New EU TikTok User Changes

Some changes are coming to TikTok that bring it more in line with the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). The EU’s Digital Services Act improves operating conditions for digital platforms, thus enhancing user privacy. That said, these new EU TikTok user changes could significantly alter the EU user experience. EU R Different To start, EU […]

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X Semantic Search Coming Soon

Besides X and his grand vision for a broader social entertainment utility, Elon Musk is also investing in AI. That is especially surprising to hear, considering how Musk appears seemingly overt to advanced AI-assisted processes. Musk dreams of building his own ‘maximally truth seeking’ generative AI model – one that’s immune to external political influence. […]

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Improved Instagram DM Control Options

Expect enhanced Instagram DM control options soon. Instagram is introducing new DM control options that help users avoid unwanted contact. Among these unwanted elements, users particularly avoid unsavory images and videos. The update could be a game-changer for Instagram, given how saturated it has become with spammy marketing. Online interaction is moving back to messaging, […]

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LinkedIn Tests Its New Microsoft Designer AI Integration

Despite the controversy, LinkedIn is not allowing itself to be late to the AI party. With all competitors upping their AI game, LinkedIn is catching up by testing a new Microsoft Designer AI integration. This new integration would provide LinkedIn users with advanced image creation and visual editing capacity directly in-stream. X user @LindseyGamble_ shows […]

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New Snap Creator Cash Payouts

Snap may not be the biggest social platform, but it manages to keep up with those that are. A distinguished leader in AR development, Snap has secured its relevance for the next stage of digital connection. On that note, Snap has recently announced a new funding program for AR creators. The new Snap Creator cash […]

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WhatsApp Adds Video Messages

We’re taking a break from headline news that feature either Threads or X. Fellow Meta app WhatsApp adds video messages to chats, enhancing engagement and the medium’s appeal. Similar to voice messages, video messages allow users to insert video clips into their WhatsApp chats. There is a growing shift back to messaging, so this update […]

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Snapchat Close Friends Stories for International Friendship Day

July 30 was International Friendship Day. More than the less-than-known holiday, July 30 also marks the release of a new Snapchat activation. Snap released limited-time ‘Close Friends’ stories, highlighting your closest in-app interactions. If you missed Close Friends stories this year, do not worry, it’s likely to return next year. As Snap explains: “To celebrate […]

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Reddit’s ‘Official’ Profile Tags

While X and Meta go about parading what they believe verification is (and should be), Reddit decided to chime in. Jumping onto the verification bandwagon, Reddit is introducing its new official profile tags, which are visible on some accounts. These new labels act as markers that confirm a user’s identity, similar to Twitter’s blue tick […]

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YouTube Updates Functional Navigation for YouTube Studio

YouTube just updated its functional navigation for YouTube Studio. The update includes new shortcuts to commonly used elements and an updated stream categorization element. The updated navigation on YouTube Studio should make it easier to enact critical updates and changes, boosting channel growth. It may be a lighter update, but it does add quality-of-life for […]

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Text-Based TikTok Posts

Is classic literature making a resurgence? While that is unlikely, TikTok is introducing new text-based TikTok posts. Text-based TikTok posts are not new, but they will be available to all users soon. That should give TikTok users more ways to diversify their content and improve engagement overall. As Prompted Instagram has been guilty of replicating […]

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