Once again, the landscape of social media is undergoing transformation. Emerging platforms are gaining traction and popularity, prompting us to ponder whether they truly live up to the buzz. Fortunately, we’ve delved into the depths to spare you the effort. One of the platforms purportedly riding the wave of attention is Mastodon Social. Mastodon Social […]
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The Fediverse: A Decentralized Digital Universe of Connectivity and Community
The Fediverse, short for “federated universe,” refers to a collection of interconnected social media platforms and online communities that are built on the principles of federation and decentralization. It provides an alternative to traditional social media networks that are usually controlled by a single company. In the Fediverse, each platform or community is known as […]
Untangling the Web: The Power and Pitfalls of Social Media Threads
In the realm of social media, Instagram introduces Threads, a captivating new application that offers users a fresh and engaging experience. Threads, which requires users to have an Instagram account, was created to compete with Twitter. Upon downloading and launching the app, individuals are presented with the option to either create a new profile or […]
The Shift from Posts to Stories
Over the past few years, there has been a noticeable shift from traditional social media posting to stories. Stories are short-lived, vertical format posts that are available for 24 hours on platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and WhatsApp. There are a few reasons why this shift has occurred. First, stories are more visually engaging than […]
Venmo Tightens Security For Users
Back in May, we posted about Venmo, the app powered by PayPal that allows users to easily send and receive money. What surprises many people, is how public the app is. To date, you can find just about anyone on the app. Not only can you find their profile, if it is set to public, […]