Reddit search traffic is facing mounting uncertainty as Google continues rolling out its AI Overviews feature, according to statements made by Reddit CEO Steve Huffman during an interview on Oct. 21, 2024. While the platform reported strong second-quarter earnings with ad revenue jumping 61%—marking an eighth straight quarter above 60%—its stock plummeted 11% in extended … Read more
Microsoft and Meta delivered divergent earnings reports that prompted contrasting investor reactions, with Microsoft shares climbing 9% in premarket trading while Meta shares dropped 9%, according to financial market data. Microsoft Azure Growth and Copilot Adoption Drive Stock Gains Microsoft posted fiscal fourth-quarter revenue that surpassed analyst expectations, fueled by a 43% growth rate in … Read more
A 19-year-old French student was fined 600 Singapore dollars, equivalent to $465, after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge for filming himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and returning it, according to court documents and prosecutors. Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien recorded the stunt at a shopping mall in March and … Read more
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is weighing plans to launch a commercial cloud computing business to monetize massive artificial intelligence data center capacity, even as soaring infrastructure costs pressure the company’s financial forecasts, according to regulatory filings and earnings statements. Among the four major U.S. hyperscalers, Meta remains unique in lacking a dedicated cloud services division … Read more
Misleading online oral health information is widespread across social media platforms and web searches, yet direct evidence showing it changes patient behavior or clinical outcomes remains scarce, according to a scoping review published in BDJ Open. The study, which analyzed how online misinformation is defined and reported, found that while aesthetic trends and DIY remedies … Read more
Ruby Franke, the parenting advice YouTuber whose channel once brought in $100,000 a month, was convicted of aggravated child abuse alongside her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt, according to BBC Two’s documentary Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke. The case exposed how monetization and the pursuit of millions of subscribers can prioritize online … Read more
Fitness influencer Sarah Stevenson, known online as Sarah’s Day, faces public backlash after listing a stained designer couch on Facebook Marketplace for $6,000. Critics have questioned the pricing of the Jardan Wilfred lounge, which the influencer originally purchased for $11,000, citing its visible wear and discoloured fabric as major deterrents for potential buyers. The Marketplace … Read more
Former Izingane Zes’thembu star Vuyokazi Nciweni has publicly denied being in a new relationship following the viral circulation of a video showing her kissing an unidentified man. Nciweni stated the footage, which appeared on her Instagram Stories, was posted without her consent while she was intoxicated, according to her recent social media address. Nciweni Addresses … Read more
Trump Media and Technology Group is reportedly developing a subscription-based “Truth API” that would grant financial firms and traders early, priority access to President Donald Trump’s social media posts. The proposal, which involves monthly fees as high as $100,000, has drawn immediate scrutiny from ethics experts and lawmakers who argue the service risks monetizing presidential … Read more
TikTok Video Sparks Debate Over Public Transit Punctuality A July 6 TikTok video capturing a heated exchange between a bus passenger and driver has ignited discussions about public transit schedules, passenger expectations, and the challenges faced by transit workers. The clip, which shows a passenger questioning the driver’s pace, highlights a tension between commuters and … Read more