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Tuesday, Sep 30

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Meta's Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram are amongst the worst offenders when it comes to social media privacy - here's what you need to know

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Discord takes top spot in social media privacy report, while Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, land at the bottom with TikTok.

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The Future of Fun Is Together: Social Play Redefines Global Gaming Cultures

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Gaming has changed, but such a change is what we all were waiting for! It’s no longer just something you do on your own; it’s how people meet, talk, compete, and hang out. From quick matches with strangers to long sessions with close…

Monday, Sep 29

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Sources: OpenAI plans a stand-alone social app powered by Sora 2, featuring a TikTok-like vertical feed with entirely AI-generated videos (Wired)

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Sources: OpenAI plans a stand-alone social app powered by Sora 2, featuring a TikTok-like vertical feed with entirely AI-generated videos — The platform appears to closely resemble TikTok and is powered by Sora 2, OpenAI's latest video…

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OpenAI Is Preparing to Launch a Social App for AI-Generated Videos

www.wired.com

The platform appears to closely resemble TikTok and is powered by Sora 2, OpenAI's latest video generation model.

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What Is Arattai App by Zoho? Can It Be India’s WhatsApp Alternative? Here’s All About Made-in-India Massaging Platform

www.latestly.com

Arattai is a 'Made-in-India' messaging app by Zoho, which has rapidly gained popularity, topping the App Store’s Social Networking category. Daily sign-ups surged from 3,000 to 3,50,000 in three days. The app supports texts, voice notes,…

Sunday, Sep 28

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Proof of life or too much pressure? The generational reckoning with social media

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Rosemarie Powers, 21, of Irwin joined social media at 7 years old when her mother first let her open up a Facebook account. Her formative years were marred by the influence of social media — platforms parents and experts weren’t prepared…

Saturday, Sep 27

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Trump agency's social media reach outpaces MSNBC, CNN viewership, DHS says

www.foxnews.com

DHS outpaced legacy media outlet viewership by millions on their social media platforms.

Friday, Sep 26

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Moment cops arrest autistic man inside his home over ‘racist’ social media post

THIS is the moment two police officers arrest an autistic man in his own home for making a controversial social media post. Pete North was arrested at his home in Easingwold, Yorkshire, for a public order offence after posting to the…

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Explained: Why Red Bull and Mercedes are trolling McLaren on social media

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McLaren’s official account on the social media platform X uploaded an image of the sunset from the MTC (McLaren Technology Centre) on September 25, 2025.

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From lockdown hobby to global platform: How Vivz became a voice for Afrobeats

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By Jeremiah Urowayino Afrobeats has become one of the fastest-growing music genres in the world, captivating audiences far beyond the shores of Africa. Among those helping to amplify its reach is Vivz, a UK-based YouTuber and content…

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Americans Turn to Social Media for News, With TikTok Rising Fast

A new survey from Pew Research Center shows how strongly social media has become part of the news cycle in the United States. Facebook still draws the largest share of people who say they use these platforms for updates, but TikTok has…

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Beyond the idol: Durga Puja pandals are now platforms for social and political activism

www.thehindu.com

2025’s Pujo pandals span themes ranging from food adulteration to acid attack victims

Reddit Down? Users Across US Report Facing ‘Internal Server Error’, Say Unable To Access Popular Social Media and Community Platform

www.latestly.com

Reddit users across the US reported facing an ‘internal server error’ and other technical problems for hours. Many users posted on social media, sharing their frustration with phrases like ‘Reddit Down’ and ‘Reddit Outage.’ However, the…

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South Jersey family sues Roblox, Discord alleging child sexploitation on the social platforms

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A South Jersey mother and daughter have filed a lawsuit in Camden County Superior Court against Roblox Corporation, alleging the popular gaming platform facilitated the sexual exploitation of the now 14-year-old girl when she was just 11.

Thursday, Sep 25

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A social media platform is ‘labeling users as Antifa members’ – what’s really going on?

metro.co.uk

Below the normal posts are messages reading 'This user is suspected of being part of a terrorist organisation called Antifa.'

Meta rolls out Vibes, a platform where users can create and share short-form, AI-generated videos, in the Meta AI app and on the meta.ai website (Juby Babu/Reuters)

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Meta rolls out Vibes, a platform where users can create and share short-form, AI-generated videos, in the Meta AI app and on the meta.ai website — Meta Platforms (META.O) launched a new feed of AI videos, called Vibes, as the social media…

Retailers sharply increase spending on social media in 2025, study says

A “pre-tariff windfall” of activity and burst of spending on social platforms led to a surprise upward revision of the researcher’s 2025 forecasts.

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Comms minister: Govt urges social media to verify users with IC, passport before safety law

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PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 — All social media platform providers operating in Malaysia have been advised to implement elec...

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Instagram Crosses 3 Billion Users as Growth Reshapes Meta’s Social Platforms

Instagram has surpassed 3 billion monthly active users, reaching one of the biggest milestones in its history and placing the service alongside Facebook and WhatsApp at the top of Meta’s global portfolio.