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The biggest developments that shaped social media marketing in the first half of the year and could be a consideration for the upcoming holiday push.
Some pointers for your Reddit ads approach.

YouTube hopes to improve the appearance of Shorts.
But for now, it’s just an in-store demo, not a product.
Three Harvard dropouts walk into a tech startup—and the punchline is permanent surveillance. Picture this: You’re wearing what looks like ordinary Ray-Bans, but underneath the familiar frames, AI is quietly recording every conversation, analyzing every interaction, and storing every moment of your day. Sound like science fiction? It’s already here, and the implications are both thrilling and terrifying.
Halo promises to make you “10x smarter” by capturing and organizing everything you’ve said and done, delivering expert-level answers instantly through smart glasses displays. But as this technology shifts from university labs to mainstream adoption, we’re facing questions that go far beyond specs and pricing. With global smart glasses shipments surging over 200% in 2024, largely thanks to Meta’s Ray-Ban collaboration, we’re entering an era where “always-on” AI isn’t just a feature—it’s becoming the norm.
The promise is compelling: total recall without lifting a finger, instant…more

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The latest trend notes based on Pinterest engagement activity.
Livestreamers can set up “Viewer Wishes” that they’ll respond to on livestreams.
TikTok continues to reinforce its connection to the music industry.
Effects Maker will allow creators to manage Shorts effects.
Picture this: You’re settled into your couch for what you think will be a typical streaming session, when suddenly you’re transported into the bowels of a corporate-controlled starship in the year 2120, surrounded by alien specimens. That’s precisely what Disney+ just delivered with their latest Apple Vision Pro environment — and frankly, it’s both impressive and deeply unsettling.
Starting July 24th, Disney+ subscribers can step inside the USCSS Maginot’s Containment Room, the alien specimen viewing area from FX’s upcoming “Alien: Earth” series. This marks Disney’s sixth Vision Pro environment since launch and their first dive into mature sci-fi horror through spatial computing. Here’s why this particular release signals something bigger than just another promotional gimmick.
Why this environment feels different from Disney’s usual fare
Disney’s previous Vision Pro environments have leaned heavily into the magical — think Tatooine sunsets and Avengers Tower views. The ‘Alien:…more