In a bid to enhance user engagement and interaction on its platform, Threads has initiated a live test of disappearing updates with a select group of users. This move comes in the wake of increasing concerns over the long-term implications of social media posts and the impact they can have on individuals’ reputations. Addressing the
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WhatsApp has been working diligently on enhancing user experience by introducing new features such as chat themes and Username PIN. These features are expected to provide users with more customization options and added security. Let’s take a closer look at what WhatsApp has in store for us. One of the upcoming features on WhatsApp is
Instagram has recently introduced a new feature called ‘profile song’ that aims to enhance the customisation of user profiles. This feature allows users to add a specific song to their profile that best represents their mood or other preferences. The platform has a wide range of licensed songs that users can choose from to add
We are on the verge of witnessing a new era of digital connection with Snap and Meta gearing up to showcase their AR glasses. The Verge has reported that both companies will provide demonstrations of their AR glasses next month. Snap CEO Evan Spiegel will unveil the fifth generation of Spectacles on September 17th, while
In the realm of generative AI, the quality of data inputs plays a critical role in determining the quality of the outputs produced by AI systems. Without the right dataset or datasets, AI projects can end up delivering underwhelming results that fall short of providing human-like answers to the questions posed to them. This is
Instagram is constantly evolving, and the latest experiment involving a vertical grid format for uploading media is a testament to that. Adam Mosseri, the head of the company, recently announced this pilot project, which aims to revolutionize how users share their photos and videos on the platform. The traditional square format that Instagram has been
As TikTok faces challenges in the global market, particularly in the United States, its growth in Europe continues to be a bright spot. According to the latest EU usage numbers, TikTok has been steadily gaining more users in the region. The app reported that it served 150 million EU monthly active recipients between February and
WhatsApp is known for constantly updating its features to enhance user experience and safety. In a recent development, the messaging platform is reportedly working on a feature that will allow users to block messages from unknown accounts. This new feature, spotted by a feature tracker, aims to protect users from potentially harmful messages while improving
Google has recently announced the expansion of its AI Overviews in Search, which aims to provide users with more detailed information without the need to click through to a website. While this may seem beneficial in some ways, it could potentially have negative impacts on SEO. The initial rollout of this feature in selected markets
YouTube has recently announced plans to increase the frequency of long ad breaks in its Connected TV experiences. This move comes after research showed that a majority of YouTube viewers prefer video ads to be grouped together rather than distributed throughout a video. The goal is to create larger blocks of uninterrupted content for viewers