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"Enhance Your Instagram Profile with New Status Update and Mood Blurbs"
Instagram is making its Notes feature more prominent by allowing them to be visible directly on user profiles, increasing visibility and interaction. The app is also experimenting with "prompts" for Notes, enabling users to share questions for friends to answer in their updates. Additionally, a new "cutouts" feature will allow users to create stickers from objects in their photos, including public posts from other users, providing a new way to remix content.
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LinkedIn Introduces In-App Games to Boost Engagement
LinkedIn is planning to introduce a games section to its platform, with companies being ranked on leaderboards based on their employees' scores. The games are expected to be simple and short, similar to Wordle or Connections, and are aimed at adding fun, deepening relationships, and sparking conversations among users. The feature was confirmed by LinkedIn, but it's unclear whether Microsoft, LinkedIn's parent company, is involved in the games' development.
"TikTok Explores 30-Minute Uploads to Challenge YouTube's Dominance"
TikTok is testing 30-minute video uploads in its beta version, following a trend of increasing maximum post limits over the years. This move aligns with its Chinese counterpart, Douyin, which expanded its upload limit to 30 minutes in 2022. The longer upload capacity could lead to broader monetization potential for creators through pre and mid-roll ads, addressing a key challenge for TikTok. This step reflects TikTok's aim to become a primary entertainment destination rather than just a supplementary engagement tool for longer video creators.
X, formerly Twitter, introduces $1 fee for essential features, sparking controversy
X, formerly known as Twitter, is testing a new program called "Not A Bot" that charges new users $1 annually to post and interact with other posts. The move is aimed at combating spam and bot activity on the platform. The subscription model will be first tested in New Zealand and the Philippines. Users who don't pay the fee will only be able to view posts and follow accounts. The changes come as part of Elon Musk's efforts to address bot activity since acquiring the company. The paid subscription rollout worldwide is yet to be determined.
Elon Musk's X/Twitter Removes Headlines from News Links
Elon Musk's social network, formerly known as Twitter and now called X, has rolled out a change that removes headlines from news links, leaving only the article image and the site domain. Musk claims this change will improve the aesthetics of the links. Users can still post the headline and description in the main text field, but if they don't, the post will lack any text describing the article. This move aligns with Musk's desire for news organizations to post content directly on the platform in long form. Referrals to news sites from Twitter/X and Facebook have been declining since August 2020. Musk's purchase of Twitter for $44 billion in 2022 has been followed by a decline in daily active users and a significant drop in US ad revenue.
Elon Musk's Controversial Moves on X: Removing Headlines and Promoting Free Speech
Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), plans to remove headlines and other text from news articles shared on the platform, displaying only the lead image. This change aims to reduce the height of tweets and curb clickbait. Users will need to manually add their own text alongside the links they share. The move could have implications for publishers relying on social media for traffic and advertisers. The change is currently being tested internally, and it is unclear when it will be rolled out to the public.
Reddit Communities Shift Focus Away from John Oliver as App Shuts Down and Controversial Protests Lead to Closure of r/Place
Three of Reddit's largest communities, r/aww, r/pics, and r/videos, have shifted their focus away from John Oliver as a form of protest against Reddit's API pricing. While r/aww initially voted for the John Oliver rule, the passion for the protest has waned, and the subreddit has returned to its previous state. r/pics and r/videos have also removed their connections to John Oliver, with r/videos reverting to its original rules after a temporary profanity rule. However, r/gifs remains focused on John Oliver, although there have been few recent posts. Despite some subreddits reopening, over 1,800 subreddits are still private in protest.
Instagram's Mysterious Ban on Pokémon Content Creators Sparks Outrage
Instagram has mysteriously banned several prominent Pokémon content creators, leaving them without any explanation for the ban. While some creators were able to regain their accounts by verifying their information, others were permanently banned when they appealed the decision. The reason for the bans remains unknown, but it has been speculated that certain hashtags or links featured in their posts may have contributed. The affected creators are family-friendly and have previously collaborated with The Pokemon Company, suggesting that the issue lies with Instagram rather than TPC.
"Twitter Introduces Verified Job Listings for Organizations"
Twitter is reportedly developing a job listings feature for verified organizations, allowing them to post job openings on their profiles. The feature, referred to as "Twitter Hiring," will enable verified organizations to attract talent by adding up to five job positions to their profiles. Verified organizations will also have the option to import all of their open jobs to Twitter by connecting to a supported Applicant Tracking System or XML feed. This move positions Twitter to compete with platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed in the job market space. The feature is included in Twitter's Verified for Organizations package, and it aims to make it easier for companies to reach potential candidates across the platform's extensive user base.
Elon Musk's Jet Tracker Finds New Home on Twitter Competitor Threads
Jack Sweeney, the creator of the "ElonJet" flight-tracking account that monitors Elon Musk's private jet, has moved his account to Meta's Threads after Twitter suspended it last year. Sweeney's move comes after Musk threatened legal action against him for sharing real-time location information. The account, which also tracks flights for other high-profile individuals, has gained over 53,000 followers on Threads. Sweeney hopes that Meta will allow auto-posting on the platform, similar to what he does on Instagram. Twitter refreshed its policy on sharing private information online following Sweeney's suspension.
"Elon Musk Implements Twitter Reading Limits as Jack Dorsey Speaks Out"
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey breaks his silence on Elon Musk's decision to set "view limits" on tweets, acknowledging the challenges of running the platform and expressing hope that Twitter considers building on censorship-resistant open protocols like bitcoin and nostr. Musk's limits sparked frustration among users, with Dorsey trending on Twitter as users sought alternatives like Bluesky Social, a new social networking service in beta that Dorsey is involved with.