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Platform X Prepares to Launch Trading, P2P Payments, and Investments services
20-06-2025
The X platform is actively developing its financial infrastructure, with trading, P2P transactions, and investment features expected to launch "soon." According to CEO Linda Yaccarino, the goal is to turn X into a place where users can manage "all of their financial activity." ...
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Social networks become the main source of news
23-06-2025
In the U.S., social media — particularly video platforms — have become the primary news source, overtaking both television and news websites, according to Reuters Institute. Over 54% of Americans now get their news from Facebook, X, and YouTube, slightly more than TV (50%) and websites/a...
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The story of the largest leak: 16 billion passwords from Apple, Facebook and Google
25-06-2025
Cybersecurity researchers from Cybernews have uncovered an unprecedented data compilation of approximately 16 billion compromised logins and passwords, including credentials to major platforms like Apple, Facebook, and Google. The breach spans 30 datasets, each holding from tens of millions to up to...
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Fraudulent Telegram Bots: Dangers and How to Protect Yourself
27-06-2025
If you need to use a chatbot, always find the link on the official website or app of the bank. Never agree to apply for financial aid through a chatbot. How this scam works: Fake bots: scammers create bots mimicking official bank bots, copying logos, descriptions, and tone. Name ...
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Telegram Tests Built-in Fact-Checking Tool to Combat Misinformation
30-06-2025
Telegram has begun testing a new feature aimed at countering disinformation on its platform. The feature, called the Fact Check panel, is now available in the beta version of the Android app. The new function highlights questionable posts by displaying a “Fact Check” banner beneath th...
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Spotify Hits Instagram: Now You Can Hear Tracks in Stories Without Leaving the App
02-07-2025
Instagram and Spotify have finally delivered a feature users have long awaited: sharing songs in Instagram Stories with audio playback. Previously, adding a song from Spotify to a Story only showed a static image with the track title and a "Play" button. Now that changes. Instagram has ...
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YouTube Launches AI-Powered Search Features
04-07-2025
YouTube is rolling out new AI-based features aimed at making video and information search more intuitive for users. AI Carousel: How It Works One of the key innovations is an AI-powered carousel with short summaries of topics generated by artificial intelligence. This carousel recommends relevan...
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TikTok Launching a U.S.-Only Version
07-07-2025
TikTok is developing a dedicated version of its app exclusively for users in the United States, ahead of a potential sale to a group of American investors. The new version is expected to be available in U.S. app stores on September 5. This development follows a recent statement by President Donal...
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Twitter Co-Founder Launches Decentralized Messenger Bitchat That Works Without the Internet
09-07-2025
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and CEO of Block, has launched a beta version of Bitchat — a decentralized peer-to-peer messenger that functions entirely via Bluetooth. In a tweet, Dorsey said he spent the weekend diving into “Bluetooth mesh networks, relays, storage and forwarding mo...
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Snoop Dogg Releases Song About Telegram After Spat with Durov
11-07-2025
Rapper Snoop Dogg has unveiled a new track titled “Gifts”, dedicated to the messaging app Telegram. The music video is now available on his official YouTube channel. In the video, Snoop highlights his own Telegram channel and various messenger features. He also shows a photograph of P...
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Is Facebook Advertising Worth It for Small Businesses?
14-07-2025
Facebook continues to be a powerful marketing tool for small businesses. Despite the rise of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Telegram, the platform offers reliable results due to its detailed targeting options and large active user base. Best suited industries include: Home and lifestyle pr...
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The Global YouTube Blockade: Who, When, and Why
16-07-2025
A low‑quality but provocative film, The Innocence of Muslims, sparked global outrage. Several Muslim-majority countries demanded Google block access to the film. Others—Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan—blocked YouTube entirely to protect citizens. Russia also raised demands: on Octo...
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TikTok Now Lets Songwriters Feature Their Tracks on Profiles
18-07-2025
TikTok is expanding its support for music creators. Songwriters and producers can now highlight the tracks they’ve written or co-written directly in their profile under a new “Music” tab. This works similarly to how it functions for performing artists. Additionally, those who re...
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Social Media Becomes the Leading Source of News and Misinformation
21-07-2025
The U.S. is catching up with Latin America, Africa, and Asia, where social media has already surpassed traditional media, while the gap with Europe — where social media is less dominant — continues to grow. For the first time, social media — especially video content — has ...
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TON Wallet Now Available in the United States
23-07-2025
Telegram has officially launched its built-in crypto wallet TON Wallet for users in the United States. The new payment service enables U.S. residents to manage their digital assets directly within the Telegram app — no downloads, extensions, or separate logins required. According to the com...
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Filtered Living: How Social Media Shapes What We Want
25-07-2025
Social media is no longer just entertainment — it sets the standard for what’s desirable. On TikTok, a thermos cup became a status symbol, and "Dubai" chocolate turned luxury due to aesthetic packaging and influencer hype. Today, value is driven by visuals, not quality. Algo...
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Instagram Introduces New Restrictions to Protect Children
28-07-2025
Instagram, the photo and video-sharing platform, has introduced a series of measures aimed at strengthening child safety in comments and recommendations. From now on, accounts managed by adults that feature photos of children will be excluded from recommendation feeds for users identified by the ...
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AI Making Decisions for Us: How Social Media Is Changing Under the Influence of Artificial Intelligence
30-07-2025
Social media platforms were originally designed to connect like-minded individuals and encourage open communication. But under the growing influence of AI, these platforms are increasingly transforming into systems where privacy and freedom of choice are being subordinated to algorithmic logic. A...
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Scrolling Under Supervision: TikTok Updates Parental Controls
01-08-2025
TikTok has introduced a range of new features focused on safety, digital well-being, and support for content creators. The latest updates include an enhanced Family Pairing system, new Creator Care tools, and interactive well-being missions. The platform also officially launched a fact-checking syst...
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The UK’s Online Safety Law Is Reshaping Social Media. Why Are X and Reddit Blocking War Posts?
04-08-2025
On July 25, 2025, the UK’s Online Safety Act came into force, requiring platforms to implement strict age verification to protect minors from harmful content, including pornography, encouragement of self-harm, violence, or eating disorder promotion. Violations may result in fines of up to &pou...
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