social media
EU Compares X’s Content Moderation with Google and TikTok
The European Union (EU) has accused Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, of having a fraction of the content moderators compared to its rivals. The …
Google Pixel Support Surges on Reddit: Here’s What You Need to Know
Google has been using Reddit more frequently for offering support and assistance regarding their Pixel phones. This increased usage started towards the end of September, …
Adam Mosseri says Threads API is under development – to help developers create Thread-friendly apps
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has announced that a Threads API is currently under development. This API will allow developers to create different apps …
Take Control of Your Privacy: How to Disable Instagram Web Activity Tracking
It goes without saying that most social media apps and websites offer little to no privacy for your data. Yes, there are some apps and …
X Not-A-Bot Program To Test Charging New Users $1 Annually
X (formerly Twitter) has announced its latest subscription method, charging new users $1 annually. This latest subscription method is part of a new X Not-A-Bot …
X released a new feature for community admins
Twitter has launched a new function that allows community administrators to ask new people to answer questions before joining the group. This feature is part …
EU chief, Thierry Breton warns X and others to check content related to the recent conflict in the Middle East
EU industry chief, Thierry Breton has expressed worry about the series of “fake news” on the X platform with regards to the recent conflict in …
TikTok fined €345 million for violating children’s privacy protection law
On September 15, 2023, TikTok, the popular social media platform, was fined €345 million ($367 million) by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). The fine is …
WhatsApp Channels Now Available in 150 Countries
WhatsApp has introduced WhatsApp Channels in 150 countries worldwide. The Channels can now be found in the ‘Updates’ tab. WhatsApp Channels: A New Way to …
Meta to drop ‘Facebook News’ tab in these European countries
Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, has announced that it will discontinue the “Facebook News” feature on its social media app in the UK, France, …
Apple Takes a Bold Step: Abandoning Twitter and YouTube for Customer Support
Apple is getting ready to remove support roles for social media on platforms like Twitter, YouTube, and the Apple Support Community website. This change will …
Twitch launches vertical scrolling video streaming feature
Twitch, the leading live-streaming platform, has recently launched a new feature. The new feature allows users to create and share short, vertical video clips within …
Twitter glitch removes some tweets and links posted before 2014
Twitter, one of the most popular social media platforms, recently experienced a glitch that resulted in the removal of some tweets and links posted before …
Twitter adjusts its ad policy – advertisers can no longer promote their brands using promoted accounts
Twitter has recently made a policy change that will no longer allow advertisers to promote their brands in timelines using the promoted accounts. This change …
Russia Slams Reddit with First-Ever Fine for Illegal Content
Russia has fined Reddit for the first time for failing to remove content that the country deems illegal. The fine, which amounts to 10% of …
Twitter to Unveil Video and Voice Calling Across Android, iOS, and Beyond
X, once called Twitter, changed a lot. Elon Musk’s smart moves led the way in a growing tech world. Looking past the alphabet focus, X’s …
Instagram’s New Feature: Identifying AI-Generated Photos
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has led to the development of conversational robots, chatbots, and generative AI solutions that can generate images based on …
Apple Finally Approves New ‘X’ Name for Twitter iOS App
This week, both Google Play and Apple’s App Store released updated versions of the Twitter app for Android and iOS users, respectively. This means that …
Musk wants to turn Twitter into “The Everything App” like China’s WeChat
While many of us are still complaining about the X character replacing the lovely bird, Elon Musk is working on something you probably haven’t experienced …