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As Spotify marks another successful year with its Wrapped campaign, the company faces scrutiny over its decision to lay off 17% of its workforce despite posting significant profits. As 2023 draws to a close, Spotify, the global leader in audio streaming, has once again captured the attention of music enthusiasts worldwide with its annual Wrapped …
In a bold move to transform Twitter into a much larger platform, Elon Musk recently rebranded it as X, taking inspiration from China’s mega app WeChat. Musk has been vocal about his admiration for WeChat, referring to it as an “everything app” that combines chat, dating, payments, and social media. He envisions creating a similar …
In the ever-evolving world of social media, user engagement is a critical metric that determines the success and longevity of platforms. Recent data from analytics firms SimilarWeb and Sensor Tower reveals a concerning trend for Meta’s latest social media venture, Threads. A week after its highly anticipated launch, the platform experienced a significant decline in …
The recent launch of Meta’s Threads app has sparked excitement and curiosity among social media enthusiasts. Positioned as a potential competitor to Twitter, Threads aims to offer a unique text-based social media experience. Threads has entered the social media arena with its text-based platform reminiscent of vintage Twitter. With its seamless integration with Instagram and …
Twitter has recently made a significant announcement that is set to change the way users access and use TweetDeck. Starting next month, TweetDeck, the popular multi-column version of Twitter, will be put behind a paywall, requiring users to subscribe to Twitter Blue to access its advanced features. This move comes as Twitter continues to impose …
The battle for the future of social media is heating up as Meta, the parent company of Instagram, prepares to launch a new app called Threads. With Twitter facing backlash and increasing restrictions, users are seeking alternative platforms. Threads aims to provide a text-based conversation platform where communities can come together to discuss various topics. …
In the ever-evolving world of social media, a new player has emerged: Spill. Founded by Alphonzo Terrell and DeVaris Brown, both former Twitter employees, Spill aims to be a “real-time conversation platform that puts culture first.” Unlike traditional social media platforms, Spill takes a unique approach, focusing on a “meme-forward” aesthetic and catering to marginalised …
Meta paid $400m three years ago for Giphy, the animated-gif search engine. Now it has sold for $53m to Shutterstock. The UK’s competition watchdog reissued an order to Meta last year, requiring it to sell Giphy. Giphy is the leading supplier of animated gifs to social networks such as Snapchat, TikTok and Twitter. Meta platforms …
In recent months, Twitter has undergone major changes under the leadership of CEO Elon Musk, prompting calls for an alternative social media platform. One such app that has gained attention as a potential Twitter rival is Bluesky Social, launched by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. With prominent users like model Chrissy Teigen and Representative Alexandria …
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised various industries, making our lives more comfortable and efficient. However, the astounding progress comes with concerns – mainly centred around the possible takeover of human jobs. Growth of AI AI has progressed by leaps and bounds in the past few decades. It is no longer confined …
Twitter announced that it is removing the verification system that gave blue check marks to accounts it confirmed to be genuine and in the public interest. The company, in a tweet, said, “On 1 April, we will begin winding down our legacy verified program and removing legacy verified checkmarks. To keep your blue checkmark on …
In today’s fast-paced digital world, communication platforms such as social media sites have become increasingly essential. As we seek quick, efficient, and informative ways to engage with others, a new contender has emerged: Spoutible. With its familiar interface and similarities to Twitter, Spoutible is positioning itself to become a formidable rival in the social media …
Facebook and Instagram may be adding a new member to the Meta family. In a move that will challenge Twitter and Mastodon, Facebook announced they are developing a text-based social network app, according to Platformer. A Meta spokesperson stated, ” We’re exploring a standalone decentralised social network for sharing text updates. We believe there’s an …
Social media platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives, connecting people worldwide and fostering communities based on shared interests. However, some of these platforms have experienced a decline in recent years, reminiscent of the twilight days of once-vibrant communities like LiveJournal and Tumblr. In this article, we will explore the decline of …
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, plans to launch a paid verification service that will give their users a blue checkmark. “This week we’re starting to roll out Meta Verified — a subscription service that lets you verify your account with a government ID, get a blue badge, get extra impersonation protection against accounts claiming to …
Smartphones have a lifespan, some shorter than others. You will deal with various issues through its life cycle before you decide to ditch it. As such, there is little you can do to prevent it from failing you since electronics continue to fail with use. However, there is nothing to worry about. You can do …
