Facebook update brings more posts from strangers, big feed changes
Meta is enhancing user engagement by introducing new features that blur boundaries between platforms and prioritize personalized recommended content.
Facebook will show you more content from outside your friends list (but that might not be a bad thing)
Meta is enhancing social interactions by prioritizing community content over individual friends lists.
New tabs like Local and Explore aim to connect users with relevant local events and wider interests.
Threads Tests Profile Collections for Popular Topics Like Basketball, Fashion, and Pop Culture - Lindsey Gamble
Threads is enhancing user engagement by providing curated collections of profiles based on popular topics.
Even YouTube can't resist the doomscroll
YouTube is experimenting with an unlimited swipe-through model for videos, risking user frustration similar to doomscrolling experienced on other social platforms.
Instagram Testing Feature to Reset Content Recommendations on Explore, Reels, and Feed - Lindsey Gamble
Instagram's update enhances user control over content, enabling personalized feed resets for a tailored experience.
Flipboard just launched Surf, which is sort of like an RSS feed for the open social web
Surf is a new app by Flipboard that acts as a customizable feed aggregator for the open social web.
Facebook update brings more posts from strangers, big feed changes
Meta is enhancing user engagement by introducing new features that blur boundaries between platforms and prioritize personalized recommended content.
Facebook will show you more content from outside your friends list (but that might not be a bad thing)
Meta is enhancing social interactions by prioritizing community content over individual friends lists.
New tabs like Local and Explore aim to connect users with relevant local events and wider interests.
Threads Tests Profile Collections for Popular Topics Like Basketball, Fashion, and Pop Culture - Lindsey Gamble
Threads is enhancing user engagement by providing curated collections of profiles based on popular topics.
Even YouTube can't resist the doomscroll
YouTube is experimenting with an unlimited swipe-through model for videos, risking user frustration similar to doomscrolling experienced on other social platforms.
Instagram Testing Feature to Reset Content Recommendations on Explore, Reels, and Feed - Lindsey Gamble
Instagram's update enhances user control over content, enabling personalized feed resets for a tailored experience.
Flipboard just launched Surf, which is sort of like an RSS feed for the open social web
Surf is a new app by Flipboard that acts as a customizable feed aggregator for the open social web.
OpenAI is rolling out a web search feature for ChatGPT
ChatGPT now integrates a search engine, allowing users to search the web for answers directly within the chat interface.
Google rolls out new AI-organized search results, AI Overview links | MarTech
Google's AI features are enhancing search diversity and user experience across various content formats.
TikTok Expands Access to Voice Search - Lindsey Gamble
Voice Search on TikTok enhances user experience by providing an alternative way to find content, especially beneficial for younger audiences and those seeking quick answers.
I supercharged my phone browser search bar with AI (and why you should too)
AI search engines are more efficient than Google for finding specific content quickly and effectively.
OpenAI is rolling out a web search feature for ChatGPT
ChatGPT now integrates a search engine, allowing users to search the web for answers directly within the chat interface.
Google rolls out new AI-organized search results, AI Overview links | MarTech
Google's AI features are enhancing search diversity and user experience across various content formats.
TikTok Expands Access to Voice Search - Lindsey Gamble
Voice Search on TikTok enhances user experience by providing an alternative way to find content, especially beneficial for younger audiences and those seeking quick answers.
I supercharged my phone browser search bar with AI (and why you should too)
AI search engines are more efficient than Google for finding specific content quickly and effectively.
Reddit to test AI-powered search result pages | TechCrunch
Reddit plans to test AI-generated summaries in search results, expanding content discovery.
The hidden Netflix feature that can help you find shows easily
To easily search for specific content on Netflix, type unique categories like 'Short-*ss Movies' directly into the search bar.
Meta is testing an AI-powered search bar in Instagram | TechCrunch
Meta is expanding its use of generative AI to enhance user experiences on platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, including improving search and content discovery capabilities.
The Guardian's new "Deeply Read" article ranking focuses on attention, not just clicks
1. The Guardian's 'Deeply Read' feature highlights stories with high reader attention time, regardless of length or topic. 2. Publishers are shifting focus to engagement metrics like active reading time to drive subscriptions and promote content discovery.
Roku Touts A 'Solid Rebound' In Video Advertising | AdExchanger
Roku's full-year earnings for 2023 show successful balance between viewers and advertisers
Roku added 10 million global active accounts in 2023, with a spike in user growth and engagement in Q4
Instagram Tests New 'Hype' Option To Encourage Engagement With Stories
Instagram's focus has shifted from the main feed to stories and DMs.
Instagram is developing a new feature called Hype and has added the capacity to pin comments.
TikTok Introduces 'Popular' Sorting Option on Desktop to Boost Desktop Usage - Lindsey Gamble
Users can now sort TikTok posts on desktop by "Popular," enhancing content discovery.
Desktop features signify TikTok's push for increased user engagement and ad revenue.