Gen Z is making a big move away from traditional TV and paid streaming services. Instead, they are turning to YouTube and TikTok for their entertainment and news. This trend is highlighted in a recent report that shows 43% of Gen Z prefers these platforms over old-school TV. One of the latest trends catching on is "microdramas. " These are short, scripted episodes t...
The "Great Lock In" trend is gaining traction on social media, encouraging people to set and achieve personal goals before the year ends. This trend, which began on September 1, is about committing to a goal and staying focused until December. Goals can range from fitness and wellness to financial or personal achievements. The term "Great Lock In" comes from Gen Z s...
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting impact on many aspects of life. One notable effect has been the surge in online hate speech. This phenomenon is particularly evident in tweets directed towards China. The pandemic started in 2020, and social media platforms like Twitter became hotspots for expressing anti-China sentiment. The study focused on tweets tagged wit...
The NFL's 2025 schedule drop was more than just a list of games. It was a showcase of creativity and humor from each team's social media squad. This year, teams outdid themselves with unique and memorable reveals. The Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, and Washington Commanders took a trip down memory lane by incorporating retro gaming elements. The Falco...
Snapchat is changing its plans again. The app was going to get a simpler look, but now it's not. Why? Because users in North America didn't like it. They lost about 1 million users in this region. This news came out in their latest financial report. In the past year, Snapchat tried out a new design. It was supposed to make the app easier to use. The plan was to cut ...
Facebook's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, recently faced tough questions in a courtroom. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is trying to prove that Facebook is a monopoly. They claim that Facebook bought Instagram to get rid of a competitor. The FTC showed emails from 2012. In these emails, Zuckerberg talked about buying Instagram. He said that Instagram was growing fast. He...
Reddit is a big place with lots of different communities. Some of these communities are trying to keep AI-generated stuff out. This is a tough job for the moderators, or "mods, " who volunteer their time to keep things in check. They're up against a growing trend of AI-generated content, and it's not an easy fight. Most mods who are against AI-generated cont...
Imagine this: US users, worried about a TikTok ban, are flocking to a Chinese app called Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote. This app, started in 2013, is a big deal in China, but not so much outside it. Until now, that is. It's like Instagram, but with a twist – it's focused on user interests, not who you follow. This surge is happening just as TikTok's future in th...
Thousands of college students in China started a sudden trend of nighttime bike rides. They rode 30 miles to Kaifeng, a city known for its history and soup dumplings. The government first liked it, thinking it would boost tourism. But when too many students joined in, causing traffic jams and leaving bikes everywhere, the officials got worried. They sent police and c...
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has undergone a significant transformation since Elon Musk took the reins. Despite this, X remains a hub for sports enthusiasts, with many fans still turning to the platform for real-time updates and news. In fact, sports has emerged as the top topic of discussion on X, closely followed by politics, news, and ot...