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February 24, 2025
Meta is introducing Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Read the full article here.
Facebook Messenger has returned to its classic blue and white logo on iOS. Read the full article here.
On Instagram. You can now get paid to leave sponsored testimonials in the comments of brand posts and ads. Click here to learn more.
Spotify now supports AI-narrated audiobooks via ElevenLabs. Click here to learn more.
Holidays: 2/25/25
Quiet Day
Let's All Eat Right Day
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January 6, 2025
OpenAI promised a Media Manager tool back in May to help you control how your work is used in AI training. However, seven months later, the tool remains undeveloped. Read the full article here.
Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement over Siri inadvertently recording private conversations. Click here to learn more.
Spotify's new Partner Program is now live in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia, offering podcast creators new revenue streams, including video payouts. Read the full article here.
Holidays: 1/7/25
Old Rock Day
I Am A Mentor Day
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July 9, 2024
WhatsApp's latest beta version includes a feature that allows you to share photos with Meta AI. Click here to learn more.
TikTok introduced new restrictions on ads targeted at teens. Read the full article here.
X is expanding the integration of its Grok AI chatbot across the platform. Click here to learn more.
YouTube Music is experimenting with an AI-powered radio feature similar to Spotify's AI DJ. Read the full article here.
Holidays: 7/10/24
Kitten Day
Pick Blueberries Day
Don't Step On A Bee Day
Global Energy Independence Day
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June 28, 2024
Recap of this week’s news.
Holidays:
On Saturday:
Hug Holid
Camera Day
International Fisherman Day
International Day of the Tropics
And on Sunday:
Social Media Day
OOTD Day (Outfit of the Day)
Meteor Watch Day
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June 25, 2024
Meta began labeling photos with a “Made with AI” tag on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Click here to learn more.
YouTube now allows you to edit videos longer than 6 hours. Read the full article here.
In other Youtube news, they are taking action against AI-generated deepfakes. Read the full article here.
Spotify launched a new "Basic" streaming plan for $10.99 per month. Click here to learn more.
Holidays: 6/26/24
Day of Joy
Beautician Day
Forgiveness Day
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June 24, 2024
Instagram now allows you to broadcast live to your Close Friends list. Click here to learn more.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (hokul) signed two bills to protect minors from social media harms. Read the full article here.
YouTube will soon ask you if you are an iOS user if you want to opt into personalized advertising with an App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt. Read the full article here.
Spotify now allows podcasters to upload video content directly to the platform. Click here to learn more.
Holidays: 6/25/24
Color TV Day
Global Beatles Day
International Day of the Seafarer
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June 21, 2024
I just published a new podcast episode titled “AI in Our Everyday Lives” If you've been hearing a lot about AI but aren't quite sure how to actually use it in your everyday life, this episode is a must-listen for you. Go to jenlehner.com/087.
Anthropic launched Claude 3.5 Sonnet, its newest AI model, claiming it can rival or surpass OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini. Click here to learn more.
Recap of this week’s news.
Holidays:
On Saturday:
Positive Media Day
Summersgiving Day
World Rainforest Day
And on Sunday:
Pink Day
Let it Go Day
Hydration Day
Typewriter Day
International Women in Engineering Day
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