Two designers from New Zealand built a wildly popular social network for movie buffs. Now, they’re cashing in (and sticking around for the sequel).
Category: Social Media
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China Uses ‘Deceptive’ Methods to Sow Disinformation, U.S. Says
The accusations reflect worry in Washington that China’s information operations pose a growing security challenge to the United States.
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To Bring Socializing Back to Social Networks, Apps Try A.I. Imagery
Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and several newcomers are betting on artificial intelligence to rejuvenate the fun, interactivity and whimsy of creating and sharing images.
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Meet the A.I. Jane Austen: Meta Weaves A.I. Throughout Its Apps
Meta introduced artificially intelligent characters based on Jane Austen, Snoop Dogg and others into Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, as the race to lead the technology heats up.
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Gerry Turner Is the First ‘Golden Bachelor.’ Just Don’t Call Him a Silver Fox.
Gerry Turner, 72, is the lead of ABC’s new dating show — and ready to look for love again.
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E.U. Law Sets the Stage for a Clash Over Disinformation
The law, aimed at forcing social media giants to adopt new policies to curb harmful content, is expected to face blowback from Elon Musk, who owns X.
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Idea, Instagram’s Favorite Bookseller, Is Ready to Go Offline
Idea, the fashion industry’s go-to dealer of rare art books, is sick of social media, so it’s moving to something more physical: a bookstore.
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Why the Tabi Theft Was Really So Unforgivable
The viral tale of some stolen footwear says a lot about the tricky way nonconformity works.
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What Is “Marriage Language” on TikTok
Couples are sharing their weirdest personal dialects on TikTok.
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Outdated Headline in Las Vegas Paper Unleashes ‘Fire Hose of Hatred’
Social media users seized on a weeks-old story in The Las Vegas Review-Journal to falsely accuse it of lying about the death of a retired police chief who was killed by a hit-and-run driver.
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Egg Crack Challenge and Cheese Slice Trick: Are Parents OK?
With the “cheese slice trick” and the “egg crack challenge,” parents vie for viral recognition — and the illusion of control over their children.
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How to Take Better Watch Photos
Professionals and hobbyists share their tips for improving your timepiece images.