Social Media
YouTube Bids Farewell to the Longstanding Trending Feature
YouTube has decided to eliminate its Trending page, a feature that has been a staple for a decade, citing its declining usefulness.
AI
X Introduces AI Chatbots for Community Notes: A New Development in User Engagement
X is testing a feature that allows AI chatbots to generate community notes, aiming to enrich user interaction and provide context for posts.
Gaming Industry
WhatsApp Ad Changes Aim to Transform User Experience
WhatsApp is set to introduce new ad features designed to leverage its vast user base, effectively altering the messaging landscape.
Legislation
Texas Law to Mandate Parental Consent for Children’s Access to Apps
Incoming legislation in Texas will require parental consent for minors to download apps starting in 2026, alongside a bill targeting social media access for children.
Software
Meta Unveils New AI Application Aimed at Enhancing Social Interactions
Meta's new AI app promises to elevate user engagement by sharing search queries with friends and providing personalized interactions.
News
Mark Zuckerberg's Wild Idea to Boost Facebook's Relevance: Wipe Your Friends List
Mark Zuckerberg has proposed drastic changes to Facebook's social structure to combat declining user engagement.
Games
Bungie Ignites Anticipation for Marathon's Next Phase After Extended Silence
Excitement builds as Bungie's social media for Marathon hints at upcoming news after a lengthy quiet period.
Games
Inzoi and The Sims Forge a Friendly Relationship with Fruitcake
The Sims extends a welcoming gesture to Inzoi, sparking a neighborly rapport in the life simulation genre.
AI
AI-Generated Studio Ghibli Images Stir Controversy, Praised and Condemned on Social Media
The new trend of AI-generated images mimicking Studio Ghibli's art style has sparked heated debates online, invoking the legacy of creator Hayao Miyazaki.
Gaming Industry
Gabe Newell's Early Vision for a Non-Gaming Social Network
Discover how Gabe Newell envisioned a social network outside the gaming industry in the late '90s, according to insights from Valve's co-founder Monica Harrington.
Gaming Industry
Discord Introduces Ignore Feature to Enhance User Experience
Discord rolls out an Ignore feature that allows users to mute specific individuals without their knowledge, ensuring a more peaceful environment.
Gaming Industry
Reddit Declares a Ban on X: Users Fed Up with Elon Musk
A significant number of Reddit communities have decided to prohibit links to X, marking a growing discontent among users towards Elon Musk.
News
TikTok's User Exodus: Embracing New Chinese Alternatives Amidst Uncertainty
As TikTok faces potential bans, users are flocking to a different Chinese app, RedNote, highlighting the complexities of social media in the current climate.
Gaming Industry
New Initiative Aims to Liberate Social Media from Wealthy Influencers
A coalition of tech innovators is seeking to challenge the dominance of major social media platforms with a new foundation focused on public interest.
Entertainment
MrBeast Achieves 400 Million YouTube Subscribers
YouTube sensation MrBeast has surpassed an incredible milestone, hitting 400 million subscribers—a landmark achievement that leaves competitors far behind.
