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, the blue checkmark verification option is now open to businesses in Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Peru, France, and Italy. This expansion indicates a growing interest in
The Met Gala, known for its extravagant fashion statements and celebrity appearances, took a digital turn this year with the rise of generative AI deepfakes. Instead of just showcasing real-life red carpet moments, social media was flooded with digitally manipulated images of celebrities like Katy Perry and Rihanna in stunning outfits that never actually graced
In a recent report by VistaPrint and Wix, it was found that over two-thirds of consumers prefer to discover local businesses through social apps. This indicates the growing importance of social media in the realm of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The report also highlights a shift towards digital marketing among SMBs, with social media
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has recently announced that he is no longer on the board of Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform that he helped start. This revelation came in response to a user’s question on X, where Dorsey simply replied, “no.” This news has sparked speculation and raised questions about the future direction of
X, a popular social media platform, has recently announced the launch of its Grok AI chatbot in the U.K. for its premium subscribers. This move marks the first introduction of the AI interface in an European country, excluding the E.U. and E.E.A. member nations. The Grok bot allows users to interact with the system by
Instagram has recently introduced four new interactive stickers for its Stories feature, with the aim of boosting engagement and interaction among users. This move comes as the platform observes a shift towards more private messaging interactions, which is why Instagram is focusing on providing more creative options to keep users engaged within the app. Add