Facebook's Evolution: From Social Network to Digital Marketplace Giant
Facebook's Marketplace has transformed the platform into a dominant e-commerce destination with 1.2 billion monthly buyers, surpassing eBay. While the social network shifts towards transactions, community-driven Buy Nothing groups emerge as spaces for authentic connection.
EVGA Transitions from Forums to Reddit: A Shift in Community Platform
EVGA's decision to close its official forums and migrate to Reddit marks a significant change in how the company engages with its community. While details about the transition timeline and process remain unclear, this move reflects broader shifts in how tech companies are adapting their community engagement strategies.
Twitterrific Creators Launch Tapestry: A New Multi-Feed Content Aggregator
Iconfactory's new app Tapestry aims to unify content from RSS, YouTube, Bluesky, and other platforms into customizable timelines. The crowdfunded project offers privacy-focused features and flexible subscription options for users seeking centralized content management.
Meta's User Base Rebounds Despite Policy Changes as TikTok Faces Uncertainty
Meta experiences initial user exodus following controversial policy shifts but sees quick recovery partly due to TikTok's uncertain future in the US. Analytics show Facebook's brief decline reversed as users seek alternative platforms, with Instagram's Reels becoming a prime destination for content creators.
Bluesky Takes on TikTok with New Vertical Video Feed Launch
Bluesky introduces a customizable vertical video feed feature as TikTok faces uncertainty in the US market. The decentralized platform's strategic move comes amid significant user growth, reaching 28 million users while fostering development of alternative video platforms.
Zuckerberg Courts Trump at Mar-a-Lago Amid Meta's Policy Shifts
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg meets with President-elect Trump at Mar-a-Lago, signaling efforts to rebuild ties ahead of Trump's return to White House. The meeting follows Meta's recent policy changes, including reduced content moderation and elimination of fact-checking programs.
Meta Shifts Content Moderation Strategy with Community-Led Approach
Meta announces major overhaul of content moderation policies, replacing third-party fact-checking with community-driven system and relaxing certain content restrictions. The company is relocating trust and safety teams while giving users more control over political content visibility.
Roblox Tightens Child Safety with Major Social Feature Restrictions
Popular gaming platform Roblox announces sweeping restrictions on social features for users under 13, including limits on chat and unrated content access. These changes, effective November 2023, come amid heightened scrutiny of child safety issues on the platform.
TikTok and WhatsApp Rise as Teens Desert Traditional Social Media Giants
A new Pew Research survey reveals dramatic shifts in teen social media preferences, with TikTok and WhatsApp gaining popularity while X and Facebook see major declines. The study shows YouTube maintaining dominance despite slight decreases, while nearly half of teens report being online 'almost constantly'.
Bluesky Unveils Premium Subscription Plans with Bluesky+ Mockup
Social network Bluesky reveals plans for an $8 monthly premium service offering enhanced features like high-quality video uploads and profile customization. The platform explores various monetization strategies while emphasizing that all details remain in development.