WhatsApp has recently announced a new update that will allow users to set certain contacts as favorites. This new feature aims to make it easier for users to access and connect with the people they frequently communicate with. By saving these contacts as favorites, users can now have them displayed at the top of the
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Meta has been investing heavily in its AI capabilities and the latest manifestation of this is the introduction of AI summaries in post comment streams on Facebook. These summaries aim to provide users with a quick overview of the general sentiment of the comments on a post. While the idea behind these AI summaries may
The recent announcement by X owner Elon Musk regarding the company’s plan to move out of San Francisco has raised eyebrows and concerns among many. This decision comes as a response to changes in Californian law, which Musk strongly disagrees with. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation that prevents school districts from informing parents about
Over the weekend, X experienced a surge in conversation due to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. X owner Elon Musk took to Twitter to assert that the platform had reached a new “record high” in usage. According to Musk, global user-seconds on X hit an all-time high of 417 billion, with 93
YouTube Music has rolled out a new feature for Music Premium subscribers, allowing them to access an “AI-generated radio” option. This innovative feature enables users to personalize their listening experience by describing the type of music they want to hear. For example, users can request genres like “angry metal music” or “relaxing instrumentals with female
The decision by Meta to remove all restrictions on former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts comes at a crucial time, just before the upcoming November election. Trump’s accounts were initially suspended in January 2021 following the Capitol Riots and the accusations of incitement of violence. Meta’s independent Oversight Board had recommended clearer rules
X, previously known as Twitter, is reportedly testing a new feature that could potentially increase user engagement on the platform. This new feature allows users to downvote posts on the X app for iPhones. The feature, rumored to be labeled as a ‘dislike’ option, is said to be represented by a heartbroken icon, rather than
Meta’s recent announcement about allowing 10-12 year olds to engage in chats and calls in virtual reality (VR) has raised concerns about the potential risks involved. While the company emphasizes that parents will need to approve each individual contact for young users, it still seems like a risky move. Given the negative impacts of social
In a significant development for X, the District of Columbia recently approved its application for a money transmitter license, marking another milestone in X’s ambitious financial services vision. This approval adds to X’s growing list of certifications, essential for the company to realize its X Payments strategy. The ultimate goal is to obtain transmitter approvals
WhatsApp has recently launched a new feature aimed at improving the safety of its group messaging platform. This feature is designed to provide users with contextual information when they are added to a group by an unknown user. The new feature involves the introduction of context cards for group chats. These cards will be displayed