Social Media
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Social media are online communications channels that help people share information or content and interact with each other. Clearly defining the term is quite tricky because there are numerous social media services available nowadays. The most well-known are Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Snapchat, TikTok, etc.
Discord Launches Stage Channels, a Clubhouse-Like Audio Feature
The Discord service has launched an analog of Clubhouse rooms in its application. The Stage Channels feature will be organized in such a way that the moderators of the discussion could understand who is waiting in line to speak.
LinkedIn Is Another Social Media Platform That Works on a Clubhouse Analog
The company has already officially confirmed that it is creating a voice communication feature. LinkedIn is currently testing ideas on how to add voice chats to events and groups sections to give users even more opportunities for communication.
YouTube Is Experimenting With Hiding the Dislike Counter
YouTube has no plans to remove the dislike counter for everyone yet. Right now, the platform is only collecting user feedback on the experiment, which will help the service analyze if such an update is needed in the future.
Facebook Banned Venezuelan President Over Coronavirus Misinformation
Facebook made this decision due to the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 by Nicholas Maduro. The politician advertised "miracle drugs" on Facebook, which are supposedly capable of curing coronavirus. This statement was not supported by doctors.
Microsoft Could Reportedly Acquire Discord for Over $10 Billion
Discord has had similar negotiations with Epic Games and Amazon in the past, but they had led nowhere, so it's unclear if an agreement with Microsoft will be reached.
Facebook Teases Its Neural Wristband to Support AR Glasses
The wristband uses a technology called electromyography to read nerve impulses from the brain. Thus, the wristband understands what the user wants to do and reproduces one’s actions in virtual reality.
The 4 Biggest Social Media Platforms You Need to Know in 2021
Whether you are a social media marketer or a business owner, knowing the most popular social media platforms will help you engage with the right people and maximize your brand reach.
