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August 15, 2023

  • President Biden signed an executive order banning new American investment in key Chinese technology sectors linked to military advancements. Click here to learn more.

  • Instagram now allows you to add music to photo carousels. Read the full article here.

  • In other Instagram news, They are testing a new format for post metrics, displaying share and comment counts alongside Likes. Click here to learn more.

  • Meanwhile, Zoom clarified its terms of service, confirming that customer video conferencing content isn't used to train AI models without consent, addressing recent privacy concerns. Click here to learn more.

Holidays: 8/16/23

  • Tell A Joke Day

  • Roller Coaster Day

  • Independent Worker Day

  • Work From Home for Wellness Day

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August 14, 2023

  • Numerous media organizations are calling for regulations to safeguard copyright in data used to train generative AI models. Click here to learn more.

  • Big news from X,: CEO Linda Yaccarino revealed that video calls are coming to the platform, making it a more versatile "everything app." Read the full article here.

  • TikTok is enhancing its privacy settings with "Comment Care Mode," a tool to combat bullying and improve safety. Click here to learn more.

  • OpenAI is expanding custom instructions for ChatGPT to all users. Click here to learn more.

  • YouTube Shorts is clamping down on spam by making links in comments, descriptions, and the vertical live feed non-clickable, aiming to prevent scams and misleading content. Read the full article here.

Holidays: 8/15/23

  • Relaxation Day

  • Leathercraft Day

  • World Greatness Day

  • Chant at the Moon Day

  • Back To School Prep Day

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August 11, 2023

  • Recap of this week’s news.

Holidays:

On Saturday

  • Bowling Day

  • Garage Sale Day

  • Middle Child Day

  • World Elephant Day

  • International Youth Day

And on Sunday

  • Melon Day

  • Women's and Family Day

  • International Lefthanders Day

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August 10, 2023

  • The second release of FB Reels API is now available for third-party developers. Click here to learn more.

  • X, seems to be hinting at a deeper involvement in the music industry. Read the full article here.

  • Microsoft is expanding the availability of Bing Chat to third-party browsers, both on the web and mobile devices. Click here to learn more.

  • WhatsApp introduces screen sharing, enhancing its video calling experience. Click here to learn more.

Holidays: 8/11/23

  • Mountain Day

  • Hip Hop Day

  • Shop Online for Groceries Day

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August 9, 2023

  • Threads now allows you to see your liked posts and sort your following list based on "Latest first" or "Earlier first" criteria. Click here to learn more.

  • Zoom launched Zoom Clips, an asynchronous video tool that lets you record, edit, and share video clips without needing to schedule a meeting. Read the full article here.

  • YouTube's higher-quality 1080p option is now available for all Premium subscribers on desktop globally. Click here to learn more.

  • WhatsApp is testing group voice chats, allowing you if you are an Android user to participate in voice conversations within groups. Click here to learn more.

Holidays: 8/10/23

  • Vlogging Day

  • World Lion Day

  • Spoil Your Dog Day

  • Update Your Bio Day

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August 8, 2023

  • Google is introducing updates to help you stay in control of your personal information and privacy. Click here to learn more.

  • X Spaces now lets you log in as a speaker on desktop. Read the full article here.

  • TikTok in Europe will soon be able to switch off the personalized algorithm behind For You and Live feeds. Click here to learn more.

Holidays: 8/9/23

  • Women's Day

  • Hold Hands Day

  • Co Working Day

  • Book Lovers Day

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August 7, 2023

  • Generative AI apps have been removed from Apple's China App Store. Click here to learn more.

  • Meta announced AudioCraft, a framework for generating high-quality audio and music from short text descriptions. Read the full article here.

  • X now allows you to hide your verification checkmark if you are a paid user. Click here to learn more.

  • Instagram is launching a new feature to protect you from unwanted images and videos in DMs. Read the full article here.

Holidays: 8/8/23

  • Dollar Day

  • Digital Nomad Day

  • International Cat Day

  • International Allyship Day

  • Wear Your Mother’s Jewelry Day

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August 4, 2023

  • Recap of this week’s news.

Holidays:

On Saturday

  • Twins Day

  • Blogger Day

  • Dash Cam Day

  • Disc Golf Day

  • Sandcastle Day

And on Sunday

  • Tree Day

  • Friendship Day

  • Sisters Day

  • American Family Day

  • Farmworker Appreciation Day

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