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The internet moments that defined 2023

TechCrunch

Sometimes, the internet’s most viral memes may seem entirely incomprehensible (like when Baby Gronk rizzed up Livvy Dunne), but the things that captivate our attention online matter. We saw a submarine of billionaires disappear before our very eyes, refreshed […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Daily Crunch: Kanye West reaches agreement to acquire social media platform Parler

TechCrunch

That, that, that don’t kill me, can only make me stronger ” : Two of our top stories for today centered on the same topic — Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, surprising us all by announcing he was going to buy the conservative social media site Parler. The TechCrunch Top 3. Manish has the basics on the deal.

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Alexis Ohanian says he’s a ‘techno optimist,’ despite social media’s impact on society

TechCrunch

The entrepreneur and founder of venture fund Seven Seven Six, speaking at an event at the University of Virginia, espoused a fairly negative view of the current social media landscape and the creator economy — an environment where he says, everyone has “been so trained […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Oxford study says internet use doesn’t harm mental health, but its research has limits

TechCrunch

In one of the largest studies ever on mental health and internet use, the Oxford Internet Institute has declared that there is no “smoking gun” linking the internet with psychological harm. All rights reserved.

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Something’s up with Spotify Wrapped and Burlington, VT

TechCrunch

It’s that time of year again where half of your social media feed is clogged with graphics from Spotify’s annual, personalized roundup, and the other half is people whining that they don’t care about your Spotify Wrapped. All rights reserved.

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How to build a social media app: An entrepreneur’s guide

Openxcell

Forbes reports that the number of people using social media worldwide has reached 4.9 billion in 2023. Over the last few years, social media has evolved from being primarily a communication channel and entertainment platform to marketing and growing businesses, contributing to significant social and political discussions.

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I Am Out of Touch; You Probably Are Too

CEO Insider

Lorenz shares the history of influencers on the internet – primarily through social media – and how they impact our society. Copyright CEOWORLD magazine 2023. Lorenz’s stories are about folks who drive trends […] The post I Am Out of Touch; You Probably Are Too appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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