Social Media
Meta starts ByteDance ad ban in 7 markets
The restriction applies in the US, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
TikTok estimates $81b US economic impact in 2025: report
The report said 27 million Americans visited an independent shop, cafe, or restaurant for the first time after seeing it on TikTok.
Meta introduces Meta One subscription across its apps
In Singapore, Meta One single-product plans start at SGD 1.99 a month.
Gen Z founders rethink social media with private virtual homes
Peeps reached 200,000 users in Taiwan by offering a gamified, intimate alternative to broadcast-heavy social media platforms.
Australia to propose social media feed opt-out for users
Facebook already offers users a reverse-chronological Feeds tab.
Meet the AI platform that helps brands evaluate content creators
Influencees provides brands with an AI-powered intelligence layer to evaluate creators based on performance signals rather than just follower counts.
Bilibili Q2 revenue rises 8% to $1.2b
Bilibili’s advertising growth outpaced China’s digital ad market, which grew 12.1% in 2024, according to eMarketer.
Meta to settle states’ child safety case for $18b
Under the settlement, Meta would limit teens’ use to two hours a day and block access from midnight to 6 a.m. without parental consent.
Meta faces trial over teen addiction, child data claims
The jury will advise, but Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will decide the outcome.
X to replace revenue sharing with original content rewards
Current participants can keep earning through September 7 and apply for the replacement program on September 8.



