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Apple has also removed Andrew Tate’s controversial app from its platform, following Google’s earlier decision to do the same.  What Happened: Tate, a former professional kickboxer known for his online presence and prior controversies regarding the promotion of male supremacy and...

OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which captured the world’s imagination upon its launch, has now been wrestling with a persistent monthly traffic decline.  What Happened: In August, OpenAI’s ChatGPT faced its third month of dwindling website traffic, marking a concerning trend for the...

Elon Musk, who acquired Twitter for $44 billion last year, caused a stir in the digital realm when he revealed plans to make “dark mode” the default setting on the social media platform after rebranding to “X.”  What Happened: As of now, X, formerly known...

After its May launch on Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iOS, OpenAI has announced the launch of the Android version of the ChatGPT app next week.  What Happened: On Friday, OpenAI tweeted the upcoming release of ChatGPT for Android next week, without specifying the exact launch date.  See Also...

As news about Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) launching its Twitter-alternative "Threads" on upcoming Thursday surfaced, Jack Dorsey aligned with Elon Musk to criticize Mark Zuckerberg's platform, raising vital concerns about user privacy. What Happened: After Meta's upcoming decentralized social...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has rolled out the first update for Google Pixel Watch App, including bug fixes and improvements for Fitbit experiences and integration.  What Happened: The first Google Pixel Watch is now just more than a month old, and the tech giant is...

BeReal, a social media app that encourages users to take a photo every day in an effort to create a daily habit, has amassed more than 53 million downloads across Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) iOS App Store and Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google Play Store, ...

Leading social platform TikTok has become one of the most downloaded and used apps around the world with growing interest in the U.S. Facing security concerns with links to China, the app faces a potential ban in the U.S. Here’s what Benzinga followers think could happen. What Happened: Owned...

Donald Trump’s voice won't be reaching many Americans, with his new social media platform facing a roadblock from Android. What Happened: The Google Play Store, which is owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL), has not approved the Truth Social app for distribution, according...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has seen its base of subscribers decline in 2022. Video games and an ad-supported plan could be among the growth areas for the company. A new report shows the company’s early role in the video game sector might be underwhelming. What Happened: Data...

Social media platform Truth Social is one of the few places left for former President Donald Trump to share his thoughts and opinions. Here’s a look at how the company could soon be expanding its reach. What Happened: The social media platform Truth Social announced Wednesday it is now...

The gaming company that brought the successful “Pokemon Go” mobile app to life has its sights set on a professional sports league with a similar goal of getting people outside to play. What Happened: Niantic is working on a licensed game from the National Basketball Association (NBA)...

It's no secret that cryptocurrency ads dominated the commercial breaks during the 2022 Super Bowl. According to data from Sensor Tower, it looks like those expensive ad slots were worth the price. What To Know: Sensor Tower's store intelligence data showed that...

Following changes Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) made to its App Store policies, Google parent company Alphabet, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has announced it will be cutting fees for app subscriptions sold in the Play Store from 30% to 15%. On Friday, Bank of America analyst Justin Post said...

A leading cryptocurrency company is giving away a NFT from one of the most well-known collections out there in an attempt to increase awareness of a product launch. What Happened: Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) is giving away a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT to a lucky person that downloads the company...