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Sunday, Oct 19

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X-Lite App: Elon Musk-Run Social Media Platform’s Lite Version Now Available for Android Premium+ and Premium Users

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X-Lite, a lightweight version of the X app, is now available for Android users with Premium and Premium+ subscriptions. The update improves database performance, speeds up timeline loading, and enhances navigation. It also adds features…

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Social media erupts over Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko alleged domestic violence

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Reactions have flooded social media following viral reports that actress Regina Daniels allegedly suffered domestic violence in her marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko. Many users and celebrities have taken to various platforms to express…

Saturday, Oct 18

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Hidden Cost of Relying Only on Social Media – Insights from a Leading Web Design Company in Lagos

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In today’s digital economy, most Nigerian businesses see social media as the heart of their online presence. From Instagram boutiques to Facebook vendors, social platforms have become the go-to spaces for promoting products and attracting…

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£260m mega celebrity takes to social media after Jannik Sinner said 'let's go'

www.walesonline.co.uk

Jannik Sinner has named who he would like to play him in a film - with his choice now giving a firm response via social media platform X.

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EssentiallySports Appoints Ashley Reid to Lead Socials Strategy

EssentiallySports has appointed Ashley Reid as its new Socials Lead, a strategic addition to the company’s growing digital and creator ecosystem. Reid will oversee global social strategy, content development, and platform innovation,…

Friday, Oct 17

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AI Social Platform Series Inks 12K-SF Lease at 520 West 25th Street

commercialobserver.com

Series, an AI-powered social networking platform, has signed a 12,000-square-foot lease at The Feil Organization’s 520 West 25th Street, the landlord announced. The lease is for five years, and Series will take over the building’s entire…

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Bangladesh's head coach urges his players to stay away from social media

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Addressing the issue ahead of the ODI series against the West Indies, Simmons asked his players not to engage on social platforms.

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Investment Pours Into Community and Social Gaming Globally

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Global capital is steering rapidly into community-focused digital platforms, signaling a clear preference for social recreation over high-stakes wagering. This article analyzes the scale of this international movement and the regulations…

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EU lawmakers propose social media ban for under-16s

www.thehindu.com

They also called for fines and bans on platforms that flout the bloc's rules on protecting minors under the Digital Services Act (DSA)

Social media comments can act as 'quick warning signals' against misinformation, study shows

phys.org

Comments from ordinary users on social media platforms can be a force for good, helping others identify false information and navigate what is accurate, new research shows.

Thursday, Oct 16

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Pinterest’s anti-AI update is the social media cleanse we didn’t know we needed

www.digitaltrends.com

Pinterest is pushing back on the flood of AI-generated content by giving users more say over what they see. New features include "AI-modified" labels and filter options so you can reduce how much generative AI content shows up in your feed…

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Pacers Aaron Nesmith Among Group Founding Off Court, A Player-Owned Social Platform

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Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith, as well as NBA players Darius Garland and Payton Pritchard, are starting Off Court to give players more social media control.

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A new wave of social media apps provide hope in a doomscrolling world

techcrunch.com

“The platforms that won were the ones that kept people scrolling the longest, not the ones that made them feel the most connected,”  Zehra Naqvi told TechCrunch. “Now there is an abundance of content but a scarcity of joy.”  

India News | Himachal Pradesh: Dalit Organisations Unite Against Caste-based Oppression; Call for Common Platform to Combat Discrimination

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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The convention marked a landmark initiative, aiming to bring together diverse Dalit and Scheduled Caste (SC) organisations under a single umbrella to counter rising incidents of caste…

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Most Of The Celebrities You Envy Are Living Fake Lives – Ayo Makun Warns Against Social Media Pressure

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Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun has warned fans about the pressures that come with social media comparisons. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Thursday morning, he discussed how platforms like Instagram often show a polished version…

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Business News | Cisco and Social Alpha Launch Krishi Mangal 3.0: Accelerator Program to Support and Scale 7 New-age Agri-tech Startups

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Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. New Delhi [India], October 16: Cisco India CSR and Social Alpha, India's leading venture development platform for science and technology startups, today announced the launch of…

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Social media now ‘begging sites’ for some users – Yhemolee

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Media personality Idowu Adeyemi popularly known as Yhemolee, has expressed dismay over the rising wave of online begging across social media platforms. The father of one lamented their transformation from spaces

SC to hear PIL seeking nationwide ban on online gambling masquerading as E-sports, social games

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday a PIL filed by the Centre for Accountability and Systemic Change (CASC) seeking directions to the Centre to prohibit online gambling and betting platforms that allegedly operate under…

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Is X Shutting Down Its Creator Monetisation Programme Because It Caused More Harm Than Benefit? Elon Musk’s Platform Calls Claim ‘Fake News’

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A post on social media claimed that X was planning to shut down its creator monetisation programme because it caused more harm than benefit. Elon Musk's platform reacted to this viral post by a credible source, calling it "fake news." Find…

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Quackity responds as reported Discord leak suggests platform staff were told not to interact with him, Dr DisRespect, and more on social media

www.sportskeeda.com

Minecraft star and Twitch streamer Alexis "Quackity" has responded to a report that Discord staff were instructed not to interact with him and several other prominent internet figures.