There are people making 10, 30, 50, even $100,000 on Twitter just by writing tweets for other people. Take, for example, Dakota Robertson, a ghost writer who, in less than two years has grown an audience to 250,000 followers and has used his writing skills to mentor other ghost writers and start his own ghost-writing…
A union representing contractors for YouTube Music claims that Google cut the workers’ contract after they went on a prolonged strike. The Alphabet Workers Union-CWA, which represents the contractors, said the team consisted of moderators employed by Google contractor Cognizant in Austin, Texas, that was responsible for approving music content for YouTube Music. In a…
Waymo‘s robotaxis has been approved for expansion by the California Public Utilities Commission. The driverless taxis already operate in parts of Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. Now they’ll be allowed to drive further outside the city centers into neighboring counties, including the heart of Silicon Valley. SEE ALSO: TikTokker shares her creepy…
Good news for social media managers, and a potentially significant update for Threads engagement overall, with Meta’s Twitter-like platform now live testing its API with selected partners, enabling, among other things, post scheduling in the app. As explained by Jesse Chen, an engineer working on Threads, the Threads team has now partnered with a range…
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.6.2. What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to manage third-party chats, and it will be available in a future update! Common questions Answers Name of the feature? Third-party chats Status? Under development…
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, effective marketing strategies are paramount for the success of projects. Among the various social media platforms, Crypto Twitter has emerged as a powerhouse, providing a dynamic space for crypto projects to engage with their audience, build community, and drive adoption. In this blog, we’ll explore detailed strategies…
At a time when budgets are shrinking and the economy still feels as if it’s in murky waters, many companies are buzzing about one talent term in particular: retention. How, in other words, can businesses keep their current employees in a challenging hiring market? To find out, Worklife, a media company that focuses on the…
Picture-in-picture support is super handy for keeping a video in view while you’re getting stuff done on your phone or tablet but, on YouTube, it requires a Premium subscription for some users. Lately, though, YouTube seems to have been expanding picture-in-picture support to more free users. For YouTube users in the US, picture-in-picture has been…
SAVE $50: As of March 1, the Lenovo Legion Go handheld gaming PC is $50 off the original price at Best Buy. The deal expires on March 3, so pick one up while you still have the chance. Ever since the launch of the Steam Deck in 2022, new handheld gaming PC announcements have been…
How Nina Galy’s Cat Went From Meows To Millions The power of a single viral story knows no bounds. It can launch individuals into the stratosphere of internet stardom, ignite global debates, and even shape public sentiment about large corporations. Nina Galy, a renowned influencer with a flair for notoriety, achieved all these and more…
In early April 2024, we will deprecate Facebook News – a dedicated tab in the bookmarks section on Facebook that spotlights news – in the US and Australia. This follows our September 2023 announcement that we deprecated Facebook News in the UK, France and Germany last year. This is part of an ongoing effort to better…
Elon Musk’s crusade against the extremism research organization the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) will have its day in court on Thursday. Elon Musk’s X sued the CCDH last year, accusing it of “actively working to assert false and misleading claims about X.” The nonprofit, formed in 2018, conducts research on social media platforms…
Members who updated their skills on a regular basis (multiple times a year) received promotions 11% faster than those who rarely updated their skills. This speaks to the value of continuous learning and instilling a learning culture. (It also emphasizes the importance of keeping your LinkedIn profile up to date!) Final thoughts Previously, similar LinkedIn…
Turkey’s National Lottery Association recently announced it would ban of popular streaming platforms Twitch and Kick within the country. The decision comes amid growing concerns about gambling activities on these platforms. Both Twitch and Kick have faced controversies involving gambling, with prominent streamers like xQc and Trainwreckstv participating in such activities during their broadcasts. However,…