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Oman blocks Clubhouse, app used for free debates in Mideast

Oman has cut off access to the buzzy new audio chat app Clubhouse, the country’s telecommunications regulator confirmed Monday, setting off fears that authorities across the Persian Gulf may censor a rare forum for discussion of sensitive topics in the region. The Omani government has “forbidden the app because it was operating without the proper […]

Clubhouse Media Group launches an innovative Creator advisory panel

Clubhouse, the growing social media conglomerate that also encompasses a digital studio subsidiary, software division, and an worldwide network of professionally operated content and influencer houses, announced this week its new content Creator advisory panel—a first for the industry. The seven-member committee will be composed of professionals across various sectors, including peer influencers, Clubhouse executives […]

Thai users of Clubhouse app warned about political content

Thailand’s government warned users of the recently introduced Clubhouse voice chat app on Wednesday that they must be careful not to misuse it or face possible legal consequences. The warning from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society came after many people used the mobile app to listen to a popular self-exiled opponent of the […]

China blocks Clubhouse, app used for political discussion

Zeng Jiajun, a former tech worker, fell in love with social media app Clubhouse, a window through the ruling Communist Party’s pervasive censorship, after listening to a freewheeling discussion between members of China’s Uighur minority and Han majority that wound up lasting 12 hours. Thousands of Chinese flocked to the app, which allowed unfettered discussion […]

Pinterest Follows All Social Media Platforms’ Footsteps, Copies TikTok

Through agreements with record labels, Pinterest is expanding the music selection for its TikTok-like video function. Today, the business unveiled agreements that will let Pinterest users include well-known music in their video posts, or Idea Pins. According to a Pinterest blog post, the partnering record labels are Warner Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Merlin, and […]

Twitter is removing a feature to improve video quality

One feature is being dropped from Twitter’s live broadcast tool, but it’s at the expense of ensuring better video quality.  Users won’t be able to invite guests to join a video broadcast before going live. While the feature that saw tremendous popularity since its launch in March 2020 will no longer allow you to invite family or friends, users can still post in the broadcast chat or send emojis as a way […]

Twitter spaces upped its game by welcoming co-hosts

Twitter’s take on the Clubhouse-style audio feature is witnessing new upgrades. The micro-blogging site announced that starting this week, Spaces hosts can welcome other users to help them with moderation.  With this new expansion, multiple hosts can now talk at once in Twitter’s Spaces.  Once a user receives an invite to co-host, all the privileges the original host enjoys will be given to the co-hosts. Having the ability to speak, […]

Facebook launches podcasts, live audio service

Facebook is launching podcasts and live audio streams in the U.S. on Monday to keep users engaged on its platform and to compete with emerging rivals. Facebook says it is allowing public figures with verified accounts to start live audio rooms and invite anyone else to speak. A handful of podcasts will be available to […]

Apple's iPhone privacy clampdown arrives after 7-month delay

Apple is following through on its pledge to crack down on Facebook and other snoopy apps that secretly shadow people on their iPhones in order to target more advertising at users. The new privacy feature, dubbed “App Tracking Transparency,” rolled out Monday as part of an update to the operating system powering the iPhone and […]

Cybersecurity market to reach $300bn by 2027

The beginning of April was considered the worst week for social media firms across the aisle, as news headlines as far as the finger can scroll were swamped with news of billions of user accounts were leaked on a hacker forum for sale. Leaks affected social networking giants such as Facebook, popular audio drop-in app […]