People gather and cheer Kai Cenat (center) as members of the NYPD respond to thousands … [+] People gathered in New York City on August 4, 2023 for a “giveaway” event announced by popular Twitch livestreamer Kai Cenat in and around Union Square. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) Getty Images Kai Cenat, a popular … Read more
Despite it being one of the wettest days in Mumbai, a small group of visitors turned up for an hour-long evening event on “emotional hygiene” led by Ira Khan at a community center in a charming two-story building in Pali Village. After playing a video on “How to Use Dopamine and Motivation,” 25-year-old Khan — … Read more
On July 28, singer, songwriter and actress Mandy Moore shared an Instagram story about her … [+] Two-year-old son Gus is diagnosed with Gianotti Crosti Syndrome (GCS). (Photo by Leon Bennett/FilmMagic) MovieMagic Here’s a hasty diagnosis. On July 28, singer-songwriter-actress Mandy Moore shared an Instagram Story about the fact that she and Taylor Goldsmith’s two-year-old … Read more
A phone running Meta’s Instagram Threads app can be seen in this photo illustration in Warsaw. … [+] Poland on July 7, 2023. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Only Photo via Getty Images It might be time for something completely new. The Threads app launched a while ago, and I jumped in and … Read more
SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 5: In this photo illustration, the Threads logo appears on a … [+] Mobile phone on July 5, 2023 in San Anselmo, California. Instagram parent company Meta is expected to release Threads on July 6, a potential competitor to Twitter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s fledgling social media app. (Photo illustration … Read more
CNN — When Elon Musk took over Twitter in October and began disrupting the platform, frustrated users didn’t have many viable alternatives. Now there might be too many. More and more services have launched or gained prominence in recent months, targeting users uncomfortable with Musk’s decision to cut Twitter’s staff, overhaul the verification process, restore … Read more
This photo taken on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in New York shows the logo for Meta’s new app Threads. … [+] right, and that from Twitter. Meta is ready to unveil the new app, which appears to be mimicking Twitter – a direct challenge to Elon Musk’s social media platform. A listing for the Threads … Read more
Meta will release a rival to Twitter on Thursday, a social media app called Threads. The service is described by Meta as “Instagram’s text-based conversational app.” The new service, available for pre-order on Apple’s App Store and due July 6, is similar in appearance to Twitter, with screenshots of the service showing messages with replies … Read more
Hugely successful Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein, which has long been plagued by allegations of horrendous working conditions and most recently allegations of forced labor, appears to have adopted a new PR strategy: sending Instagram influencers on sponsored trips to China to present a to do a high-end tour. End of the Shein supplier warehouse. The … Read more
‘Immediate’ impact: Teen social media use spikes over the summer, raising mental health concerns If you think your teen will be spending a lot of time on social media during the school year, chances are they’ll be spending even more time in the summer. CHICAGO – If you think your teen will be spending a … Read more