WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.23.19.6.What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a general group chat for communities, and it’s available to some beta testers! Common questions Answers Name of the feature? General group – communities Status? Rolling out Compatibility?…
From its opening sequence you could be forgiven for thinking Baby Reindeer was a comedy. Set in a London police station, we watch as Donny Dunn (creator Richard Gadd, playing a version of himself), shuffles into reception to tell a disinterested officer he’s being stalked. A woman Donny met in the pub where he works…
With the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 starting this Thursday, we’re unveiling the largest ever creator campaign for any ICC tournament. As a part of our digital content rights partnership with ICC, we’ll be partnering with more than 500 creators to bring the tournament to life. Creators today are shaping culture and inspiring everyone…
To understand the impact social media apps like Facebook and Instagram have on the world, it’s important to support rigorous, independent research. That’s why Meta has been committed to an open and privacy-protective approach to research for many years, including making tools available to support public interest research, such as the US 2020 studies. Over…
In a nutshell TikTok trends encompass a wide variety of elements like sounds, dances, hashtags and video formats, and identifying them requires understanding and tracking trending hashtags and monitoring the TikTok Discover Page. Macro trends for 2023 on TikTok include actionable entertainment, promoting joy and well-being, and fostering community-built ideals, emphasizing authentic and engaging content….
The internet has been home to all kinds of content for a long time, so it was no surprise to anyone when people started tweeting porn at each other. X (formerly Twitter) has long had many active NSFW (not safe for work) communities, and though the social network unofficially allowed people to post adult content,…
After 13 years on YouTube, MatPat, the icon figure behind The Game Theorists, The Film Theorists, The Food Theorists and The Style Theorists, has decided to step back from hosting duties. In a heartfelt 25-minute video titled “Goodbye Internet” uploaded recently, MatPat shared, “Steph and I have known this video would be coming for the…
Google has paused its Gemini AI tool (formerly Bard)‘s ability to generate images of people. The company also issued an apology after the tool was found to be generating historically inaccurate illustrations, including depictions of Nazi soldiers as people of colour. SEE ALSO: Google announces Gemini 1.5, a flashy upgrade to its flagship AI model…
But the bigger issue is what’s cheating in 2024 and beyond? We’ve all used spell-check, calculators, XLS formulas, PowerPoint templates, and maybe even data visualization tools to make our charts look better. And, for developers, it’d be unusual and super-inefficient not to use code from code repositories. Those things have all been pretty normalized as…
Pop quiz: What’s one of the most effective ways to increase internal mobility, promote retention, and create a more flexible and agile workforce? If you answered, “internal gigs or projects,” congratulations! You are correct. Gigs or projects are short-term assignments that employees take on within their own company, outside of their usual roles. Gigs give…
iPhone 15 owners have had their shiny new device in their hands for a few days, and we’re starting to get a better idea of the latest release from Apple. Most have had positive things to say about the iPhone 15, but it’s not just the Apple detractors who are voicing the complaints. In fact,…
Reading Time: 9 minutes In the intricate world of marketing strategy, businesses often find themselves in need of skilled orchestrators to navigate the symphony of brand building, audience engagement, and market presence. Picture your business as a symphony, each marketing component playing a crucial role in creating a harmonious melody that resonates with your audience….
In September, Elon Musk said X users were generating a lot of content — creating 100 to 200 million posts every day, excluding retweets — or reposts as they’re now known on X. But speaking at an event this morning, X CEO Linda Yaccarino offered a contradictory figure. She claimed X was seeing 500 million…
