August 1, 2024

• OpenAI has commenced alpha testing of its "Advanced Voice Mode" for ChatGPT Plus users. Read the full article here.

• Meta agreed to pay $1.4 billion to settle a Texas lawsuit over illegal use of facial-recognition technology. Click here to learn more.

• Threads added a feature that highlights trending topics above posts. Click here to learn more.

Holidays: 8/2/24

• Coloring Book Day

• Ice Cream Sandwich Day

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July 31, 2024

• Meta are expanding its AI Studio to all U.S. creators. Read the full article here.

• Threads is introducing a blue label for posts related to trending topics in the U.S. Click here to learn more.

• TikTok is testing a new "Sound Search" feature. Click here to learn more.

Holidays for the Month of August:

• Golf Month

• Fishing Month

• Inventors Month

• Family Fun Month

• Wellness Month

And tomorrow is:

• Planner Day

• Cycle to Work Day

• Promise to Care Day

• Respect For Parents Day

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July 30, 2024

• Instagram introduced a new feature: when you tag two or more people in a story. Read the full article here.

• Threads is working on a new feature called "Your Feeds." Click here to learn more.

• LinkedIn has agreed to pay $6.625 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the platform of inflating video ad metrics. Click here to learn more.

• X quietly added a new setting that opts you into allowing your posts and activity to be used to train the Grok AI chatbot. Click here to learn more.

Holidays: 7/31/24

• Mutt Day

• Avocado Day

• World Ranger Day

• Lifeguard Appreciation Day

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July 29, 2024

• Meta AI, now supports more languages and can create stylized selfies. Read the full article here.

• Apple Maps is now accessible via the web in a public beta. Click here to learn more.

• TikTok now allows you to upload custom covers or thumbnails for your videos. Click here to learn more.

Holidays: 7/30/24

• Share a Hug Day

• World Snorkeling Day

• International Day of Friendship

• Support Public Education Day

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July 26, 2024

• Recap of this week’s news.

Holidays:

On Saturday:

• Love is Kind Day

• Cross Atlantic Communication Day

And on Sunday:

• Parents’ Day

• Soccer Day

• Waterpark Day

• Milk Chocolate Day

• World Nature Conservation Day

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July 25, 2024

• Meta unveiled the latest version of its Llama AI model, Llama 3.1 Click here to learn more.

• In other meta news, they introduced an updated URL ingestion process. Read the full article here.

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Holidays: 7/26/24

• Aunt and Uncle Day

• Holistic Therapy Day

• Dog Photography Day

• System Administrator Appreciation Day

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July 24, 2024

• The European Union has notified Meta that its “pay or consent” model for Facebook and Instagram might violate consumer protection laws. Click here to learn more.

• TikTok is rolling out its voice search feature. Read the full article here.

• X introduced a new ad product called “Trend Genius.” Click here to learn more.

Holidays: 7/25/24

• Intern Day

• Carousel Day

• Culinarians Day

• Refreshment Day

• International Digital Adoption (DAP) Professionals Day

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July 23, 2024

• Meta decided to suspend the use of its generative AI tools in Brazil. Click here to learn more.

• WhatsApp is reportedly developing its own on-device translation feature. Read the full article here.

Holidays: 7/24/24

• Cousins Day

• National Drive-Thru Day

• International Self Care Day

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