YouTube app is testing a less red experience

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The color has been a major part of the brand’s identity, but it is testing a toned-down version. The YouTube App is very easy to identify whether it’s open or not, due to the vibrant red logo and other components such as the progress bar. That said, the brand is testing out a toned-down version of the color. The video-sharing platform regularly tries new features and changes, but always leaves the red elements. The YouTube app is not new to additional features and tweaks to the design and experience, but…

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YouTube comments cleanup attempt launched, giving trolls a timeout

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Users whose abusive comments violate community guidelines will be suspended for 24 hours. A new rollout has begun in an effort to help control the growing toxicity in YouTube comments, particularly in terms of those violating community guidelines. The platform had previously used tools such as popups in the hopes of keeping interactions “respectful”. The improvement the YouTube comments environment had previously taken more subtle approaches, but the company has now added a touch more assertiveness to their angle by applying warnings and timeouts. If abusive YouTube comments are detected…

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TikTok begins full-screen video mode testing

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The app that is known for its vertical videos is now testing horizontal orientation for its platform. TikTok has rolled out a new full-screen button that is appearing for select users worldwide to try out for the first time. This new option test is arriving on the heels of a number of other changes the platform has made. Earlier this year, TikTok rolled out a massive change to its video length limitations, extending the maximum length to 10 minutes, many times longer than the previous length limit. That was quite…

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Twitter takeover to go forward after all, suggests Elon Musk

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As the social media platform’s court date against the Tesla CEO approaches, he’s changed tacks. Technology news reports are showing that billionaire Elon Musk has changed his mind about backing out on his Twitter takeover and now intends to go ahead with it. The social media company’s shares spiked by 12.7 percent on the news of Musk’s decision. When Musk made an offer to purchase the San Francisco-based company for $54.20 per share, share prices immediately took off by nearly 13 percent, reaching $47.95 before the trading was stopped. Elon…

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