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.
Bluesky Enforces New Rules to Combat Account Impersonation and Parody Abuse
Bluesky Social implements stricter policies requiring clear identification of parody and satire accounts amid rising impersonation concerns. The platform's unique domain-based verification system faces new challenges as 44% of top accounts experience impersonation attempts.
Bluesky Introduces Controversial 'Hot Replies' Sorting Feature
Bluesky's latest update automatically sorts post replies by 'hotness,' prioritizing recently engaged content over chronological order. The change has sparked debate among users who can still manually adjust sorting preferences but criticize the default setting.
X Plans to Label Parody Accounts in Latest Transparency Push
X is developing new labels for parody and fan commentary accounts to help users distinguish between authentic and satirical profiles. While the feature aims to reduce confusion, enforcement challenges loom as the platform struggles with consistent adoption of similar policies.