Instagram announced a new video-editing app called Edits as TikTok and CapCut face US restrictions. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the tool, which will be released on March 13, on Sunday. Edits will offer video editing tools and analytics, Mosseri said. Instagram announced a new video-editing app called “Edits” on Sunday, a day after rival…
TikTok went dark for 170 million US users on Saturday. Users have taken to other corners of the internet to react to the shutdown. Internet personality James Charles, who boasted over 40 million followers, called the move “dystopian.” TikTok shut down its app for 170 million US users on Saturday as the deadline for the…
LGBTQ+ apps are seeing a surge of interest after Meta’s content moderation changes. Business Insider spoke with several founders building apps about the influx of users. The apps are focused on safety, privacy, and community amid tech industry shifts. Between Meta’s changes to its content-moderation policies and the TikTok ban, the past week has left…
In less than a month, TikTok could be pulled from US app stores due to a federal divest-or-ban law. Merchants who sell on TikTok Shop may struggle to find an alternative if the ban goes through. TikTok Shop offers a unique blend of social tools, e-commerce tech, and a large audience. If TikTok is pulled…
Telegram is profitable after 11 years, thanks to ads and premium subscriptions, its CEO said. The platform’s revenue exceeded $1 billion, with $500 million in cash reserves. Telegram faces global scrutiny over misinformation and its lack of content moderation. Encrypted messaging service Telegram is finally profitable about 11 years after it was founded, CEO Pavel…
Startup floating wind technology company Aikido Technologies is ready to launch the first demonstration of its unique folding floating wind platform. The company promotes its technology as providing a faster and more cost-effective solution to the deployment of floating offshore wind turbines. Aikido Technologies was founded in 2022 with the support of Breakthrough Energy…
NEW YORK, NY – October 27 : Elon Musk on stage before Republican presidential nominee former … [+] President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY on Sunday, October 27, 2024. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images) The Washington Post via Getty Images Tech entrepreneur…
Amid rising concerns that X has become less safe under billionaire Elon Musk, the platform formerly known as Twitter is seeking to assure advertisers and critics that it still polices harassment, hate speech and other offensive content. From January to June, X suspended 5.3 million accounts and removed or labeled 10.7 million posts for violating…