Threads
How many people are you?
Meta is up to its old tricks, the WordPress meltdown continues, and Shorts aren't long enough, it seems. Happy Monday!
podcasting
YouTube's dangerous embrace of podcasting
YouTube is becoming the default way for Android users to consume podcasts. But the video platform is not exactly staying true to the podcast standards.
newsletters
The meta-newsletter newsletter
Newsletters are over, apparently. But we know better than that, don't we?
Google seeks hidden gems, and YouTube polices AI
YouTube is policing AI, LinkedIn is getting personal — and so is Google?
YouTube
Cuttings #10: YouTube is coming for your news
YouTube wants your news videos — and your podcasts (but ad-free). Plus more evidence that we need to get serious about video… again.
AI
AI is about to take misinformation to a new level
AI generated misinformation is going to be a nightmare to verify. Plus a big Google update, YouTube gets serious about podcasting and some rules for curation.
Journalism
YouTube is the missing ingredient in games coverage
The problem with gaming journalism from mainstream outlets lies in our rejection of video. Plus TikTok’s Canadian woes and more.
TikTok
Five great reads from the online content mines
Plus some jobs, a tip, and Lagerfeld’s iPods. Yes, really.
YouTube
Members only: more on YouTube and news, and other reader feedback
Reader feedback on recent posts, and some plans for the future of this site.
YouTube
“Hey, Guys”: the latest on YouTube, Facebook oversight and more
YouTube is a huge source of news, Facebook gets a hostile oversight board. Just another Tuesday in the digital culture wars.
engaged reading digest
Engaged Reading Digest: Google fights misinformation with $$$$
Google fights back against Covid-19 misinformation, YouTube prepares its TikTok clone and the click frauders gear up…
content moderation
Coronavirus: the social media moderation problem explained
As the social platforms empty their offices of staff, content moderation is taking a serious hit. Here's why.