In a bold move to enhance user engagement, X (previously known as Twitter) is launching a new feature aimed at creating a more immersive video experience—the video tab. Announced by CEO Linda Yaccarino, this newly designed section is akin to the endless scroll format popularized by platforms such as TikTok. This strategic pivot suggests X’s
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In a recent report, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) exposed alarming practices adopted by prominent social media platforms. Key players such as Meta (formerly Facebook), TikTok, and Twitch have come under scrutiny for their opaque data management practices. The report highlights that these companies collect significant amounts of user data while providing minimal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently sent a letter to executives at various tech companies, including Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Reddit, TikTok, X, and YouTube. In his letter, Bonta emphasized the importance of safeguarding voters from deception, intimidation, and dissuasion, especially leading up to the upcoming November election. Bonta highlighted sections of California law that
TikTok has recently announced its partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as the Official Platform Partner for the 2024 event. This collaboration will bring a range of themed activations and promotions to the app, allowing users to engage and celebrate the prestigious film festival in a unique way. Movie buffs and film fanatics
TikTok recently introduced a new feature that allows users to share short, text-based “thoughts” on the app. This feature is displayed in a speech bubble type format on the user’s Stories bubble at the top of their inbox. While this may seem like a new and innovative addition to the platform, upon closer inspection, it
With the U.S. Election campaign gradually gaining momentum, TikTok has today announced an updated U.S. Election Center in the app, which will feature a range of informational tools to help keep TikTok users accurately informed in the lead up to the vote. The platform stated that it is expanding the resources available in the US
In the latest report from Tubular Labs, it is evident that there has been a noticeable shift in the length of video content being uploaded on major social media platforms such as YouTube and TikTok. While short video clips have been dominant in the past, there has been a significant increase in longer versions of
Instagram has recently introduced a new feature for its Broadcast Channels that allows creators to enable replies within their channels. This means that subscribers can now add their own comments directly into the channel itself, creating a more interactive experience for users. Unlike traditional group chats, the main broadcast channel will remain focused on providing
TikTok has been making headlines for its slowing growth, but recent reports show that the app is actually gaining more users in the European Union. The latest EU usage numbers reveal that TikTok‘s user base in Europe is steadily increasing, despite challenges faced in other regions. As per the EU Digital Services Act, large online
Eric Schmidt, former CEO and chairman of Google, recently made waves with his comments suggesting that Google was caught off guard by the rapid ascent of ChatGPT. He attributed this blindside to the fact that Google employees prioritized remote work over innovation, leading to a significant misstep in the tech industry. During a discussion at