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Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
9 hours ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
15 hours ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
17 hours ago

I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

Tom First founded Culture Pop, a probiotic soda brand, focusing on health-conscious consumers and achieving significant revenue growth in a competitive market.
Marketing
fromFortune
17 hours ago

How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire-and her own agency | Fortune

Natalie Marshall, known as Corporate Natalie, turned a side project into a successful brand with millions of followers and multiple brand partnerships.
#smartphones
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
4 hours ago

Older People Are Sharing What College Life Was Like Before Smartphones

Smartphones have significantly altered social interactions and experiences, particularly in college, leading to challenges in making genuine connections.
Digital life
fromAxios
18 hours ago

Phone-free bars and restaurants on the rise across the U.S.

Smartphones and social media negatively impact learning and self-esteem, prompting a shift towards analog experiences among younger generations.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
4 hours ago

Older People Are Sharing What College Life Was Like Before Smartphones

Smartphones have significantly altered social interactions and experiences, particularly in college, leading to challenges in making genuine connections.
Digital life
fromAxios
18 hours ago

Phone-free bars and restaurants on the rise across the U.S.

Smartphones and social media negatively impact learning and self-esteem, prompting a shift towards analog experiences among younger generations.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The anonymous social app that thinks it can work in Saudi Arabia | TechCrunch

Fizz is expanding globally, successfully launching in Saudi Arabia and aiming to become a generational social product beyond college campuses.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.
Media industry
fromNatesilver
5 hours ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The anonymous social app that thinks it can work in Saudi Arabia | TechCrunch

Fizz is expanding globally, successfully launching in Saudi Arabia and aiming to become a generational social product beyond college campuses.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.
#meta
fromFuturism
10 hours ago
Wearables

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Wearables
fromFuturism
10 hours ago

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses may exacerbate eating disorders with features that track and log food intake automatically.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I wore Meta's smartglasses for a month and it left me feeling like a creep

Meta's smartglasses integrate AI assistants, potentially transforming computing and daily interactions, but raise concerns about privacy and social acceptance.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
11 hours ago

TechCrunch Mobility: 'A stunning lack of transparency' | TechCrunch

Waymo's remote assistance issue reflects a broader lack of transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry regarding reliance on remote staff.
#snapchat
Digital life
fromCNET
1 week ago

Turn a Photo Into a 5-Second Video With Snapchat's AI Clips Feature

Snapchat's AI Clips allows users to create 5-second AI videos from a single photo using various augmented reality Lenses.
Digital life
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Teens Are Downloading Snapchat Again. Here's What A Cybersecurity Expert Says Parents Should Know.

Snapchat is not safe for teens due to addictive features that increase risks of anxiety, depression, and addiction.
Digital life
fromCNET
1 week ago

Turn a Photo Into a 5-Second Video With Snapchat's AI Clips Feature

Snapchat's AI Clips allows users to create 5-second AI videos from a single photo using various augmented reality Lenses.
Digital life
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Teens Are Downloading Snapchat Again. Here's What A Cybersecurity Expert Says Parents Should Know.

Snapchat is not safe for teens due to addictive features that increase risks of anxiety, depression, and addiction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
Privacy professionals
fromPCMAG
15 hours ago

Use Perplexity? Lawsuit Accuses It of Sharing Personal Data With Google and Meta Without Permission

Perplexity faces a lawsuit for allegedly sharing user data with Google and Meta without consent, violating privacy rights.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Nobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals

Instant communication has created pressure that undermines meaningful relationships, which thrived in a slower-paced era of correspondence.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why Gen Z is fangirling over Apple's 'Finder Guy' mascot

Finder Guy is an adorably chunky, dual-toned blue creature with a rounded head and a perpetual smile. Apple is being fairly tight-lipped about him; he hasn't been officially announced or acknowledged by the company.
Apple
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Teen Romance and Breakups in the Digital Age

Teenage romantic breakups are significantly impacted by social media, texting, and AI, leading to new challenges and consequences.
E-Commerce
fromMerced Sun-Star
2 days ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and changing consumer expectations.
#data-privacy
#google-vids
Vue
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Google now lets you direct avatars through prompts in its Vids app | TechCrunch

Google Vids now features customizable avatars, video exports to YouTube, and a new screen recording Chrome extension.
Digital life
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade - Here's What's New

Google Vids enables intuitive video creation using AI, allowing users to direct avatars and publish content quickly with simple text prompts.
Vue
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Google now lets you direct avatars through prompts in its Vids app | TechCrunch

Google Vids now features customizable avatars, video exports to YouTube, and a new screen recording Chrome extension.
Digital life
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade - Here's What's New

Google Vids enables intuitive video creation using AI, allowing users to direct avatars and publish content quickly with simple text prompts.
#tiktok
Film
fromVariety
4 days ago

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.
Games
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Go play this secret game in your TikTok DMs | TechCrunch

TikTok has introduced a secret emoji game in DMs where users bounce across alligators to compete for high scores.
Online marketing
fromMakeUseOf
4 days ago

No, it's not your microphone - this is how advertisers know what you want

Advertisers use data from your online behavior, not microphone recordings, to deliver targeted ads accurately.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
5 days ago

Pinterest Deploys Production-Scale Model Context Protocol Ecosystem for AI Agent Workflows

Pinterest has developed an internal Model Context Protocol ecosystem to enhance AI automation in engineering tasks and integrate various tools securely.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
5 days ago

OpenAI ChatGPT Enables Location Sharing For More Localized Near Me Results

Users can now choose to share their device location so ChatGPT can provide more relevant information, such as local recommendations, news, and weather. Sharing your device location is completely optional and off until you choose to enable it.
Roam Research
New York City
fromWIRED
5 days ago

In a Big Reversal, Zohran Mamdani Tells NYC Agencies to Use TikTok

New York City agencies can now use TikTok for communication, reversing a previous ban due to security concerns.
fromFast Company
19 hours ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

The expansion of automatic license plate readers as a source of deep concern is evident as government authorities seek ways to target immigrant and transgender communities.
Privacy technologies
Marketing
fromSfgate
2 days ago

Tips to create short-form video to reach new audiences

Creating short-form videos is essential for businesses to effectively reach audiences and drive growth.
Media industry
fromFortune
1 day ago

3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn't totally crazy | Fortune

Knowing when to sell is crucial for startup success, as demonstrated by TBPN's timely sale to OpenAI.
Social media marketing
fromZDNET
2 days ago

How Flipboard's new Surf app lets you merge social feeds, YouTube, and RSS to escape the algorithm - finally

Flipboard Surf aims to create a customizable social network experience by integrating various content types without relying on algorithms.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
#apple-maps
Apple
fromMacRumors
6 days ago

Apple Lays Groundwork for Ads in Maps With iOS 26.5

Apple is introducing ads in Apple Maps, allowing local businesses to advertise based on user location and search terms.
Apple
fromMashable
1 week ago

Apple Maps could get ads as soon as this summer

Apple Maps is set to introduce advertisements in the app, resembling sponsored search results similar to Google Maps.
Apple
fromMacRumors
6 days ago

Apple Lays Groundwork for Ads in Maps With iOS 26.5

Apple is introducing ads in Apple Maps, allowing local businesses to advertise based on user location and search terms.
Apple
fromMashable
1 week ago

Apple Maps could get ads as soon as this summer

Apple Maps is set to introduce advertisements in the app, resembling sponsored search results similar to Google Maps.
Photography
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Your Photos Are Probably Giving Away Your Location. Here's How to Stop That

Photos contain metadata like EXIF data, including location, which can be useful but may compromise privacy when shared.
#instagram
fromBGR
4 days ago
Social media marketing

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

fromThe Verge
5 days ago
Social media marketing

Instagram tests letting you pay to view stories anonymously

Meta is testing an Instagram subscription with new features like anonymous story viewing and extended viewing times.
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
5 days ago
Social media marketing

Instagram Will "Substantially Reduce" Use of PG-13 Rating in Deal With Motion Picture Association

Instagram will reduce references to the MPA's PG-13 rating and add a disclaimer to distinguish between the two systems.
Social media marketing
fromBGR
4 days ago

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Media Briefing: Publishers debate the value of AI licensing and GEO

Publishing executives discussed the challenges and opportunities of AI search optimization and licensing deals during the Digiday Publishing Summit.
#australia
Privacy professionals
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Digest: Meta, TikTok, and Google Under Investigation for Failure to Comply with Australia's Social Media Ban; California Defies Trump on AI Demands - ExchangeWire.com

Australia's eSafety Commission warns major social media platforms are failing to enforce the under-16 social media ban.
Privacy professionals
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Digest: Meta, TikTok, and Google Under Investigation for Failure to Comply with Australia's Social Media Ban; California Defies Trump on AI Demands - ExchangeWire.com

Australia's eSafety Commission warns major social media platforms are failing to enforce the under-16 social media ban.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.
Apple
fromMobile World Live
1 week ago

Apple unveils platform allowing advertising on Maps

Apple introduced a unified platform, Apple Business, to enhance device management, operations, and customer engagement, launching on April 14 in over 200 regions.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Young people want their news to be more fun, a new report says

Young adults prefer news that is entertaining and fun, contrasting with older adults who favor traditional news sources.
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 month ago

Snapchat research provides insight for movie marketing

44% of Daily Snapchatters have visited a movie theater in the past six months, which is 1.3x higher than non-Snapchatters and this trend is only increasing in the near future. Daily Snapchatters, for example, are 1.5x more likely to have increased their moviegoing over the past year and 1.7x more likely to expect even more visits next year.
Film
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Cameo partners with TikTok to boost popularity | TechCrunch

Cameo videos regularly go viral on TikTok, and TikTok talent delivered its strongest year yet on Cameo in 2025, according to Cameo CEO Steven Galanis.
Social media marketing
Social media marketing
fromBenzinga
6 days ago

In-Depth Analysis: Meta Platforms Versus Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Meta Platforms is the largest social media company, showing strong financial performance but mixed valuation metrics compared to industry peers.
Business
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

Snapchat Forms Separate Business for AR Specs

Specs Inc. will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snap Inc., enabling operational focus, new partnerships, capital flexibility, brand growth, and clearer business valuation ahead of a public launch.
Wearables
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

Snapchat Previews Shared AR Experiences in Specs

Snap Specs' EyeConnect aligns multiple devices' virtual worlds by comparing motion data and optimizing 6DoF poses, enabling up to three users to share AR experiences.
#creator-subscriptions
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