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Entertainment content outstrips news in terms of popularity on the web, Telegram leads among messengers - research
A Gradus Research study has shown that 90% of Ukrainians use Telegram, but entertainment content is ahead of news in popularity. Ukrainians are increasingly consuming content through streaming services and social networks.
Gold price rises to $2584 per ounce, analysts predict further growth
The gold price reached $2,584 per ounce and continues to rise. Goldman Sachs predicts further growth to $3,000 per ounce by December 2025 due to strong demand from central banks.
TikTok's parent company was valued at $300 billion
TikTok's parent company reached a record $300 billion valuation during a share buyback. ByteDance may lose the US market if it does not sell TikTok by mid-January.
Meta to appear in antitrust court for buying Instagram and WhatsApp
The US Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Meta for monopolizing the social media market. The judge rejected Meta's motion to dismiss the case, accusing the company of suppressing competition through the acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp.
After euthanasia, Peanut the squirrel, who was a social media star in the United States, was not found to have rabies
Peanut the squirrel, a social media star with tens of thousands of followers, was seized from his owner and euthanized after being bitten by an employee. Rabies tests were negative, and the department launched an internal investigation.
Canada demands to close TikTok's office: what happens to the popular app
The Canadian government demands that TikTok's office be closed due to threats to national security. The use of the app is not prohibited, but the authorities warn of risks to users' personal data.
Blogger mocked Ukrainians who went for shelter and praised russian shelling: she was served with a notice of suspicion
A woman filmed a video during the air raid at the Kyiv railway station, mocking people in the shelter and praising the aggressor. The prosecutor's office served her with a notice of suspicion for justifying russia's armed aggression.
Persistent opposition to the “generally accepted”: how the Poplavsky phenomenon was born
Mykhailo Poplavsky has reached 8. 2 million followers on Instagram and 1.5 million on TikTok thanks to his unique content. His videos about Ukrainian cuisine have gained over 34 million views on YouTube.
The founder of the company that owns TikTok has become the richest man in China - Reuters
Zhang Yiming, the founder of ByteDance, topped the list of China's richest people with a fortune of $49. 3 billion. He surpassed the owner of a bottled water company, Zhong Shanshan, whose fortune fell by 24%.
The founder of TikTok became the richest man in China: what is known about his wealth
Zhang Yiming, co-founder of ByteDance, increased his fortune by 43% to $49. 3 billion. Despite the pressure in the US, the company's global revenue grew by 60% last year.
Google, Meta and TikTok delete accounts of Russian drone factory
Social media deleted the accounts of a company in Tatarstan that recruited foreign women to produce drones. The accounts had more than 158,000 followers and promised women jobs, but in reality they were forced to assemble drones for attacks on Ukraine.
TikTok is on trial: 13 US states accused of harming teens
The District of Columbia and 13 US states have filed lawsuits against TikTok, accusing it of causing addiction and negatively affecting teenagers. The states claim that the platform uses algorithms to increase the time spent by children.
Dipfakes, bots, Russian music and computer games: a mini-series to counter disinformation created in Ukraine
The 5-part Ukrainian mini-series shows the impact of Russian propaganda on everyday life. The project, featuring opinion leaders, demonstrates how disinformation is changing the way Ukrainians think and culture.
Instagram introduces new privacy features for teens
Meta is introducing new privacy and parental control settings for Instagram accounts of users under the age of 18. The changes include automatic private accounts, interaction restrictions, and time limits.
Apple has changed the rules in the App Store to comply with European regulations
Apple has amended the App Store policy in the EU, allowing developers to promote offers directly in applications. New fees were introduced: 5% for user acquisition and 10% for retail services during the first year.
YouTube is testing an innovative brainstorming feature with Google Gemini
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Maduro promised to stop using WhatsApp and switch to Telegram
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced his intention to remove WhatsApp and switch to Telegram and WeChat. He accused WhatsApp of being used to threaten Venezuela.
The man was sold a ticket in the women's compartment: the conductor stood on the side of the passenger
In the women's compartment of the Zaporozhye-Yasinya train, a ticket was sold to a man who was supported by the conductor. After the complaint of passengers to the hotline, the man was taken out of the car, Ukrzaliznytsia is investigating the incident.
The European Commission decided to ban the TikTok Lite app in the EU
The European Commission has signed an agreement with Tik Tok to withdraw the TikTok Lite Rewards program from the EU. The company has pledged to close the app and not try to circumvent the ban, otherwise it faces a fine of up to 6% of its annual turnover.
After blocking Russian television in the EU and the USA, Russian bloggers launched hundreds of propaganda channels on Telegram
The Kremlin has launched hundreds of Telegram channels in 30 languages to spread propaganda after blocking Russian media in the West. The audience of these channels can reach 15.7 million users.
Chocolate muffins are a hit at the Olympic Village in Paris - NYT
The Olympic Village in Paris offers a variety of pastries, but chocolate muffins have become a favorite treat for athletes. Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen even proclaimed himself the 'Olympic Cupcake Man' on TikTok.
TikTok owner loses a lawsuit against the European Commission
Chinese company ByteDance, which owns TikTok, has lost its appeal against the European Union's decision to recognize the digital company as a “gatekeeper” - a platform with special influence - under the EU's new law on digital markets.
TikTok discriminated against women and promoted xenophobic stereotypes before European elections - report
According to a report by Finnish analysts, TikTok search results during the European election campaign contained discriminatory and xenophobic content against women, minorities, and marginalized groups, which contributed to the spread of harmful stereotypes and misinformation.
McDonald's stops testing AI ordering system after bacon in ice cream mistakes
McDonald's suspends its AI ordering system after customers report errors, such as adding bacon to an ice cream order.
In the US, more and more people are choosing vocational education instead of going to college
More and more young people in the United States are opting for professional education and skilled working professions such as electricians, plumbers, and construction workers. Young people are interested in good wages, self-employment opportunities and the popularity of such professions. This is confirmed by the data of views on social networks such as Tik Tok and Instagram.
Tik Tok failed the test for its ability to detect misinformation about EU elections
Tik Tok was unable to detect 16 commercials containing misinformation about the European Parliament elections created by Global Witness, and approved them due to a moderator error, despite violating the rules.
Donald Trump is now in TikTok: first the former president wanted to ban the network, and now he has started an account himself
Former US President Donald Trump, a likely Republican candidate in the 2024 election, has joined TikTok. He posted his first video on a platform that he had previously tried to ban.
Russia seeks to use Ukrainian refugees in Europe for propaganda-disinformation counteraction Center
Moscow openly admits that it plans to use Ukrainians who fled to Europe for propaganda purposes against Ukraine, using them to portray the Russian Federation caring for them, unlike Ukraine.
Praising Putin and justifying Russia's crimes in Bucha: agitators get five years in prison
In Ukraine, residents of three regions who spread Kremlin narratives on social media, praised Putin and justified the crimes of the Russian army in Bucha were sentenced to 5 years in prison.
In Vinnytsia region, the daughter of a fallen defender founded a sports club in memory of her father
The daughter of a fallen Ukrainian soldier founded the Olimp sports club in Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Vinnytsia Oblast, to honor her father's memory and provide children with a place to recover physically and psychologically during the war.