In recent years, the European Union has taken significant steps to regulate the digital landscape, focusing specifically on curbing the influence of major tech firms. Among these initiatives, the Digital Markets Act (DMA) has emerged as a crucial piece of legislation aimed at maintaining fair competition among digital platforms. However, Elon Musk’s social media venture,
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As consumer privacy concerns increasingly dominate the digital landscape, Google is reevaluating its approach to data collection and advertising effectiveness. In response to these challenges, the tech giant has introduced a new feature known as “confidential matching.” This initiative is designed to reconcile the demanding nature of targeted advertising with the heightened need for privacy,
Recent reports suggest that X is making moves to allow users to use the platform primarily for messaging, rather than public posting. This new feature, as uncovered by app researcher Nima Owji, will enable users to block messages from specific individuals without having to block them from their entire account. While this may seem like
Delving into the mysterious workings of the Threads algorithm can be a daunting task, but one that is essential for anyone looking to maximize their presence on the platform. A recent experiment conducted by Business Insider reporter Katie Notopoulos shed some light on the inner workings of the algorithm through a technique known as “rage
Australia recently announced plans to set a minimum age limit for children to use social media, with the potential age range being between 14 and 16. The move has sparked a backlash from digital rights advocates, who are concerned about the impact this restriction could have on online activity. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed his
WhatsApp, one of the most popular instant messaging platforms, is set to make a groundbreaking change by supporting third-party chats. The parent company, Meta, recently announced this major development. The decision to make WhatsApp interoperable with other messaging apps comes after the European Union implemented the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in 2022. Initially, Meta faced
In exciting news, TikTok has recently announced its new partnership as the Official Platform Partner for the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). This collaboration opens up a world of opportunities for movie enthusiasts and content creators alike, as TikTok brings themed activations and promotions to the platform to celebrate the prestigious event. One of
Instagram has recently added new features to enhance engagement within Direct Messages, giving users more options to personalize their conversations. Drawing tools and stickers can now be utilized in DMs, allowing for creative expression and a unique touch to messages. This added customization brings a new level of engagement to private chats, giving users more
Recently, Brazil banned X due to the platform’s failure to address the spread of harmful misinformation. This decision was made by Brazilian officials after X refused to suppress accounts undermining the Brazilian Government. As a result, X shut down its local office in Brazil, leading to a violation of the country’s operating rules. X reportedly
In a move that may seem familiar to many social media users, TikTok has recently launched a new feature allowing users to share short, text-based “thoughts” on the app. This feature displays the user’s text in a speech bubble format on their Stories feed at the top of their inbox. While this may seem like