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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June 17, 2024

• LinkedIn is rolling out new AI-powered features. Read the full article here.

• WhatsApp introduced new features for video calls. Click here to learn more.

• Spotify is working on a new Chat feature to enhance its Jams collaborative playlist functionality. Click here to learn more.

Holidays: 6/18/24

• Fishing Day

• Sushi Day

• International Picnic Day

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April 5, 2024

• OpenAI boosts transparency in ChatGPT for paid users by introducing "more prominent" source links. Click here to learn more.

• Instagram introduced the 'Notify' sticker for Stories. Click here to learn more.

• LinkedIn joins the connected TV advertising trend. Click here to learn more.

• Facebook spices up Stories with the addition of a 'Feelings' sticker. Click here to learn more.

• Recap of this week’s news.

Holidays:

On Saturday:

• Army Day

• Library Day

• Student-Athlete Day

• Employee Benefits Day

And on Sunday:

• Geologist Day

• World Health Day

• Metric System Day

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April 3, 2024

• TikTok is launching STEM feed, in Europe, starting with the U.K. and Ireland. Click here to learn more.

• Apple is rolling out Spatial Personas in public beta on Vision Pro. Click here to learn more.

• WhatsApp is introducing an Instagram-style Like button for status updates and emoji reactions . Click here to learn more.

• Spotify is expanding its free audiobooks perk to Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. Read the full article here.

Holidays: 4/4/24

• Carrot Day

• Vitamin C Day

• School Librarian Day

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