Recap of this week’s news.
Holidays:
On Saturday:
Heritage Treasures Day
International Thank-You Day
And on Sunday:
Youth Day
Hot Tea Day
Pharmacist Day
Work Harder Day
Stick to Your New Year's Resolution Day
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Meta is ending its fact-checking program due to political bias. Read the full article here.
As TikTok faces a possible U.S. ban over Chinese government ties. Click here to learn more.
After explosive growth in 2024, Bluesky’s user base has started to stabilize. Read the full article here.
Snap a photo with your favorite houseplant, tag it with #HouseplantAppreciationDay, mention me @jen_lehner, and share a little about your plant.
Holidays: 1/10/25
Shareholders Day
Peculiar People Day
Cut Your Energy Costs Day
Houseplant Appreciation Day
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A landmark Supreme Court case could determine whether TikTok is banned or sold in the U.S. Read the full article here.
Elon Musk’s xAI, is testing a new iOS app for its chatbot, Grok, previously available only to X. Click here to learn more.
Holidays: 1/8/25
Bubble Bath Day
Earth's Rotation Day
Take the Stairs Day
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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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Recap of this week’s news.
Holidays:
On Saturda:y
Trivia Day
Spaghetti Day
Pop Music Chart Day
Free Flower Basket Day
And on Sunday:
Keto Day
Bird Day
Screenwriters Day
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Meta is making it easier for you to earn with affiliate links. Click here to learn more.
OpenAI plans to become a for-profit Public Benefit Corporation in 2025. Read the full article here.
X is raising its Premium+ subscription price to $22/month. Click here to learn more.
Holidays: 1/3/25
Women Rock Day
International Mind-Body Wellness Day
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Meta is doubling down on AI for Facebook and Instagram. Click here to learn more.
With a U.S. TikTok ban looming, President-elect Donald Trump expressed hesitance about removing the app entirely. Read the full article here.
Instagram is experimenting with showing unseen Story Highlights. Click here to learn more.
Holidays for the Month of January 2025:
Veganuary
Skating month
Brainteaser month
Get organized month
Get a balance life month
Clean up your computer month
And tomorrow is:
Ancestry Day
Science Fiction Day
Motivation and Inspiration Day
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