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Donald Trump's Call to Jensen Huang Sparks Mobile Hardware Buzz

A live phone call from Donald Trump to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang captivated tech observers, who were quickly distracted by the unusual smartphone Huang used to take it.

September 15, 2026Read
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Google Updates Data Manager Platform with Agentic AI

Google has updated its Data Manager platform with new tools for targeted promotions and agentic AI capabilities to automate data audits.

September 14, 2026Read
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Snapchat Brings Dynamic Product Ads to User Inboxes

Snapchat has expanded Dynamic Product Ads to Sponsored Snaps, allowing brands to showcase product catalogs directly inside user chat feeds.

September 12, 2026Read
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Snapchat Introduces Direct Event Planning Tools

Snapchat is launching a native event creation feature called "Plans" to help users coordinate real-life meetups directly within their chats.

September 11, 2026Read
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Phil Schiller Steps Down from App Store Leadership

Reports suggest longtime Apple executive Phil Schiller is stepping down from his App Store role due to apprehension over the platform's future under regulatory pressure.

September 8, 2026Read
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Reddit Introduces 15-Second Video Views Option for Ad Campaigns

Reddit is testing a new 15-second engaged video views ad goal, allowing marketers to optimize campaigns for deeper user attention.

September 3, 2026Read
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A Shift to Chronological Feeds: Australia Examines Social Media Algorithm Controls

Australia is exploring new regulatory options that would let social media users completely disable algorithm-driven feeds, shifting back to chronological views.

September 2, 2026Read
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Snapchat Expands Unified Attribution to All Advertisers

Snapchat is expanding its Unified Attribution feature to all global app advertisers, integrating third-party measurement data for better campaign tracking.

September 2, 2026Read
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US Barriers Target Chinese Drones and Robots

The tech landscape is undergoing a massive geopolitical shift as the United States continues to build regulatory walls around foreign technology. In a recent analysis by TechCrunch , Washington is systematically shutting out foreign-made drones and robotics, primarily targeting…

September 1, 2026Read
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Grindr's Super-App Ambitions and the Niche Economy

CEO George Arison plans to transform Grindr into a hyper-targeted "everything app," challenging market doubts with high-ticket tiers and AI tools.

September 1, 2026Read
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Google Adds Direct Messaging and AI Tools to Demand Gen Ads

Google has introduced new interactive features to Demand Gen campaigns, including direct messaging links, personalized travel recommendations, and advanced AI video tools.

August 29, 2026Read
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New Zealand Pushes for Teen Social Media Ban

New Zealand is introducing a new bill to restrict social media access for users under 16, following similar controversial efforts in Australia.

August 26, 2026Read
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Reddit Tests AI-Voiced Conversations to Drive Video Engagement

Reddit is testing a limited trial of AI voice simulations to animate and read aloud written conversations directly in the app.

August 20, 2026Read
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Unforgetful: A Persistent Reminders App for Chronically Busy Users

Indie developer Marco Arment has launched Unforgetful, a persistent iOS reminders app designed to make crucial alerts impossible to ignore.

August 16, 2026Read
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Pocket App Shuts Down: Best Read-It-Later Alternatives

With the closure of the popular read-it-later tool Pocket, content creators must find alternative platforms to save and manage their online archives.

August 16, 2026Read
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Snapchat Launches Multi-Link Disclaimer Ads for Pharma Brands

Snapchat has introduced a new ad format for pharmaceutical brands, allowing them to attach multiple disclaimer links to comply with safety regulations.

August 12, 2026Read
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Planned Amazon Data Center Could Become the Largest Climate Polluter in the US

Amazon's proposed Texas data center with an on-site fossil-fuel power plant highlights the growing environmental cost of powering global artificial intelligence infrastructure.

August 9, 2026Read
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Jill Lepore on Silicon Valley's 'Artificial States'

Historian Jill Lepore argues tech leaders misunderstand dystopian sci-fi, treating their platforms as sovereign digital states with unchecked power.

August 8, 2026Read
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Snapchat tries to teach brands the art of being funny

A new report from Snapchat offers marketers a crash course in Gen Z humor, aiming to bridge the gap between corporate brands and internet culture.

August 6, 2026Read
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Reddit Reaches Over 130 Million Daily Active Users

Reddit's steady growth and unique user dynamics create fresh organic marketing paths for creators targeting global audiences.

August 4, 2026Read
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Snapchat Stops Recommending Wholly AI-Generated Content

Snapchat is updating its Spotlight recommendation system to downgrade fully AI-generated videos, prioritizing authentic human creativity.

August 3, 2026Read
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Modern Brand Strategy: Shift to Social Entertainment

Shift your SMM mindset from isolated posts to recurring entertainment formats.

August 3, 2026Read
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Apps to Help You Break Free from Doomscrolling

A roundup of digital wellness apps designed to reduce screen time and boost physical activity, and their impact on SMM strategies.

August 2, 2026Read
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India's Mobile App Market Reaches Record $345M in Consumer Spending

India's app market achieved a historic $345 million in consumer spend in Q2 2026, signaling a major transition from free downloads to paid apps and subscriptions.

August 1, 2026Read
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Reddit Posts Strong Quarter but Faces AI Search Uncertainty

Reddit's strong quarterly report is overshadowed by rising concerns about how AI search engines might disrupt the platform's organic traffic.

July 31, 2026Read
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Spur raises $200 million to fight bots

Spur Intelligence has secured a massive $200M investment from Insight Partners to expand its bot-detection and traffic-verification technology.

July 29, 2026Read
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Why Decision-Makers Often Ignore Valuable Social Media Insights

While over 90% of marketing professionals value social media insights, only a small fraction of organizations actually use this data to drive high-level strategic decisions.

July 23, 2026Read
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How to Build an Organic Brand Presence on Reddit in 2026

Discover how to navigate Reddit's unique, ad-resistant culture to build a credible brand presence that thrives in the age of AI search.

July 23, 2026Read
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Brands Must Act Like Citizens in Communities

Reddit advises brands to drop traditional broadcasting and act as helpful citizens inside online communities to build genuine user trust and engagement.

July 21, 2026Read
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Snapchat and LiveRamp Partner to Track In-Store Ad Sales

Through a LiveRamp partnership, Snapchat lets advertisers measure how online ads drive in-store purchases at Dick’s Sporting Goods.

July 17, 2026Read
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