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November 14, 2023

32 Google's Digital Cleanup: Inactive Gmail Accounts...

Apps, Google

In an imminent effort to declutter its user land, Google is embarking on a cleanup mission starting December 1, targeting accounts that have slumbered into inactivity. If you've left your Gmail account unattended for two years, the time has come t...

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November 09, 2023

165 WhatsApp In-App Ads

Apps, Social Media

Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, also owns WhatsApp, so it's not surprising to learn that they are still working on adding in-app ads to make a buck. WhatsApp might still deploy ads "alongside the app's Instagram ...

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November 08, 2023

181 Elon Musk Hops on the AI Train with Grok

Apps, Social Media, Technology, Artificial Intelligence

Wait, isn't Elon the guy who warned us that there is some chance above zero that AI will kill us all or something to that effect? Why, yes, we think he is. So, what's up with this news? Elon Musk is launching 'Grok,' a new AI chatbot de...

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November 08, 2023

177 YouTube's New AI Features Watches Videos for You

Apps, Google, Technology

Let us understand this. YouTube is testing new AI features that will basically watch a video for you and even go through the comments and organize them for your consumption. We know artificial intelligence is making its way into every aspect ...

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November 08, 2023

176 TikTok Looks Like Money in the Bank for Creators

Apps, Ecommerce, Social Media, TikTok

Is your big dream to make a living as a super TikToker? Well, if the latest reports are accurate (and we assume they are), then this might be your time to shine on the social media platform that just keeps getting stronger every day. So, wha...

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November 02, 2023

192 YouTube's New Teen Safeguards

Apps, Internet, Social Media

Nowadays, digital screens have become an integral part of our lives, especially for the younger generation, so the influence of online content cannot be underestimated. Recognizing this, YouTube is taking proactive measures to prioritize the menta...

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November 02, 2023

189 Blocking Ads on YouTube Could Get You Blocked

Apps, Google, Social Media

So, you think you've figured out a way to eliminate those annoying ads on YouTube? Think again. In an effort to level up those YouTube Premium signups, the platform is disabling videos for users with ad blockers. Now, when you try to watch...

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October 25, 2023

184 Yelp Embraces AI To Improve Our Search Results

Apps, Business and Companies, Internet

It's beginning to sound like a broken record as more and more companies enlist artificial intelligence to help with everything these days, but hey, if it works, it works. Yelp has announced plans to utilize neural networks to make ad matching...

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October 25, 2023

183 The Meta Verified Feed: Instagram's Exclusive Zone

Apps, Social Media, Meta

So, Instagram is cooking up something fresh and funky with its new experiment, the Meta Verified feed. But let's pause for a moment and ask the million-dollar question: does it really make a difference, or is it just another flashy feature in the ...

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October 23, 2023

183 TikTok Considers Longer Video Uploads

Apps, Social Media, TikTok

Okay, so we're not talking about YouTube masterpieces yet, but TikTok is paying attention to those who want a little more time to shine. Sure, they let you do ten-minute videos, but have you ever gotten to the end of the ten-minute mark and wis...

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October 23, 2023

185 LinkedIn Offers Free and Easy Access to Verification

Apps, Social Media

LinkedIn has announced an updated verification that sees LinkedIn working with third-party verification partners to expand verification to more LinkedIn users. Remember back in April, LinkedIn worked with the identity platform CLEAR to give u...

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October 23, 2023

205 Tinder's Matchmaker: Where Your Friends Play Cupid

Apps, Internet

Love is a journey, and sometimes, it's best enjoyed with your favorite co-pilots. Tinder, the beloved (see what I did there?) dating app, has just introduced the Tinder Matchmaker feature, and this time, it's not just about you – it's about your f...