Wednesday, February 12

Tag: Meta

Marketing on Threads: What you need to know
11Feb adminBy adminNo Comments
Business

Marketing on Threads: What you need to know

We’ve updated our article on Threads to include data from Buffer that found engagement on Threads outpaces engagement on Twitter/X. Threads has become the fastest-growing social media platform in history since it launched on July 5, 2023. Within the first hour alone, it received a whopping 5 million sign-ups — just three months after Meta confirmed it was working on an alternative to Twitter. The buzz around Threads is huge news for marketers as many have been taking a step back from Twitter following Elon Musk’s takeover of the platform, resulting in a 59% drop in ad spend in the U.S. Marketers are now understandably exploring new platforms to host their campaigns without compromising reach or quality. Dig deeper: Why we care about social media marketing: A guide for brands ...
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Apple Kills AR Glasses, Hello Alexa AI, Reality Labs’ Reality, More Cinematic AI
10Feb adminBy adminNo Comments
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Apple Kills AR Glasses, Hello Alexa AI, Reality Labs’ Reality, More Cinematic AI

Apple reportedly stops developing AR smart glasses. It will continue to support its $3500 Vision Pro, introduced just a year ago. Apple is banking on Vision Pro gaining traction with enterprises, having apparently forgotten the sad fate of Microsoft’s HoloLens. Having fallen grievously behind on AI with its shockingly lame once and future agent, Siri, Apple continues to spend billions on exactly the wrong things, forfeiting the wearable AI market to Meta, and betting on enterprise MR. Don’t sell your Apple stock yet, though. The great thing about being the biggest tech company in the world, with a market cap of $3.55 Billion, is that when Siri is finally the cheerful and useful assistant promised in 2012, it will kick every other AI off of the iPhone and we will spend all our waking hours ...
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In fact, You Need to Support Black-Owned Brands at Target More Than Ever
2Feb adminBy adminNo Comments
Entertainment

In fact, You Need to Support Black-Owned Brands at Target More Than Ever

Released on Jan 31, 2025 at 5:21 PMWhile each item included is individually chosen by our editors, we might consist of paid promo. If you purchase something through our links, we might make commission. Find out more about our Product Review Guidelines here.Similar To Issa Rae, I'm rooting for everyone Black. I go shopping Black, elect Black political leaders, support Black professional athletes of all sports, contribute to Black-owned companies who defend equivalent rights, and provide my time and skills to my Black church. Browsing methods to root for everyone Black has actually looked various following the Trump administration's choice to reverse variety, equity, and addition (DEI) practices. "Billions of dollars are invested every year on DEI, however instead of decreasing predispositio...
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Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg desire you to understand they’re still good friends and absolutely not mad at each other
29Jan adminBy adminNo Comments
Technology

Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg desire you to understand they’re still good friends and absolutely not mad at each other

On Thursday, The New York Times released a prolonged story about the increase in power of Stephen Miller, a long time follower of Donald Trump understood for his hardline views on migration. Usually, a story like that would not get much attention in the tech press. The piece opened with an anecdote about Mark Zuckerberg that right away raised eyebrows.The story detailed a current conference Miller had with Zuckerberg when the Meta CEO took a trip to Mar-a-Lago in 2015. According to The TimesZuckerberg-- who would quickly renounce Meta's previous reality inspecting efforts and ditch business variety programs-- "blamed his previous chief running officer, Sheryl Sandberg, for an inclusivity effort at Facebook that motivated workers' self-expression in the work environment."That line triggered...
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Mail box: Switch 2 Caution, Unpopular Opinions, Easy Games
28Jan adminBy adminNo Comments
Entertainment

Mail box: Switch 2 Caution, Unpopular Opinions, Easy Games

Image: Nintendo LifeInvite back as we open the Nintendo Life Mailbox when again. Here we remain in 2025, prepared to grow, and Nintendo has actually kindly provided all of us some excellent news: 'Switch 2' is Change 2, it's looking attractive ... and see this area. We're paraphrasing, however that's the essence. It's time for our regular monthly letters page function. Got something you wish to leave your chest? We're all set and waiting to check out your game-related ponderings. Every month we'll highlight a Star Letter, the author of which will get a month's membership to our ad-free Supporter plan. Take a look at the submission standards at the bottom of this page. Let's plunge our mitts into package, shall we? Nintendo Life Mailbox - January 2024 Image: Nintendo "old Nintendo" (*** ST...
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Mark Zuckerberg Turns His Back on the Media
28Jan adminBy adminNo Comments
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Mark Zuckerberg Turns His Back on the Media

There was a time when Mark Zuckerberg didn't concern traditional media as the opponent. He even permitted me, a card-carrying tradition media individual, into his home. In April 2018, I ventured there to hear his strategies to do the ideal thing. It became part of my years-long embed into Facebook to compose a book. For the previous 2 years, Zuckerberg's business had actually been roundly slammed for its failure to control disinformation and hate speech. Now the young creator had a strategy to resolve this.Part of the service, he informed me, was more content small amounts. He was going to work with a lot more human beings to veterinarian posts, even if it cost Facebook substantial capital. He would likewise amp up efforts to utilize expert system to proactively get rid of damaging materia...
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Bluesky Adds Dedicated Video Feed
25Jan adminBy adminNo Comments
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Bluesky Adds Dedicated Video Feed

With all the significant social platforms wanting to put more focus on video, in line with the TikTok-originated, full-screen vertical swiping technique, Bluesky is now likewise wanting to get on board, by including its own devoted video feed. As you can see in this example, like X, IG, and every other social app, Bluesky is now likewise wanting to take advantage of its existing video material, by including a more TikTok-aligned, vertical-swiping feed screen of simply video uploads. And a lot more, Bluesky's video feed will be tailored based upon your own feed and neighborhood choices. According to Bluesky: With custom-made feeds, you can personalize your Bluesky experience. The capability to swipe vertically in between videos specifies to video customized feeds. Requirement customized...
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AI Briefing: Copyright fights bring Meta and OpenAI datasets under the microscopic lense
25Jan adminBy adminNo Comments
Technology

AI Briefing: Copyright fights bring Meta and OpenAI datasets under the microscopic lense

By Marty Swant - January 20, 2025 - Recently saw not one however 2 prominent AI legal fights under the spotlight, with updates in different copyright cases versus Meta and OpenAI. Court files unsealed in an AI copyright case versus Meta raised brand-new concerns about making use of e-books from a book piracy website Library Genesis (LibGen). They likewise raise brand-new concerns about just how much CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other Meta officers learnt about Meta groups' usage of pirated material to assist train its Llama designs. Court files declare Meta staff members looked for to eliminate copyright details-- consisting of headers and other identifiers-- from different products. One filing reveals an internal Meta file with an idea to eliminate l...
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