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YouTube expands direct messaging feature to US users
YouTube is testing a direct messaging feature within its mobile application. The experiment has now been expanded to include users in the United States.
Engadget · 100d ago
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Snapchat restricts under-16s from public Spotlight feeds
Snapchat is updating its privacy settings for users aged 13 to 15. Their content will now be restricted to friends-only, removing them from the public Spotlight feed.
The Next Web (TNW) · 101d ago
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WeChat tests search feature for Moments posts
WeChat is testing a new search feature for its Moments (朋友圈) feed, allowing users to locate historical content using a magnifying glass icon. The feature supports filtering by specific friends or publication dates.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 102d ago
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Microsoft Azure CTO releases LinkedIn text formatting utility
Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich has developed a new utility called LinkedIn Post Formatter. The tool enables users to apply bold, italic, and other text styles to their LinkedIn posts to improve visual engagement.
GeekWire · 103d ago
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The 'photo-first' culture and its impact on social behavior
The article critiques the 'photo-first' (chupian) culture among young Chinese, where life experiences are reduced to content production for social media. It explores the psychological and social costs of prioritizing aesthetic documentation over genuine engagement.
虎嗅 · 106d ago
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Instagram Plus subscription officially launches for users
Instagram has officially launched its Plus subscription service. The tier provides paying users with advanced tools to reach broader or more targeted audiences.
Engadget · 107d ago
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The rise of 'CringeTok' and AI-era social anxiety
The article explores the cultural phenomenon of 'CringeTok,' where Gen Z creators navigate the fear of being perceived as cringeworthy in an era of constant surveillance. It highlights how social media pressures influence content creation and public behavior.
The Guardian Technology · 108d ago
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X introduces TikTok-style reaction video features
X is rolling out a new feature that allows users to create superimposed reaction videos, similar to TikTok's Duet or Stitch functionality. This move aims to increase engagement and content creation directly within the platform.
Engadget · 109d ago
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Meta Expands 13+ Content Settings for Teen Accounts Globally
Meta is rolling out new content filtering settings for teen accounts across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. The feature uses criteria inspired by movie ratings to ensure age-appropriate content is displayed by default.
Meta Newsroom · 109d ago
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X launches React with Video for iOS users
X has introduced a new 'React with Video' feature for iOS, allowing users to respond to posts using video reactions. The tool supports multiple recording modes, including green screen, split screen, and picture-in-picture.
Digital Trends · 109d ago
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The rise of 'Sephora Kids' and anti-aging anxiety
A growing trend of pre-teens using high-concentration anti-aging skincare products is raising concerns about physical health and psychological development. Experts warn that this 'adultification' can negatively impact brain development and self-perception.
虎嗅 · 111d ago
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Can Xiaohongshu build a dedicated football community?
An exploration of whether Xiaohongshu can leverage the World Cup to transition from a lifestyle platform to a specialized sports community.
钛媒体 · 113d ago
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X cracks down on viral clip farming for creators
X is implementing measures to reduce payouts for repost accounts that farm stolen viral content. The platform aims to shift engagement credit back to original content creators.
Digital Trends · 118d ago
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The 'Carb-Face' Myth and AI-Driven Health Anxiety
The article analyzes how social media algorithms and AI-generated content fuel health anxiety by labeling dietary habits as 'carb-face' or 'protein-face'. It critiques the oversimplification of nutrition and the impact of algorithmic content on public perception.
虎嗅 · 120d ago
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The Rise and Social Impact of 'Jiahao' Meme
The 'Jiahao' meme has become a viral phenomenon in China, representing a specific type of performative, 'cringe' behavior. The article analyzes the psychological roots of this trend and its impact on individuals labeled as such.
虎嗅 · 121d ago
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Instagram finally allows editing Stories after posting
Instagram is rolling out a new feature that allows users to edit their Stories after they have been published. This addresses a long-standing user request to fix errors without deleting and reposting.
Digital Trends · 127d ago
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The psychology behind 'Self-Mo' and victimhood culture
The article explores the 'Self-Mo' trend in social media, where individuals perform vulnerability to seek empathy. Psychologists discuss how this behavior acts as a defense mechanism and the difference between performative vulnerability and genuine connection.
虎嗅 · 127d ago
Business
The Evolution of the 'Jiahao' Meme in 2026
The 'Jiahao' meme has evolved from a derogatory term for attention-seeking behavior into a complex cultural symbol representing the universal human desire for recognition and identity. The article explores how this shift reflects changing social attitudes toward individuality and self-expression in the digital age.
虎嗅 · 128d ago
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The Rise of the 'Mad' CEO Personal IP
The article analyzes the trend of tech CEOs like Dreame's Yu Hao using aggressive, 'mad' personal branding to gain traffic. It discusses the evolution of CEO personas from the blog era to the current short-video era of 'radical authenticity'.
虎嗅 · 128d ago
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Instagram launches new disappearing-photo app Instants
Instagram has debuted Instants, a new app focused on sharing candid, disappearing photos. It aims to capture spontaneous moments in real-time.
Engadget · 129d ago
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ByteDance Targets WeChat's User Base
ByteDance aims to encroach on WeChat's territory. Raises questions on generational social platforms.
钛媒体 · 131d ago
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Instagram Disables E2EE DMs Today
Instagram is turning off end-to-end encryption for direct messages today. Parent company Meta is making a major U-turn by removing this privacy feature.
BBC Technology · 135d ago
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Why AI Chats Foster Intimacy
Anthropologist Daniel Miller explains that AI chats feel intimate due to built-in barriers preventing over-closeness, akin to human relationships. He discusses digital life in China via his book and viral Xiaohongshu account.
虎嗅 · 139d ago
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Threads launches live chats for events
Meta added live chats to Threads for real-time event discussions in communities, hosted by select creators. Users can post media, react, and poll; chats stay viewable post-event without needing community membership.
Engadget · 150d ago
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Threads Web Adds DMs in Redesign
Meta tests Threads web redesign with direct messages, left-rail shortcuts for feeds, insights, activity. Improves navigation; inbox new to web.
Engadget · 156d ago
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Meta Pulls Addiction Lawsuit Recruitment Ads
Meta has removed Facebook ads recruiting participants for social media addiction lawsuits. This action follows the company's recent loss in a landmark trial in California over social media addiction claims.
BBC Technology · 162d ago
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Twitter's 20 Years Echo Internet Lifecycle
Twitter marks 20 years as X in 2026 with declining US usage at 22%, surpassed by Threads. Founder Jack Dorsey reposts first tweet, calling it 'unfinished.' Article traces evolution from open SMS tool to algorithm-dominated platform, mirroring internet's shift.
虎嗅 · 172d ago
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Meta Tests Cheap Instagram Plus Story Peeker
Meta is testing Instagram Plus subscription in Philippines and Mexico at 65 PHP (~RMB 7.41)/month for regular users. Features include unlimited Story audience lists, repeat view counts, anonymous peeking at others' Stories, and 24-hour extensions.
IT之家 · 172d ago
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Jury Decides Meta Instagram Addiction Blame
A user spent 16 hours daily on Instagram, prompting a lawsuit alleging Meta designed it to be addictive. The case could precedent thousands claiming social platforms exploit users.
BBC Technology · 190d ago
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Plaintiff Claims Social Harm from Age 6
In a landmark trial, 20-year-old plaintiff K.G.M. testified against Meta and Instagram.
New York Times Technology · 205d ago