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YouTube has introduced new search filters, including a dedicated Shorts filter, to give users more control over video results, making it easier to find long-form or short-form content and streamlining the search experience.
Spotify is launching a new messaging feature for users aged 16 and older, allowing them to share music, podcasts, and audiobooks, as well as chat via text and emojis, with select markets opening this week, aiming to boost engagement and social interaction on the platform.
Genshin Impact's PS4 version will be removed from the PlayStation Store on September 10, 2025, with full service ending on April 8, 2026, due to hardware and platform limitations, while the PS5 version remains unaffected.
SB Nation has launched a major platform update focused on improving site performance, reducing ads, and enhancing community engagement through new features like The Feed, with plans for further improvements such as notifications, user profiles, and following options, all while maintaining core community elements like comments.
SB Nation is upgrading to a new platform and login system on August 5, requiring users to log in again with their email. Existing login methods like Google, Facebook, and Apple are supported, but Twitter and Yahoo will no longer work unless users add a password or alternative login before the deadline. Account data and avatars will be preserved during the transition, and the new system is shared across Vox Media properties, allowing for seamless login across sites if emails match.
YouTube is retiring its 10-year-old Trending page in favor of a new system called YouTube Charts, which offers category-specific trending lists to better reflect diverse and micro-trends, while the old Trending page will be replaced by a Trending Now section and other personalized content features.
Bluesky has introduced a new feature in its 1.95 software update that displays post replies by 'hotness,' prioritizing recent and liked replies. This change, now the default setting, has sparked criticism from users who argue it encourages popularity-driven behavior similar to other social media platforms like X. Users can adjust their settings to sort replies differently. Despite this controversy, Bluesky continues to grow, recently surpassing 20 million users, and is noted for its customizable algorithm and engagement model.