TikTok Is Exploring a US Only Version of Its Feed Algorithm
Would TikTok still be TikTok if it didn’t have its all-knowing algorithm feeding you more and more of the content that you want to watch every time you log in? That could be a key question of the next stage for the app, as it works to come up with alternatives to remain in operation […]
Snap Launches Program To Measure Carbon Emissions of Digital Ads
Snapchat has announced a new initiative aimed at improving its environmental impact, by helping advertisers understand the carbon footprint of their Snap ads. Yes, your digital ads also have an environmental impact, and now, you’ll be able to make a more conscious decision around such, with Snap providing more data on its processes. Working with […]
Meta Adds Travel Mode for Quest VR Headsets
Meta’s looking to make its VR experiences more readily available, with a new “Travel Mode” option for its Quest 2 and 3 headsets. As you can see in this example, Travel Mode for Quest will enable you to dive into VR experiences, no matter where you are, expanding the usage capacity of Meta’s VR environment. […]
YouTube CEO Says Creators Should Be Eligible for Emmys
Yeah, I’m kind of torn on this one. Today, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan has published an opinion piece in The Hollywood Reporter in which he pitches the case for YouTubers to also be considered for traditional TV awards, like the Emmys. As per Mohan: “You might not expect MrBeast to stand on the same stage […]
Instagram Is Working on a Peek Feature To Encourage Interaction
Just when you thought the BeReal trend was over, Instagram has a plan to reignite it once again. As shared by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi, Instagram is developing a new option called Peek, which would enable users to share a quick, unedited, unfiltered snap of themselves or their life with friends. As you can see […]
Key Concerns About Online Shopping [Infographic]
What concerns you most about shopping online? Virtually every social media platform has tried to incorporate in-stream shopping elements, yet hesitancy around buying online has slowed take-up, thus limiting opportunities both for sellers and the platforms. So what’s the hang up? Most of us now make at least some payments online, yet others we feel […]
TikTok’s Testing a Collaboration Feature for Posts
Oh, wow, TikTok’s copying another feature from Instagram, what a surprise. As goes the circle of replication in social media development, it’s TikTok’s turn to take cues from the field, with a new “Collaboration” feature now in the works at the app. As you can see in this screenshot, shared by app researcher Radu Oncescu, […]
TikTok’s Testing a New Collaboration Feature for Posts
Oh, wow, TikTok’s copying another feature from Instagram, what a surprise. As goes the circle of replication in social media development, it’s TikTok’s turn to take cues from the field, with a new “Collaboration” feature now in the works at the app. As you can see in this screenshot, shared by app researcher Radu Oncescu, […]
Key Concerns About Online Shopping [Infographic]
What concerns you most about shopping online? Virtually every social media platform has tried to incorporate in-stream shopping elements, yet hesitancy around buying online has slowed take-up, thus limiting opportunities both for sellers and the platforms. So what’s the hang up? Most of us now make at least some payments online, yet others we feel […]
Meta Adds ‘Travel Mode’ for Quest VR Headsets
Meta’s looking to make its VR experiences more readily available, with a new “Travel Mode” option for its Quest 2 and 3 headsets. As you can see in this example, Travel Mode for Quest will enable you to dive into VR experiences, no matter where you are, expanding the usage capacity of Meta’s VR environment. […]