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· 6mo ago

»The Iranian Lego AI video creators credit their virality to ‘heart’« https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/909948/explosive-media-lego-iran-war-trump-netanyahu?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

The Iranian Lego AI video creators credit their virality to ‘heart’

Explosive Media is going up against the White House in a meme war.

· 6mo ago

»TikTok expands #BookTok bestseller lists across Europe and the UK« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-expands-booktok-bestseller-lists-across-europe-and-the-uk/815270/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

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· 6mo ago

»Meta rolls out new AI content enforcement systems while reducing reliance on third-party vendors« https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/meta-rolls-out-new-ai-content-enforcement-systems-while-reducing-reliance-on-third-party-vendors/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

Meta rolls out new AI content enforcement systems while reducing reliance on third-party vendors | TechCrunch

Meta believes these AI systems can detect more violations with greater accuracy, better prevent scams, respond more quickly to real-world events, and reduce over-enforcement.

· 7mo ago

»Instagram, LinkedIn and Threads engagement declined in 2025« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-linkedin-and-threads-engagement-declined-in-2025/814141/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

Instagram, LinkedIn and Threads engagement declined in 2025

Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok rates increased slightly, while X post engagement grew significantly, according to a report from Buffer.

· 7mo ago

»Trump administration is allegedly collecting $10 billion on the TikTok deal« https://www.theverge.com/policy/895039/trump-10-billion-tiktok?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

Trump administration is allegedly collecting $10 billion on the TikTok deal

That’s a 70-percent fee on $14 billion deal.

· 7mo ago

»TikTok ad campaigns drive movie ticket purchases« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-ad-campaigns-drive-movie-ticket-purchases/814005/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok ad campaigns drive movie ticket purchases

Promotional performance in the app was significantly more effective than for traditional linear television advertising, according to new data from the company.

· 7mo ago

»TikTok introduces full-song Apple Music streams to app« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-introduces-full-song-apple-music-streams-to-app/814503/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok introduces full-song Apple Music streams to app

Users can save played tracks to Your Music and add them directly to playlists.

· 7mo ago

»TikTok rules out using end-to-end message encryption« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-rules-out-using-end-to-end-message-encryption/813854/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok rules out using end-to-end message encryption

The app told the BBC that using that level of security would impede police investigations and said its stance sets it apart from rivals.

· 6mo ago

»Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally« https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/09/instagram-expands-its-movie-inspired-content-restriction-for-teens-internationally/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

Instagram expands its movie-inspired content restrictions for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram debuted its movie-rating-inspired content settings in limited countries in 2025.

· 6mo ago

»TikTok ads are about to get a tad more disruptive« https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/24/tiktok-ads-are-about-to-get-a-tad-more-disruptive/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok ads are about to get a tad more disruptive | TechCrunch

One new ad format displays another brand's logo alongside TikTok's on the launch page when users open the app.

· 7mo ago

»Almost half of the U.S. consumers use TikTok as a search engine« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/almost-half-of-the-us-consumers-use-tiktok-as-a-search-engine/813576/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

Almost half of US consumers use TikTok as a search engine

The app’s use as a discovery tool is rising as users turn to its short-form videos and personalized content to find information, according to research from Adobe.

· 6mo ago

»TikTok wants to provide financial services in Brazil« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-wants-to-provide-financial-services-in-brazil/816555/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok wants to provide financial services in Brazil

The company hopes to offer its users the ability to “hold balances, receive funds and make payments within its app,” according to Reuters.

· 7mo ago

»YouTube surpasses Disney, Paramount, WBD in 2025 ad revenue« https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/youtube-surpasses-disney-paramount-wbd-in-2025-ad-revenue/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

YouTube surpasses Disney, Paramount, WBD in 2025 ad revenue | TechCrunch

This shift is a clear sign of just how much content consumption has changed over the years and how advertisers have adapted their strategies.

· 7mo ago

»YouTube expands AI deepfake detection for politicians, government officials, and journalists« https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/youtube-ai-deepfake-detection-politicians-government-officials-journalists/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

YouTube expands AI deepfake detection to politicians, government officials, and journalists | TechCrunch

YouTube's AI deepfake detection tool is becoming available to politicians, journalists, and officials, letting them flag unauthorized likenesses for removal.

· 7mo ago

»TikTok showcases eight women creators for Women’s History Month« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-showcases-eight-women-creators-for-womens-history-month/814258/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok showcases 8 women creators for Women’s History Month

The company said women including Brittany Wilson Isenhour, Gym Tan and Madison Humphrey were driving discussions in the app.

· 7mo ago

»TikTok down for some in U.S., thanks to second Oracle outage since sale« https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/tiktok-down-for-some-in-u-s-thanks-to-second-oracle-outage-since-sale/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok down for some in US, thanks to second Oracle outage since sale | TechCrunch

TikTok experienced a similar outage just days after ByteDance divested the app's U.S. operations.

· 6mo ago

»TikTok expands HubSpot integration« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-expands-hubspot-integration/816779/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok expands HubSpot integration

The extended partnership gives users of both platforms more tools to manage ad campaigns and measure ROI.

· 6mo ago

»TikTok launches education program with International Chamber of Commerce« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-launches-education-program-with-international-chamber-of-commerce/817151/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok launches education program with International Chamber of Commerce

The digital training initiative is designed to help small businesses in Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia with promotions and sales.

· 7mo ago

»How MLB can make baseball relevant on a fast-changing internet« https://www.theverge.com/column/886115/how-mlb-can-make-baseball-relevant-on-a-fast-changing-internet?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

How MLB can make baseball relevant on a fast-changing internet

The old sport is going all-in on chasing virality.

· 6mo ago

»TikTok launches updated integration for Wix users« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-launches-updated-integration-for-wix-users/817028/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok launches updated integration for Wix users

Available in the Wix App Market, the new option connects Wix websites to TikTok for Business to facilitate advanced ad campaign management.

· 7mo ago

»TikTok U.S. users impacted by another problem at Oracle« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-us-users-impacted-by-another-problem-at-oracle/813856/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok US users impacted by another problem at Oracle

Issues at a local data center in Ashburn, Virginia, led to more timeouts, errors and latency issues — and user speculation about government interference.

· 7mo ago

»Instagram now alerts parents if their teen searches for suicide or self-harm content« https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/26/instagram-now-alerts-parents-if-their-teen-searches-for-suicide-or-self-harm-content/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

Instagram now alerts parents if their teen searches for suicide or self-harm content | TechCrunch

The Meta-owned social platform says that while it already blocks users from searching for suicide and self-harm content, these new alerts are designed to make sure parents are aware if their teen is repeatedly trying to search for this content so that they can support them.

· 6mo ago

»As YouTube grows on TV, it eyes more interactive video across formats« https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/as-youtube-grows-on-tv-it-eyes-more-interactive-video-across-formats/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

As YouTube grows on TV, it eyes more interactive video across formats | TechCrunch

YouTube's hiring across roles, partnerships, and a Bengaluru hub shows how it is building out its TV strategy.

· 7mo ago

»TikTok publishes latest EU usage, enforcement data« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-publishes-latest-eu-usage-enforcement-data/813446/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

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.

· 6mo ago

»TikTok and ACRCloud partner on Derivative Works Detection system« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-and-acrcloud-partner-on-derivative-works-detection-system/816662/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok and ACRCloud partner on Derivative Works Detection system

The enhanced protections will help musicians who use the app’s SoundOn service identify misused audio tracks and combat copyright violations.

· 6mo ago

»YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are getting more expensive« https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/10/youtube-premium-youtube-music-subscription-price-increase/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are getting more expensive | TechCrunch

The YouTube Premium individual plan is increasing from $13.99 to $15.99 per month, while the family plan is increasing from $22.99 to $26.99 per month.

· 5mo ago

»Everything we like is a psyop« https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/16/everything-we-like-is-a-psyop/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

Everything we like is a psyop | TechCrunch

If culture is shaped by TikTok's algorithmic feed, then it's time for us to decide where we draw the line between necessary marketing and inauthentic growth hacking.

· 6mo ago

»Major social platforms issue joint warning about child safety in EU« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/major-social-platforms-issue-joint-warning-about-child-safety-in-eu/816661/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

Major social platforms issue joint warning about child safety in EU

Google, Meta, Microsoft and Snapchat said they would continue to take steps to protect their platforms following the expiration of the EU ePrivacy Directive.

· 6mo ago

»TikTok is building a second $1.2B data center in Finland« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-is-building-a-second-12b-data-center-in-finland/817029/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok is building a second $1.2B data center in Finland

The development is part of Project Clover, an initiative designed to store EU user data outside of the company’s home base in China in compliance with EU directives.

· 7mo ago

»TikTok showcases 8 women creators for Women’s History Month« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-showcases-8-women-creators-for-womens-history-month/814258/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok showcases 8 women creators for Women’s History Month

The company said women including Brittany Wilson Isenhour, Gym Tan and Madison Humphrey were driving discussions in the app.

· 6mo ago

»TikTok adds new ad placement options offering higher exposure« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-adds-new-ad-placement-options-offering-higher-exposure/815622/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok adds new ad placement options offering higher exposure

The updated promotional opportunities include Logo Takeover, TopReach and an expanded Pulse suite.

· 6mo ago

»TikTok adds new AI video generation to Symphony ad tool kit« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-adds-new-ai-video-generation-to-symphony-ad-tool-kit/817379/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok adds new AI video generation to Symphony ad tool kit

The Dreamina Seedance 2.0 artificial intelligence model from parent company ByteDance is able to create realistic content from text prompts.

· 7mo ago

»Another Oracle outage is messing up US TikTok« https://www.theverge.com/tech/888647/tiktok-us-oracle-outage-march-2026?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

Another Oracle outage is messing up US TikTok

TikTok US users may notice lag posting content.

· 6mo ago

»YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe« https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/14/youtube-livestreams-will-now-hold-back-ads-during-peak-engagement-to-protect-the-vibe/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe | TechCrunch

Until now, the only way to avoid seeing ads was by paying for a YouTube Premium subscription.

· 7mo ago

»Channel Surfer lets you watch YouTube like it’s old-school cable TV« https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/12/channel-surfer-watch-youtube-retro-cable-tv-guide/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

Channel Surfer lets you watch YouTube like it's old-school cable TV | TechCrunch

The web app lets you turn on YouTube and surf channels like you're watching cable TV in the '90s.

· 6mo ago

»TikTok adds new AI video generation to Symphony ad toolkit« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-adds-new-ai-video-generation-to-symphony-ad-toolkit/817379/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok adds new AI video generation to Symphony ad tool kit

The Dreamina Seedance 2.0 artificial intelligence model from parent company ByteDance is able to create realistic content from text prompts.

· 6mo ago

»Tubi and TikTok are partnering to produce long form series« https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/896648/tubi-tiktok-creatorverse-incubator?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

Tubi and TikTok are partnering to produce long form series

The Creatorverse Incubator will help TikTok stars launch long-form series.

· 7mo ago

»TikTok adds full-song Apple Music streams to app« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-adds-full-song-apple-music-streams-to-app/814503/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

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· 7mo ago

»Almost half of US consumers use TikTok as a search engine« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/almost-half-of-us-consumers-use-tiktok-as-a-search-engine/813576/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

Almost half of US consumers use TikTok as a search engine

The app’s use as a discovery tool is rising as users turn to its short-form videos and personalized content to find information, according to research from Adobe.

· 6mo ago

»You can now edit your Instagram comments« https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/09/you-can-now-edit-your-instagram-comments/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

You can now edit your Instagram comments | TechCrunch

Instagram users can now edit comments, which is a long-awaited fix for anyone who’s ever had to delete and re-post a comment just to fix a typo.

· 6mo ago

»Tubi joins forces with popular TikTokers to create original streaming content« https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/tubi-joins-forces-with-popular-tiktokers-to-create-original-streaming-content/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

Tubi joins forces with popular TikTokers to create original streaming content | TechCrunch

Tubi launched its “Creatorverse Incubator” to help TikTokers create original shows exclusively for the streaming service.

· 7mo ago

»Instagram tracked growing usage while targeting teens, lawyers argue« https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/instagram-tracked-growing-usage-while-targeting-teens-lawyers-argue/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

Instagram tracked growing usage while targeting teens, lawyers argue | TechCrunch

The company said usage grew from 40 minutes per day in 2023 to 46 minutes in 2026. Other documents referenced teens as being a top priority for the app before asking existing users for birthdays.

· 6mo ago

»TikTok for Business introduces campaign to drive in-app shopping« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-for-business-introduces-campaign-to-drive-in-app-shopping/815918/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok for Business introduces campaign to drive in-app shopping

The platform is looking to connect creators and brands with its expanding community of users who turn to the app for discovery and purchasing.

· 7mo ago

»You can soon listen to Apple Music inside of TikTok — and artists get paid for it« https://www.theverge.com/tech/892975/apple-music-tiktok-play-full-song-feature?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

You can soon listen to Apple Music inside of TikTok — and artists get paid for it

Full songs on a familiar player.

· 6mo ago

»TikTok publishes first transparency report on EU hate speech removal« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-publishes-first-transparency-report-on-eu-hate-speech-removal/817269/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok publishes first transparency report on EU hate speech removal

The publication is part of the platform’s compliance work with the EU Digital Services Act under the EU Code of Conduct on Countering Illegal Hate Speech Online.

· 7mo ago

»TikTok now lets Apple Music subscribers play full songs without leaving the app« https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/tiktok-now-lets-apple-music-subscribers-play-full-songs-without-leaving-the-app/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok now lets Apple Music subscribers play full songs without leaving the app | TechCrunch

TikTok, which is known for shaping music trends and viral songs, said the new feature is designed to make it easier to go from the moment of discovery to deeper listening.

· 6mo ago

»Meta turns to AI to make shopping easier on Instagram and Facebook« https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/25/meta-turns-to-ai-to-make-shopping-easier-on-instagram-and-facebook/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

Meta turns to AI to make shopping easier on Instagram and Facebook | TechCrunch

Meta is using generative AI to provide more product and brand information to consumers when they're shopping in its apps.

· 6mo ago

»Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark social media addiction trial« https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/25/jury-finds-meta-and-youtube-negligent-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

Jury finds Meta and Google negligent in landmark social media addiction trial | TechCrunch

Evidence presented at the trial swayed the jury to the plaintiff's side, demonstrating that Meta understood how addictive its platforms could be among teens in particular and that it was actively researching the issue and using its findings to increase engagement among young users.

· 7mo ago

»TikTok won’t add end-to-end encryption to direct messages, report says« https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/tiktok-wont-add-end-to-end-encryption-to-direct-messages-report-says/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels

TikTok won't add end-to-end encryption to direct messages, report says | TechCrunch

The social media giant says that end-to-end encryption would make users less safe.

· 6mo ago

»TikTok is building a second $1.2 billion data center in Finland« https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-is-building-a-second-12-billion-data-center-in-finland/817029/?eicker.video #Video #Shorts #TikTok #YouTube #Reels