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The image shows the Google Maps logo on a light blue, abstract background. The logo consists of a multicolored map pin with sections in blue, red, yellow, and green. To the right of the logo, the text "Google Maps" is written in a gray, sans-serif font. The background resembles a stylized, light blue water pattern.

Google Maps adjusts to Gulf of America and Mount McKinley after Trump’s executive order

Illustrated image by Substack. The image is an illustration featuring five people carrying various objects related to content creation and monetization. One person is holding a sign that says "LIVE," another is carrying a large pencil, a third person is holding a large video play button, a fourth person is carrying a large key, and the fifth person is wearing a house costume. There are also large gold coins with dollar signs and a pair of headphones in the background. The background is green with white sparkles scattered around. The image represents different aspects of content creation and the potential for earning money through various creative endeavors.

Substack’s $20M fund could be TikTok creators’ new beginning

Perplexity Assistant Android mobile app

Perplexity introduces a multimodal AI assistant for Android users

A close-up image of the YouTube app icon on a digital screen. The icon is red with a white play button in the center, and the word "YouTube" is visible below it. The image shows the pixelated nature of the screen, highlighting the individual pixels that make up the display.

YouTube Premium lets you test multiple experimental features simultaneously

A smartphone screen displays the App Store page for "Threads, an Instagram app" by Instagram, Inc. The app icon is black with a white stylized "@" symbol. The app has a rating of 2.6 stars from 402 ratings, is suitable for users aged 12 and older, and is categorized as the No. 1 app in the Social Networking chart. The "GET" button is visible, indicating the app is available for download.

Threads now lets you schedule posts for up to 76 days

Two screens showing option to cross post WhatsApp status to Instagram or Facebook

WhatsApp now syncs with Instagram and Facebook for status sharing

A silhouetted hand holds a smartphone displaying the TikTok logo on the screen. The background is a vibrant pink color, creating a striking contrast with the dark silhouette of the hand and phone. The TikTok logo is prominently visible in the center of the phone screen, with the time "11:09" and some status icons at the top.

Trump’s latest on TikTok includes potential buyers Musk and Ellison

The image shows the Microsoft logo on a blue background. The logo consists of a square divided into four smaller squares, each a different color (red, green, blue, and yellow), followed by the word "Microsoft" in white text. The logo is prominently displayed on a large blue wall, likely at a corporate event or trade show.

Microsoft’s new automatic sign-in policy starting February 2025

The TikTok app sign seen on a screen of an Android phone.

TikTok ban overturned? China sets conditions for any deal

Shou Zi Chew (center), the CEO of TikTok, arrives to attend Donald Trump's inauguration as the next President of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, on Monday, January 20, 2025.

Trump grants TikTok 75-day reprieve

A widescreen promotional image for the MARVEL SNAP game.

MARVEL SNAP returns to U.S. players after ByteDance ban lifted

The image shows a brightly lit circular ring light against a dark background. Inside the ring light, there is a smartphone displaying the TikTok logo, which consists of a musical note symbol in white, blue, and red colors, with the word "TikTok" written below it in white text. The ring light creates a stark contrast with the dark surroundings, highlighting the TikTok logo prominently in the center.

X, Meta, and Bluesky: the new homes for TikTok creators post-ban