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X just made it a lot harder for creators to get paid any way but its own way
X now forces US creators to take Original Content Rewards and subscription payouts through X Money, cutting off Stripe as an alternative cashout option.
TikTok's 'My American Girl Doll' trend has adults roasting their most treasured possession, and it's weirdly wholesome
TikTok's My American Girl Doll trend uses a 2009 clip to reveal your real treasured possession, and the more mundane the item, the funnier it gets.
Meta is taking out full page newspaper ads begging TikTok and YouTube to protect kids too
Meta is buying full page ads pushing TikTok and YouTube to match its new $18 billion teen safety settlement, and $5.3 billion of the deal depends on it.
Snapchat just turned into Hogwarts ahead of HBO's Harry Potter reboot
Snapchat has rolled out Harry Potter AR lenses, wallpapers, Bitmoji fashion and fan events ahead of HBO Max's big budget series landing this Christmas.
Meta is in court over a $1.4 trillion claim that Instagram was built to hook kids, and this is the trial to watch
Meta is on trial as 29 US states allege Instagram and Facebook were deliberately designed to hook children, with damages sought as high as $1.4 trillion.
Instagram just changed its logo font and somehow that's the whole discourse this week
Instagram's logo font change has everyone calling it "Instagzam." Here's why Adam Mosseri's tiny wordmark tweak became the internet's whole personality.
Where I'd actually get married in the Hunter Valley if budget wasn't a thing
From La Pera Estate's exclusive chapel to Bimbadgen's marquee for 300, here's where Hunter Valley couples are actually booking their weddings in 2026.
TikTok Live just turned uploading your own song into a way to get paid in gifts
TikTok's new Songs of Live feature lets artists upload original tracks straight into Live, turning song snippets into paid gifts fans can send instantly.
The Saxophone Gets Louder meme has eaten the internet this week and there's no escaping it
The saxophones are getting louder meme has taken over TikTok, using the dramatic Boyz n the Hood theme to soundtrack everyday disasters and mishaps now.
Meta just launched Forum, a Reddit-style app built entirely out of Facebook Groups
Meta quietly launched Forum, a Reddit-style discussion app built entirely from Facebook Groups, back in May. Here's what it means for brands and creators.
TikTok just handed parents a lot more control over their teenager's account
TikTok has expanded Family Pairing with account blocking, screen time limits and a new Creator Care Mode, as Australia's under 16 social media ban bites.
Spotify's new Podcast Clips feature wants you to stop screenshotting timestamps
Spotify's new Podcast Clips feature lets listeners trim and share moments from any show, tackling podcast discovery the same way TikTok clips do for music.
YouTube is testing videos exclusively for your most obsessed fans
YouTube is quietly testing Top Fans, a feature that hides videos from everyone except your most loyal 1% of viewers. Here's what it means for creators.
Pinterest just launched a standalone AI shopping app and it is smarter than it sounds
Ask Pinterest is a standalone AI shopping app built on Pinterest's Taste Graph. Here's what it does differently and why brands should be paying attention.
The Reuters Digital News Report 2026 says social media has nearly overtaken TV for Australian news, and trust is still at rock bottom
Social media has nearly caught up to TV as Australia's top news source, but only 21% of Aussies trust what they see there. Here's why that gap matters.
LinkedIn is cracking down on AI slop and its algorithm can spot it 94% of the time
LinkedIn's new algorithm detects AI-generated content with 94% accuracy and suppresses it. Here's what it means for your content strategy in 2026.
TikTok just locked in Universal Music for years to come
TikTok has renewed its multi-year deal with Universal Music Group, keeping every song on the app and adding new ways for artists to cash in on TikTok Shop.
TikTok's new Branded Buzz feature lets brands pitch creators directly via video, and it changes a lot
TikTok's new Branded Buzz feature lets advertisers pitch creators via video brief. Here's how it could reshape influencer marketing for brands and agencies.
World Cup Tourists Are Going Viral for Being Completely Baffled by Everyday America
FIFA World Cup 2026 USA, international tourists America, tipping culture viral, World Cup fan reactions, American food portions viral
TikTok Launched a Whole Separate App and Nobody Seemed to Notice
TikTok quietly launched a standalone app and it barely made the news. Here's what it does, who it's for and whether it's worth paying attention to.
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