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Tag: Social Media

Beyond TikTok: How Xiaohongshu (RedNote) is shaping social media trends in the post-ban era

Discover how Xiaohongshu is transforming social media trends after the TikTok ban, creating new opportunities for users, creators, and marketers worldwide.

Instagram to replace square profile grids with rectangles

Instagram is switching to rectangle grids for profiles, moving away from squares. Plus, a new Reels feature shows videos that friends like.

TikTok goes dark in the US as federal ban takes effect

TikTok goes dark in the US after a federal ban takes effect, leaving millions without the app as the government debates its future.

How to download your TikTok videos and data before the ban

The Supreme Court has upheld a TikTok ban, and here’s how you can back up your videos and data before it happens.

Senator Ed Markey pushes for TikTok ban deadline extension

Senator Ed Markey is pushing to delay the TikTok ban deadline by 270 days, giving the platform time to address concerns before a shutdown on January 19.

Myanmar’s new cybersecurity law targets VPN usage with harsh penalties

Myanmar's new cybersecurity law imposes harsh penalties for VPN usage, raising concerns about privacy, free speech, and digital rights.

Bluesky introduces a mentions tab in your notifications

Bluesky’s latest update adds a mentions tab, improves reply settings, reserves old usernames, and plans for a subscription service next year.

The state of global optimism revealed by LG in new survey

LG’s global survey highlights key optimism drivers, including entertainment and AI, while revealing generational differences in happiness and optimism.

YouTube cracks down on misleading clickbait

YouTube is rolling out a new policy targeting misleading clickbait. To improve transparency, YouTube will remove videos with deceptive titles or thumbnails.

Instagram introduces a feature to schedule direct messages

Instagram now lets you schedule text-only DMs up to 29 days in advance, offering more control over your conversations. It's easy to use and practical!

Mark Zuckerberg reveals Threads has over 100 million daily users

Threads hits a major milestone with over 100M daily users, outpacing competitors like Bluesky and rolling out new features to keep users engaged.

Instagram’s head calls for more context in social media amid rise of AI

Instagram's Adam Mosseri calls for more transparency on social media, urging platforms to label AI-generated content and provide context for user trust.