ByteDance might be debuting TikTok Music
TikTok parent company ByteDance is working on a music streaming service called TikTok Music.
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Social media is being reinvented on the blockchain
Several blockchain-based social platforms are scooping up VC money to scale up and convince users they’re ready for primetime.
Google searches for lost, young users
Even though Google is still the king of search with 90% of the market share, platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Amazon are starting to attract younger users.
TikTok is turning everyone into a micro-celebrity
TikTok is so popular that it’s making everyone seem popular on it… which is bad news for people who are actually popular.
What’s next for Hulu?
The next chapter of the streaming wars is unfolding.
The fall of newspaper
Across the country, local newspapers are taking a serious hit. As digital becomes king, it’s no surprise that analog media is declining.
Likewise wants to reinvent the recommendation engine of the internet
A new platform dubbed Likewise hopes to create an environment where users and the app’s AI work together to create a more accurate recommendation engine, making finding what movie to watch on Friday night a quicker and more enjoyable experience.
Solana mints a… phone?
The Solana blockchain and privacy-focused tech company Osom are building a smartphone created with the Web3-enthusiast in mind.
Meta stocks up with virtual fashion
Meta is launching an Avatar Store, giving users the ability to outfit their digital selves with virtual fits from brands like Balenciaga and Prada.
TikTok and Instagram try to curb user addiction
Both TikTok and Instagram are rolling out features to help address users’ well-being, hoping to break a cycle of addiction