BuzzFeed preps AI-written content while CNET fumbles

In recent months, there has been a rapid increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create content. This has been especially evident in the media industry, where tech giant BuzzFeed is paving the way for the AI revolution. BuzzFeed has rolled out an AI-powered content creation system called “BuzzBot,” which has enabled the… Continue reading BuzzFeed preps AI-written content while CNET fumbles

Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone Says Elon’s the Wrong Person for Social App

Picture a world without the social media titan, Twitter. That was not the case, until the creative minds and business skills of Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass and Biz Stone unleashed this powerful social platform in 2006. Dorsey and Stone, who went on to become pioneering influencers within the technology industry, recently discussed their thoughts on… Continue reading Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone Says Elon’s the Wrong Person for Social App

The beat stops for Groove Music in Windows 10 as it’s replaced by Media Player

For Windows 10 users who uses Groove Music for their music streaming, groove it out- it’s the end of the music streaming line for Groove Music. The Groove Music Player service in Windows 10 will be discontinued at the end of this year and will be replaced by Microsoft’s own Media Player. This move by… Continue reading The beat stops for Groove Music in Windows 10 as it’s replaced by Media Player

TikTok is expanding its state-controlled media label to more countries

TikTok, the wildly popular short-form video sharing app, is continuing to expand its “state-controlled media label” initiative. According to the company, this label will now appear on user profiles in nine additional countries, including Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Brazil, bringing the total to 13 countries in which it is in effect. The state-controlled media… Continue reading TikTok is expanding its state-controlled media label to more countries

Twitter goes down for many in Australia, users say

On Thursday, Twitter users in Australia were dealt a crushing blow – the popular social media platform was down for much of the day. Users first reported outages and difficulties logging in around 10 am, with some people saying they were unable to even access the site. By midday, Twitter had acknowledged the problem but… Continue reading Twitter goes down for many in Australia, users say

Fidelity slashes the value of its Twitter stake by over half

Starting today, Fidelity, one of the world’s largest asset managers, has announced that it has slashed the value of its Twitter stake by more than half. The move, which follows a period of aggressive mark-to-market losses, has reportedly cut the value of the firm’s stake in the social media giant in half. The market value… Continue reading Fidelity slashes the value of its Twitter stake by over half

Telegram’s revamped media editor adds a blur tool and more text options

Telegram, the popular messaging app, recently had an update that has improved its media editor. With the update, Telegram has included new features, like a blur tool, text options and more. The update focuses on the media editor, which can be accessed by tapping the “Edit” button at the bottom of the Media category. This… Continue reading Telegram’s revamped media editor adds a blur tool and more text options

Censorship, lockdowns, arbitrary bans — Twitter is turning into the China of social media

The world today is governed by technology. Everything from communication to entertainment and even politics is dependent on the internet. Social media has revolutionized the way we live our lives, to the point where we sometimes share too much information. Because of this, social media platforms like Twitter are increasingly taking drastic steps to control… Continue reading Censorship, lockdowns, arbitrary bans — Twitter is turning into the China of social media

Elon Musk Bans Several Journalists From Twitter After Reinstating Literal Nazis [Updated]

Are the owners of social media sites really allowed to ban whatever content—or whoever—they want from their sites? Elon Musk certainly thinks so, and he’s recently taken it to the extreme by revoking the access of several journalists from his platform. On July 4th, Elon Musk took to Twitter to announce his decision to reinstate… Continue reading Elon Musk Bans Several Journalists From Twitter After Reinstating Literal Nazis [Updated]

Twitter suspends Mastodon after it tweeted about Elon’s jet

On Thursday, Twitter suspended the popular social media platform Mastodon after it tweeted about the Elon Musk’s private jet. The controversy began when a Mastodon user wrote, “Elon’s jet has landed in a field close to my house. I just felt I had to share this.” The tweet sparked a heated debate with some users… Continue reading Twitter suspends Mastodon after it tweeted about Elon’s jet