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Tumblr Details Big Plans To Draw In New Users
BigTunaOnline/Shutterstock As the social media landscape dramatically shifts in the wake of Meta's recent launch of Threads, a familiar network is looking to become a major player again: Tumblr. The microblogging platform has been around since 2007 but has waxed and waned in popularity over the years, including during a…Read More
Fire at motorcycle gang clubhouse damages 'multiple residences' in Brockville, Ont. – iHeartRadio
Several homes have been damaged or destroyed following an overnight fire at a motorcycle gang clubhouse in Brockville, Ont. Emergency crews responded to reports of a large structure fire at 109 Perth Street, near the intersection of Perth and Brock streets, at approximately 2 a.m. Monday. Brockville police say the…Read More
Tumblr's building a TikTok inspired feed in bid to grow its user base | Engadget
Tumblr could be the latest platform to borrow from TikTok’s playbook. The company is planning a major revamp of its platform that will bring algorithmic recommendations to users’ feeds, according to a memo published on the Tumblr Staff blog. The memo is notably frank about the reasons for the upcoming…Read More
Stephenson Resigns From PGA Tour Board Over 'Serious Concerns' About Saudi Deal …
Former AT&T Chairman Randall Stephenson resigned from the PGA Tour’s policy board over concerns about the tour’s proposed partnership with Saudi Arabia’s national wealth fund, The Washington Post reported Sunday. The PGA Tour confirmed the resignation in a memo to its members, referring to Stephenson’s “exemplary service” for more than…Read More
Twitch is actually improving discoverability. Here's how. – Tubefilter.com
Twitch appears to be making good on its promise to increase discoverability. As it announced at TwitchCon Paris this past weekend, the platform plans to add a Stories feature (with 24-hour, self-deleting posts, just like on Instagram/Snapchat/formerly YouTube) and a TikTok-esque Discover Feed with short clips from streamers. Both features…Read More
EXO's D.O. makes Instagram debut after group's comeback, Chanyeol reacts
Jul 10, 2023 08:24 PM IST EXO member D.O. launched his personal account on Instagram and left everyone surprised, including Chanyeol. EXO member D.O. joined the social bandwagon on Monday and joined his many groupmates on Instagram. This entry on the photo-sharing app comes on the same day when EXO…Read More
Threads' soaring popularity puts a dent in Twitter's traffic – The Hindu
Meta Threads app logo is placed on broken Twitter app logo in this illustration taken, July 7, 2023. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Threads, Meta’s latest microblogging platform, has taken the social media world by storm, amassing 100 million users in just over two days. This rapid rise to popularity has…Read More
How to delete or deactivate your Instagram account | NationalWorld
TechHow to delete Instagram: steps to take to permanently delete and also temporarily deactivate your accountIf you need a break from your Insta feed then you can deactivate or delete your account with a few quick clicksMost people use social media on a daily basis for an easy and convenient…Read More
Snap is teaming up with Linktree to let users include links in their profiles | TechCrunch
Snap announced today that it is rolling out an integration with the link-in-bio tool Linktree to let people show off their work and other profiles on Snapchat. The social network is late to allow links in the profiles of creators. Until now, it only allowed brands and Snap Stars —…Read More
Twitch's Dan Clancy flashes CEO badge at TwitchCon Paris to help streamer in need
Twitch’s CEO Daniel Clancy assisted a streamer in need by flashing his “CEO” badge to security at TwitchCon Paris, allowing them to use the disabled bathroom after the con had ended. Being a CEO can be rather tough work. Not only are you the big boss of an entire organization,…Read More
How to Send Large Videos and Files on WhatsApp – Tech Junkie
Besides sending messages and making calls, one can use WhatsApp to transfer videos, files, and even disappearing media. For that reason, some people even use the platform for business-related purposes. WhatsApp lets you send files up to 2GB in size, but this might still not be enough, especially if you’re…Read More
Qover secures $30M in Series C funding round to accelerate growth and profitability
Qover, a leading insurtech specialising in embedded insurance orchestration, has successfully closed a $30 million Series C up-round funding. The investment will fuel the company’s growth trajectory, empower it to continue orchestrating innovative solutions, launch even more successful partnerships and propel it closer to achieving profitability in its mission to…Read More
WATCH: Shakira and her friend sing 'Copa Vacia' using a Snapchat filter before her visit to …
Shakira and her friend at British Grand Prix (Image Via- Getty Images) Colombian pop-star Shakira and her friend surprised the world after she was seen singing her latest song, ‘Copa Vacia,’ before her visit to the 2023 British F1 GP on Sunday. Shakira moved to Miami to start fresh after…Read More
Granny Basketball builds momentum ahead of its national championships – Delaware Public Media
Published July 10, 2023 at 5:23 AM EDT A basketball league for women over 50 called Granny Basketball is gaining momentum. One team in Iowa is getting ready to defend the national championship. (Story aired on WESUN on July 9, 2023.) Copyright 2023 NPR
Alabama Mayor in Facebook Blocking Case Wins Immunity From Suit
An Alabama mayor will be able to raise qualified immunity as a defense against a lawsuit filed after she allegedly blocked a critic from her official Facebook page, the Eleventh Circuit said, concluding that it wasn’t clear at the time whether blocking violated the First Amendment.Tammi Taylor filed the lawsuit…Read More
Kebbi Gov sacks aide over indecent WhatsApp post – Daily Trust
Gov Nasiru IdrisGov Nasiru Idris of Kebbi has relieved his Special Adviser on Youths, Alhaji Babangida Sarki of his appointment sequel to an indecent posting he made on his WhatsApp status.This is contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris on Monday in Birnin Kebbi.…Read More
Family grieving Oldham County teacher killed in Washington DC: 'Max was a champion'
MAX EMERSON WAS A SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER AND WRESTLING COACH HERE AT OLDHAM COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL. BUT LAST WEEK HE WAS ON A TRIP IN WASHINGTON, DC AND NEVER MADE IT HOME AGAIN. HE COULD SEE GOOD IN EVERY SINGLE ONE OF HIS STUDENTS AND HIS WRESTLERS AND US. THAT’S…Read More
