In a world where our every online move is scrutinized and held against us, the concept of disappearing posts has gained traction. The launch of a live test of ephemeral updates in the app Threads is aimed at addressing the anxiety around public posting on social media platforms. The pressure associated with having your updates
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In a bid to promote more engagement and interaction on its platform, Threads has introduced a new feature that allows users to post updates that disappear after 24 hours. This move comes in response to the growing concerns about the permanence of social media posts and the potential consequences that come with it. By giving
WhatsApp has been working diligently on a new feature that will allow users to customize their chat experience through the use of themes. This feature will give users the ability to change the colour of chat bubbles and background using preset themes or by selecting their own colours and wallpapers. The company has been testing
Instagram has recently introduced a new feature called ‘profile song’ that allows users to add a specific song to their profiles. This feature aims to enhance user customization and provide a way for individuals to express their mood or preferences through music. To debut the profile song feature, Instagram has teamed up with US-based singer
The world is on the brink of a digital revolution with the introduction of Augmented Reality (AR) glasses from tech giants like Snap and Meta. These AR glasses are set to bring digital overlays to the mainstream, changing the way we interact with the world around us. Both Snap and Meta are gearing up to
In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, the focus is shifting towards generative AI and the critical role that data plays in the success of AI projects. It is widely recognized that the quality of the dataset directly impacts the quality of AI responses. Without a robust and diverse dataset, the outputs produced by AI
Instagram, under the leadership of Adam Mosseri, is currently experimenting with a new way for users to upload media on the platform. This pilot test allows select users to upload photos and videos in a vertical grid format without the need to crop the content into a square. This development is part of Instagram’s recent
In light of recent reports suggesting a slowdown in TikTok’s overall growth, the latest usage numbers from the European Union paint a different picture. Despite facing challenges in key markets such as the United States, TikTok has managed to steadily increase its user base in the EU. Under the EU Digital Services Act, large online
WhatsApp is reportedly in the works to introduce a new feature that will enable users to block messages received from unknown senders. This feature, spotted by feature tracker WABetaInfo, is designed to enhance user experience and security on the messaging platform. The Block Unknown Account Messages toggle is expected to be available on WhatsApp beta
Google’s latest move to expand its AI Overviews in Search is set to bring about significant changes in the way users consume information online. The AI Overviews will provide users with more detailed information directly in the Search results, eliminating the need to click through to a website. While this may seem like a convenient