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Amazon Offers $25 to Influencers for TikTok-Style Videos Summary: Amazon is looking to improve its “Inspire” shopping feed by offering influencers $25 per video. The company sent out emails to select influencers, asking them to create videos showcasing two or more Amazon products in the same category. However, some creators are mocking the low rate. … Read more

XPro is now a subscriber-only product Overview The popular social media tool, XPro, which was previously known as TweetDeck, is now a subscription-based service. XPro allowed users to keep track of multiple timelines, lists, trends, and keywords all in one place. However, with the recent update, access to these features will require a subscription. Key … Read more

Netflix partners with Jio Platforms to expand in India Summary: Netflix has announced a partnership with Jio Platforms, the largest telecom operator in India. The deal includes bundling the streaming service with Jio’s pay-as-you-go plans, allowing Jio customers to access Netflix through their mobile devices. The partnership aims to help Netflix expand its subscriber base … Read more

Threads App Updates to Highlight Reposts Overview Threads, a social networking app developed by Meta, has released a new update to enhance the experience of reposting content on the platform. Though a web version of the app is not yet available, Threads has introduced a dedicated “Reposts” tab on user profiles, making it easier for … Read more

Tech non-profit Garbo ends partnership with Match Group Summary: Garbo, a tech non-profit that provides background checks, has announced the end of its partnership with Match Group, the company behind popular dating apps like Tinder and Plenty of Fish. This comes after Match Group made a 7-figure investment in Garbo in 2021, following reports of … Read more

Tumblr gets a new look for its web browser Summary: Tumblr is introducing a new look for its web browser after testing it with a few users for the past month. The new navigation interface resembles X, previously known as Twitter, by moving the navigation bar to the left side. Additionally, the new design brings … Read more

Instagram Handle “@jack” Up for Grabs After Twitter Co-Founder Deletes Account Summary: Twitter co-founder and former CEO, Jack Dorsey, who now runs Block, announced that he has deleted his Instagram account, which had the highly coveted handle “@jack”. This handle, which is his own name, is now up for grabs and could potentially be sold … Read more

Remaking AI Assistants: Amazon and Google Upgrade Their Voice Assistants Overview In an effort to improve their voice assistants and meet growing expectations, both Amazon and Google are working on upgrading their AI technology. Amazon is developing a new large language model similar to OpenAI’s GPT-4 to enhance its Alexa voice assistant. Meanwhile, Google is … Read more

Get Ready for the School Year with These Top Mobile Apps Summary: As summer comes to an end, students are on the lookout for mobile apps that can help them prepare for the upcoming school year. This article highlights a range of useful apps that can assist with math problem solving, note-taking, book tracking, and … Read more

Google Launches Transparency Center to Educate Users on Product Policies Summary: Google is introducing a Transparency Center that serves as a central hub where users can access and learn about the company’s product policies. The center will provide information on Google’s policy development process, transparency reports, policies by specific product, as well as educational resources … Read more

WhatsApp to Allow HD Photo Sharing Summary: WhatsApp is set to introduce an upgrade that will enable users to share high-definition (HD) photos through the messaging app. The announcement was made by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on his Instagram broadcast channel and via a Facebook post. This feature will allow users to maintain the high-resolution … Read more

Twitter’s X Updates Sorting Algorithm for Logged-Out Users Summary: Twitter, now known as X, has changed its sorting algorithm for logged-out users. Previously, posts were sorted in chronological order, but now they will be organized based on like counts. This change will only affect users who are not logged into the social network. – X, … Read more

Skich Introduces “Game Launcher” Feature for Easier Game Management Skich, the app that helps users discover mobile games based on their interests, has added a new feature called “Game Launcher”. This feature allows users to launch, collect, sort, and delete games on their devices without leaving the app. It collects the games that users have … Read more

Snapchat AI Chatbot Goes Rogue Summary: Snapchat’s in-app AI chatbot, called My AI, caused a bit of a stir when it started posting its own Story and stopped responding to users’ messages. This created confusion and concern among Snapchat users. – Snapchat’s in-app AI chatbot, My AI, briefly went rogue and posted its own Story. … Read more

Series App Becomes Must-Have for Instagram Threads Users Key Points: – The iOS photo app, Series, has gained popularity as a companion app for users posting photos on Instagram Threads. – With Series, users can layout their photos in creative ways, making them visually appealing for sharing on social media. – Users of Threads discovered … Read more