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The ‘Almost Homeless’ Subreddit Is a Stark Glimpse at Soaring Wealth Inequality
As the billionaire class gets richer, the growing online community is offering tips on how to survive with very little.
Wired·2d ago
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Instagram is testing more ways to customize ‘Your Algorithm’
Instagram is testing more ways to customize ‘Your Algorithm’. Instagram users could soon see more ways to tune their content.
TechCrunch·3d ago
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Show HN: Hacker News on a train station-style flip board
Although the page itself is more just fun to have made and look at (I like the flip sound), the fun part is how I made it to verify the (and I hate to say it) vibe host service I've been working on. The recent flip board back and forth's on Twitter (X) are what inspired me. The idea here is that people (like me or you) can create something neat like this, and others can remix it, change it and pub
Hacker News·3d ago
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TikTok’s road to becoming a super app
TikTok’s road to becoming a super app. TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.
TechCrunch·4d ago
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The World Cup’s Most Unexpected Winner: America
Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko discuss the Knicks' championship, sports tourism, viral European road trips across America, and why the World Cup may be reshaping global perceptions of the United States in real time.
Skift·4d ago
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YouTube updates Shorts to make it even more like TikTok
YouTube is adding even more TikTok-like features to Shorts, including a new "clear screen" mode that removes the icons and text from the video you're watching. In a blog post on Thursday, YouTube says it's also replacing the "thumbs-up" button with a "heart" icon, and is introducing a new option that lets you watch Shorts at 2x speed. As noted by YouTube, you can speed up a video by holding down t
The Verge·4d ago
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YouTube Shorts are getting even shorter with an update that lets you double the playback speed
YouTube Shorts are getting even shorter with an update that lets you double the playback speed. YouTube Shorts is getting a makeover.
TechCrunch·4d ago
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Instagram wants to monopolize your attention
This week, Instagram launched a series of new features for its smart TV app that are all designed to get people to spend more time on the platform through the biggest screens in their homes. In addition to vertical Reels, Instagram for TV - which is currently available for Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, and Samsung Smart TVs - users can now watch disappearing Stories and horizontal videos with aspect
The Verge·5d ago
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VIDEO: TikTok star Jarvis blasts rapper Ycee over ‘olodo uprising’ comments
TikTok star Jarvis claps back at rapper Ycee’s ‘olodo uprising’ comments, defending content creators and highlighting Nigeria’s economic realities. Read mo Read More: https://punchng.com/video-tiktok-star-jarvis-blasts-rapper-ycee-over-olodo-uprising-comment…
The Punch·5d ago
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AI for social media just got a new standard: Here’s what we built
Hootsuite Social OS is here. Here's how we rebuilt AI social media marketing around real-time signal, not last quarter's data. The post AI for social media just got a new standard: Here’s what we built appeared first on Social Media Marketing & Management Das…
Hootsuite.com·6d ago
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Mark Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction market
The app would be independent of Meta's other social media offerings, although sources told the NYT that those social sites could direct users to engagement with the app.
TechCrunch·Jun 23
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VidCon 2026: 15 Years Later, the Creator Economy Shows No Signs of Slowing
At this week's VidCon, which starts Thursday, creators and their fans will come together to celebrate and grow the art form.
CNET·Jun 23
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Meta Platforms Shares Advance 0.94 Percent to 569.17 as Social Media Giant Maintains Momentum
Meta Platforms' shares rose 0.94% to 569.17, reflecting investor confidence in its advertising and AI initiatives amid mixed technology sector performance.
Ibtimes.com.au·Jun 23
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After workers, beggars replaced by robots: Viral video from China makes netizens question if begging will face 'layoffs'
A Unitree humanoid robot was filmed soliciting donations on a Chinese street, claiming it needed funds for recharging. This incident follows scrutiny of robot capabilities after a chaotic half-marathon and criticism from TSMC's chairman about their practical …
The Times of India·Jun 23
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Creator Economy Market to Reach USD 1,345.54 Billion by 2033, Driven by AI-Powered Content Creation, Direct Monetization Models, and Expanding Digital Entrepreneurship
Global creator economy market projected to grow at a CAGR of 23.3% from 2026 to 2033 as creators evolve into scalable digital businesses across video, audio, commerce, and subscription ecosystems SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global creator…
PRNewswire·Jun 22
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Polymarket reportedly paid people to post fake videos of themselves placing bets
According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Polymarket has been paying people to film themselves placing fake bets and celebrating fake wins on social media. WSJ identified over 1,100 deceptive clips and talked to creators who, despite not stating as such in their videos, confirmed the company paid them to create the clips. The videos posted on social media look legit at first, but there are
The Verge·Jun 21
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Musician and YouTuber Hainbach on ‘Breath of the Wild’ and Swiss Army Knives
Indulging in the “Dark Souls of synthesis.” | Image: Aleksander Stojanov / Hainbach Stefan Paul Goetsch, better known as Hainbach, is a German experimental composer, artist, and YouTuber who is perhaps most famous for making music with laboratory equipment and scientific instruments. He describes it as being like the "Dark Souls of synthesis." Despite using "hard mode" production techniques that
The Verge·Jun 20
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Ask HN: Will programmers write more efficient code during the memory shortage?
Maybe there will even be more interest in the invention and use of more advanced algorithms and data structures that use less memory? Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48604232 Points: 74 # Comments: 124
Hacker News·Jun 19
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Celebrity Social Media, June 19, 2026
After a few very busy months, Anne Hathaway announced her pregnancy on Instagram. I’m not sure if she posted this before or after the pap pics came out but hopefully she had the heads up and could do it on her own time. View this post on Instagram A post …
LaineyGossip·Jun 19
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Cannes Lions CEO: AI, Industry Challenges
Festival boss Simon Cook talks A.I., the creator economy and the pleasures and perils of running the biggest marketing meetup in the world.
Hollywood Reporter·Jun 19
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Our long national sunscreen nightmare is almost over
You need a quarter teaspoon for your face alone, a half teaspoon if you include the neck (which you should!) This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. On TikTok, the tanned youths are explaining why they no longer wear sunsc
The Verge·Jun 19
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Are prices really dropping in the US, as Trump claims?
Donald Trump boasts on social media that since signing of MoU for peace deal, oil is flowing and prices are dropping.
Al Jazeera English·Jun 18
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Snap spins off AI video team into new company, Dotmo, due to costs
The Snapchat maker is spinning off yet another internal unit. Dotmo will be composed of current Snap staff who are leaving the social media company to focus on AI video development.
TechCrunch·Jun 18
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Chi-Hua Chien saw Facebook coming — now he says the real AI winners won’t be selling AI
Chi-Hua Chien has spent more than two decades as a venture capitalist, but he thinks like a cultural anthropologist.
TechCrunch·Jun 17
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Snap Unveils Augmented Reality Glasses that Cost $2,195, Gets Mocked by Target Audience
Snap, the parent company of social media platform Snapchat, has introduced new "Specs" augmented reality (AR) glasses on Tuesday with a $2,195 price point, as CEO Evan Spiegel positions the device as a potential successor to traditional smartphones. Both the …
Breitbart News·Jun 17
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Got Beef Introduces "Granny," an AI-Generated Brand Spokesperson With Jaw Dropping Realistic AI YouTube Commercial and Billboard Campaign
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grass-fed jerky brand unveils a fully AI-produced granny character to anchor its social content as part of a lean, technology-driven operating model. Got Beef, a direct-to-consumer grass-fed beef jerky brand, …
PRNewswire·Jun 17
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All In FutureTech Alliance Inc. Announces the Election of Prominent AI Technology Investor and Influential Content Creator Li Shanglong as New Chairman, Along With Certain Management Changes
NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All In FutureTech Alliance Inc. (Nasdaq: AIFA) (the “Company” or “AIFA”) today announced that it has completed a new round of adjustments to its core Board composition and management team in order to further align w…
GlobeNewswire·Jun 17
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John Carmack on Fabrice Bellard
Article URL: https://twitter.com/ID_AA_Carmack/status/2064095424420487226 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48550779 Points: 39 # Comments: 7
Hacker News·Jun 16
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Facebook’s new AI Mode search gets its info from public posts
Your public Facebook posts could help inform AI-generated results in Meta's new AI Mode. When you search on Facebook, the "AI Mode" option will appear alongside the usual search modes like "People" and "Marketplace." It's one of several new AI features Meta is rolling out starting today, including photo presets that swap sports jerseys onto fans and suggestions for collage templates. Instead of "j
The Verge·Jun 15
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Meta’s new ‘AI Mode’ on Facebook pulls from public info across its platforms
Meta announced Monday that it's rolling out a wave of new AI features on Facebook, the latest sign of the company's effort to catch up in the AI race and keep users more engaged on the platform.
TechCrunch·Jun 15
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These are the countries moving to ban social media for children
Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.
TechCrunch·Jun 15
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UK unveils sweeping social media ban for users under 16
The ban would apply to a range of social media platforms, including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
TechCrunch·Jun 15
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How AI Helps Businesses Get More From Social Media
Learn how AI helps businesses improve social media strategy, content planning, audience insights, and marketing performance.
Smartdatacollective.com·Jun 14
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UK may ban social media for children under 16
UK may ban social media for children under 16. The U.K. seems to be following Australia's lead in banning a wide swath of social media for teens.
TechCrunch·Jun 14
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Marketing to the Algorithmic Mind: How Tech is Rewiring Consumer Behaviour & Brand Storytelling in India
Marketing to the Algorithmic Mind: How Tech is Rewiring Consumer Behaviour & Brand Storytelling in Indiasubstack.com
Substack.com·Jun 14
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Accenture (ACN) to Acquire Whalar, Expanding Accenture Song into Creator Economy
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) is one of the most undervalued quality stocks to invest in. On June 8, Accenture announced an agreement to acquire Whalar, a creator and...
Yahoo Entertainment·Jun 13
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This thin under-pillow speaker helped me fall asleep without earbuds
I’ve struggled with insomnia since I was very young. Like many chronic overthinkers, I tend to fall asleep best when my mind is occupied by something else, such as podcasts, YouTube compilations, or my personal favorite: rain sounds. But earbuds can be uncomfortable, and playing audio out loud isn’t exactly considerate when I’m staying at […]
TechCrunch·Jun 13
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Fake Reddit Posts Are Hijacking What AI Tells You
In late May, moderators of r/Biohackers, a Reddit community with roughly 830,000 members, restricted new standalone posts about peptides and hormone replacement therapy. The subject matter was not the issue, 404 Media reported June 3. Peptide and HRT companie…
pymnts.com·Jun 12
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Portland Leather Goods was buried in social media messages. An AI startup helped them automate the process.
Portland Leather Goods partnered with AI startup Nectar Social to speed up social media response times with its five-person team.
Business Insider·Jun 12
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SpaceX’s massive IPO: all the latest news
SpaceX’s IPO on Friday allows the public to buy shares of the combined rocket, AI, and social media company for the first time, and raised enough money to make Elon Musk the first trillionaire. He has more wealth, on paper at least, than the economies of nations like Ireland, Sweden, or his home country of South Africa (CNN cites the International Monetary Fund saying only 20 countries have econo
The Verge·Jun 12
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Meta’s Edits app is getting an AI assistant and a desktop version
By integrating an AI assistant directly into Edits, Meta is aiming to keep creators engaged on Instagram as it continues to compete with TikTok and YouTube for creators' attention.
TechCrunch·Jun 11
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The bill that would let Jimmy Kimmel sue Brendan Carr is here
Under a new bipartisan bill, Americans could sue for damages if a government official illegally tries to coerce a social media, AI, or broadcasting company to remove their post - regardless of whether the platform actually does it. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the JAWBONE Act on Thursday, which, in addition to letting individuals sue for the
The Verge·Jun 11
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Visa denied for the World Cup? In Argentina, TVs for fans
The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner, but not every road leads to the United States. In Argentina, a clever and controversial advertising campaign has set social media ablaze by becoming a ref...
Onefootball.com·Jun 11
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Microsoft, like, totally gets why students are booing AI-pilled graduation speakers
New college graduates around the country have been booing and heckling commencement speakers who hype up AI. Microsoft would like everyone to talk it out. In a blog post running more than 3,100 words, Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith addressed the recent spate of viral clips from graduation ceremonies, like former Google CEO Eric Schmidt getting an earful at the University of Arizona,
The Verge·Jun 10
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Why Your Social Media Posts Are Not Liked?
Want more views, likes, or comments? Research reveals how to curate content, build networks, and become a credible creator for lasting engagement.
Psychology Today·Jun 10
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Rich Sutton on AI creativity and discovery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5LAFEjTlBA Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48470581 Points: 78 # Comments: 41
Hacker News·Jun 10
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12 Social Media Analytics Tools for Data-Driven Success
Social Media Analytics and Reporting Tools Content Get insights across social channels and one-click reporting Digimind – An Onclusive Company Choose metrics customized to your team Description of Social Media Usage Dataset A practical use for Twitter's real-…
Foodrenegade.com·Jun 10
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The App Store is going to add subscription bundles soon
Later this year, you will be able to get bundled subscriptions for iPhone apps, as Apple announced it's expanding App Store bundles so they can include offers from different companies. It's similar to streaming video bundles that have combined offers for Apple TV and Peacock, but it also could put together subscriptions for completely different services, like Instagram Plus and Tinder Platinum.
The Verge·Jun 9
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Transcript: Chris Davis of Davis Funds
The transcript from this week’s MiB: Beating the S&P For Generations with Chris Davis of Davis Funds, is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube (video), YouTube (audio), and …
Ritholtz.com·Jun 8
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Algorithmic Monocultures in Hiring
Article URL: https://algorithmichiring.github.io/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48440549 Points: 58 # Comments: 14
Hacker News·Jun 8
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The first Story-Rich showcase was packed with narrative-driven games
Fellow Traveller, the publisher behind games like Titanium Court and 1000xResist, just wrapped up its Story-Rich Showcase, which featured a bunch of narrative-driven indie games. With more than 20 games on display, there was a lot to follow, but we've pulled together some of the most notable announcements below. You can also catch the full show on Fellow Traveller's YouTube channel. Ambrosia Sky i
The Verge·Jun 6
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Beyond Instagram: Introducing the next generation of social apps
These newer social apps offer alternatives to Big Tech’s feeds, focusing on interests, creativity, and community.
TechCrunch·Jun 6
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Benn Jordan longs for the days of tech that didn’t spy on you
Benn refuses to be pigeon holed. | Image: Benn Jordan Benn Jordan may have initially gained notoriety for his music as Flashbulb and later, reviewing synths and effects pedals on YouTube under Benn and Gear. But about five years ago, Benn decided to take his YouTube channel in a different direction. He didn't stop covering music gear overnight, but as time progressed, his channel became more foc
The Verge·Jun 6
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Meta made its own AI-generated clickbait news feed
An AI-generated image of the royal family featuring two Queen Elizabeth IIs. | Image: Meta AI Facebook has long been filled with feeds of clickbait articles. Now, Meta is making its own clickbait articles with AI. The standalone Meta AI app now has a "For You" section that populates a list of clickbait-style stories for you to read. But the topics, images, and text are all AI-generated - and as
The Verge·Jun 6
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Crypto-Funded Chinese Peptide Labs Are Booming
Plus: Hackers use Meta’s AI bots to hack Instagram accounts, Anthropic helps NSA hackers, a decades-long GPS satellite mystery may have been solved, and more.
Wired·Jun 6
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Founders share VC horror stories, and some are naming names
A massive viral conversation sharing VC horror stories has taken place this week on X. Some are weird. Some are infuriating.
TechCrunch·Jun 5
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The most interesting startups right now want to get you off your phone
While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction. Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences. Cyberdeck creators are going viral crafting whimsical DIY computers that literally encourage users to touch grass. Unlike the AI-fre
TechCrunch·Jun 5
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The Download: AI hacking beyond Mythos, and chatbots’ impact on our brains
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The Meta hack shows there’s more to AI security than Mythos On Monday, reports emerged that attackers had used Meta’s AI customer support agent to steal Instagram accounts. Their approach was…
MIT Tech Review·Jun 5
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The contradiction of ‘monoculture’: the word Americans now use to mourn Colbert’s finale and describe how AI is damaging creative output
Algorithms promised infinite variety. A new AI study finds they're producing "visual elevator music" instead, and that's only half the monoculture problem.
Fortune·Jun 5
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The Meta hack shows there’s more to AI security than Mythos
On June 5, 404 Media reported that attackers had been using Meta’s AI customer support agent to steal Instagram accounts. Their approach was simple: They asked the agent to link the accounts to email addresses that they controlled, and the agent complied. One attacker broke into the dormant Obama White House account and made pro-Iran…
MIT Tech Review·Jun 5