“Can’t believe it’s 2023 and I get the joy of hearing a new Beatles song for the first time ever,” a 23-year-old says in a video post.
Category: Social Media
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Laufey’s Old-Time Pop Is Smooth. Its Relationship to Jazz Is Spikier.
The 24-year-old multi-instrumentalist found fame on TikTok with her nostalgic songs. But her dedication to her followers may be holding her music back.
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TikTok Pushes Back Against Claims It Fuels Antisemitism
The company said it had removed millions of TikTok videos in recent weeks related to hate speech, hateful behavior, harassment and bullying.
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HBO Chief Calls His Effort to Attack Critics a ‘Very, Very Dumb Idea’
The push to attack television critics through fake Twitter accounts became the talk of the entertainment world on Wednesday after it was reported by Rolling Stone.
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On Social Media, People Face Pressure to Speak Out About Israel-Hamas War
Silence is viewed by many as its own statement. Posting, though, can come with costs, including angry outpourings and even personal attacks.
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Keith Lee’s Visit to Atlanta Shakes Its Dining Culture
When Mr. Lee, a TikTok food reviewer with 14 million TikTok followers, visited Atlanta, his reviews gave voice to gripes that some followers have about parts of the city’s dining culture.
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Condé Nast, Publisher of Vogue, Will Cut 5% of Its Work Force
Roger Lynch, the chief executive, said the company was grappling with digital advertising pressures, a decline in social media traffic and shifting audience behaviors.
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Lapse, a New Photo App, Tries to Compete in an Instagram World
Lapse, a new photo app, has entered the fray. Can it last?
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Do School Smartphone Bans Work?
Proponents say no-phone rules reduce student distractions and bullying. Critics say the bans could hinder student self-direction and critical thinking.
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This Florida School District Banned Cellphones. Here’s What Happened.
Schools in Orlando took a tougher approach than a new state law required. Student engagement increased. So did the hunt for contraband phones.
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X Says It Is Worth $19 Billion, Down From $44 Billion Last Year
The social media company’s valuation was disclosed in the paperwork for stock grants that it handed to employees on Monday.
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Meta Will Charge up to €12.99 for Ad-Free Versions of Facebook and Instagram in Europe
Starting in November, subscriptions will cost between 9.99 euros and 12.99 euros per month, the company said.