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Black Lives Matter
fromBlack Enterprise
3 days ago

Bullied For Sipping Matcha, These NYC Students Sparked A Viral Movement Of 'Black Boy Joy'

Khadim Thiam and his friends turned online negativity into positivity by celebrating Black joy through social media and various activities.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

More than half of top 100 mental health TikToks contain misinformation, study finds

Over half of popular TikTok mental health advice videos contain misinformation, posing risks to users seeking help.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

In Defense Of The Parents Took Their New Baby On Vacation & Left Toddler Home

Social media backlash often erupts over parenting choices, as seen with Georgia and Chris Brown's trip without their toddler.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

A guide to using Edits, Meta's new CapCut rival for short-form video editing | TechCrunch

Meta has launched Edits, a video editing app targeting creators and competing with CapCut amid uncertainties surrounding TikTok's presence in the U.S.
Music production
fromLindsey Gamble
19 hours ago

TikTok for Artists: New All-in-One Music Insights Platform Empowers Musicians and Labels - Lindsey Gamble

TikTok has launched TikTok for Artists, a comprehensive platform for music insights and audience engagement.
Black Lives Matter
fromBlack Enterprise
3 days ago

Bullied For Sipping Matcha, These NYC Students Sparked A Viral Movement Of 'Black Boy Joy'

Khadim Thiam and his friends turned online negativity into positivity by celebrating Black joy through social media and various activities.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

More than half of top 100 mental health TikToks contain misinformation, study finds

Over half of popular TikTok mental health advice videos contain misinformation, posing risks to users seeking help.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

In Defense Of The Parents Took Their New Baby On Vacation & Left Toddler Home

Social media backlash often erupts over parenting choices, as seen with Georgia and Chris Brown's trip without their toddler.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

A guide to using Edits, Meta's new CapCut rival for short-form video editing | TechCrunch

Meta has launched Edits, a video editing app targeting creators and competing with CapCut amid uncertainties surrounding TikTok's presence in the U.S.
Music production
fromLindsey Gamble
19 hours ago

TikTok for Artists: New All-in-One Music Insights Platform Empowers Musicians and Labels - Lindsey Gamble

TikTok has launched TikTok for Artists, a comprehensive platform for music insights and audience engagement.
#new-orleans
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago
Black Lives Matter

Escaped Louisiana Inmate Who's Still on the Run Releases Video Pleading With Trump and Lil' Wayne for Help

fromwww.mediaite.com
6 hours ago
Black Lives Matter

Escaped Louisiana Inmate Who's Still on the Run Releases Video Pleading With Trump and Lil' Wayne for Help

#marketing
fromGolfmagic
4 hours ago
Social media marketing

'It's a natural fit...' Paige Spiranac confirms partnership with new golf brand

fromGolfmagic
4 hours ago
Social media marketing

'It's a natural fit...' Paige Spiranac confirms partnership with new golf brand

#elon-musk
NYC startup
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Another black eye for Elon Musk as his $44bn prized possession crashes

Elon Musk's X platform is experiencing a widespread outage affecting users across several major U.S. cities.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Yep, X was down again | TechCrunch

Elon Musk's platform X faced a significant outage affecting multiple features, marking its second disruption in just over a week.
NYC startup
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Another black eye for Elon Musk as his $44bn prized possession crashes

Elon Musk's X platform is experiencing a widespread outage affecting users across several major U.S. cities.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Yep, X was down again | TechCrunch

Elon Musk's platform X faced a significant outage affecting multiple features, marking its second disruption in just over a week.
fromWWD
2 hours ago

Chanel Opens Official Account for Its Fashion Business on Xiaohongshu

Chanel's debut on Xiaohongshu marks a strategic move to engage with fashion-conscious Chinese audiences, a critical platform that significantly influences luxury consumption.
London startup
#user-engagement
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago
Privacy professionals

Reddit now lets you hide content, like posts and comments, from your user profile | TechCrunch

fromLindsey Gamble
1 day ago
Social media marketing

Instagram's New "Tap to Change Size" Prompt Encourages Full-Screen Stories - Lindsey Gamble

Social media marketing
fromLindsey Gamble
1 day ago

Instagram's New "Tap to Change Size" Prompt Encourages Full-Screen Stories - Lindsey Gamble

Instagram is encouraging full-screen post sharing for enhanced engagement.
The update aligns with larger content strategies by Instagram to boost user interaction.
#ai
fromPCMAG
2 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Warning: Facebook Ads for AI Video Generators Might Be Malware

fromFast Company
22 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

'LLMs are ego-reinforcing glazing-machines': This subreddit is banning users for AI-induced delusions

fromPCMAG
2 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Warning: Facebook Ads for AI Video Generators Might Be Malware

fromFast Company
22 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

'LLMs are ego-reinforcing glazing-machines': This subreddit is banning users for AI-induced delusions

#authenticity
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Why am I filled with nostalgia for a pre-internet age I never knew? | Isabel Brooks

Many young people feel nostalgia for a pre-internet world, believing it offered more authentic social interactions.
Social media fosters uniformity, leading to commodified friendships and a loss of unique self-expression.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Why am I filled with nostalgia for a pre-internet age I never knew? | Isabel Brooks

Many young people feel nostalgia for a pre-internet world, believing it offered more authentic social interactions.
Social media fosters uniformity, leading to commodified friendships and a loss of unique self-expression.
fromeuronews
4 hours ago

Video. Balloons released in Gaziantep in support of child cancer patients

The uplifting event, held outside the hospital where Elif is being treated, was organised by university students after her uncle launched a heartfelt appeal on social media.
Fundraising
#entrepreneurship
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

How To Build A Founder's Personal Brand On Social Media Before Launch

Building a personal brand on social media before business launch can establish trust and attract customers.
fromTechCrunch
22 hours ago
Marketing tech

Former DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg co-leads $15.5M Series A for AI video ad platform | TechCrunch

fromEntrepreneur
5 hours ago
Social media marketing

She Built a Media Empire From Her Phone - Now It Has More Clout Than the New York Times | Entrepreneur

Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

How To Build A Founder's Personal Brand On Social Media Before Launch

Building a personal brand on social media before business launch can establish trust and attract customers.
fromTechCrunch
22 hours ago
Marketing tech

Former DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg co-leads $15.5M Series A for AI video ad platform | TechCrunch

fromEntrepreneur
5 hours ago
Social media marketing

She Built a Media Empire From Her Phone - Now It Has More Clout Than the New York Times | Entrepreneur

#parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 day ago
Parenting

Camila Alves McConaughey Shares Selfie With 'Twin' Son Levi: 'If I Could Only Have His Hair'

Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 hours ago

The FoMO Trap Linked to Overindulgent Parenting

Fear of missing out (FoMO) leads individuals to feel anxious about their lives compared to others, particularly influenced by social media.
fromTODAY.com
1 day ago
Parenting

Camila Alves McConaughey Shares Selfie With 'Twin' Son Levi: 'If I Could Only Have His Hair'

#instagram
fromLindsey Gamble
1 day ago
Social media marketing

Instagram's Suggested Fixes Feature Shows How to Improve Your Reels Performance - Lindsey Gamble

Mobile UX
fromKnowYourMobile
1 day ago

Instagram For iPad is FINALLY Happening, And It Only Took 10+ Years...

Meta is testing a native Instagram app for iPad after years of delays, influenced by competition and a need for improved user experience.
#advertising
#misinformation
Artificial intelligence
fromtime.com
8 hours ago

Google's New AI Tool Generates Convincing Deepfakes of Riots, Conflict, and Election Fraud

Veo 3 can generate realistic but misleading videos, posing serious threats for misinformation and social unrest.
fromPsychology Today
22 hours ago
Humor

Anal Probes and Aliens: Why So Many People Fell for a Joke Story

Bizarre reports may be believed due to the availability of seemingly relevant information and source confusion.
Artificial intelligence
fromtime.com
8 hours ago

Google's New AI Tool Generates Convincing Deepfakes of Riots, Conflict, and Election Fraud

Veo 3 can generate realistic but misleading videos, posing serious threats for misinformation and social unrest.
#chipotle
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
9 hours ago

Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing share 'incredible' pregnancy news

They recently announced a break from their podcast the NewlyWeds and ... attended recent red carpet events such as the Brit Awards together.
UK news
#sana-yousaf
Women in technology
fromwww.dw.com
10 hours ago

Pakistan TikTok star Sana Yousaf shot dead at home DW 06/03/2025

Sana Yousaf's murder has sparked concerns over the safety of online personalities, especially young women in Pakistan.
Women in technology
fromwww.dw.com
10 hours ago

Pakistan TikTok star Sana Yousaf shot dead at home DW 06/03/2025

Sana Yousaf's murder has sparked concerns over the safety of online personalities, especially young women in Pakistan.
#content-creation
#influencers
fromPeople.com
17 hours ago

Whitney Leavitt Puts New $3K Louis Vuitton Bag on the Ground in Times Square to Film a TikTok, and People Have Thoughts

"Had to find the perfect spot for this dance," the MomToker wrote in the overlaying text.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
20 hours ago

Sicily's Mount Etna erupts in a fiery show of smoke and ash miles high

The event was captured in video and photos that went viral on social media, demonstrating the significant public interest in the volcanic activity of Mount Etna.
Europe news
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Verge
21 hours ago

Ukraine's drone strike isn't just an attack - it's first-person warfare

Ukraine's drone strike represents a significant escalation in the conflict with a focus on strategic information warfare through viral video distribution.
#meta
#ai-content
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Online Community Development

Digg's founders explain how they're building a site for humans in the AI era | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Online Community Development

Digg's founders explain how they're building a site for humans in the AI era | TechCrunch

#mental-health
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Dopamine Deficit: Why Success May Feel Empty

Dopamine system clashes with modern reality, leading to dissatisfaction post-achievements.
Technology diminishes sensitivity to natural rewards, hijacking pleasure pathways.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Dopamine Deficit: Why Success May Feel Empty

Dopamine system clashes with modern reality, leading to dissatisfaction post-achievements.
Technology diminishes sensitivity to natural rewards, hijacking pleasure pathways.
fromwww.silive.com
1 day ago

Prom 2025: Check out over 600 photos from Staten Island's high school senior and junior proms

Advance/SILive.com is covering almost every Staten Island high school senior prom, providing subscribers with free digital downloads and discounts for prom-related keepsakes. Rewind through the exciting events.
NYC parents
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 day ago

Dua Lipa Wore Y2K's Most Hated Trend & Made It Chic

Dua Lipa is embracing early 2000s fashion trends, showcasing a Y2K-inspired style in her latest social media posts.
fromTODAY.com
2 days ago

Patrick Dempsey Posts Rare Pic of Twin Sons at Graduation: 'So Proud of You Boys'

Graduation!! So proud of you boys and cannot wait to see where the next chapter of your lives will take you!
SF parents
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
2 days ago

Programming Note: Offline For Shavuot 5785

I will be completely offline for the holiday of Shavout/Shavous on Monday and Tuesday, June 2nd and 3rd.
Social media marketing
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Why is a pro-Israel group asking the US to investigate Ms Rachel?

Ms Rachel's advocacy for children in Gaza has sparked significant backlash, raising questions about freedom of expression and America’s moral values.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Riots after Southport attack more similar to those in 1958 than in 2011, study finds

Recent UK riots reflect historical race riots rather than past urban unrest, highlighting complexities in societal dynamics and misinformation's role.
Parenting
fromsilive
2 days ago

A young Staten Island social media star: Baby Liam's fame began with a crucial diagnosis

Liam Meyer gained immense fame after a TikTok video showcasing his joy upon receiving glasses went viral.
#bluesky
fromPCMAG
3 days ago
UK news

If You Get Your News on Social Media, It's Probably a Political Echo Chamber

fromPCMAG
3 days ago
UK news

If You Get Your News on Social Media, It's Probably a Political Echo Chamber

fromABC News
3 days ago

AI influencers compete for followers and brand deals on social media

I call Caryn AI a social experiment. It was the very first digital clone of a real human being sent out to millions and millions of people.
Artificial intelligence
fromSherdog
3 days ago

Jon Jones Trolls Tom Aspinall, Pokes Fun at Online Petition

"Just wrapped up the biggest seminar in Phuket history... Half the crowd flew in from the UK—how wild is that?!" - Jon Jones expresses gratitude for UK fan attendance.
MMA
Silicon Valley
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The New Movie From the Creator of Succession Is Less a Satire Than a Documentary

The tech billionaires in Mountainhead are detached from reality, obsessed with their ideas despite the chaos caused by their influence.
fromAthlon Sports
3 days ago

Paige Spiranac Is Turning Heads with her Killer Swing

"I got some big high-powered executive job with Grass Leagues. And they were like, no, no, no, we see through your act. We know that you're a marketing and branding genius"
Social media marketing
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Asking Eric: Should I sign my husband's name when I confront his old girlfriend?

Addressing the behavior of an ex-partner is unnecessary and can worsen the situation.
Prioritize communication and trust in your marriage rather than focusing on social media posts.
Ignoring the issue can be the best approach to maintaining marital peace.
Cannabis
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Police warn illicit drugs are labeled with emojis on social media. Here's a breakdown of those drug emojis

Drug dealers are using emojis on social media to communicate illicit drug sales.
NYC music
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 days ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers say ex-assistant's social media posts undercut her rape allegation

Mia's social media posts praising Diddy contradict her testimony about assault, suggesting complexities in victims' narratives.
Growth hacking
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Grindr's new Right Now feature gives the app a spicy live feed

Grindr's Right Now feature enhances user connections by offering a live feed of intention-based posts that disappear after an hour.
philosophy
fromApaonline
4 days ago

The Cost of Rotten Speech: Knowledge, Reason & Democracy

The rise in online incivility undermines critical thinking and public discourse essential for healthy digital communication.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Nebraska to adopt law aimed at curbing kids' time online

The Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act requires platforms to allow users to opt out of recommendation algorithms to combat prolonged screen time, particularly among kids.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
4 days ago

As Joann fabrics stores finally close today, the internet grieves the beloved arts and crafts haven

"Joann faced declining sales and foot traffic since the COVID-19 pandemic, as more Americans shop online and curb spending due to higher prices, inflation, and tariff wars."
Retirement
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Toronto Catholic District School Board warns of 'dangerous' social media trends | CBC News

The Toronto Catholic District School Board has issued a warning about dangerous social media challenges like the 'paper clip challenge', posing serious risks to students.
Toronto startup
fromWSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
4 days ago

New York State Police arrest man wanted in Georgia for sex crimes involving minor

During that interview, police said Padilla 'admitted to using multiple social media accounts... to communicate and intentionally seek out explicit content from minors even when he knew their age.'
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Four tips for home care, from vacuuming your mattress to cleaning your dishwasher?

I wanted to treat my home well. I wanted love and comfort, and for my appliances to work properly and appear as calm and competent as Lane.
Everyday cooking
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

Jennifer Hudson Is Going Viral For "Not Listening" To Eddie Murphy In A Seriously Awkward Interview

"Girl ain't listening to even one word!! She has her marks to hit and she gone hit them," somebody else wrote.
Music
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Taylor Lorenz Gets Absolutely Wrecked for Calling 9/11 a Punchline' That Many Believe The US Deserved'

'You don't have enough respect for the sanctity of 9/11' is such a ridiculously out of touch and frankly boomer ass take in 2025. 9/11 has been a punchline for over a decade, ppl are having 9/11 themed parties and there are 9/11 parody t shirts and memes all over.
Left-wing politics
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Radiohead's Thom Yorke Releases Statement on Israel and Gaza

The polarization created by social media witch-hunts perpetuates an 'us vs. them' mentality, heightening tension and isolating communities instead of encouraging meaningful dialogue.
Black Lives Matter
Privacy technologies
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

Gen Z's Obsession With Location Tracking Is Really, Really Concerning

Teens are increasingly sharing their locations with friends via apps like Life360 and Snapchat, reflecting their social needs and independence.
NYC LGBT
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Trump's Administration Wants to Erase Queer History. An Unconventional Book Club Is Fighting Back

Queer history embodies resistance and community-building rather than adhering strictly to traditional narratives.
fromMobile World Live
4 days ago

YouTube to sharpen focus on searches with Google Lens

YouTube aims to enhance user engagement by integrating Google Lens into Shorts, enabling visual searches that identify landmarks and provide cultural context.
Marketing tech
NYC startup
fromSocial Media Today
5 days ago

X Launches New Chat Experience in Beta, a Precursor to X Payments

New York rejected X's payment processing request due to its ties with Saudi Arabia and concerns over human rights issues.
fromTiny Buddha
4 days ago

How to Change Your Bad Habits by Accepting Them - Tiny Buddha

I was scrolling mindlessly on my phone... my phone was robbing me of genuine connection.
Mindfulness
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