Social Media

Instagram has introduced a new feature that competes with Linktree, Beacons, and other providers of "link in bio" solutions. Users can now add up to five links to their Instagram profile bios, directing their followers to various content such as their online businesses, promoted brands, social causes, or even profiles on competing social platforms. This announcement was made on Tuesday.
Instagram now supports up to 5 links in bio

Instagram has introduced a new feature that competes with Linktree, Beacons, and other providers of…

In an effort to keep up with TikTok in the realm of short videos, Instagram has been vigorously striving to compete. Recently, the social media platform announced a series of fresh features for its Reels platform designed to entice creators. According to a blog post from the company, Reels now includes a new section showcasing trending hashtags and songs, making it simpler for content producers to create videos that align with what their audiences want to see. Instagram notes that this feature provides valuable insights that creators can leverage for their content.
Instagram announces new features to attract more creators to Reels

In an effort to keep up with TikTok in the realm of short videos, Instagram…

Snapchat has launched its own chatbot called "My AI," which is powered by OpenAI's generative text tool, ChatGPT? According to the company's press release, the chatbot is currently only available to Snapchat+ subscribers, who pay $3.99 per month for exclusive access to new features. My AI can provide users with recommendations for birthday gifts, plan a weekend trip, suggest dinner recipes, or even write a haiku about cheese for their cheddar-loving friend.
Snapchat launches user-friendly AI chatbot in UAE

Snapchat has launched its own chatbot called “My AI,” which is powered by OpenAI’s generative…

It was revealed that Twitter no longer exists as an independent company after merging with a shell company called X Corp, which was formed by Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Tesla and SpaceX. This news comes after a document was submitted in a California court for a lawsuit filed against Twitter and its former CEO, Jack Dorsey, by conservative activist Laura Loomer last year.
Twitter is now part of Elon Musk’s X

It was revealed that Twitter no longer exists as an independent company after merging with…

Twitter's CEO, Elon Musk, announced on Friday that the social media giant will make "literally everything" open source, in line with his pledge to promote transparency on the platform. The move is part of Musk's efforts to make Twitter's platform more transparent by making its algorithm open source. Last year, Twitter's founder, Jack Dorsey, said that the platform's algorithm should have been open, and voiced regret that it became a company instead of a protocol not owned by anyone.
Elon Musk announces that Twitter will make its code open source, as some parts are already public

Twitter’s CEO, Elon Musk, announced on Friday that the social media giant will make “literally…

Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, Tesla, and SpaceX, recently tweeted a new plan to fight against bots on the microblogging site. The proposed solution is to limit Twitter's "For You" feature and polls only to verified subscribers starting from April 15. This means that only Twitter Blue subscribers, who pay for the verification blue checkmark, will have access to the "For You" feed, which suggests tweets that a user might like from accounts they do not follow based on their user activity.
Elon Musk to plan for a Twitter bot battle

Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, Tesla, and SpaceX, recently tweeted a new plan to…

Twitter's CEO Elon Musk announced on Monday that the platform's default "For You" feed will only recommend content from verified accounts starting from April 15. This move is aimed at preventing advanced AI bot swarms from taking over the platform. Musk also stated that verification will be required for voting in polls on the platform for the same reason.
Twitter’s ‘For You’ feed to prioritize verified accounts

Twitter’s CEO Elon Musk announced on Monday that the platform’s default “For You” feed will…

Twitter has disclosed that a significant portion of its proprietary source code, which serves as the foundation for the platform's various functions and internal tools, was posted on GitHub, a widely-used code repository now owned by Microsoft, under the handle "FreeSpeechEnthusiast."
Twitter’s source code leaked, revealing proprietary software

Twitter has disclosed that a significant portion of its proprietary source code, which serves as…

WaBetaInfo has reported that WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, is introducing a new feature allowing users to send audio messages that can be played only once. This feature, called "audio messages", will be included in the upcoming version 2.23.7.8 update of the messaging app. The feature is still in development and will provide enhanced privacy by allowing the audio messages to be played only once when opened. WhatsApp already has a feature that allows users to send photos and videos that can be viewed only once, and now it is focusing on developing the audio message feature.
WhatsApp to add more privacy to audio messages

WaBetaInfo has reported that WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, is introducing a new feature…

According to a report by the Information, Twitter's CEO, Elon Musk, has proposed offering the company's employees stock grants at a valuation of approximately $20 billion. This information was reportedly disclosed in an email sent by Musk to Twitter staff, as reported by an individual familiar with the matter.
Elon Musk has valued Twitter at $20 billion

According to a report by the Information, Twitter’s CEO, Elon Musk, has proposed offering the…