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In a recent development, X has successfully secured a money transmitter license from the District of Columbia, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards becoming a financial superpower on the web. This approval adds to the growing list of states where X has gained regulatory clearance, bringing the company one step closer to realizing

WhatsApp has recently unveiled a new feature aimed at enhancing the safety of its group messaging functionality. This new feature is designed to provide users with relevant contextual information when they are added to a group by an unknown user. The platform will now display a context card that offers details about the group and

TikTok recently implemented new restrictions on ads targeted at teenagers within the app. One of the biggest changes is an update to its ad targeting options for teens. Advertisers are now no longer able to reach teens in the U.S. using personalized targeting and campaign selections. This move aims to prevent the exploitation of teen

The reception of Meta’s AI chatbot has been less than stellar, with most AI bots facing mixed responses. However, social platforms are increasingly convinced that generative AI will play a crucial role in future in-stream engagement. Despite current skepticism, platforms like X are actively looking to enhance their AI capabilities. X has made its Grok

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new dedicated video note mode for the camera interface on both Android and iOS platforms. This feature would allow users to easily record and share video notes directly from the camera, making the process more seamless and efficient. According to WABetaInfo, the feature tracker, the video note mode was spotted

WhatsApp has been making strides in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) with the recent expansion of its Meta AI chatbots in select markets. The messaging platform is now reportedly working on a new feature called ‘Imagine Me’ that will allow users to generate AI-generated photos of themselves. This upcoming feature was spotted in the

Meta, previously known as Facebook, recently announced an update to its artificial intelligence content detection label. The company has replaced the original tag of “Made with AI” with a new label – “AI Info”. This decision came following criticism from Instagram influencers and photographers who found their posts incorrectly labeled as AI-generated content. Meta acknowledged

X continues to make strides in reassuring ad partners about its commitment to brand safety by rejoining the World Federation of Advertisers’ ‘Global Alliance for Responsible Media’ (GARM). This move highlights X’s dedication to addressing the challenge of harmful content on digital media platforms and its monetization via advertising. Despite previous setbacks, X is now

TikTok has recently introduced a new feature that allows creators to download their videos without the TikTok watermark. This new option makes it more convenient for users to repurpose their short form video content on other platforms. Upon tapping on the “Save” option within the upload flow, users are now given the choice to either

WhatsApp for iOS has recently introduced a new feature that allows users to create events directly within group chats. This feature was initially discovered in the beta version of the Android platform by a feature tracker, but it has now been made available in the stable version of the iPhone app. This latest update adds

Recent tweets by Elon Musk, the owner of X, suggested that the platform had reached an all-time high in usage in the US. However, conflicting reports indicate that X’s relevance and attention are actually declining, raising questions about the validity of Musk’s claim. Analyzing the Numbers Musk stated that X saw 76 billion total user

After recently releasing new account analytics features, X is gearing up to unveil updated ad analytics tools. These updates promise improved dashboards and metric overviews to enhance the tracking of paid content performance. The revised ad analytics dashboard will feature a variety of large performance charts for quick ad performance assessment. The current ad analytics

An important update for Facebook and Instagram advertisers is on the horizon. Starting next week, when you purchase ads through an iOS device, you will incur an additional 30% fee that goes directly to Apple. This change, initially introduced to U.S. advertisers in February, is now set to be enforced for all advertisers globally. To

In spite of ongoing challenges and bans in the U.S., TikTok has not backed down from its commitment to improving its security measures for American users. The recent announcement of new partnerships with cybersecurity firms HaystackID and OnDefend to monitor safety and data protection showcases TikTok’s determination to address data security concerns raised by regulators.