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YouTube’s New Engagement Leaderboard: Livestreams Just Got a Competitive Glow-Up! 👑

YouTube’s not just about watching anymore it’s about winning. The platform is piloting a Community Leaderboard for livestreams turning your chat hustle into bragging rights. Here’s the tea: the top 50 most engaged viewers (think: chat warriors Super Chat senders and membership gifters) get ranked live. The top three? They get a crown badge next to their name. Flex much? The leaderboard resets every stream so there’s always a new chance to snag that digital crown. It’s live in select regions (India you’re on the map!) and only for 18+ viewers. This is YouTube’s latest move to make livestreams more interactive more competitive and let’s be real more fun.

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Left-Leaning Influencers: Still Loyal to X Even While Hyping Bluesky! 🗳️

Bluesky might be the new kid on the block but left-leaning news influencers aren’t ditching X (formerly Twitter) just yet. A fresh Pew study shows that while Bluesky’s influencer activity jumped from 54% to 66% post-2024 election X still holds strong with 87% of these creators hanging around (down from 92%). Why? X’s massive 600 million user base is hard to ignore even if Bluesky’s decentralized vibes are tempting. TL;DR: Influencers are hedging their bets cross-posting content and keeping their options open. Decentralization is cool but reach still rules.

Reddit’s Profile Power-Up: More Privacy More Control! 🛡️

Reddit’s giving users a privacy glow-up with new profile controls. Now you can decide which posts and comments are public hide everything or spotlight your best takes on a community-by-community basis. There’s also a refreshed activity summary so you can flex your karma and community cred. Moderators still get some access for safety but users are more in control than ever. Plus you can finally hide those cringe ads for a whole year.

Instagram’s Teleprompter Test: Edit Like a Pro! 🎤

No more awkward pauses or forgotten lines! Instagram is testing an in-app teleprompter for its Edits app. Creators can now read scripts on-screen while filming adjusting speed and text size for that perfect delivery. It’s all about making your reels feel smooth natural and binge-worthy. TikTok third-party apps you’ve been warned Meta’s coming for your gig.

Google’s NBA Finals Search Data: What’s Got Fans Googling? 🏀

Google’s sharing what NBA Finals fans are searching for from player stats to wild fan theories. If you want to ride the trend wave tap into these search insights for your next post or campaign. (Pro tip: memes about buzzer-beaters are always a win.)

Meta’s $10 Billion AI Power Play! 💸

Meta is reportedly in talks to invest over $10 billion in Scale AI a major data-labeling startup. This is Meta’s biggest external AI move ever aiming to beef up its infrastructure and keep pace with tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon. Translation: the AI arms race is ON and creators could see smarter tools and features soon.

Threads DMs: Slide In Without Switching Apps! 💬

Big news: Threads just kicked off its first test of integrated DMs. That means you can now send and receive messages right inside the app no more jumping to Insta or WhatsApp. The feature is still in limited release but it’s already making waves for how it streamlines communication. You can share text images and links and the Threads team is promising even more options soon. This move is all about keeping you connected and making Threads a one-stop social shop putting it toe-to-toe with the OG messaging giants.

YouTube’s $55 Billion Flex: Creators Are Big Business!

YouTube isn’t just a platform it’s an economic powerhouse. In 2024 YouTube pumped a jaw-dropping $55 billion into the US economy and supported nearly half a million jobs. That’s creators advertisers techies and more all cashing in on the YouTube effect. It’s proof that making videos isn’t just about going viral it’s about real-world impact paychecks and opportunities for the entire creator ecosystem.

YouTube’s New Promote Tools: Global Reach Local Flavour! 🚀

Creators get ready to level up. YouTube rolled out new tools that let you promote your videos directly from the platform. But here’s the kicker: you can now customize thumbnails for different regions. That means your content can vibe with local trends and audiences boosting your global appeal and engagement. It’s all about making sure your videos don’t just reach the world they resonate everywhere.

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