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European users leave Elon Musk's X amid scandals
05-05-2025
The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter and owned by Elon Musk, has experienced a significant decline in its European user base. According to recent reports, since August 2024, the platform has lost approximately 11 million users across Europe, marking a 10.5% decrease. Notably, Franc...
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Skype officially ceased operations after 20 years of service
07-05-2025
Microsoft permanently shut down its iconic messaging platform Skype on May 5, 2024, marking the end of an era in digital communication. The service, which revolutionized voice and video calls since its 2003 launch, has been fully replaced by Microsoft Teams Free as the compa...
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YouTube tests a new Premium Duo subscription
09-05-2025
YouTube has begun testing a new subscription option called Premium Duo, offering all the same benefits as the standard Premium plan but at a lower price—limited to two users. This pilot program is aimed at couples, roommates, and small households and is currently being tested in India, Fran...
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Meta is again accused of spying on users
12-05-2025
Former Meta employee Sarah Wynn-Williams has stated that the company monitors the emotional states of users — particularly teenagers — and shares this sensitive information with advertisers. For example, if a teenage girl deletes a selfie, the platform might begin showing her advertisem...
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Telegram Ads launches new placement — advertising inside bots
14-05-2025
Telegram continues to expand its advertising ecosystem. The latest update brings a new placement option to the European ad platform — advertising inside Telegram chatbots. This innovation opens up new opportunities for targeted outreach and lets brands connect with a highly engaged audience. ...
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US prepares for radical regulation of social networks to protect children
16-05-2025
The U.S. Congress is reconsidering the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a groundbreaking bill that could significantly reshape how social media and digital platforms operate. If passed, it would mandate tech companies to implement strict measures protecting minors from harmful content, algorithmic man...
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Is Telegram preparing to enter the US market?
19-05-2025
Rumors have been circulating for a while, but now more and more analysts are pointing to a serious possibility: Telegram is preparing for a full-scale entry into the Western market, with the United States likely to be the first major step. This is no small move. The US is one of the most competit...
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Instagram Advertising: How It Works, Who It’s For, and Why It’s More Than Just a Trend
21-05-2025
Instagram is no longer just a social network — it has evolved into a powerful client acquisition channel. Users don't simply scroll their feeds; they discover brands, explore products, and make purchases within seconds. With over a billion active users, a visual-first format, and high e...
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How Generations Z and Alpha Are Changing Retail
23-05-2025
Gen Z (born 1997–2012) and Gen Alpha (born 2010–2025) are redefining the global retail landscape. These digital-native generations are not only transforming how and where we shop but also what we expect from brands — in terms of values, technology, and experience. Values Come Fi...
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Why Instagram Boomers Are the Best Thing in Social Media
26-05-2025
Instagram has long been a place for perfect aesthetics and curated lifestyles. But against the backdrop of polished feeds and “effortlessly cool” captions, a new wave has emerged: boomer Instagram accounts. These are users aged 60+ who post with honesty, freedom, and zero filters —...
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TikTok Shop Restructures: Cuts and Organizational Changes in the US
28-05-2025
TikTok Shop, a key e-commerce arm of ByteDance, is undergoing significant organizational and staffing changes in the United States. These adjustments are part of the company’s efforts to build a more efficient operational model amidst political and market uncertainties. In an internal memo ...
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Grok and Telegram: No Deal
30-05-2025
American billionaire Elon Musk has denied reports that his company, xAI, has signed an agreement with Telegram to integrate the AI-powered bot Grok into the messenger. Musk clarified the situation on his social network, X: “There was no agreement signed,” he stated briefly. This info...
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YouTube Updates Monetization and Advertising
02-06-2025
YouTube is introducing a series of important changes that will impact content creators, advertisers, and viewers alike. These updates are part of the platform’s strategy to enhance content quality and improve ad performance. Additional monetization review for videos YouTube has improved ...
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Meta and Anduril Develop AI Combat Helmet for the US Army
04-06-2025
Meta Platforms Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with the defense company Anduril Industries Inc. to co-develop innovative military-grade products for the U.S. Armed Forces. Among the key developments is a cutting-edge combat helmet enhanced with artificial intelligence, augmented realit...
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X Officially Bans Using Its Content to Train AI
06-06-2025
The social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) has introduced new rules aimed at restricting the use of its data by artificial intelligence companies. On June 4, the company updated its Developer Agreement, specifically the section titled "Reverse Engineering and Other Restrictions&quo...
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Social Network X Tests Marks for Posts Liked by People with Opposing Views
09-06-2025
The platform X has launched an experimental feature aimed at identifying posts that receive likes from users with differing opinions. The test builds on Community Notes — a crowdsourced tool used to label misleading or inaccurate content. Some Community Notes contributors will now receive s...
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Meta Creates “Superintelligence” in New AI Lab
11-06-2025
Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook, Instagram) is launching a new artificial intelligence research lab with a bold goal — to develop a “superintelligence” that surpasses human cognitive abilities. Alexander Wang, CEO and founder of Scale AI, will join the initiative. Meta is rep...
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YouTube Relaxes Moderation If Public Interest Outweighs Potential Harm
13-06-2025
The issue of free speech and content moderation is like a ticking time bomb for tech giants—especially around election seasons or sensitive societal debates. YouTube has decided to broaden its acceptable content policy. Now the platform may allow more controversial videos if deemed to have &ld...
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Instagram Adds Most Anticipated Feature — Post Order Customization
16-06-2025
Instagram has officially launched a feature that users have long anticipated — the ability to rearrange the order of posts in your profile grid. Previously, posts were displayed in strict chronological order. Now, with the new update, users can manually drag and drop posts into any desired ...
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Social Network X Blocks Pump.fun and Its Co-Founder Alon Cohen
18-06-2025
Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has suspended the accounts of meme‑coin platform pump.fun and its co‑founder Alon Cohen. No official explanation was provided—X issued only a standard notice citing “rule violations.” At least 20 crypto‑related profiles were affected, i...
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