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Chucky Season 3 Wraps Up First Half with the Haunted White House

October 25, 2023November 11, 2023 Technology

Chucky’s creator, Don Mancini, discusses the themes and inspirations behind season three of the show. The interview reveals insights into the decision to set the season in the haunted White House, the role of social media in the teenage characters’ lives, and the exploration of aging through Chucky’s character. Additionally, Mancini shares plans for Jennifer Tilly’s character and hints at the return of more legacy characters in the second part of the season.

A Lesson Learned: How Being Banned from Facebook Improved My Life

October 8, 2023November 11, 2023 Business

After using Facebook for 11 years, my account was suddenly suspended. At first, I felt helpless and disconnected from the world. However, as time went on, I realized that the forced shutdown was actually a blessing in disguise. It allowed me to reevaluate my Facebook habits, prioritize meaningful connections, and recognize my strengths. The experience ultimately had a positive impact on my mental health, business, and relationships.

Instagram Testing Multiple Audience Lists for Stories

October 6, 2023November 11, 2023 Technology

Instagram is testing a new feature that allows users to share Stories with specific groups of friends. This gives users more control over who sees their Stories. Instagram already has a ‘Close Friends’ feature, which allows users to create a list and share Stories exclusively with that group. However, this new feature would let users create and maintain multiple lists, giving them the ability to share with different groups of people and subsets of followers. Instagram head, Adam Mosseri, expressed his excitement about the possibility of creating additional lists for the people in his life. However, the feature is still being tested and may not be released widely.

The Rise of Content-Based E-Retailing Platforms

September 20, 2023November 11, 2023 Business

The rise of content-based e-retailing platforms such as Douyin and Kuaishou has disrupted the traditional e-commerce model. These platforms create emotional connections between users and influencers through interesting content. Users buy products for engagement and fun, even if they don’t necessarily need them. Douyin has quickly gained popularity and achieved a gross merchandise value (GMV) of 1.2 trillion RMB by 2022. Traditional platforms like Alibaba and JD.com are experiencing declining GMV. As users spend more time on content-based platforms, the time spent on traditional e-commerce platforms decreases. The success of content-based platforms relies on influencers who become product ambassadors and generate direct revenues. By leveraging AI, platforms can increase commission and advertising revenues by providing personalized content. However, content-based platforms must evolve further to manage the relationship between influencers and followers. The rise of these platforms may lead to stricter regulation, but it also presents opportunities for U.S. e-commerce platforms to embrace this new model.