Showing all posts tagged Social Media
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WhatsApp Will Stop Working on Some Apple Devices Next Month
According to Meta, WhatsApp will only be available on iPhones running iOS 12 or above by the end of October.
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Facebook and Instagram Could Have Paid Features in the Future
Meta is exploring the prospect of charging a fee to use certain features on its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
Conor Cawley -
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Meta Ends Support for the Facebook Gaming App
Facebook and Snapchat are just the latest social media giants to withdraw support from games on their platforms.
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300 ByteDance Employees Used to Work for Chinese State Media
According to the report, 15 ByteDance employees are still working in Chinese state-backed media.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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Facebook’s Live Shopping Feature Is Dead
Meta confirmed that the feature will be phased out by October 1st as the social media site shifts its focus to Reels.
Aaron Drapkin -
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Elon Musk Countersues Twitter Over $44bn Takeover Deal
The battle between the social media giant and Tesla CEO continues.
Jade Artry -
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Twitter Schedules Shareholder Vote Ahead of Court Date
If the buyout deal goes through, shareholders will be entitled to $54.20 for each common share they own.
Jade Artry -
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Microsoft Viva Engage Is Basically Facebook for Work
The new app has community forums, timeline posting, stories, private messaging, and other social media features.
Conor Cawley -
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Elon Musk v. Twitter Court Date Confirmed
The court date, now confirmed to take place in October, could see Elon Musk forced to complete the $44 billion takeover deal.
Jade Artry -
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Watch Out Zoom, Snapchat Is Coming for You
Snapchat is launching a web-based version of its popular messaging app. Could Zoom have competition?
Jade Artry -
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TikTok Security Officer Steps Down Amid Data Harvesting Accusations
According to a new report by Internet 2.0, TikTok has been using "aggressive" tactics to collect user data.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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Nearly 40% of Gen Z Use TikTok and Instagram Instead of Google
Buying ads on Google won't find an audience that isn't on Google. Should businesses change their strategy?
Adam Rowe -
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TikTok Launches New Program for Small Businesses
"Follow Me" will help businesses to integrate the functionalities of TikTok into their digital marketing strategies.
Aaron Drapkin -
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Twitter to Sue Elon Musk for Backing out of $44 Billion Takeover
If Musk is forced to go through with the deal and complete the takeover, the platform is likely to change significantly.
Aaron Drapkin -
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Twitter Axes a Third of Its Recruiting Team Amid Its Purchase Turmoil
As Musk refuses to move forward with the deal, Twitter's stocks continue to take a tumble.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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FCC Commissioner Urges Apple and Google to Ban TikTok
In a letter penned to Apple and Google CEOs, Commissioner Brendan Carr described the app as a "national security risk."
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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Mark Zuckerberg Wants One Billion People Inside the Metaverse
The Meta CEO expects people to be spending "hundreds of dollars" inside digital spaces in the very near future.
Aaron Drapkin -
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WhatsApp Business “Cover Photo” Feature Will Soon Be Released on Android
Here's everything you need to know before it drops — including what to expect and how to get it.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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eBay Launches an Interactive, Livestreamed Shopping Event Series
But given eBay has 19 million sellers worldwide, odds aren't good that you'll be the one going live any time soon.
Adam Rowe -
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FTC Blames Meta for Over Half of All Social Media Crypto Scams
Users lost over $1 billion to crypto scams in 2021, with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp popular targets.
Conor Cawley -
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TikTok Is Pushing Back Against Infinite Scrolling
Following in the footsteps of Apple and Google, the platform is strengthening its commitment to digital wellbeing.
Isobel O'Sullivan -