QVC Group Brings 24/7 Live Social Shopping to TikTok Shop

QVC Group has announced a U.S. partnership with TikTok Shop to launch a 24/7 live social shopping experience. Customers can access always-on shopping streams featuring QVC and HSN brands, products, and personalities directly on TikTok. This collaboration combines QVC Group’s decades of live retail expertise with TikTok’s massive platform of over 170 million users. The … Read more

X Money Set to Shake Up Digital Payments in 2025, Partners with Visa

X has announced its long-awaited X Money service will debut later this year. The news, shared by X CEO Linda Yaccarino on January 28, 2025, marks a significant step towards X’s vision of becoming an “everything app.” Yaccarino revealed Visa as X Money’s first major partner, hinting at the service’s potential to rival established players … Read more

TikTok’s Reprieve Sparks Video Arms Race: X and Bluesky Rush to Fill the Void

TikTok enjoys a temporary stay on its ban thanks to an eleventh-hour intervention by President Trump, rival platforms X (formerly Twitter) and Bluesky are scrambling to position themselves as potential heirs to the short-form video throne. Both social media platforms have unveiled dedicated video feeds, seemingly overnight, in what industry insiders are calling a “video … Read more

Bluesky: New Mentions Tab Takes Flight and Username Reservations Get an Upgrade

Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, has announced several new features and improvements aimed at enhancing user experience and customization options. One of the key additions in this update is a new “Mentions” tab in the Notifications screen. This feature allows users to more easily keep track of replies and conversations, improving engagement and interaction … Read more