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FIFA Crackdown Removes Thousands of Abusive World Cup Posts Online
FIFA has deleted 388,000 abusive social media comments since the 2026 World Cup began in North America on 11 June, the global football governing body…
Petition Filed in Peshawar High Court Seeking Ban on TikTok Over Social Concerns
A petition seeking a ban on TikTok in Pakistan came up for hearing before the Peshawar High Court on Tuesday, with the petitioner arguing that…
TikTok Bans AI-Generated Voices in Shopping Livestreams
TikTok has updated its livestreaming rules to ban the use of AI-generated voices and pre-recorded audio in shopping livestreams, requiring sellers to engage with viewers…
TikTok Offers Paid Ad-Free Subscription Amid Growing Privacy Concerns
TikTok has become the latest social media app to introduce an ad-free paid experience. The short-video platform announced a new £3.99 monthly subscription in the…
YouTube Tests Clear Screen Viewing Feature for Shorts to Match TikTok and Instagram Reels
YouTube is developing a Clear Screen option for Shorts to hide on-screen function buttons enabling full unimpeded viewing. App researcher Radu Oncescu shared details about…
TikTok Just Changed Everything About How You Shop Online
TikTok launched a new international marketing campaign this week called “Watch it. Love it. Want it.” as the company continues expanding its role beyond entertainment…
Australia Threatens Tech Giants With 2.25% Tax On News Content
The Australian government introduced strict draft laws today. These laws target tech giants like Meta, Google, and TikTok. Specifically, Australia will force these platforms to…
TikTok Adds Three New AI Video Generation Tools to Its Symphony Ad Toolkit
TikTok expanded its Symphony AI suite with three new video generation tools: Image to Video, Text to Video, and Showcase Products. The update also integrates…
You Now Have a Secret Mini-Game Hiding in Your TikTok Messages
TikTok launched a secret mini-game inside direct messages, available worldwide in both private and group chats. The feature follows similar moves by Instagram, Threads, and…
Snapchat Wants Brands to Take Over the Entire App at Once
Snapchat has launched a new ad format that places a brand as the first ad across every tab in the app simultaneously, including Map, Chat,…
Is TikTok Deliberately Refusing End-to-End Message Encryption?
In a security briefing in London, TikTok confirmed it has made a conscious decision not to encrypt direct messages, positioning the stance as a child…
Snapchat Joins TikTok in Hosting a Dedicated Creator Awards Event
Every industry seems to have its own awards night now. Tech is no different. Social platforms are no longer just apps. They are media ecosystems,…
Is Instagram Finally Dead for Marketers? The New 2026 Data is Shocking
Brands are experiencing their most significant audience growth on TikTok, even as organic reach continues to slow on Instagram and other legacy networks, according to…
