Especially after the last round of updates, YouTube decidedly does not feel like a first-party Google app. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up to get it early in your inbox, or continue reading 9to5Google Log Out below: While there is an animated…
As X struggles to make money and retain users, CEO Elon Musk is trying to balance his bottom line by selling off unused account handles. According to emails obtained by Forbes, a team called @Handle is building a marketplace for the purchase of usernames left unused by the people who originally registered them. And how…
With 2.9 billion active users, Facebook is the most popular social network of them all – and short-form video is the hottest content format on the block. So a Reels feature was an inevitable addition. As a creator or a brand, diving into Facebook Reels could be a game-changer, getting a fresh set of eyes…
Today we’re announcing new ways for creators to test their content and understand performance to grow on Facebook. All of this is made possible in professional dashboard, our one-stop-shop for all creator resources. Test Different Reels Content to See What Works Best Selecting the right image and text to accompany your reel helps draw your…
Elon Musk’s Bold Rebranding of Twitter Photo by Alexander Shatov on Unsplash In a surprising move that has sent shockwaves through the digital landscape, Elon Musk, the enigmatic tech visionary, has ushered in a new era for the social media giant formerly known as Twitter. In a carefully orchestrated transformation, Musk rebranded Twitter as “X,”…
“For many of us,” writes workplace expert Jennifer Moss in a recent article for Harvard Business Review, “being an adult at work today is like being a kid at a school without art, gym, and recess — no fun. And, that’s a huge reason why so many of us are disconnected, bored, and disengaged.” If…
Over the years, Twitch has permanently banned many streamers who have violated its guidelines. This includes MethodJosh, Phantoml0rd and Adin Ross, among others. However, it appears they and every other permanently banned Twitch streamers have a chance to get their accounts back. In a blog post posted on November 1, Twitch announced it’s making changes…
UPDATE: Nov. 1, 2023, 2:00 p.m. EDT This story has been updated. Black Friday sales that begin in late October and continue throughout November with multiple waves of deals have become the norm at many major retailers. But this year, Walmart is taking a chiller approach to the holiday season. The big box store has…
Instagram will now enable you to add song lyrics to Reels, as you already can in Stories, which will provide another music engagement option in the app. As you can see in this example, now, when you add a music clip to your Reel, you’ll be able to select the lyrics option, which will present…
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.23.24.9.What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to pin community group chats, and it’s available to some beta testers! Common questions Answers Name of the feature? Pin community group chats Status? Rolling out…
News that X (formerly Twitter) is now valued internally at $19 billion has unleashed a wave of snickering from critics of Musk and his recently renamed social network. So instead of discussing why X may have shed so much value since it was purchased, including the caveat that it was not worth the $44 billion…
Today, we introduced a new AI-powered Linkedin Premium experience bringing a higher level of personalization to each interaction. This tailored experience encompasses everything from gaining deeper insights into crucial topics to receiving personalized career action suggestions. We’re helping Premium subscribers unlock new opportunities and increase productivity: Our new AI-powered experience will analyze your feed’s posts…
Starting November 2nd, YouTube will impose restrictions on how often teens receive repeated video recommendations related to sensitive topics like body image, the company announced on Thursday. YouTube says the new safeguards are the result of its partnership with the Youth and Families Advisory Committee, which consists of psychologists, researchers, and other experts in child…
UPDATE: Nov. 1, 2023, 1:00 p.m. EDT This article has been has been updated with the latest early Black Friday deals for Xbox games, consoles, accessories, and more. Best Xbox deals for Black Friday 2023 No matter what console you play on, Black Friday is always going to be an absolute treat for gamers everywhere….