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Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

54 minutes ago

We didn't mean to build this- engagement at any cost

Meta was fined $375 million for misleading users about platform safety, highlighting systemic issues in tech design and user protection.

Wearables

fromFuturism

17 hours ago

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses may exacerbate eating disorders with features that track and log food intake automatically.

fromTechdirt

Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

more#meta

fromeLearning

Online learning

Enhancing Learner Engagement Across AI-Powered Learning Platforms - eLearning

Active, data-driven experiences enhance digital education, but engagement and consistency remain challenges for learners.

fromRaymondcamden

Links For You (4/5/26)

Excitement for turning 53 and sharing useful links, including bookmarklets and CSS advancements.

Google Chrome will get lazy loading for video and audio elements

Lazy loading will soon include video and audio elements in Chrome 148, enhancing user experience by deferring loading of heavier content.

fromFrontendmasters

Web development

Performance-Optimized Video Embeds with Zero JavaScript

Web design

fromGSMArena.com

17 hours ago

Google Chrome will get lazy loading for video and audio elements

Lazy loading will soon include video and audio elements in Chrome 148, enhancing user experience by deferring loading of heavier content.

fromFrontendmasters

Web development

Performance-Optimized Video Embeds with Zero JavaScript

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.

Is the UK falling out of love with social media?

UK adults are becoming less active on social media, with only 49% posting, sharing, or commenting.

Typography

fromBustle

Your Instagram Story Text Is Too Damn Small

Social media users are increasingly using smaller text, creating a barrier that allows for more vulnerability in their posts.

The anonymous social app that thinks it can work in Saudi Arabia | TechCrunch

Fizz is expanding globally, successfully launching in Saudi Arabia and aiming to become a generational social product beyond college campuses.

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.

Media industry

fromNatesilver

11 hours ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.

Is the UK falling out of love with social media?

UK adults are becoming less active on social media, with only 49% posting, sharing, or commenting.

Typography

fromBustle

Your Instagram Story Text Is Too Damn Small

Social media users are increasingly using smaller text, creating a barrier that allows for more vulnerability in their posts.

The anonymous social app that thinks it can work in Saudi Arabia | TechCrunch

Fizz is expanding globally, successfully launching in Saudi Arabia and aiming to become a generational social product beyond college campuses.

Online Community Development

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.

more#social-media

15 hours ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.

Online marketing

fromEntrepreneur

19 hours ago

Don't Let Your Online Presence Suck - It's Your First Impression

A strong online reputation across multiple platforms is essential for building trust and attracting opportunities.

Software development

fromSlate Magazine

23 hours ago

We Asked A.I. to Build Us a Video Game. The Result Was Strange.

Vibe coding allows anyone to create applications using AI tools without programming knowledge.

fromBuzzFeed

11 hours ago

Older People Are Sharing What College Life Was Like Before Smartphones

Smartphones have significantly altered social interactions and experiences, particularly in college, leading to challenges in making genuine connections.

Relationships

fromSilicon Canals

Nobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals

Instant communication has created pressure that undermines meaningful relationships, which thrived in a slower-paced era of correspondence.

fromPR Daily

Why writing skills matter more than AI for the next generation of communicators - PR Daily

Karen Freberg emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and clarity in writing for effective communication in a rapidly changing industry.

Marketing tech

fromForbes

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.

#ai

Why tech bros are so worried about AI having bad taste

Tech professionals emphasize the importance of 'taste' in an AI-driven world, fearing technology may diminish human judgment and creativity.

Artificial intelligence

AI Didn't Extend Intelligence, It Changed Its Direction

fromBrad Frost

Graphic design

The Creative Infinite

Data science

What It Actually Means To Build A Learning System Today

Organizations now build AI-driven platforms to control data retrieval and evaluation, making internal knowledge the core differentiator in learning intelligence.

20 hours ago

Leveraging AI And Automation To Streamline CTE Content Creation And Localization

AI-powered automation enhances CTE content creation, enabling rapid curriculum development and alignment with industry standards while reducing operational strain.

Why tech bros are so worried about AI having bad taste

Tech professionals emphasize the importance of 'taste' in an AI-driven world, fearing technology may diminish human judgment and creativity.

AI Didn't Extend Intelligence, It Changed Its Direction

AI changes the direction of intelligence rather than making it faster, leading to a loss of personal engagement in knowledge creation.

Graphic design

fromBrad Frost

The Creative Infinite

AI as a design material allows anyone to create and iterate on ideas instantly, unlocking unprecedented creative potential.

Data science

What It Actually Means To Build A Learning System Today

Organizations now build AI-driven platforms to control data retrieval and evaluation, making internal knowledge the core differentiator in learning intelligence.

20 hours ago

Leveraging AI And Automation To Streamline CTE Content Creation And Localization

AI-powered automation enhances CTE content creation, enabling rapid curriculum development and alignment with industry standards while reducing operational strain.

more#ai

Python

fromdeath and gravity

reader 3.22 released - new web app

Version 3.22 of reader introduces a new web app with enhanced features and a unified configuration system.

fromTheregister

Now even Netflix has its own video AI

VOID stands for Video Object and Interaction Deletion. It's a VLM (vision-language model) that can not only erase objects from a scene but can also inpaint how remaining objects in the scene should behave without the influence of whatever was excised.

Independent films

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.

Photography

Graphic design

Really, you made this without AI? Prove it

Labeling human-made content is essential as AI-generated works proliferate, creating confusion and skepticism among audiences.

fromZDNET

How Flipboard's new Surf app lets you merge social feeds, YouTube, and RSS to escape the algorithm - finally

Flipboard Surf aims to create a customizable social network experience by integrating various content types without relying on algorithms.

Mental health

Teen Romance and Breakups in the Digital Age

Teenage romantic breakups are significantly impacted by social media, texting, and AI, leading to new challenges and consequences.

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is expanding into public spaces, transforming how audiences engage with content outside the home.

fromMiami Herald

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is evolving to engage audiences in social spaces like restaurants and gyms, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior towards experiences.

fromAol

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is expanding into public spaces, transforming how audiences engage with content outside the home.

fromMiami Herald

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is evolving to engage audiences in social spaces like restaurants and gyms, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior towards experiences.

more#connected-tv

Why Gen Z is fangirling over Apple's 'Finder Guy' mascot

Finder Guy is an adorably chunky, dual-toned blue creature with a rounded head and a perpetual smile. Apple is being fairly tight-lipped about him; he hasn't been officially announced or acknowledged by the company.

Apple

Typography

fromNielsen Norman Group

The 3 C's of Informational Microcopy

Well-written informational microcopy must be clear, concise, and characterful to help users navigate interfaces effectively.

Data science

Context matters... A lot

Large language models excel at tasks but struggle with context, leading to potentially misleading answers despite their capabilities.

What To Know in JavaScript (2026 Edition)

JavaScript's ECMAScript 2025 introduces new iterator methods and improved set functionalities, enhancing performance and usability for developers.

Vue

Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #650

Node JS

fromFrontendmasters

What To Know in JavaScript (2026 Edition)

JavaScript's ECMAScript 2025 introduces new iterator methods and improved set functionalities, enhancing performance and usability for developers.

Vue

Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #650

TypeScript 6.0 and Vite 8.0 enhance development, while Shopify's Tinker offers over 100 free AI creative tools.

Tips to create short-form video to reach new audiences

Creating short-form videos is essential for businesses to effectively reach audiences and drive growth.

Productivity

Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier | TechCrunch

iPads have evolved into versatile productivity tools with numerous apps available to enhance organization and focus.

Tech industry

fromFortune

Do creators still need Adobe in the AI era? | Fortune

Adobe must adapt to AI rapidly while maintaining trust with enterprise customers reliant on its software.

Podcast

fromRAIN News

New audio ad service seeks reach + relevance

StreamGuys launched SGcreative, an audio advertising service targeting the U.S. Hispanic market in partnership with Nueva Network.

Google now lets you direct avatars through prompts in its Vids app | TechCrunch

Google Vids now features customizable avatars, video exports to YouTube, and a new screen recording Chrome extension.

fromTechRepublic

Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade - Here's What's New

Google Vids enables intuitive video creation using AI, allowing users to direct avatars and publish content quickly with simple text prompts.

Vue

Google now lets you direct avatars through prompts in its Vids app | TechCrunch

Google Vids now features customizable avatars, video exports to YouTube, and a new screen recording Chrome extension.

fromTechRepublic

Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade - Here's What's New

Google Vids enables intuitive video creation using AI, allowing users to direct avatars and publish content quickly with simple text prompts.

more#google-vids

fromThe Atlantic

fromwww.architectsjournal.co.uk

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.

Games

Renovation

Practices launch architects on your doorstep' mobile AI advertising drive

The Architects on your Doorstep project uses AI to generate home makeover ideas, helping architects engage with the public and drum up business.

55 minutes ago

Who are we really designing for?

Designing effectively requires distinguishing between the individual User and the collective Customer.

Audio Descriptions & Closed Captions in Adobe Captivate: A Step-by-Step Accessibility Guide - eLearning

Accessibility features like closed captions and audio descriptions are essential for inclusive eLearning courses.

eLI Proudly Presents: The eLearning Unscripted Podcast With Dr. Michael Allen

Empathy and human learning fundamentals are essential for effective instructional design in eLearning.

fromeLearning

Audio Descriptions & Closed Captions in Adobe Captivate: A Step-by-Step Accessibility Guide - eLearning

Accessibility features like closed captions and audio descriptions are essential for inclusive eLearning courses.

eLI Proudly Presents: The eLearning Unscripted Podcast With Dr. Michael Allen

Empathy and human learning fundamentals are essential for effective instructional design in eLearning.

How To Automate Product Design Tasks with Claude Code

AI agents can independently perform specific tasks in product design, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

fromFuturism

AI Forces College Professor to Get Typewriters for Entire Class

Typewriters in class encourage students to engage more with each other and the learning process, contrasting with modern digital distractions.

Flipboard's new 'social websites' help publishers and creators tap into the open social web | TechCrunch

Flipboard launched social websites, enabling creators to consolidate content and build communities around their work on decentralized platforms.

Independent films

fromInverse

Hulu Just Quietly Released The Trippiest Sci-Fi Movie Of The Year

College experiences often involve experimentation with substances, making it a fitting backdrop for coming-of-age stories like Pizza Movie.

Marketing tech

fromDigiday

Future of Marketing Briefing: Horizon Media is building a platform to orchestrate ad tech from a single command center

Horizon Media is developing an orchestration and intelligence layer to integrate various media marketplace partners into a central command center.

fromCSS-Tricks

Making Complex CSS Shapes Using shape() | CSS-Tricks

Creating complex CSS shapes with randomness and curves is challenging but achievable using modern features and generators.

Web design

fromKDnuggets

7 Essential AI Website Builders: From Prompt to Production - KDnuggets

Artificial intelligence website builders simplify website creation, offering free plans and tailored solutions for various needs.

Marketing

fromForbes

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.

Media industry

fromDigiday

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.

Apple

The mad dash to build the future of multimedia

A small team at Apple revolutionized multimedia by developing software-based video playback, eliminating the need for expensive hardware.

fromProtoPie

21 minutes ago

AI Prototyping Tools: Why Control Matters As Much As Speed

AI prototyping tools enhance design validation by enabling high-fidelity, user-testable prototypes that require refinement beyond initial generation.

From Manual To Intelligent: How AI Automation Is Reshaping L&D Operations

AI automation can alleviate operational burdens on L&D teams, allowing them to focus on strategic tasks and improve learning quality.

Online marketing

fromSlate Magazine

I'm a Copywriter. I Know What's About to Happen to the Internet.

Travel advice often comes from writers without direct experience or knowledge of the destinations they recommend.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Press 1 to Accept the Future

The only choice left regarding technology is whether to embrace it or be left behind.

#youtube

Television

YouTube experiments with TV-style channels for CTV viewing

fromMakeUseOf

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

This free web app turns YouTube into a cable TV experience - and it's my favorite way to watch ad-free

Channel Surfer transforms YouTube into a nostalgic cable TV experience, offering a free, ad-free viewing option with a classic interface.

Television

YouTube experiments with TV-style channels for CTV viewing

fromMakeUseOf

This free web app turns YouTube into a cable TV experience - and it's my favorite way to watch ad-free

Channel Surfer transforms YouTube into a nostalgic cable TV experience, offering a free, ad-free viewing option with a classic interface.

AI search atomizes our information, warns govt designer

Relying on AI for summarizing official material may lead to incomplete understanding and reinforce knowledge gaps.

fromTNW | Opinion

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

When the machine asks you to stay

ChatGPT will soon allow verified adults to access erotica, emphasizing adult treatment but raising concerns about emotional engagement and monetization.

Marketing tech

Flipsnack's Living Visuals signals the shift to immersive AI-driven content

Interactive content generates higher engagement than static formats, transforming digital content production expectations in commerce and B2B environments.

22 hours ago

The invisible layer of UX most designers ignore

Designers must prioritize screen reader compatibility to ensure accessibility, as users rely on spoken content rather than visual elements.

Graphic design

Adobe Illustrator just got the holy grail of illustration tools

Turntable in Adobe Illustrator uses generative AI to convert 2D vector illustrations into 3D objects, saving time for creators.

The web can still be wonderful, and Flipboard's Surf proves it

Surf is a new discovery engine that curates content from various platforms, offering a refreshing way to engage with the internet.

Flipboard just launched Surf, its new social app and feed reader

Surf combines features of Bluesky, Mastodon, and RSS into a unique platform for content consumption and social interaction.

The web can still be wonderful, and Flipboard's Surf proves it

Surf is a new discovery engine that curates content from various platforms, offering a refreshing way to engage with the internet.

Flipboard just launched Surf, its new social app and feed reader

Surf combines features of Bluesky, Mastodon, and RSS into a unique platform for content consumption and social interaction.

more#surf

Personalized Learning: How New Tech Assists With Student-First Awareness

The shift to personalized learning emphasizes student-first awareness, leveraging technology to address individual needs and reduce cognitive overload.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

This company is turning YouTube videos into TV shows as streamers chase Gen Alpha

Streamers are launching creator content to attract Gen Alpha away from YouTube, with Pocket.watch leading the initiative.

22 hours ago

"Vibe coding" is accelerating the erosion of design authority

Google Stitch impresses as a rapid interface generator but suffers from common flaws of vibe coding tools, including visual homogeneity and unrefined code.

Marketing

from3blmedia

What We Learned From Talking to Hundreds of Web Designers a

Freelancers and agencies seek market-wide data to inform their business decisions and strategies.

#web-development

2 weeks ago

Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #649

Next.js 16.2 and major AI tools enhance web development and design resources for 2026.

JavaScript

Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #639

2 weeks ago

Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #649

Next.js 16.2 and major AI tools enhance web development and design resources for 2026.

JavaScript

Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #639

more#web-development

Microlearning Solutions For Mobile: How L&D Leaders Build Engaging, In-The-Flow-Of-Work Learning

Mobile microlearning solutions effectively address time scarcity and fragmented attention, providing quick, accessible training for modern employees.

fromBenzinga

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.

Do less with AI

Trying to do too much hinders productivity and leads to unfinished projects and feelings of inadequacy.

AI Prompts For eLearning Content Creation: From Microlearning o Scenario Design

AI prompts enhance eLearning content creation by enabling faster, structured, and tailored outputs for Instructional Designers.

The anti-boredom tech tool kit for meetings and classes

Engaging participants in meetings or teaching can be challenging, but tools like Padlet can enhance collaboration and participation.

fromSlate Magazine

It's a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It's Gone Way Too Far.

Usability, once seen as the cornerstone of design, is now questioned for its limitations in addressing deeper user experience issues.

You're not supposed to get it right

Design challenges for UX writers can be intimidating due to the pressure of making quick, impactful decisions and the emphasis on visual elements.

#web-development-tools

3 weeks ago

Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #648

A curated weekly roundup of essential web development and design resources includes updated JavaScript/CSS libraries, AI tools, design assets, and emerging web technologies for 2026 projects.

4 weeks ago

Web development

Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #647

3 weeks ago

Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #648

A curated weekly roundup of essential web development and design resources includes updated JavaScript/CSS libraries, AI tools, design assets, and emerging web technologies for 2026 projects.

more#web-development-tools

4 weeks ago

Web development

Weekly Web Design & Development News: Collective #647

8 Practical Ways L&D Professionals Can Use Images With LLMs To Design Better Learning

L&D professionals can leverage AI and LLMs to enhance instructional design by integrating visual inputs into their workflows.

#design-principles

A Practical Guide To Design Principles - Smashing Magazine

Design principles align teams, inform decisions, and embody organizational values, serving as essential tools in the design process.

A Practical Guide To Design Principles - Smashing Magazine

Design principles align teams, inform decisions, and embody organizational values, serving as essential tools in the design process.

A Practical Guide To Design Principles - Smashing Magazine

Design principles align teams, inform decisions, and embody organizational values, serving as essential tools in the design process.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A Practical Guide To Design Principles - Smashing Magazine

Design principles align teams, inform decisions, and embody organizational values, serving as essential tools in the design process.

more#design-principles

Digital entertainment grew 7x faster than the UK economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK digital entertainment sector hit £13.5 billion in revenue in 2025, reflecting a 7.1% year-over-year growth, significantly outpacing the general economy's growth rate of 1.3%.

Digital life

Learning Mindset For Instructional Designers: How To Build It In The Age Of AI

A learning mindset emphasizes adaptability, continuous learning, and the ability to unlearn and relearn in rapidly changing environments.

fromwww.dw.com

The pleasure of books in the digital age

The debate over digital archiving versus physical books highlights the unique engagement and sensory experience that books provide in a digital age.

fromDesign Systems Report 2026

Design Systems Report 2026 - brought to you by zeroheight

Design systems are transitioning from inflated expectations to disillusionment, facing challenges in adoption, resource allocation, and executive support.

Podcast

1 month ago

The surge of video podcasts raises an awkward question for the industry: Why do we still call them 'podcasts'?

The definition of 'podcast' has expanded from asynchronous talk radio to any episodic audio or video content with people speaking, making the original term increasingly obsolete as consumption shifts toward video-based formats.

fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community

The mirage of UX Design's demise keeps coming back

The claim that 'UX Design is dead' reflects deeper anxieties about existence and professional relevance.

2 weeks ago

What matters most for user engagement: performance or UI?

Performance is a critical factor in user engagement, where even minor delays in loading can deter users. A clean and simple user interface also contributes significantly to user retention.

UX design

fromDigiday

WTF is liquid content?

Publishers' adoption of generative AI is reducing the friction between content and format, making it easier for the same story to appear as shorter summaries, audio, or video, often in real time. To some publishers, a text article may soon be more of a vehicle for original reporting, not a final product. That information could become no longer available strictly in a static piece of content, but transformed into different shapes and formats, based on a reader's signals and preferences.

Media industry