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It’s a tough environment for a founder trying to build the next-generation Facebook.With more apps than ever and the mainstay social media giants dominating people’s screen time, the competition is fierce. Investors, meanwhile, are pining after flashy AI deals.There was a peak in venture capital investment in social startups in…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with William Swanson, a 22-year-old working in medical sales who moved to New York in June. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.I had just graduated from college and was moving from Massachusetts to New York for a job starting…
Jake Paul is testing the limits of creator clout with a new pro-fighting push.Paul is combining his company, Most Valuable Promotions, with the Professional Fighters League to take on the UFC. Analysts say it’ll create a formidable challenger, though it will be tough to match the UFC’s size and brand…
Something has to change, right?Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok have dominated the social media landscape for years. As AI infiltrates every platform — and many corners of our lives — new social media founders, apps, and internet behaviors are emerging.From vibe coding to cultural shifts shaping how people want to connect,…
When my 18-year-old daughter’s scholarship letter arrived in the mail for college, I was amazed that she’d been awarded so much.Ellie was offered $33,429 toward the $46,000 needed for tuition through scholarships and grants.However, as a residential college, another expectation was living in the dorm. These extra room and board…
Get ready for another Meta app.Meta is rolling out Pocket, a new social AI app, Business Insider has learned. Meta describes the Pocket as a platform to “create, share, and discover gizmos with friends.”The app is listed on Meta’s Help Center and in the Google Play Store. The timeline and…
Fizz, a social network for college students, says it wants to be like Facebook — when it was actually social.The app, launched in 2021, lets students post anonymously (similar to Yik Yak), scroll through a “for you” feed of recommended content, and buy and sell items in a marketplace.”It’s most…
My parenting style can be described as a tired mother, trying her best. My approach is mostly gentle and laid-back, with flashes of Type-A-style organization where I try to set boundaries. I love my kids, but often feel overstimulated and overwhelmed, as though, despite my best efforts, I’m not doing…
After work each day, I found myself feeling mentally exhausted and burned out. Seemingly endless emails and a phone that buzzes long after 5 p.m. left me craving a more balanced lifestyle, particularly one that didn’t make me feel constantly available. However, I was struggling to find activities and plans…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bo and Emily Petterson, of Dad Advice From Bo. It has been edited for length and clarity.Parents aren’t supposed to have a favorite child, but there’s no secret that Emily has always been mine. She’s the second youngest of my six…
