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TikTok’s US outage blamed on power failure, but timing raises questions
TikTok has been glitching for days, and not in the usual meme-y way. Users across the US reported strange app behavior over the weekend, including broken comment sections, outdated For You page content, and videos showing zero views. The company now says the culprit is a power outage at a US data center. But the…
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TikTok sparks fear over ‘sensitive data’ clause as users misread privacy update
A single clause in TikTok’s updated U.S. privacy policy has sent users into a tailspin. The app now explicitly states that it may collect “citizenship or immigration status” alongside other categories of sensitive personal information. The reaction was immediate. Viral posts flooded social media warning of surveillance and calling for boycotts. But here’s the reality.…
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Best AI-powered tools for SEO: an in-depth comparison
With the rise of artificial intelligence, AI marketing tools have become indispensable for businesses looking to enhance their SEO strategies. These tools leverage advanced algorithms and data analysis to optimize content, streamline keyword research, and provide actionable insights that drive organic traffic. This article delves into the top 11 AI marketing tools for SEO, providing…
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The rise of microdrama apps
Short, pulpy, and endlessly addictive, microdramas are turning mobile storytelling into a multi-billion-dollar industry. While they might look like overacted TikTok videos, these one-minute dramas are pulling in serious cash—and marketers should be paying attention. In China alone, revenue from microdramas hit US$6.9 billion in 2024, according to Shenzhen-based research firm DataEye. For the first…
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OpenAI makes leadership shift to revive enterprise AI strategy
OpenAI is betting big on enterprise sales in 2026, and it’s bringing back an insider to lead the charge. The company has appointed Barret Zoph to head its enterprise push, a strategic move as it faces declining market share in business AI usage. Zoph’s return to OpenAI comes after a stint at Thinking Machine Labs,…
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Spotify’s Prompted Playlists land in North America
Spotify is turning up the volume on its AI strategy with the North American launch of Prompted Playlists, a conversational music discovery tool now rolling out to Premium users in the U.S. and Canada. After debuting the feature in New Zealand in late 2025, Spotify is using these larger markets to pressure-test how well AI…
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Google Search just got personal with AI Mode
Google is taking personalized search to a new level, and it’s doing so by reaching deep into your inbox and photo gallery. Last week, the company rolled out “Personal Intelligence” to its conversational AI Mode in Search. The feature, now available to U.S.-based subscribers of Google AI Pro and AI Ultra, allows Gemini (Google’s AI…
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Yottaa launches MCP server to bring real-time performance intelligence to e-commerce
Yottaa, a US-based cloud platform for e-commerce performance optimization, has launched its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server—making it the first ecommerce-focused vendor to offer AI-native access to web performance data for developers and digital teams. The new MCP server is designed to deliver real-time, structured performance insights directly into developer workflows, enabling AI agents and…
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RevSure launches Full Funnel Context Data Platform to unify GTM data for B2B marketers
RevSure, a Palo Alto-based enterprise AI platform for B2B go-to-market teams, has launched its Full Funnel Context Data Platform as a standalone product. The new platform is designed to unify fragmented go-to-market (GTM) data from marketing, sales, and revenue operations, providing a clean, connected, and AI-ready context layer across the entire customer journey. RevSure’s goal:…
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OPERA TECH raises ¥90M to expand AI-powered contact center automation for enterprises
OPERA TECH, a Tokyo-based startup specializing in AI-driven contact center solutions, has secured ¥90 million in angel funding. The round was led by Nobuhiro Ariyasu, a prolific investor in Japanese and US startups, with participation from several former executives of major tech and HR firms. The company plans to use the funds to strengthen product…