January 30, 2024
7 X Considers Moderation Tactics After AI SnafuWhile Elon has insisted that crowd-sourced input is the way to curb harmful content, it seems there's still a bit of a challenge. Last week, AI-generated images of Taylor Swift being sexually assaulted by NFL fans grabbed the spotlight on X, gaini...
Read moreJanuary 26, 2024
3 Meta Enhances Safety Measures for TeensIn an age where the risks of online interactions with adolescents loom large, Meta has unveiled updates to Instagram and Facebook Messenger, placing increased emphasis on shielding minors from potential threats. These changes signal a proactive mo...
Read moreJanuary 23, 2024
9 TikTok May Need To Rewind the ClockTikTok was the world's top app in 2023 when it came to downloads and consumer spending, but it was a far cry from popularity in 2023 for, you know, actual users. That honor goes to Facebook, holding the number-one spot for monthly users, foll...
Read moreJanuary 19, 2024
4 Instagram Lets You Stop the Presses for ErrorsAny social media manager or content creator knows things aren't always perfect. You work hard to get it right, to avoid errors, and to upload the perfect content, only to look at it once it's gone live to find errors, wrong links, misinformation, ...
Read moreJanuary 19, 2024
5 Do We Say TikTok It or Google It?The days of not taking TikTok seriously are fading like a great pair of blue jeans. The latest word is that TikTok could be giving Google a run for its money as the next big search engine. That sounds a little far-fetched, but we're not joking....
Read moreJanuary 17, 2024
2 Substack Could Be Your New Fashion StatementYour first question might be, "What the heck is Substack?" Substack is a free email newsletter platform that lets publishers have direct access to their audience. Creators using Substack can grow their portfolios, find new audiences, and earn m...
Read moreJanuary 17, 2024
5 Grab Your Shorts: New YouTube Editing ToolsAs we've mentioned in previous reports, video shorts on YouTube are a hot commodity, viewed by 2 billion logged-in users monthly. That's a lot of eyeballs on your video. Now, YouTube makes it easy to tweak your video layouts when you turn you...
Read moreJanuary 15, 2024
16 TikTok Says Forced Ads Could Reduce EngagementWe don't know about you, but nothing excites us more than ads we can't skip. Okay, we're joking. The truth is ads are a part of everything we do. It's all about the money, especially with social media platforms that don't charge for the priv...
Read moreJanuary 11, 2024
7 YouTube Quick and Easy Access to First Aid VideosWhen life throws a curveball and you find yourself in an unexpected emergency, where's the first place you turn for guidance? YouTube, of course! In a move that can be a real lifesaver—literally—YouTube is making it easier than ever to access accu...
Read moreJanuary 09, 2024
9 X Announces Affordable Verification PackagesAh, the whimsical world of social media, where blue checkmarks are the digital currency of clout. In a surprising turn of events, X has decided to bestow upon us mere mortals a more wallet-friendly version of their verification subscriptions. Beca...
Read moreDecember 22, 2023
5 Meta Wants Facebook Groups to Friend AIAre you ready to start having AI in your Facebook group? Come on, you know you want it. Meta is urging Facebook group admins to jump on the bandwagon for its upcoming AI invasion. The point of generative AI elements for group management inclu...
Read moreDecember 20, 2023
14 TikTok Gets a Big-Screen UpgradeWe all love TikTok. Okay, not everybody, but a lot of us do. Folks from all over the world flock to the popular app for entertainment, to be enlightened, or to show off how talented they are. The app is mostly enjoyed on mobile devices (your phone...
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