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SocialJury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter investors during acquisition dispute
A jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter investors during his attempt to exit the acquisition deal, adding a major legal twist to the high-profile takeover case.
BriefPinterest CEO urges governments to restrict social media access for users under 16
Pinterest CEO calls on governments to ban social media for users under 16, citing concerns over teen mental health, online safety, and platform accountability.
SocialBluesky secures $100M Series B funding following CEO transition
Bluesky raises $100 million in a Series B round after a recent CEO transition, aiming to scale its decentralised social network and expand user growth.
AppsFacebook introduces new creator monetisation program to compete with TikTok and YouTube
Facebook rolls out a new monetisation program aimed at attracting top creators from TikTok and YouTube, offering improved earnings and content incentives.
SocialDigg cuts workforce and shuts down app as it shifts strategy
Digg has laid off employees and closed its app as the company restructures operations and refocuses on a new product direction.
AppsWhatsApp introduces parent-linked accounts designed for pre-teens
WhatsApp plans to introduce parent-linked accounts for pre-teens, allowing families to supervise messaging activity and strengthen safety controls for younger users.
AppsTikTok enables Apple Music subscribers to listen to full tracks directly inside the app
TikTok now allows Apple Music subscribers to stream full songs directly inside the app, strengthening music discovery and seamless listening for users.
StartupsBluesky CEO Jay Graber resigns from leadership role
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber steps down from her leadership role as the decentralised social media platform enters a new phase of development and governance.
SocialX starts testing a standalone X Chat messaging app for iOS users
X has begun testing a standalone X Chat messaging app on iOS, signaling a move to expand private messaging features and compete with major chat platforms.
SocialInstagram monitored rising teen engagement while targeting young users, lawyers claim
Lawyers argue Instagram tracked increasing usage among teenagers while continuing to design features that attracted young users to the platform.
SocialX introduces ‘Paid Partnership’ labels to replace sponsored hashtags
X rolls out new Paid Partnership labels that allow creators to clearly disclose brand collaborations without relying on hashtags like #ad or #sponsored.
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