Social Media
A US-only TikTok incoming, Threads is catching up to X, and new audio features in Instagram’s Edits app
Imagine TikTok, but with more ranch dressing, pick-up trucks, and bald eagles. It’s not far-fetched: According to a new report, ByteDance is prepping a US-exclusive version of the app. ByteDance is calling it “M2” internally, and is slating it for a September release. Could this be the loophole to selling the app? Maybe. President Trump…
Reddit and TikTok release AI-powered ad tools
Reddit and TikTok are both doubling down on AI-powered ad tools, but taking very different approaches. Reddit is leaning into its roots as the internet’s conversation hub, and it just launched two new ad features to back that up: Reddit Insights is a social listening tool that gives you direct access to topic-level sentiment and…
Meta AI now edits videos, Instagram’s Edits gets a teleprompter feature, and Pinterest tests auto-collages
2025 is not the year to be camera-shy. You’ll see what we mean: You can now use the Meta AI app, website, or Edits app to edit short-form videos with preset AI prompts. For example, you can change outfits, alter your surroundings, or simply change the vibe in a matter of moments. It’s free for…
