Instagram opens up content scheduling to all users
The feature was previously only available to Professional Mode users, but this update will allow anyone on the app to access the expanded creator tool.
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TikTok publishes latest EU usage, enforcement data
The update provided insight into how the app dealt with information requests and moderation rules in the second half of 2025.
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Instagram führt Bearbeitung von Grid-Thumbnails ein
Instagram erlaubt, wie Bilder und Clips im Profilraster angezeigt werden. Das stärkt Branding und Kampagnenkonsistenz für Musikacts und erleichtert visuelles Marketing.
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Let’s explore the best alternatives to Discord
With many users feeling uneasy about Discord's new age verification requirement, here are some alternatives that could be worth exploring.
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ChatGPT reaches 900M weekly active users
OpenAI shared the new numbers as part of its announcement that it has raised $110 billion in private funding.
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Spotify führt wöchentliche Hörbuch-Charts ein
Spotify launcht wöchentlich aktualisierte Hörbuch-Charts, analog zu seinen Musik- und Podcast-Ranglisten. Gelistet werden Top-Titel insgesamt sowie nach Genre – mit neuen Chancen für Kampagnen.
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Google introduces next iteration of AI image generation model
With Nano Banana 2, the company merged the capabilities of Nano Banana and Nano Banana Pro, combining all the tools into a single app.
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X adds two aspect ratio options for in-stream ads
The new options are aligned with the more compact formatting style popularized across other apps.
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Threads tests simplified DM connection in-stream
The new process is being tested in the U.S. and Canada, and allows users to activate direct messaging by typing in a post.
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Creators express frustration with Instagram’s latest AI experiment
A shopping test in the Meta-owned app is being criticized for displaying products influencers don’t endorse and tags that could compete with pre-existing brand deals.
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Meta takes legal action against celeb-bait scammers
The new filings are part of a larger effort to protect users by taking stronger legal measures against scam activity.
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Threads testet Shortcut zum schnellen Start von Direktnachrichten
Threads testet eine Abkürzung für private Chats: „DM me“ oder „Message me“ in Posts werden zu Links, über die Leser direkt eine Direktnachricht an den Autor starten können.
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FBI investigates X over nude images generated by Grok
The artificial intelligence platform was also used to generate professional complaints, according to a report from 404 Media in collaboration with Court Watch.
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Google rollt Updates für das Bild- und Video-Tool Flow AI aus
Google aktualisiert Flow AI mit neuer Oberfläche, intuitiveren Editierwerkzeugen und der Option, aus Bildern per Textprompt Videos zu erzeugen – für schnellere, plattformgerechte Inhalte.
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Snapchat announces new awards show designed to spotlight creators
The Snappys will be hosted by Snap Star Matt Friend and include a lifetime achievement award for DJ Khaled.
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Snapchat announces ‘The Snappys,’ its first-ever creator awards show
Snapchat is the latest social media platform to launch awards for creators, joining TikTok and Instagram.
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Adobe Fireflys Videoeditor erstellt mit „Quick Cut“ automatisch einen ersten Rohschnitt
Quick Cut in Adobe Firefly erstellt per KI aus Rohmaterial einen ersten Videorohschnitt nach Nutzeranweisungen – als schneller Einstieg in den Feinschnitt, mit voller kreativer Kontrolle.
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LinkedIn shares top skills on the rise in marketing for 2026
Social media branding, community engagement and performance analysis were all key trends highlighted in the platform’s annual list.
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Meta signs long-term supply deal with AMD for AI hardware
The partnership builds on the companies’ existing collaboration and will help expand Meta’s compute power.
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Instagram’s TV app is launching on Google TV devices
By bringing Reels to TVs, Instagram looking to better compete with YouTube, which largely dominates the TV space.
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Twitch is overhauling its suspensions policy
The company is implementing two suspension types: streaming suspensions and chatting suspensions.
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YouTube beefs up its $7.99/month Lite subscription with offline downloads and background play
Now the only reason to get the full Premium subscription is ad-free music and music videos.
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Mogul says it has tracked $1.5B in music royalties, raised $5M in funding
Mogul, which helps artists track royalties and value their catalogs, raised $5 million in a round led by the Yamaha Music Innovations Fund.
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Canva acquires startups working on animation and marketing
With the new acquisitions, the company wants to bolster its position as a marketing solution by potentially adding video creation and more granular measurement.
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X plans to combat AI-generated content while promoting Grok
The platform’s head of product announced anti-bot detection measures, while its chatbot is being widely offered to assist with post creation.
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Film studio association issues new censure against ByteDance’s AI tool
The Motion Picture Association sent a strongly worded letter to the Seedance owner demanding that it stop training on copyrighted material, per Variety.
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X testet KI-Kennzeichnungen, um dem Anstieg generierter Inhalte zu begegnen
X erprobt laut einem App-Forscher verpflichtende Labels für KI-erstellte Posts. Ziel: mehr Transparenz bei synthetischen Inhalten. Details zu Start, Sichtbarkeit und Durchsetzung sind offen.
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Spotify rollt KI-gestützte „Prompted Playlists“ in Großbritannien und weiteren Märkten aus
Spotify testet „Prompted Playlists“ nun auch in Großbritannien, Irland, Australien und Schweden. Premium-Nutzer erstellen per kurzer Beschreibung KI-kuratierte Playlists.
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Particle’s AI news app listens to podcasts for interesting clips so you you don’t have to
AI news app Particle can now pull in key moments from podcasts, letting readers instantly play short, relevant clips alongside related stories.
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Marken verzeichnen stärkstes Wachstum auf TikTok, während die organische Reichweite auf Instagram nachlässt
Emplifi 2026 Benchmarks: TikTok treibt Followerwachstum, Instagram verliert organische Reichweite, X stagniert. Aktuelle Kennzahlen für LinkedIn und Facebook im Überblick.
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Threads vereinfacht das Teilen auf Instagram
Threads führt einen neuen Teilen-Button ein, der öffentliche Beiträge automatisch als Instagram-Story veröffentlicht und so potenziell die Aufrufe pro Post erhöht.
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X appeals $140M penalty from the EU Commission
In a post from the platform’s Global Government Affairs team, X questioned the original investigation and called the challenge a “landmark case.”
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X steht kurz vor Abschluss der Neuschreibung des Such-Codes
X überarbeitet seinen Such-Code grundlegend und stärkt die Bot-Erkennung gegen KI-gesteuerte Accounts. Ziel sind relevantere Ergebnisse, weniger Spam und eine stabilere Nutzererfahrung.
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Apple’s iOS 26.4 arrives in public beta with AI music playlists, video podcasts, and more
Several updates are introduced in iOS 26.4, including an AI-powered playlist-generation feature in Apple Music, support for video content in the Podcasts app, end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS mess
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Meta richtet Horizon Worlds mobil aus und trennt Quest VR
Meta stellt Horizon Worlds auf mobil-first um und trennt Quest VR. Für die Musikbranche entstehen neue, zugängliche Metaverse-Formate mit größerer Reichweite und vielfältigen Monetarisierungsoptionen.
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Threads posts can now be shared directly to your Instagram Story without leaving the app
The new Threads feature lets you share your posts — or anyone else's — to your Instagram Story without leaving the Threads app.
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Snapchat-CEO kritisiert australisches Social-Media-Verbot für Minderjährige
Snapchat-Chef Evan Spiegel kritisiert Australiens Social-Media-Verbot für Jugendliche als falschen Ansatz und fordert statt pauschaler Beschränkungen bessere Moderation, Altersprüfungen und Bildung.
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Google Offers New Planner Element in its Meridian Toolbox
The Scenario Planner is designed to give external users access to estimation tools and help them better measure campaigns.
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YouTube’s latest experiment brings its conversational AI tool to TVs
YouTube is testing conversational AI on smart TVs, allowing viewers to ask the assistant questions related to the video they're watching on the big screen.
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Etsy sells secondhand clothing marketplace Depop to eBay for $1.2B
The deal comes nearly five years after Etsy purchased Depop for $1.62 billion, at a time when secondhand clothing apps were gaining traction during the pandemic.
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Startup Germ wird zum ersten privaten Messenger, der direkt aus der Bluesky-App startet
Bluesky integriert den E2E-verschlüsselten Messenger Germ nativ. Nutzer starten erstmals private Chats direkt aus der App – mit mehr Komfort und starker Privatsphäre.
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LinkedIn Launches New Campaign for LinkedIn Premium
LinkedIn Premium has seen a 50% rise in subscriptions over the past two years.
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SeatGeek and Spotify team up to offer concert ticket sales inside the music platform
SeatGeek announced on Wednesday a new integration with Spotify, bringing a seamless ticket-buying experience for Spotify users. Now, when Spotify users browse an artist’s page or upcoming tour dates,
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Mastodon, die dezentrale Alternative zu X, setzt auf Creator-Funktionen
Mastodon will mit neuen Creator-Funktionen wachsen: bessere Entdeckung, Analytics, Onboarding und Monetarisierung im Einklang mit dem dezentralen Fediverse. Bericht: TechCrunch Apps.
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YouTube Expands Live Stream Donations, Updates Shorts Editing Tools
YouTube's also bringing its AI chatbot to Connected TV devices.
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Meta Announces Long-Term Partnership with NVIDIA
The deal will ensure that Meta can access the latest hardware for its expanding AI projects.
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Google adds music-generation capabilities to the Gemini app
Users will be able to use text, images, and videos as a reference to generate music.
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Canva gets to $4B in revenue as LLM referral traffic rises
The creative company's monthly active users increased 20%, growth that was partially propelled by adoption of its AI tools.
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Meta plant Gesichtserkennungs-Update im Schatten der Politik
Meta könnte ein Gesichtserkennungs-Update während politischer Turbulenzen einführen, um Kritik zu umgehen. Die Musikbranche sollte Datenschutz, Compliance und Kommunikation vorbereiten.
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X Looks To Combat Bots With New Detection Tools
X has launched a new offensive to weed out AI-powered bots.
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