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TikTok Tracks You — Even If You’ve Never Used the App
20-02-2026
How invisible tracking works According to an investigation by the BBC, TikTok can collect data not only about registered users but also about people who have never installed the app. This happens through tracking pixels — small fragments of code embedded in websites that silently transmit i...
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Reddit strengthens leadership through executive hires and promotions
18-02-2026
Strategic leadership update at Reddit On February 9, Reddit announced a major update to its executive leadership structure, signaling a strategic focus on long-term growth, product quality, and community sustainability. As one of the world’s largest community-driven platforms, Reddit now br...
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Meta Patents an AI Model That Can Imitate User Activity During Absence
16-02-2026
What the Patent Is About At the end of December, Meta received a patent describing a large language model capable of imitating human activity on social media when a user is absent. The patent was originally filed in 2023, and its author is listed as Andrew Bosworth, Meta’s Chief Technology ...
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YouTube Music introduces paid access to song lyrics
13-02-2026
A strategic shift in monetization YouTube Music has begun expanding a paid model for full song lyrics access. To unlock lyrics without restrictions, users now need an active YouTube Premium or Music Premium plan. After months of testing, the feature is being rolled out across multiple regions, si...
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The EU demands TikTok to change its “addictive” app design
11-02-2026
The European Union is taking an unprecedented step by legally defining what constitutes “addictive design” in digital platforms. TikTok has become the first major target, with regulators arguing that the platform systematically employs design mechanics that foster behavioral dependency, ...
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TikTok, Instagram, Facebook: which platforms show the highest user engagement
09-02-2026
Overview of social media engagement trends User engagement has become one of the most critical indicators of success in social media marketing. Likes, comments, shares, and views reflect not only audience interest but also the effectiveness of content distribution algorithms. According to a large...
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Telegram and data privacy: Durov outlines the limits of compromise
06-02-2026
Privacy as a strategic foundation Telegram founder Pavel Durov has once again emphasized that user privacy remains a non-negotiable principle for the platform. According to his statements, Telegram has never disclosed the content of private messages and would refuse to operate under conditions th...
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Google closes a loophole: YouTube background playback no longer works without Premium
04-02-2026
What exactly has changed One of the key benefits of YouTube Premium has always been background playback on mobile devices. This feature allows users to listen to videos, podcasts, or music while the screen is locked or while using other apps. For years, free users bypassed this limitation by usin...
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Spy.House — a spy service for advertising analysis and monitoring
03-02-2026
One of the most important yet time-consuming processes not only in traffic arbitrage but also for regular advertisers is ad and trend analysis. In the world of arbitrage, it can sometimes be difficult to come up with a strong ad setup on your own, so specialized services that analyze current trends ...
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Google and TikTok block Christian advertising: media company raises concerns
02-02-2026
Digital platforms and the shrinking space for faith-based content As secular trends dominate the digital landscape, concerns are growing about the visibility of Christian content on major platforms. The Christian digital media company TruPlay Games has publicly stated that Google and TikTok algor...
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A Bot-Free Social Network: What We Know About OpenAI’s New Project
30-01-2026
Rebuilding Trust in Digital Communication OpenAI is reportedly developing its own social network with a bold mission: eliminating bots entirely. This initiative responds to a growing crisis in online platforms. According to Imperva’s 2024 report, 49% of global internet traffic was generated...
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Meta tests paid subscriptions with advanced AI features
28-01-2026
A new monetization phase for social platforms Meta is preparing to launch premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, focusing on expanded AI-powered tools. According to industry analysts, this move reflects a broader shift in the tech market: AI infrastructure costs are growing ...
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YouTube will allow creators to make Shorts using a digital twin
26-01-2026
AI becomes a new stage of content creation YouTube is preparing a major update that could significantly change how short-form video content is produced. The platform plans to allow creators to generate Shorts using their own AI-powered digital twin, without recording real footage. According to Yo...
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Instagram introduces a “Friends” counter: the platform is changing the logic of connections
23-01-2026
A strategic return to personal interaction Instagram is preparing to test a new feature that may significantly change how user relationships are perceived on the platform. Instead of highlighting the total number of followers, some profiles will display a “Friends” counter, showing on...
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Telegram reduces reported user numbers to avoid stricter EU regulation
21-01-2026
How Telegram positions itself under EU law Telegram is deliberately downplaying the number of its users in the European Union in order to avoid being classified as a “very large online platform” under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). According to investigative journalists, the compa...
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Threads by Mark Zuckerberg starts 2026 ahead of Elon Musk’s X
19-01-2026
User growth reshaping the social media market Meta’s text-based platform Threads enters 2026 with strong and sustained momentum. According to Similarweb estimates, the platform reached approximately 320 million active users by January 2026, including around 143 million daily mobile users. C...
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TikTok Marketing Trends for 2026: What Brands Should Prepare For
16-01-2026
How TikTok Is Reshaping Marketing Strategies TikTok has released its annual “What’s Next” report, outlining the key marketing trends that will define the platform in 2026. The report serves as a strategic guide for brands aiming to strengthen their presence by adapting to evolvi...
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Instagram denies data leak of 17.5 million accounts and stops password reset email wave
14-01-2026
What happened Over the weekend, Instagram users across multiple countries reported receiving password reset emails they never requested. The situation quickly escalated after claims appeared online suggesting that data from 17.5 million accounts was allegedly being sold on dark web marketplaces. ...
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Social network X files lawsuit against music publishers
12-01-2026
What is happening and why it matters The social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, has initiated an antitrust lawsuit against approximately 18 major music publishers and their industry body, the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA). This move represents a significant escalation ...
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YouTube Introduces an Isolation Filter: How to Remove Shorts from Search
09-01-2026
A New Era of Video Search: YouTube Changes the Rules YouTube has rolled out a major update to its search system, signaling a shift toward more conscious and user-controlled content discovery. The key innovation is a new filter that allows users to instantly exclude short-form videos (YouTube Shor...
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