The Negative Side of Social Media and the Creator Economy, According to Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian recently expressed his concerns regarding the current state of social media and the creator economy. Speaking at an event at the University of Virginia, Ohanian described how people have become obsessed with gaining likes, retweets,…
TikTok and DistroKid Team Up to Empower Independent Artists Thanks to a new agreement between TikTok and music distribution service DistroKid, millions of independent artists will now be able to promote their music on TikTok Music, the recently launched subscription-based music streaming service. Expanding Reach for Independent Artists Having a presence on TikTok Music and…
TikTok and DistroKid Team Up to Empower Independent Artists Thanks to a new agreement between TikTok and music distribution service DistroKid, millions of independent artists will now be able to promote their music on TikTok Music, the recently launched subscription-based music streaming service. Expanding Reach for Independent Artists Having a presence on TikTok Music and…
TikTok Testing 15-Minute Video Uploads TikTok is testing the ability for users to upload 15-minute videos, the company confirmed to AsumeTech on Monday. The social media giant said the new upload limit is being tested in select regions with a limited group of users, but declined to share specifics. The new option increases the video…
If you’re a fan of classic horror movies and catchy tunes, we’ve got something special for you If you’re a fan of classic horror movies and catchy tunes, or you’re just a ’90s kid, we’ve got something special for you. Imagine a world where the cast of Wes Craven’s genre-saving 1996 hit Scream sing, dance,…
TikTok Expands Advertising Opportunities with “Out of Phone” Program TikTok, the popular short-form video app, is partnering with more companies to expand its advertising opportunities for brands. The company’s new program, called “Out of Phone,” will bring existing campaigns to billboards, movie screens, and various venues. New Partnerships Foster Advertising Growth As part of the…
Snapchat Allows Embedding of Public Content on Websites Snapchat has relied on people consuming content on its own app. But now, the social network is allowing websites to embed public content including Lenses, Spotlight videos, Public Stories, and Public Profiles. More Sharing Options Users who want to embed a Story, video, or a Lens, can…
Netflix Tests Cloud Gaming in the U.S. as It Expands its Mobile Gaming Efforts Netflix is beginning to test its cloud gaming service in the U.S. after initially launching limited trials in Canada and the U.K. The service, an expansion on the company’s mobile gaming efforts which began in 2021, has seen the streamer picking…
Telegram CEO Defends Controversial Stance on Handling Sensitive Content Amidst the ongoing debate around social media platforms and their management of incendiary and graphic content related to Hamas and Israel, Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, has sparked controversy by defending his messaging app’s decision to allow sensitive war-related coverage. Durov argues that Telegram can…
Meta Now Allows Developers to Share Videos to Reels Expanding Video Content Creation with Sharing to Reels Days after TikTok announced a new developer-facing feature, Direct Post, that makes it easier for third-party apps to publish videos to its platform, Meta has announced that its own Sharing to Reels widget for mobile apps is now…
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