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BlockDAG Network Introduces Major Updates and Dev Releases while Bitcoin Halving Approaches

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Peters went on to suggest that Bitcoin could reach new all-time highs following the 2024 halving, potentially surpassing the $100,000 mark.

Key Points: 
  • Peters went on to suggest that Bitcoin could reach new all-time highs following the 2024 halving, potentially surpassing the $100,000 mark.
  • Now, as Bitcoin approaches its fourth halving event scheduled for April 19th 2024, the digital currency is set for remarkable growth once again.
  • In the midst of the excitement surrounding the Bitcoin halving event, BlockDAG Network has introduced several updates to its platform.
  • In addition to the whitepaper release, BlockDAG Network has launched a new " dev releases " section on its website, providing users with regular updates on various BlockDAG Network-related topics.

Higgsfield AI Secures $8M in Seed Funding to Unlock Personalized AI Video Creation

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Higgsfield AI , a startup focused on democratizing social media video creation, today announced $8 million seed funding led by Menlo Ventures.

Key Points: 
  • Higgsfield AI , a startup focused on democratizing social media video creation, today announced $8 million seed funding led by Menlo Ventures.
  • And the reality is, most of the time this is happening on our phones,” said Alex Mashrabov, co-founder & CEO, Higgsfield AI.
  • The new funding round marks a significant milestone in Higgsfield AI's mission to bring video AI generation and editing into the mainstream with its proprietary video model.
  • "Higgsfield AI is bringing video AI to the masses, by making it possible for virtually anyone to be a creator and easily produce engaging, personalized, and sharable videos," said Amy Wu, Partner, Menlo Ventures.

Ontario's Largest School Boards Sue Social Media Giants for Disrupting Students' Fundamental Right to Education

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Students are experiencing an attention, learning, and mental health crisis because of prolific and compulsive use of social media products.

Key Points: 
  • Students are experiencing an attention, learning, and mental health crisis because of prolific and compulsive use of social media products.
  • This action calls on social media giants to remediate these enormous costs to the education system, to redesign their products to keep students safe.
  • Neinstein LLP, a Toronto-based boutique litigation firm, has been retained by the aforementioned school boards to represent them in their fight for social media change.
  • The goal of the litigation is to provide school boards with the resources needed to support student programming and services, and to respond to the school-based problems social media giants have caused.

Traackr and Snap Team Up to Deliver Valuable Creator Insights for More Effective Brand Collaborations

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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"Snapchat has emerged as a preferred platform among young consumers who demand authenticity and real connections," said Pierre-Loïc Assayag, CEO and co-founder, Traackr.

Key Points: 
  • "Snapchat has emerged as a preferred platform among young consumers who demand authenticity and real connections," said Pierre-Loïc Assayag, CEO and co-founder, Traackr.
  • Powered by the Snapchat Creator API, Traackr's platform will now offer brands deeper creator insights to manage campaigns more efficiently on Snapchat.
  • Traackr now provides even more benefits for brands looking to harness the power of influencer marketing on Snapchat.
  • "Snap and Traackr are making it easier for brands to partner with the Snapchat creator community, gaining access to unparalleled data before engaging them in brand collaborations – no guesswork involved."

How teenagers navigate the nuances of social media – and what adults can learn from them

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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But there are nuances to interacting on social media – and teens are often acutely aware of them.

Key Points: 
  • But there are nuances to interacting on social media – and teens are often acutely aware of them.
  • These active kinds of social media use could support teens’ expression of their identity, and therefore, feelings of social support and belonging.
  • Social cues
    On the other hand, the way social media makes the subtleties of friendships and peer relationships explicit can create difficulties.
  • In many ways, there are lessons we can learn from how teenagers use social media.

Mobile AI Market to grow by USD 39.91 billion between 2023 to 2028, Globally at 26.78% CAGR - Technavio

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The mobile AI market is estimated to grow by USD 39.91 billion from 2023 to 2028, according to Technavio.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The mobile AI market is estimated to grow by USD 39.91 billion from 2023 to 2028, according to Technavio.
  • The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 26.78% with a YOY growth rate of 26.33% during the forecast period.
  • By geography, the mobile AI market is segmented into North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and the Middle East and Africa.
  • The Aerospace Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market is projected to increase by USD 4,694.7 million at a CAGR of 43.6% between 2023 and 2028.

Snap Co-Founder and CEO Evan Spiegel and MediaLink CEO Michael Kassan to Keynote CES 2024

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announced today that Snap co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel will join MediaLink CEO Michael E. Kassan for a CES 2024® keynote moderated by CNBC Senior Media and Tech Correspondent Julia Boorstin.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announced today that Snap co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel will join MediaLink CEO Michael E. Kassan for a CES 2024® keynote moderated by CNBC Senior Media and Tech Correspondent Julia Boorstin.
  • Snap's Evan Spiegel and MediaLink's Michael Kassan will speak at 11 a.m. PT on January 9, 2024, in CES C Space at ARIA.
  • Spiegel and Kassan will speak at 11 a.m. PT on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in C Space at ARIA.
  • For the latest CES 2024 news, exhibitor information and conference updates, visit CES.tech .

BottleRock Announces the Inaugural Festival La Onda Lineup June 1 & 2, 2024

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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BottleRock has announced the lineup for the inaugural Festival La Onda, to be held in the heart of the City of Napa at the Napa Valley Expo on June 1 & 2, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • BottleRock has announced the lineup for the inaugural Festival La Onda, to be held in the heart of the City of Napa at the Napa Valley Expo on June 1 & 2, 2024.
  • Headlining the festival are Maná, Fuerza Regida, Alejandro Fernández and Junior H.
    This press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231204584658/en/
    Lineup for Festival La Onda by BottleRock.
  • Weekend/2-Day and single day festival tickets go on sale on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 10am PT at LaOndaFest.com.

SunChips® Showcases Artwork from Underrepresented Artists in "Art Seen" Honors

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SunChips celebrates individuality and believes different perspectives fuel a one-of-a-kind world. As part of that mission, its "Art Seen" program has put a spotlight on originality among artists to help more art be seen. Today, the brand has unveiled the "Art Seen" 2023 winning artists and their original artwork which will take over millions of SunChips bags at retailers across the country.

Key Points: 
  • As part of that mission, its "Art Seen" program has put a spotlight on originality among artists to help more art be seen.
  • Today, the brand has unveiled the "Art Seen" 2023 winning artists and their original artwork which will take over millions of SunChips bags at retailers across the country.
  • Featuring these artists' work on our packaging in retailers nationwide allows us to do our part to offer more exposure for these talented individuals in unexpected ways."
  • Her commissioned artwork for the SunChips Original flavor tells a story of embracing individuality by following your passions.

Majority of Arab youth say social media addiction is leading to decline in mental well-being: 15th annual ASDA'A BCW Arab Youth Survey

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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With such significant social media usage, it is not surprising that in this year's survey nearly three-fourths (74%) of young Arabs said they are struggling to disconnect from social media.

Key Points: 
  • With such significant social media usage, it is not surprising that in this year's survey nearly three-fourths (74%) of young Arabs said they are struggling to disconnect from social media.
  • Additionally, about two-thirds (61%) agreed that social media addiction negatively impacts their mental health.
  • ASDA'A BCW commissioned SixthFactor Consulting, a leading research company, to conduct the 15th edition of the Arab Youth Survey.
  • The overarching theme of the 2023 ASDA'A BCW Arab Youth Survey is 'Living a New Reality'.