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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

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
Marketing
fromSfgate
8 hours ago

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.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
20 hours ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

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.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
8 hours ago

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.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
20 hours ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

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.
#openai
Media industry
fromArs Technica
17 hours ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
4 days ago

AI distances itself from adult content that once drove the tech revolution

OpenAI canceled plans for adult content due to safety concerns and regulatory pressures from investors and internal teams.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
17 hours ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
4 days ago

AI distances itself from adult content that once drove the tech revolution

OpenAI canceled plans for adult content due to safety concerns and regulatory pressures from investors and internal teams.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
12 hours ago

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.
Television
fromAol
11 hours ago

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.
fromTheregister
10 hours ago

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
Digital life
fromFast Company
21 hours ago

China's insane video AI model is now available in the U.S. Here's how to use it

Seedance 2.0 is a generative video AI model that creates high-definition videos, available through the Higgsfield platform.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

People are exhausted by Blackpink and BTS': the DIY Chinese bands redefining corporate idol' pop

Idol culture in East Asia thrives, but China's government restrictions have stifled its idol industry and opportunities for aspiring performers.
#tiktok
Film
fromVariety
2 days ago

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.
Games
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Go play this secret game in your TikTok DMs | TechCrunch

TikTok has introduced a secret emoji game in DMs where users bounce across alligators to compete for high scores.
Games
fromFast Company
2 days ago

TikTok DMs have a hidden easter egg-and it's no joke. How to find and play the secret emoji game

A hidden alligator emoji game is available in TikTok DMs, providing a fun distraction for users.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

TikTok On Why Brands Can't Buy Its New Ad Formats Programmatically | AdExchanger

TikTok's NewFronts presentation showcased a shift towards optimism with new features and ad formats under the TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC.
Silicon Valley
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

U.S. and China control 90% of AI data centres - the Global South is building a different kind of AI - Silicon Canals

Frugal AI movements in the Global South aim to reclaim sovereignty by developing independent, low-cost AI systems for critical services.
Vue
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The US is no longer the go-to place': How Korean culture is taking Latin America by storm

The Korean wave or hallyu that brought the country's culture to the world has now well and truly engulfed Latin America.
Madrid food
#meta-platforms
fromBenzinga
3 days ago
Social media marketing

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

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Meta Platforms Price Target Trimmed by Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo lowered Meta's price target to $765, maintaining an Overweight rating, citing macro uncertainty but an attractive risk/reward for investors.
Venture
fromThe Motley Fool
2 days ago

Could Buying Meta Platforms Stock Today Set You Up for Life? | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms has strong growth potential due to its vast ecosystem and innovative capabilities, despite challenges in the digital advertising space.
Social media marketing
fromBenzinga
3 days ago

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.
Podcast
fromTheankler
3 days ago

Inside The Chernin Group's Bet on Creator-Led Empires

Community is the most valuable asset in media, driving investment strategies for emerging media companies.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
3 days ago

Pinterest Deploys Production-Scale Model Context Protocol Ecosystem for AI Agent Workflows

Pinterest has developed an internal Model Context Protocol ecosystem to enhance AI automation in engineering tasks and integrate various tools securely.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

China is moving faster on next-gen tech. The U.S. is trying to keep up

In recent weeks, China approved the world's first commercial brain-computer interface medical device and unveiled a five-ton class electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that has already completed a public flight.
Science
#ai
fromFast Company
3 days ago
Silicon Valley food

'Fruit Love Island' is TikTok's most popular AI-generated series. It's now facing trouble in paradise

Humor
fromMashable
3 days ago

Fruit Love Island and other AI fruit slop are taking over the internet

AI-generated content like Fruit Love Island captivates millions, raising questions about human engagement with digital culture and entertainment.
fromEngadget
5 days ago
Software development

Bluesky's next product is an AI assistant that helps build custom social media feeds

Privacy technologies
fromMashable
3 days ago

New Bluesky AI only slightly less unpopular than JD Vance

Attie, an AI coding helper on Bluesky, has been blocked by 125,000 users, making it the second most blocked account on the platform.
fromFast Company
3 days ago
Silicon Valley food

'Fruit Love Island' is TikTok's most popular AI-generated series. It's now facing trouble in paradise

Humor
fromMashable
3 days ago

Fruit Love Island and other AI fruit slop are taking over the internet

AI-generated content like Fruit Love Island captivates millions, raising questions about human engagement with digital culture and entertainment.
fromEngadget
5 days ago
Software development

Bluesky's next product is an AI assistant that helps build custom social media feeds

Privacy technologies
fromMashable
3 days ago

New Bluesky AI only slightly less unpopular than JD Vance

Attie, an AI coding helper on Bluesky, has been blocked by 125,000 users, making it the second most blocked account on the platform.
New York City
fromWIRED
3 days ago

In a Big Reversal, Zohran Mamdani Tells NYC Agencies to Use TikTok

New York City agencies can now use TikTok for communication, reversing a previous ban due to security concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

MPs call for booming' influencer industry to be officially recognised

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the recognition of the online creator economy for financial support and growth.
fromGSMArena.com
4 days ago

Huawei Chairman promises expanded satellite connectivity across cheaper phones and watches

Richard Yu promises that Huawei will expand satellite connectivity to lower-priced devices, ensuring that it won't be confined to high-end models only. This initiative marks a new chapter in the company's journey, addressing the connectivity struggles that persist due to insufficient mobile network coverage.
Mobile UX
European startups
fromTNW | China
4 days ago

Chinese tech companies pivot to Hong Kong as US and EU barriers tighten

Mainland Chinese companies increasingly use Hong Kong for IPOs, reflecting a shift in capital raising strategies amid geopolitical tensions.
#ai-assistant
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Bluesky leans into AI with Attie, an app for building custom feeds | TechCrunch

Bluesky has launched Attie, an AI assistant for creating custom feeds and algorithms, separate from its social network.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Bluesky leans into AI with Attie, an app for building custom feeds | TechCrunch

Bluesky has launched Attie, an AI assistant for creating custom feeds and algorithms, separate from its social network.
History
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Chinese Science

The Chinese were the first to use paper for writing and toilet paper, with the first recorded use in 589 C.E.
#youtube
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

YouTube CEO says the best YouTubers will 'never leave their home' | TechCrunch

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan believes creators will remain loyal to the platform despite competition from streaming services like Netflix.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

YouTube CEO says the best YouTubers will 'never leave their home' | TechCrunch

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan believes creators will remain loyal to the platform despite competition from streaming services like Netflix.
#creator-economy
Marketing
fromFast Company
18 hours ago

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.
fromForbes
2 days ago
Marketing

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

Media industry
fromForbes
2 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
Marketing
fromFast Company
18 hours ago

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

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
fromForbes
2 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
16 hours ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

FBI Warns of Data Security Risks From China-Made Mobile Apps

Foreign-developed mobile applications pose significant data security risks, particularly those from China, according to an FBI alert.
#meta
Silicon Valley
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
Social media marketing
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Instagram testing subscription that allows users to watch stories anonymously

Meta is launching Instagram Plus, a premium subscription service allowing anonymous Story views and rewatch counts, currently available in select countries.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Meta will "substantially reduce" describing Instagram teen accounts as PG-13

Meta will reduce its use of PG-13 ratings for Teen Accounts on Instagram following a cease-and-desist letter from the Motion Picture Association.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
Social media marketing
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Instagram testing subscription that allows users to watch stories anonymously

Meta is launching Instagram Plus, a premium subscription service allowing anonymous Story views and rewatch counts, currently available in select countries.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Meta will "substantially reduce" describing Instagram teen accounts as PG-13

Meta will reduce its use of PG-13 ratings for Teen Accounts on Instagram following a cease-and-desist letter from the Motion Picture Association.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

China's chatbot industry is fiercely competing for customers. Cue the freebies

The competitive landscape among AI apps in China is fierce. Companies have been dumping money into the market to try to win customers and show them how AI is useful in everyday life, in particular, for buying stuff.
US news
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

TikTok Entrepreneur Earning $200K Asks About Quitting His Job. Ramsey Says Do It But Warns Platform Will Die

A TikTok Shop selling sports cards generated $700,000 in revenue, but faces platform risk as its primary income source.
Social media marketing
fromZDNET
16 hours ago

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.
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

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.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
Privacy professionals
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

Digest: Meta, TikTok, and Google Under Investigation for Failure to Comply with Australia's Social Media Ban; California Defies Trump on AI Demands - ExchangeWire.com

Australia's eSafety Commission warns major social media platforms are failing to enforce the under-16 social media ban.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The kill line v Chinamaxxing: a window into how China and the US see each other

Western and Chinese social media are exchanging cultural narratives: young Americans embrace Chinese culture through 'Chinamaxxing' while Chinese users increasingly view the US as a dystopian society with a dangerous 'kill line' separating success from destitution.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

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.
Digital life
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Taylor Lorenz's Screen Time Is Almost 17 Hours a Day

Taylor Lorenz embraces her digital lifestyle, finding value in her screen time for work and creativity despite concerns about excessive usage.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Meet the 21-year-old media exec who wants TikTok shows to be taken seriously

Rowan Winch, cofounder of Fallen Media, plays a key role in producing popular TikTok shows while engaging directly with creators in New York City.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

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
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Cyber pets, blind dates, and stock trading: How Chinese users are jumping on the OpenClaw craze

Chinese users rushed to install OpenClaw on their devices, even forming long lines outside Tencent's headquarters in Shenzhen and Baidu's headquarters in Beijing to get engineers to help install the AI agent. Others paid strangers online to set it up for them.
Artificial intelligence
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

TikTok's global marketing head is leaving

Sofia Hernandez, TikTok's global head of marketing and commercial partnerships, is departing after nearly six years, with Isobel Sita-Lumsden replacing her.
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Cameo partners with TikTok to boost popularity | TechCrunch

Cameo videos regularly go viral on TikTok, and TikTok talent delivered its strongest year yet on Cameo in 2025, according to Cameo CEO Steven Galanis.
Social media marketing
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Why We Misunderstand the Chinese Internet

Chinese citizens navigate state control through dynamic negotiation rather than binary resistance or submission, exemplified by artists and activists pushing for freedom within shifting constraints.
fromComplex
1 day ago

Spill App Launches 'What's the Tea?,' Explores Black Social Media Exchanges

This 'Black Paper' is a cultural exploration, not a trend report. The ethnographic research reveals how a community turns language into currency, ritualizes economic solidarity, and uses political engagement in daily survival.
Social media marketing
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

3 Ways to Assign Social Meaning in the Digital Age

Belonging is essential for fulfillment, especially in challenging times, yet the digital age complicates genuine connections.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Young people want their news to be more fun, a new report says

Young adults prefer news that is entertaining and fun, contrasting with older adults who favor traditional news sources.
#instagram
Wellness
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why "becoming Chinese" is taking over social media

A viral TikTok trend shows Americans adopting everyday practices from traditional Chinese medicine—hot water, congee, soups, slippers—largely embraced positively by many Chinese creators.
Startup companies
fromWIRED
2 months ago

China's Hottest App Is a Daily Test of Whether You're Still Alive

Are You Dead Yet requires a daily tap; missing two days triggers an email to a designated contact and the app went viral in China.
Tech industry
fromFortune
1 month ago

Chinese platforms like Xiaohongshu look to Southeast Asia as the U.S. applies more scrutiny | Fortune

Chinese tech platforms are expanding into Southeast Asia to avoid Western regulatory scrutiny while leveraging local markets for growth in e-commerce, AI, and social media.
Social media marketing
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Some Gen Z Americans can't stop 'Chinamaxxing'

Young Americans are increasingly adopting Chinese cultural habits in a trend called "Chinamaxxing," driven by social media influencers and geopolitical tensions between the US and China.
Social media marketing
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Why So Many Americans Online Suddenly Want to Become Chinese

Chinamaxxing, a social media trend where Americans adopt Chinese practices, perpetuates harmful stereotypes by framing Chinese culture as exotic and inferior while reflecting broader anxieties about American economic decline.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

A crash course in social media platforms Line, QQ, WeChat and Weibo | Man About Asia

Asian social media platforms like Line, WeChat, Weibo and QQ blend visual sociability, social payments, and e-commerce, outperforming ad-reliant Western models.
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