Meta is preparing to run commercials on Threads in early 2025, marking a significant shift from its initial strategy of refraining from monetisation in the platform’s early stages.  The app boasts explosive growth to reach 200 million monthly users as of August 2024, surpassing the app’s expectations. Meta is now reconsidering its stance and focusing […]

Snapchat has announced a new feature that allows parents to request their teen’s real-time location. On Thursday, the video-sharing app  introduced Snap Map, a location-sharing feature within its Family Center, an in-app hub offering parental tools and resources. Snapchat enhancing safety for families The new location-sharing capability is designed to empower parents, allowing them to […]

TikTok, a short-form video broadcasting platform, has announced that it has banned over 360,000 videos in Kenya over non-compliance with its community guidelines. TikTok’s swift action through automated systems TikTok’s quarterly Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, released Wednesday, showed 60,465 global account bans. The platform continues to enforce age restrictions, as 57,262 accounts were reported as […]

Social network X, owned by Elon Musk, has shifted its strategy by testing a free version of its AI chatbot, Grok. The development was announced on Sunday.  Grok, which was only exclusive to premium users, is now available to a select group of free users in certain regions, sparking curiosity and excitement in the tech […]

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, on Saturday fired an intern for “maliciously interfering” with AI model training, according to a statement issued by the Chinese app. The company dismissed rumours regarding the degree of damage the unidentified person caused, stating that the social media reports contained “some exaggerations and inaccuracies.” ByteDance issued a statement regarding […]

Facebook, a social media pioneer, is preferred by older generations, while younger users choose Instagram and TikTok for photo and video sharing. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, wants to change this idea. Meta’s head of Facebook, Tom Alison, said the platform’s original goal was to help people connect with family and friends. However, its […]

Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), is set to implement a controversial change that will allow users you’ve blocked to see your public posts. This update, announced on September 23, 2024, has sparked significant debate regarding user control and privacy on the platform. Read also: Top countries with highest TikTok users in Africa […]

According to Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, the well-known messaging app, has revised its terms of service to deter “bad actors” from “jeopardising the integrity” of the platform. According to a statement by Durov on Monday, Telegram will now provide the IP addresses and phone numbers of users who break the app’s rules to […]

Instagram has launched a new Teen Accounts feature to improve safety and privacy for users under 18. This initiative responds to growing concerns about social media’s impact on young people’s mental health.  Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri announced the changes, which will automatically convert existing accounts for users under 18 into Teen Accounts within 60 days, […]

As technology continues to evolve, so does how people can manipulate media. Deepfakes, particularly those altering faces and voices, have become a significant concern due to their potential for misinformation. In response, YouTube is rolling out tools designed to detect these advanced fabrications and protect creators and viewers from the harmful effects of such manipulations. […]

Tesla founder Elon Musk wants X to be as popular as YouTube, and he’s already making significant steps towards that goal. Musk personally told MrBeast, the most popular YouTuber, to post full videos on X. X’s Chief Executive Officer, Linda Yaccarino, talked about the platform’s change to become a “video-first” service earlier this year. According […]

X, previously known as Twitter, has introduced a feature that allows users to edit their Direct Messages (DMs). This new capability provides a way to correct mistakes, update information, or clarify messages after they have been sent. Here’s how you can use this feature effectively. Read also: Instagram launches Creator Lab to empower Gen Z […]

Instagram has officially launched the Creator Lab, an educational platform empowering Gen Z talent. This initiative is part of Instagram’s broader strategy to engage younger users by providing them with tools and resources to enhance their creative expression on the platform. The Creator Lab will share insights and experiences from established creators, helping aspiring influencers […]

According to French news stations TF1 and BFM TV, Telegram’s wealthy CEO and creator Pavel Durov was reportedly arrested on Saturday night at Bourget Airport, which is close to Paris. According to Reuters, Durov was detained on a French warrant while departing from Azerbaijan on his private jet in connection with an initial police inquiry […]

The top platform for short-form videos, TikTok, recently unveiled its first Visionary Voices List for Africa, honouring 15 people advancing creativity and cultural representation throughout the region. The list showcases noteworthy contributions to African music, arts, entertainment, and cultural diversity. It is divided into three categories: creators, small-owned enterprises, and industry disruptors. In a recent […]

Investing in stocks has never been easier, thanks to platforms like Bamboo that make the process accessible and straightforward. Whether new to investing or looking to diversify your portfolio, Bamboo provides a user-friendly interface to help you quickly buy stocks and manage your funds.  Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to buy a stock and […]

Following accusations from the European Union that the iPhone manufacturer was violating the bloc’s historic new digital regulations, Apple announced modifications to its App Store on Thursday. Apple is the first digital company accused of breaking the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a new rule passed by the EU. The EU said that the terms of […]

Once more, Elon Musk’s X, once known as Twitter, is preparing a contentious redesign for the platform. X is trying to remove the like, comment, and repost buttons from post replies and their respective numbers. Reaction postings would also lose their view count. Read also: X launches private likes feature to enhance user privacy What […]

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) fined WhatsApp and Meta $220 million in Nigeria. Multiple data privacy infractions led to this fine, reflecting Nigerian authorities’ efforts to enforce data protection laws and protect consumer rights. Investigative background of Whatsapp The FCCPC investigated Meta and WhatsApp for three years, starting in May 2021. The […]

In its Q1 2024 Adversarial Threat Report, Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, revealed on Wednesday that it had deleted 63,000 accounts linked to the infamous “Yahoo Boys” scam organisation. The accounts, which were removed throughout the previous two weeks, were used to disseminate blackmail scripts and conduct financial sextortion […]