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new update from Meta’s X competitor Instagram Threads allows users to connect more with the fediverse, which is also called the open social web and includes services like Flipboard, Mastodon, Pixelfed, PeerTube, and more. Continue reading
TikTok has launched an updated “Donation” feature for Giving Tuesday, which will make it easier for people to promote, and to contribute to causes directly within the app. Continue reading
Meta has launched a new info hub for Threads creators, which includes a range of explainers, notes, and pointers on how to create and grow your Threads presence. Continue reading
The platform formerly known as Twitter is rolling out new labels for parody and fan accounts, in order to clarify what each profile actually represents in the app. Continue reading
YouTube has announced some updates to its BrandConnect creator monetization pathway, while it’s also got some new updates for Community Posts in its latest feature update. Continue reading
Meta’s X competitor Instagram Threads is gaining an improved search interface, the company announced on Monday. Continue reading
If you’re trying to get a handle on the scope of the challenge in accurately identifying user ages across social platforms, which the Australian government is now seeking to put into law, this stat from TikTok will help: Continue reading
Threads is rolling out yet another Bluesky-inspired feature, with your various feeds now set to remain visible on the home screen, so you can more easily switch across to your “Following” or “For You” recommended stream, or any of your custom lists. Continue...
TikTok is now the go-to social network for more than a billion users, bringing it to the attention of 14 U.S. attorneys general, who recently announced they were suing the company over its negative impact on minors’ mental health, as well as for harvesting their data....
Instagram’s testing out another collage feature, with some users seeing a new prompt to post a collage of images from their camera roll to Stories, as another means to create more engaging Stories content. Continue reading
Instagram’s gearing up for an influx of DM use over the holidays, by adding a range of new stickers, along with an updated sticker UI, in order to help you spice up your messages. Continue reading
Threads continues to roll out more updates and improvements ahead of the busy holiday season, while the announcements also coincide with a rise in interest in Bluesky. Which may or may not be related. Continue reading