Social Media

Social media are interactive computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks.

Snapchat+ Surpasses 5 Million Subscribers as It Adds Exclusive Features
Snapchat+ Surpasses 5 Million Subscribers as It Adds Exclusive Features
September 21, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has reportedly surpassed 5 million subscribers for its paid service, Snapchat+. That total is up from 3 million subscribers in April,...

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UK Parliament OKs Online Safety Bill and Metaverse Protections
UK Parliament OKs Online Safety Bill and Metaverse Protections
September 20, 2023  |  Legal

The United Kingdom has passed its Online Safety Bill, and with it, new metaverse protections. The long-discussed bill concluded its final Parliamentary debate Tuesday (Sept....

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Meta Expands Verified Program to Businesses
Meta Expands Verified Program to Businesses
September 20, 2023  |  Meta

Meta is expanding its verification program to businesses on its Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms. The program, first launched for creators earlier this year, is set to be tested in the...

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Pringles Announces $140 Caviar Kit as Brands Seize on Social Media Trends
Pringles Announces $140 Caviar Kit as Brands Seize on Social Media Trends
September 19, 2023  |  Commerce Connected

Pringles is getting fancy as food and beverage brands turn to social media for inspiration on how best to reach their consumers. Kellogg Company, which...

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Musk: X to Introduce Paid Subscription to Deter Bots
Musk: X to Introduce Paid Subscription to Deter Bots
September 18, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Elon Musk is reportedly aiming to combat the proliferation of bots on X, formerly known as Twitter, by introducing a small monthly payment for the...

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Report: TikTok Takes on Amazon and Walmart With Holiday Discounts
Report: TikTok Takes on Amazon and Walmart With Holiday Discounts
September 17, 2023  |  eCommerce

TikTok is reportedly preparing to roll out heavy holiday discounts starting next month. A report Saturday (Sept. 16) by Bloomberg News, citing internal documents, said the social...

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WhatsApp Head Denies Report That Messaging Service Is Considering Ads
WhatsApp Head Denies Report That Messaging Service Is Considering Ads
September 15, 2023  |  Meta

The head of WhatApp has denied a media report that the messaging service may introduce ads. “This @FT story is false. We aren’t doing this,” Will...

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What Big Tech Said in Closed-Door Senate Forum on AI
What Big Tech Said in Closed-Door Senate Forum on AI
September 15, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

It was a big week for artificial intelligence (AI) in Washington. This, as U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) hosted a closed-door knowledge sharing forum Wednesday...

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Meta Expands WhatsApp’s Channels in Bid ‘to Build the Most Private Broadcast Service Available’
Meta Expands WhatsApp’s Channels in Bid ‘to Build the Most Private Broadcast Service Available’
September 13, 2023  |  Meta

Three months after its debut, WhatsApp’s Channels feature is going global. The Meta-owned messaging platform announced Wednesday (Sept. 13) that Channels, a one-way broadcasting tool...

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