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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August 3, 2023

• Meta is taking a strong stance against the Canadian Government's Online News Act, announcing that Canadian publishers will be banned from Facebook and Instagram. Click here to learn more.

• YouTube is stepping up its competition with TikTok and Instagram Reels by introducing new creation tools for YouTube Shorts. Read the full article here.

• LinkedIn is testing an integration with Microsoft Designer to offer advanced image creation and visual editing tools directly in the app. Click here to learn more.

• Google is experimenting with AI-generated video summaries on YouTube. Read the full article here.

Holidays: 8/4/23

• Founder's Day

• Assistance Dog Day

• Hooray for Kids Day

• Water Balloon Day

• U.S. Coast Guard Birthday

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