Meta tests ‘Series’ for episodic Reels on Instagram and Facebook
Meta told TechCrunch that it’s considering ways to monetize the new feature, but didn’t share specifics on what that could look like.
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Apps | Media & Entertainment | Social | Startups | TC
A startup, Everand, is now bundling e-books, audiobooks, and book clubs in challenge to Amazon
A new reading subscription from Everand offers access to both e-books and audiobooks, and Fable’s book club community.
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TikTok launches TikTok Pro Events, an app for cultural moments like the FIFA World Cup
The app allows users to engage with other fans, explore trending videos, and access curated creator feeds.
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Meta rolls out a new AI creator assistant on Facebook
Creators often have to parse through charts and dashboards to understand their performance, but with the new AI assistant, they can get quick answers to questions like “When should I post?” and “What are people saying in my comments?”
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Meta’s Oversight Board says account bans lack due process, transparency
Meta’s board cites “due process” concerns over account bans. It’s also pushing Meta to offer clear information about violations and its use in AI in making its determinations.
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Meta steals a tactic from Tesla and builds data centers in tents
Meta may have found one way to slash its massive data center bill: tents.
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Beyond Instagram: Introducing the next generation of social apps
These newer social apps offer alternatives to Big Tech’s feeds, focusing on interests, creativity, and community.
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Apple puts parents back in control of kids’ iPhone use
Apple is putting control back into the hands of parents with more granular screen time features.
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Pinterest bets on creators with Amazon Storefront integration
Pinterest is adding support for Amazon Storefronts, allowing creators to earn affiliate commissions more easily while showcasing their product recommendations in one place.
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Zest launches a restaurant discovery app powered by where people actually eat
Backed by Alexis Ohanian’s 776 and Kindred Ventures, Zest uses transaction data and AI to generate restaurant recommendations based on users’ real dining habits and the places they frequent.
