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In a move that echoes its past experiments with social features, YouTube is quietly testing a new direct messaging tool within its mobile app, aiming to enhance video sharing am...

Roblox’s Facial Scan Mandate: Revolutionizing Child Safety or Privacy Pitfall?

In the ever-evolving landscape of online gaming, Roblox Corporation is making waves with its latest push into age estimation technology. As of November 2025, the platform, boast...

NetChoice’s Legal Battle Against Virginia’s Social Media Time Cap for Teens

In a bold move to defend digital free speech, tech industry group NetChoice has filed a lawsuit against Virginia, challenging a new law that imposes strict time limits on minors...

LinkedIn’s AI Search Revolution: Unlocking Networks with Conversational Queries

In the rapidly evolving landscape of professional networking, LinkedIn has unveiled a transformative AI-powered people search feature, fundamentally changing how users discover...

X’s Chat Revolution: Encrypted DMs Upend Social Messaging

In a bold move to transform its platform into a comprehensive communication hub, X—formerly known as Twitter—has officially launched Chat, an end-to-end encrypted replacement fo...

Yelp’s 2025 AI Features Boost SMB Traffic 25% with Local SEO Tools

Yelp's AI Arsenal: Revolutionizing Local Search in the Age of Zero-Click Holidays In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, Yelp Inc. has unveiled its 2025 Fal...

Threads’ Vanishing Metrics: Privacy Push Reshapes Social Engagement in 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, Meta's Threads platform has introduced a feature allowing users to hide like and share counts on their posts, a move that echoes...

Facebook’s Group Pivot: From Private Sanctuaries to Public Powerhouses

In a move that could reshape online communities, Meta Platforms Inc. has introduced a feature allowing administrators of private Facebook Groups to switch their communities to p...

YouTube’s Gemini AI: Revolutionizing Video Consumption for Busy Marketers

In the fast-paced world of digital content, YouTube's latest innovation is set to transform how professionals engage with video. Powered by Google's Gemini AI, the new 'Ask' but...

X’s Bangers Bet: Supercharging Virality in a Crowded Feed

In the ever-shifting landscape of social media, X—formerly Twitter—has unveiled a new feature aimed at cutting through the noise: the @Bangers account. Launched in early Novembe...

WhatsApp’s Borderless Chats: Decoding the EU’s Interoperability Mandate

In a seismic shift for the messaging landscape, WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that allows European users to communicate seamlessly with users on other apps, directly challen...

Meta’s Torrented Porn Saga: AI Ambitions or Office Indiscretions?

In a bizarre twist at the intersection of artificial intelligence, copyright law, and corporate ethics, Meta Platforms Inc. finds itself embroiled in a lawsuit accusing the tech...

X’s Encrypted Chat Overhaul: Musk’s Bold Push into Secure Messaging

In a move that could reshape the landscape of social media communication, Elon Musk's X platform—formerly known as Twitter—has begun rolling out X Chat, a comprehensive replacem...

X’s Security Key Debacle: Users Locked Out in Elon Musk’s Botched Domain Shift

In a move that has left thousands of users frustrated and locked out of their accounts, Elon Musk's social media platform X—formerly Twitter—has bungled a critical security upda...

Snap’s $400M Perplexity Pact: AI Search Invades Snapchat Chats

In a bold move reshaping the intersection of social media and artificial intelligence, Snap Inc. has inked a $400 million partnership with Perplexity AI to embed advanced AI-pow...

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