Meta tests a standalone app for its AI-generated ‘Vibes’ videos
Launched last September, Vibes lets you create and share short-form AI-generated videos and access a dedicated feed that displays AI videos from others.
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As it preps Specs for the masses, Snap’s Q4 shows revenue growth but fewer daily users
The company is engaged in a strategy to diversify its revenue sources as it heads into the new year.
The Wayback Machine debuts a new plug-in designed to fix the internet’s broken links problem
Should a linked web page go offline, the new feature will then redirect readers to the archived versions, so that there is no drop in service. The tool also archives a user’s own posts, helping to ensure their longevity.
TikTok recovers from dip in usage that benefited rival apps following U.S. ownership change
TikTok usage dropped following ownership change, benefiting rival apps. But now, its numbers are climbing again.
India’s Supreme Court to WhatsApp: ‘You cannot play with the right to privacy’
India’s top court is investigating WhatsApp’s data-sharing model, monopoly power, and user consent.
UpScrolled’s founder says the social network has zoomed past 2.5M users
Upscrolled founder said that the social network was launched six years ago and had 150,000 users until January
Bluesky issues its first transparency report, noting rise in user reports and legal demands
Bluesky’s first transparency reports tackle moderation, regulatory compliance, account takedowns, and more. The number of government legal requests went up fivefold.
