Social Media Updates
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Courtesy of Meta
Who’s Going To Win the AR Wearables Race?
A look at the next wave of AR glasses and which will win out with consumers.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 1, 2024 -
YouTube Pulls Music by Big Name Artists in Latest Licensing Dispute
The Google company is currently in negotiations with SESAC.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2024 -
Retrieved from Meta on September 27, 2024
Meta’s AI Bots Run Counter to the Value of Social Media
Meta’s looking to replicate human interaction with AI bots. But is that a good thing?
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Retrieved from UploadVR on September 27, 2024
Meta Showcases Updated VR Avatars
The next generation of VR depictions is coming.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Retrieved from Threads on July 12, 2023
Meta Acquires the Threads.com URL
If you were confused as to where to find Threads on the web, this could make it easier.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Retrieved from Reddit on September 26, 2024
Reddit Expands Post Translation Option to More Languages
The update will improve subreddit accessibility.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Meta
Meta Outlines AI, VR and AR Advancements at Connect 2024
A heap of technological advancements showcased at Meta’s 2024 Connect Conference.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Retrieved from YouTube on November 07, 2023
YouTube Expands Access to Its Own Gen AI Assistant
All YouTube Premium subscribers on Android devices in the U.S. can now access the bot.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2024 -
Retrieved from YouTube on September 25, 2024
YouTube Shares Insights Into the Potential of Gen AI for Creators
Practical insights into the potential of generative AI for creators.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2024 -
Retrieved from Pinterest on September 25, 2024
Pinterest Adds Collage Remix and Sharing Options
The feature has proven popular with younger users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 24, 2024 -
YouTube Will Now Allow Creators to Edit Out Rule-Breaking Elements in Videos
Another update to YouTube's rule-breaking rectification process.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 22, 2024 -
Retrieved from Håkan Dahlström/Flickr on June 14, 2022
Meta Joins Organizations Calling on EU To Lessen AI Regulations
Various organizations have signed an open letter calling on EU authorities to remove red tape.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Retrieved from Reddit on September 20, 2024
Reddit Launches Top Ads Library to Assist Marketers
Handy new ad creation assistance from Reddit.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Retrieved from YouTube on April 29, 2021
YouTube Announces Expansion of Auto-Dubbing to More Creators and Languages
New opportunities to reach new audiences in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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FTC Calls for Stricter Regulation of Social Platform Data Use
The FTC says that social platforms are utilizing huge amounts of user data.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Retrieved from Threads on July 12, 2023
Threads Users Can Now Add up to 20 Photos and Videos per Post
Now you can add more visual context to your Threads updates.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Retrieved from App Store on September 19, 2024
New App Lets You Interact With Millions of AI Bot Profiles
SocialAI will feed you social media-like responses from a wide range of AI bots.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Retrieved from YouTube on September 19, 2024
YouTube Unveils a Range of New Features at Its ‘Made On’ Event
A range of coming updates at YouTube, including AI video generation in-stream.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Retrieved from Pew Research on September 18, 2024
Social Media Remains a Key News Source for Americans
The latest data from Pew Research underlines the role that social plays in news reach.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Retrieved from Snapchat on September 18, 2024
Snapchat Showcases Next Gen AR Spectacles
Snap’s looking to take on Apple and Meta in the AR wearables race.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Retrieved from AppFigures on September 17, 2024
Threads Continues To Rise in Latest App Download Rankings
The latest numbers show that while X is steadily declining, Threads is gaining ground.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 16, 2024 -
Retrieved from Meta on November 23, 2022
Meta Gains Approval To Train AI With UK User Posts
Meta can now use public posts from U.K. users in its AI training.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 15, 2024 -
Retrieved from swns digital on September 13, 2024
Report Looks at the Positives and Negatives of Social Media Usage [Infographic]
The report commissioned by LG Electronics found that 75% of social media users felt it can have negative mental health impacts.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Retrieved from National Museum of Australia on September 13, 2024
Australia Proposes New Laws To Address Misinformation on Social Media Platforms
The new regulations would set significant fines for violations.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Retrieved from Threads on July 12, 2023
Threads Adds Simplified Fediverse Connection Options
A simple process to encourage people to sign up for fediverse sharing.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 12, 2024
