Social networking services
Bluesky: The new social media platform aiming to replace Twitter and attracting disappointed X (formerly Twitter) users
Bluesky, a new social media platform, is gaining traction with disillusioned users of X (formerly known as Twitter), as it offers a potential alternative to Elon Musk’s revamped platform. With approximately 19 million users and rapid growth, Bluesky is adding about 10,000 new users every 10-15 minutes.
TikTok reaches licensing deal with Universal
TikTok and Universal announced a new licensing agreement on May 2, ending a months-long dispute that saw popular music expunged from the social media platform.
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House passes TikTok ban bill as eyes turn to Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would force TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese parent company or be banned in the United States.
Outcry Erupts as US Congress Moves to Ban TikTok
The decision by the US Congress to greenlight a law that could potentially spell the end of TikTok's presence in the United States has sparked intense reactions from various quarters.
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Instagram and Threads to Limit Recommendation of Political Content
In a bid to enhance user experience and reduce unwanted exposure to political content, Instagram and its sister app Threads have announced changes to their recommendation algorithms.
TikTok Might Start Allowing 30-Minute Long Videos
It seems that in recent months the development of TikTok has finally slowed down, and although the app is still a cultural giant, the current changes could prove to be stumbling blocks for the application, shared Gizmodo.
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Songs starting to disappear from TikTok
TikTok may look (or sound) a little different when you scroll through the app going forward.
Earlier this week, Universal Music Group, which represents big-name artists like Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Drake, said that it would no longer allow its music on TikTok following the Wednesday expiration of a licensing deal between the two companies.
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Nepal Bans TikTok to Preserve Social Harmony
Nepal has banned the Chinese app TikTok because it considers its content harmful to social harmony, the BBC reported.
The decision comes days after the introduction of a new rule requiring companies that own social networks to open their liaison offices in the country.
TikTok has about a billion monthly users, but is banned in several countries, including India.
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AADE probes internet data
Online transactions and new technologies facilitate the work of the audit mechanism to curb tax evasion.
Online information retrieval platforms such as Booking.com, Airbnb, food delivery platforms and courier services provide auditors with new valuable information.
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Influencers, popular websites come under tax scrutiny
The intense social media activity of certain popular influencers has led the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) to inspect those who directly or indirectly advertise products. The focus is on whether the income they earn from advertising products on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook is declared in their tax returns.