TELECOMTALK - Qlan is an AI-based networking app that connects gamers and esports enthusiasts. Users can create custom profiles, sync their in-game statistics, access AI-based matchmaking, build squads and share gaming content. Qlan contributes to the gaming market through its unique user journey. Like most social media platforms, the app will provide a verification badge for authenticity and known.
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Qlan: Social Network for Anyone Who Enjoys Gaming and Sports
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Meta Wants to Bring Web3, Metaverse Virtually Into All Its Future Products
BUSINESS INSIDER - Meta is going to move all of its platforms to the web3 world. Meta has filed for eight trademarks with the USPTO, of which six are about cryptocurrencies and the metaverse. The company is also working on bringing NFTs to Instagram and Facebook. Meta is also designing advertising for the metaverse and working on e-wallets.
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Reddit Weighs New Video Feature With 'Reactions' for Online Discussions
TECH CRUNCH - Reddit is exploring the idea of bringing more user-generated video content to its online discussion forums. The features may involve the use of TikTok-like video editing tools including, most notably, the ability for people to "react" to videos posted by others by adding their own video to another's. The company will be reaching out to various subreddits to determine whether they would be interested in exploring video in such a way.
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Meta Chooses Kansas City for Construction of $800M Data Center
KSHB - Missouri economic development leaders gathered at Union Station to announce plans to build a massive data-storage facility for Meta in Kansas City, Missouri. Meta will invest $800M in the ~1M square-foot facility, which will bring ~100 new jobs to the area.
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Spotify's Clubhouse 'Greenroom' Is Set to Launch With Extra Features
MASHABLE - Spotify is said to be rebranding its Greenroom live sessions app as Spotify Live and integrating it into the main Spotify app, solidifying the streamer's position as the home of all things audio. The two-app approach was another stumbling point on the way to success. Greenroom will gain additional visibility with a dedicated space in the Spotify mobile app, which will eliminate the complexity of running two distinct platforms.
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Twitter Might Start Charging for TweetDeck Through Twitter Blue
TECH CRUNCH - Twitter has been spotted by reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong working on making TweetDeck a premium feature through its Twitter Blue subscription service. Previously, Wong came across code in the app that would restrict access to TweetDeck to users who have a Twitter Blue subscription and redirect those who don’t to sign up for one.
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Instagram Launches Chronological and 'Favorites' Feeds for All Users
TECH CRUNCH - As earlier promised, Instagram is making a chronological feed available to all users alongside another new feed-filtering option that will allow users to scroll through posts from favorite accounts. The feed options will be available to global users across iOS and Android but won’t be available on the web version of Instagram.
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The New AARP-backed Social Network for Seniors
AXIOS - Senior Planet Community, finally launched after a month of private testing, is the creation of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) - a nonprofit affiliated with and partly funded by AARP - that offers in-person and online classes for older Americans. The social network aims to bring seniors together, focusing on discussions around common interests.
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WeChat Takes Down NFTs From Its Marketplace Amid Regulatory Issues
MICKY - There has been recent speculation that the Chinese government may launch a crackdown on some of the world's largest internet companies and social media platforms called WeChat and WhaleTalk. WeChat, the social networking and internet behemoth, has banned certain accounts from its digital collectible marketplace. The reason for this was that they had broken the operating regulations.
by Christian Encila
See full article at Micky
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PHHHOTO Files Amended Complaint in Monopolization Suit
LAW STREET MEDIA - Brooklyn, New York-headquartered PHHHOTO filed an amended complaint against Meta over an alleged series of anticompetitive actions to quash its young rival and ultimately monopolize the personal social networking services market. The complaint details several other incidents restricting Phhhoto's ability to grow and thrive. The Eastern District of New York lawsuit states three claims for relief under Section 2 of the Sherman Act for fraud and unfair competition under New York law.
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LTR Edition 15 - Payment Processing
VSN - Yippee, your favorite most interesting topic is here. Payment processing. Ok, dullness aside, you know payment processing is essential, challenging, and really close to the hearts of your conversions maestros and CFOs alike. You want to make money, you'd better make sure you have your tech dialed in for accepting payments. Paul Larsen has been banging away for years helping dating and online social communities (among other) industries squeeze out more efficiencies, and not get nailed by the banks. I interviewed him back in, Oh God!, 2011. Yes, definitely time for an update.
Love, Technology, Relationships (LTR) is on Wed 6th April starting 12 noon EST (New York time). For this monthly online event Paul will give tips on payment processing for dating & social communities. We have a half-hour of networking on virtual tables, then 50 minutes conference time then another short networking session with your peers, leaders of dating, and online social communities. 1.5 hours all-in.
If you hold a full-time leadership role at an Internet dating company then you are welcome to join OSCA for free and welcome to join LTR events for free.
See the LTR Edition 15 speakers and invite page here. Email [email protected] to RSVP.
This LTR is kindly sponsored by RealMe, vPaaS by Meet Group, FaceTec, OneRep, and Courtland Brooks
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theAsianparent Raises $8M From Line SEA
TECH IN ASIA - The Parent Inc, which operates parenting community platform theAsianparent, has added Line Southeast Asia, the VC arm of Japanese messaging platform Line, to its cap table of investors. While The Parent Inc has not confirmed the number of funds raised, VentureCap Insights pegs the deal at $8M. The deal will help The Parent Inc and Line explore new products in the fast-growing mother and baby care market in the Asia Pacific.
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Investment Video Sharing Social Network Stocpick Raises $1.8M
PR NEWSWIRE - Stocpick Technologies, a Toronto-based fintech company building a social network and marketplace for retail investors, raised $1.8M seed funding. Stocpick is a video-based social platform where investors exchange ideas on stocks and cryptocurrencies in an engaging video presentation. The platform also serves as a marketplace enabling content creators to monetize their content optimally.
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Social Networking App O'hi Secures A Funding of INR 3 Cr.
INDIANWEB2 - Social networking app O'hi has raised INR 3 Cr. in seed funding. Founded in 2021, O'Hi makes it convenient for tourists to interact with locals or fellow tourists in a random city. In just six months of running beta, O'hi has seen ~56K user's behavior. O'hi started in Jaipur and Goa as their pilot cities, intending to move to Gurgaon, Pune, and Bangalore further.
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Fanbase Closes Second Crowdfunding Raise of $2.6M
PR NEWSWIRE - Fanbase, the social media platform empowering any user to monetize their content, closes their second crowdfunding raise of $2.6 million on StartEngine. Fanbase has raised ~$6M in crowdfunding with ~8.6K investors, allowing users to secure equity in a platform they are actively using. Fanbase has seen a 1,000% User Growth in 2021 without any marketing spend. Additionally, it launched into 177 countries in Oct 2021 with a projected 100-150% MoM growth for 2022.
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