Google Photos’ 2025 Recap turns to Gemini to find your highlights
The Google Photos Recap will use Gemini’s AI to find your memorable moments throughout the year, and adds new metrics, like a ‘selfie’ count.
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Facebook takes on Reddit with launch of nicknames for Facebook Groups
Facebook users can protect their privacy in Groups using a new nicknames feature.
Malaysia may ban users under 16 from social media starting next year
The country’s communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said the administration is considering systems for implementing age restrictions on social media sites.
Roblox CEO interview gets heated over child safety
Roblox CEO Dave Baszuki joined the Hard Fork podcast to discuss the gaming platform’s new age verification feature — but he seemed to get frustrated at the number of questions focused on child safety.
X’s new About This Account feature is going great
A new feature seemingly revealed many right-wing “America First” accounts are actually based outside the United States. But the data seems questionable.
Pew’s latest social media report shows X’s staying power in the U.S., despite competition
X is still used by 21% of U.S. adults, Pew found, only down from 23% in 2021, despite increased competition from Meta, startups, and decentralized social media.
X begins rolling out the ‘About this account’ feature to users’ profiles
The feature will show where users are based, how they’re connected to X, and how many times they’ve changed their username.
Phictly’s new app brings people together over their favorite books and TV shows
Phictly helps fans find niche clubs for their favorite books, shows, and movies, offering intimate, spoiler-safe communities with flexible pacing and tracker tools.
Australia adds Twitch to teen social media ban, Pinterest exempted
Australia’s internet watchdog has added Twitch to the list of social media sites banned under its Social Media Minimum Age rules, effective December 10.
