Facebook Experiments with Generative AI Profile Pictures and In-Stream Post Assistance
Meta continues to experiment with generative AI, this time via profile and post creation tools, which will provide more capacity to try out its evolving AI features. The first new element is an option to generate your Facebook profile picture with AI. As you can see in this example, posted by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi, […]
Instagram Makes Reminder Ads Available for Stories Placement
Instagram has announced some new updates for its Reminder Ads, which enable users to opt into receiving reminders for upcoming launches, events, etc. As you can see in this example, Reminder Ads, which were originally launched back in March, provide a simple process to sign up for reminders in the app. Which makes sense. Because […]
TikTok Announces Live Concert Event to Showcase Music Trends
TikTok is taking its musical influence to the next level, by hosting a live music event to be held in Arizona on December 10th. And it’s signed up some big-name headliners for the concert. As per TikTok: “In The Mix is a first-of-its-kind live global music event, bringing to life the music, trends and experiences […]
Pinterest Launches New Information and Education Hub for Creators
Pinterest has launched a new education platform for creators, which provides insights into how to make best use of Pins, how to monetize your on-platform presence, and more. The new platform, available in 13 languages, includes a range of guides and notes on how to utilize Pins, including info on how to be featured in […]
Google Launches AR Try-On Tools for Hair Color and Foundation
Google’s taking its AR try-on tools to the next stage, with the addition of hair color and foundation try-on tools, adding to its suite of virtual testing options. First off, on hair color try-on. As it sounds, now, when you search for hair colors, certain brands will have AR try-on available in-stream, so you can […]
YouTube Expands Creator Monetization Options to More Regions
YouTube is further expanding access to its YouTube Partner Program, with creators in more regions now able to access YouTube’s creator incentive offering at its recently revised, lower entry thresholds. Back in June, YouTube announced new, lower qualification requirements for the program, as part of a broader push to win over talent, and get more creators posting […]
Instagram Adds Looping Video Clips in Notes
Instagram’s trying out another new addition for its DM Notes feature, which has proven to be a hit with younger users in the app. Now, to enhance Notes connection, Instagram’s experimenting with selfie videos in Notes, providing a moving, active element to your updates. As you can see in this example, with video Notes, your […]
X’s Audio Calling Option Is Now Live for Some Users
I don’t really get why Elon and Co. are so excited about this. But apparently, X’s new audio calling feature is now live in the latest iOS version of the app. As you can see in this example, shared by X News Daily, users can now make an audio call from their X DMs, with […]
Meta Posts Record Quarterly Revenue Results, Sees Steady User Increase
Meta has posted strong earnings results for Q3, with a steady increase in users, and its best quarterly revenue performance to date. And while it is still spending big on VR, things are also starting to look a little more rosy on that front as well. First off, on users. Facebook added another 19 million […]
Threads Is Closing in on 100 Million Users Says Zuckerberg
Well, this is something. In today’s Q3 earnings call, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared a quick note about the growth of Threads thus far, and what he sees as the potential for the Twitter-like app. Here’s Zuckerberg’s full summary: “I want to give a quick update on Threads. We’re three months in now, and I’m […]