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YouTube and Facebook Reign as Top Social Media Platforms for US Adults: Report
YouTube and Facebook Reign as Top Social Media Platforms for US Adults: Report
According to a research published on Thursday, the most popular online social media platforms among US adults are Facebook and YouTube. According to Pew Research Center data, 83% of US adults report having used YouTube at some point in their lives. Instagram is used by 47% of US adults, while Facebook, with 68% of its user base, is another major force in the online space. According to recent Center research, YouTube also rules the social media scene among youths in the United States.
“The only two platforms that the majority of users across all age categories use are Facebook and YouTube. Nevertheless, when it comes to YouTube usage, there is still a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest persons. In the report, Jeffrey Gottfried, Associate Director of Research at Pew Research Center, stated that “the age gap for Facebook, however, is much smaller.”
Despite concerns from certain members of Congress for its prohibition, TikTok’s use has surged since 2021, according to a poll conducted among 5,733 US individuals between May and September of 2023. In the United States, 33% of people use the video-based platform, a 12% increase from 21% in 2021. Approximately 27% to 35% of adult US users also utilize WhatsApp, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and TikTok. Additionally, around one in five said they use Reddit and X, which was once Twitter. Furthermore, the research discovered significant age differences between the majority of persons under 30 who use Instagram (78%), Snapchat (65%), and TikTok (62%).
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The three networks that Americans between the ages of 30 and 49 use the most are Facebook, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn. In this age section, for example, 40% use LinkedIn, which is higher than the approximately 3 of every 10 people who are between the ages of 18 and 29 and 50 and 64. In addition, Gottfried claims that only 12% of people aged 65 and older concur. Additionally, women were found to be more likely than men to use Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest (54 percent vs. 39 percent), according to the survey.
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Telegram Users Face ‘Connecting’ Error: Reports of Message Sending Issues in App
Telegram Users Face ‘Connecting’ Error: Reports of Message Sending Issues in App
Telegram users overall are confronting a disappointing “Connecting” error, flagging a boundless issue with the application’s usefulness. This issue shows while endeavoring to get to messages, gatherings, or channels, leaving clients unfit to successfully draw in with their substance.
The “Connecting” error, ordinarily connected with slow internet connections, has turned into a huge hindrance for Telegram users, impeding their capacity to remain associated and convey consistently. This disturbance isn’t restricted to the application alone; reports demonstrate that even the Telegram desktop client is impacted, intensifying the bother for clients across stages.
The rise of this blunder has started conversations and worries among the Telegram community, with various reports pouring in from different stages like X and Reddit. These reports reverberation a typical subject of clients experiencing the “Connecting” error and wrestling with its suggestions on their informing experience.
Telegram Blackout: Impact and Uncertainty
The timing of this blackout is outstanding, with reports showing that it started surfacing inside the beyond 20 minutes. The effect is felt especially in locales across Asia and portions of Europe, where clients are encountering disturbances in their Message use because of this network issue.
At this point, the reason behind this blackout stays hazy. Hypothesis goes from potential arranged support exercises to server-related issues or even the chance of organization assaults. Notwithstanding, conclusive data in regards to the main driver and goal of this issue is anticipated, leaving clients in a condition of vulnerability and bother.
Telegram’s team is reasonable working tirelessly to resolve this issue and reestablish typical usefulness for its clients. Meanwhile, impacted clients are encouraged to remain refreshed through true channels for any declarations or updates in regards to the continuous network difficulties tormenting the application.
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Elon Musk’s X Set to Challenge YouTube with Dedicated TV App Launch
Elon Musk’s X Set to Challenge YouTube with Dedicated TV App Launch
According to CEO Linda Yaccarino, the social networking platform X, which is owned by Google, is set to create a TV app that will allow users to upload films of a high caliber. The user interface of the X TV app resembles YouTube quite a bit. Yaccarino claimed in a post on the social media site that “X is changing everything,” referring to the shift from the small to the big screen.
“You’ll soon be able to access thrilling, real-time programs on your smart TVs with the X TV App. According to the CEO of X, this will be your go-to partner for immersive, high-caliber entertainment on a bigger screen. Expect AI-powered themes, a trending video algorithm, a seamless cross-device experience, improved video search, easy casting, and broad availability (coming soon to most smart TVs).
We’ll keep you informed. Naturally, please share your thoughts as well. Yaccarino stated, “We build X for our community.” The purpose of the trending video algorithm is to provide consumers with personalized, viral material to keep them informed. Additionally, the app will feature enhanced video search, and the themes enabled by AI will group movies by topic.
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A video playlist or index for creators would be great, according to a comment made by user X, “so we can create our playlists.” “A lot of people share a wide range of videos, and they would like to distinguish between the 30-second news pieces they are commenting on and their unique content. The ability for users to see only the videos they have carefully selected would be beneficial.
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