In a bold move to enhance user engagement and interaction, Threads has recently introduced a live test of disappearing updates. This innovative feature allows selected users to post updates that vanish from the app after 24 hours. The ephemeral posting option aims to provide users with more freedom and flexibility in their social media interactions.
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WhatsApp, one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, has been constantly working on adding new features to enhance the user experience. Recently, there has been a lot of buzz around the upcoming chat themes feature, which is expected to allow users to customize their chat bubbles and background with different color themes.
Instagram has recently announced a new feature called ‘profile song’ that aims to enhance the customization of user profiles. This feature allows users to add a specific song to their profile that best reflects their mood or preferences. The platform has a wide range of licensed songs that users can choose from to add to
Snap and Meta are both gearing up to showcase their respective AR glasses, bringing digital overlays to the mainstream. Snap CEO Evan Spiegel is set to unveil the fifth generation of Spectacles, while Mark Zuckerberg will debut Meta’s first AR glasses, code-named Orion. Snap has had working prototypes of its AR glasses with developers for
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the focus has shifted towards the critical role of data in shaping the capabilities of AI systems. The quality of data inputs directly impacts the quality of outputs generated by AI, particularly in generative AI models. Without a diverse and robust dataset, AI responses may fall short
Despite reports of slowing growth and the need for cash incentives to attract more creators, TikTok remains steadfast in its growth in the European Union. The latest usage numbers reveal a consistent increase in the app’s user base in the EU region. According to the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) requirements, large online platforms must
Instagram has been known for its square format when it comes to uploading photos and videos. However, the company is now testing a new way for users to upload media. This new pilot experiment allows select users to upload photos and videos in a vertical grid format without the need to crop the content into
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will provide users with the ability to block messages from unknown senders. This feature, spotted by a feature tracker, aims to enhance the user experience by preventing messages from unfamiliar accounts from reaching the user’s device while ensuring the safety of the user’s account. The new
Google is expanding its AI Overviews in Search feature, which provides users with detailed information directly in the search results page without the need to click through to a website. While this may be beneficial in some ways, it also raises concerns for SEO and referral traffic. One of the main concerns with Google’s AI
YouTube has recently announced its plans to incorporate longer ad breaks into its Connected TV (CTV) experiences. This move comes in response to research indicating that the majority of YouTube viewers prefer video ads to be grouped together rather than being scattered throughout a video. This shift aims to provide viewers with a continuous viewing