Byte, the Second Coming of Vine, is Seeing a Surge in Downloads Amid Debate About TikTok’s Future

With regulators weighing concerns about TikTok, Byte, from Vine co-founder Dom Hofmann, is seeing a surge in popularity.

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Pinterest Updates Feed Algorithm to Boost Specific Content Types, in Addition to Usage-Defined Trends

Pinterest has made a change to its algorithm which will enable it to amplify certain content types of its choosing, in addition to usage-defined recommendations. 

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Facebook Weighs Ban on Political Ads in the Days Leading into the US Presidential Election

Facebook is considering a total ban on election ads in the days leading into the US presidential election, according to new reports.

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Instagram Provides New Options to Manage How IGTV Previews Appear in the Main Feed and Discover

After recently expanding the listing options for IGTV content, Instagram has now also added new ways for IGTV creators to manage how their content is displayed.

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Twitter Provides New Data on the Resurgent Conversation Around Sports [Infographic]

Twitter has provides some new info on the resurgent sports conversation on the platform as several major leagues look to get back to play.

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Amid More Questions About Data-Sharing, TikTok Releases Latest Transparency Report

With several nations reportedly weighing a ban on TikTok, following India's removal of the app, the platform has shared its latest report into official content removal and takedown requests.

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WhatsApp Adds QR Codes for Businesses and Catalog Links to Simplify Sharing

WhatsApp has added two new two new tools to help businesses promote their WhatsApp presence: QR codes for businesses and catalog links for sharing product listings.

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Facebook Removes More Accounts Due to Manipulation Efforts, Including New Push by Right-Wing ‘Proud Boys’

Facebook has removed another set of accounts for 'coordinated inauthentic behavior', including a new group linked to the right-wing Proud Boys in the US.

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Google Adds New Knowledge Panel Insights to Google Image Results for Added Context

Google is adding new Knowledge Panel information listings to Google Images results, helping to provide more context about visual entries.

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Twitter’s Working on a New Subscription Service, Which Could Provide New Options for Prominent Users

A new job posting has pointed to Twitter's development of a new, subscription-based offering – though how that would function is unclear.

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Facebook’s Civil Rights Audit Raises Significant Concerns with the Platform’s Political Policy Approach

An audit of Facebook's approach to civil rights has raised serious concerns with the platform's policies, in particular, it's decision not to fact-check political ads or take action on comments from political leaders. 

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YouTube Launches New ‘Analytics for Artists’ to Provide More Insight for Musicians

YouTube has launched a new 'Analytics for Artists' dashboard which will help musicians better understand how their content is used across the platform. 

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An Overview of Effective Live-Streaming for Nonprofit Organizations

With live video consumption on the rise, and in-person events off the cards, here's an overview of how nonprofits can make best use of live-streaming for their fundraising efforts.

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Managing Cybersecurity and Other Concerns Amid the Work from Home Shift [Infographic]

The shift to work from home will have various implications for businesses – here's an overview of some of the key challenges and considerations.

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Facebook timeline visibility algorithm test

A page follower has not seen any page posts in her timeline for a long time. A picture she sent via messenger was posted on that page, with some captions. This post shows up in her timeline. Why this post?Two potential explanations:

1. Because she is currently located in the country mentioned in that post

2. Because algorithm noticed the photo she sent and the photo in the post figuring the photo has something to do with her.In either of these hypotheses it seems FB algo is smart.

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How to make your computer faster absolutely free

Here is how:

  1. First go to your windows search bar and type ‘maintenance’ then click on a pop-up that says ‘security and maintenance’ on the right side.
  2. Click on the drop-down under maintenance first click on change management settings to make sure to allow scheduled maintenance every day and it was a run recently click on start maintenance.
  3. It will say maintenance of progress and all optimize your computer for Speed and reliability.

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How B2B Marketers Make Webinars Work Up, Down and Beyond the Sales Funnel [Infographic]

Webinars can be a great way to boost brand awareness, but they can also serve valuable and important purpose in various stages of the buying journey.

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Facebook Adds New Prompts to Urge Mask Use in the US as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise

Facebook is adding new prompts on both Facebook and Instagram to urge mask use in the US, as COVID-19 cases reach new highs. 

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LinkedIn Adds New Analytics Tools for Company Pages, New Process to Limit Page Follow Invites

LinkedIn has rolled out a range of new tweaks, including new Follower analytics for company pages, a new audio option for pronunciation on user profiles, and a new limit on company page invites. 

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Google Adds Auto-Generated ‘Smart Replies’ to YouTube Studio

Google is adding its auto-generated 'Smart Replies', which provide quick response options based on machine learning, to YouTube Studio to help creators engage with their communities. 

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Facebook Outlines Efforts to Address Hate Speech as #StopHateforProfit Campaign Goes Into Effect

Facebook is working to reassure advertisers of its efforts to address hate speech on the eve of the #StopHateforProfit campaign launch.

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