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TikTok Launches ‘TikTok for Artists,’ a Music Insights Platform

TikTok officially launched TikTok for Artists on Tuesday, a new music insights platform aimed at helping artists grow their careers. The launch follows a two-month test phase in select countries. The platform is designed to support artists and their teams in connecting with fans, enhancing promotion, and guiding content strategy on TikTok. It offers access […]

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Elon Musk Announces XChat is Launching for Everyone, But Concerns About its Claimed Security Features Persist

On Sunday, Elon Musk revealed that XChat, an upgraded version of X’s Direct Messaging (DM) feature, is being released with new capabilities including disappearing messages, encryption, file sharing, and support for audio and video calls. While these features are not widely available yet—since XChat only recently entered beta testing with a limited group—Musk noted that

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LinkedIn Cuts 281 California Jobs Amid Tech Layoffs

LinkedIn, the job-focused social network owned by Microsoft, is reducing its workforce. A recent filing with the California Employment Development Department shows the company is laying off 281 employees in the state. “Earlier this month, Microsoft announced 6,000 job cuts, about 3% of its workforce, affecting LinkedIn and California staff.“ LinkedIn Follows Tech Industry Trend

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Pew: Left-Leaning Influencers Join Bluesky But Stay On X

It’s no surprise that many prominent left-leaning social media accounts have recently embraced Bluesky — and a new analysis from the Pew Research Center aims to quantify the shift. This analysis updates Pew’s November 2024  news influencer report, which had not accounted for Bluesky at the time. The study examined a select group of 500

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Grammarly Receives $1 Billion in Nondilutive Investment from General Catalyst

Grammarly, the writing assistant company founded 14 years ago, has secured a $1 billion funding commitment from General Catalyst. The capital will support Grammarly’s sales and marketing initiatives while preserving its existing funds for potential strategic acquisitions. Unlike conventional venture capital deals, this investment doesn’t involve General Catalyst acquiring equity in Grammarly. Instead, Grammarly will

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YouTube Will Soon let Viewers use Google Lens to Search Items in Shorts

YouTube revealed on Thursday that it will soon integrate Google Lens into YouTube Shorts. This new feature, rolling out in the coming weeks, will allow viewers to visually search for objects or places they see in Shorts using Google Lens. For instance, if a Short features a location you’d like to visit, you can tap

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Apple May Update Its OS Naming Scheme To Correspond With The Release Year, Potentially Rebranding iOS 19 as iOS 26

Apple appears to be making major changes to its operating systems this year, extending beyond just design and user experience. Traditionally, the next versions of iOS and iPadOS were anticipated to be labeled as version 19, with macOS progressing to version 15, maintaining the long-standing numbering system. Apple May Switch to Year-Based Naming for Future

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Stellantis Moves to Android after ending Amazon Partnership

Three years ago, Stellantis revealed plans to team up with Amazon to develop in-car software aimed at delivering a range of connected services by 2024, aligning with the automaker’s goal of generating $22.5 billion a year from software. However, those plans fell through. According to Reuters, the partnership is now “winding down,” with some Amazon

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With iOS 19 Approaching, Apple is Focusing On Mobile Gaming

With Apple’s WWDC just weeks away, the company is signaling a strong focus on the growing mobile gaming market. This move highlights Apple’s ambition to expand its presence, enhance user experiences, and drive innovation in gaming on iOS devices. Apple has established a presence in mobile gaming with its subscription-based Arcade service, offering curated, ad-free

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