Facebook to Become an App Distributor in the EU
Meta’s Facebook to be an App Distributor Bypassing App Store and Play Store Meta plans to allow people in the EU to directly download apps they want on their mobile devices through Facebook ads. This will directly compete with Play Store and App Store. It will be a new type of ad. This will start as a pilot and a handful of Android app developers can soon try it this year. DMA Meta can try this because of the Digital Markets...
Emotion AI May Change How We Understand Emotions — Study Reveals
Emotion AI in Understanding Emotions in Various Ways Affective AI or emotion AI is a subset of artificial intelligence. It is common. It is being used by many industries, including marketing. The sentiment analysis tool, for instance, is being used to analyze and produce reviews, and tailor recommendations. In a new study in Scotland, researchers collaborated to make use of EEG and ECG sensors to create AI that can accurately read...
TikTok COO Pappas Stepping Down After Nearly 5 Years
TikTok Chief Operating Officer Calling It Quits Image Source Vaness Pappas just announced her resignation from Tiktok. The top executive’s departure comes at a time of uncertainty at the company. “Given all the successes reached at TikTok, I finally feel the time is right to move on and refocus on my entrepreneurial passions,” said Pappas. US lawmakers want to ban the app on national security grounds. Although...
Facebook Ends News Sharing in Canada
Meta Ending Access to News on Facebook and Instagram for Users in Canada On Thursday, the Senate’s upper chamber approved Online News Act. The legislation received Royal Assent. Governments around the world are forcing tech companies, like Google and Facebook, to pay for news being shared on their platforms. But the companies resisted at every turn. Two years ago, a similar law was enacted in Australia forcing Facebook and...
Instagram is Expanding Its Broadcast Channels Feature
Instagram Rolls Out Telegram-Like Broadcast Channels Globally To maintain user interest, current products must add new features. On Instagram, Meta added plenty of features. In February, the company announced its broadcast channels. It was the company’s take on Telegram. One-Way Message Channels does not function as a direct message. Rather, it operates as a one-way message. Followers can only react to what the creators...
NFT Safety 101: How to Keep Your Digital Art Secure
NFT Safety 101: How to Keep Your Digital Art Secure With the rise of NFTs, it’s important to know how to keep your collection safe. In this article, we’ll show you how to protect your NFTs and avoid common pitfalls. From using hardware wallets, to maintaining your privacy, to identifying and avoiding scams, we’ve got you covered. So sit back, relax and let’s dive into the world of NFT security. Always Use a...