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SOCIAL MEDIA

📱 Instagram Enables Download of Public Reel Clips for All Users

Instagram's new feature enables all users to download public Reels, introduced first in the U.S. in June. This "Download" option, found in the Reels "Share" section, allows downloaded clips to bear an Instagram logo and the creator's handle. Creators can opt out. This move, potentially increasing Instagram's visibility on TikTok, aims to boost Reels creators' engagement and exposure, as stated by Instagram chief Adam Mosseri.

🔥 X Revives Post Headlines for In-Stream Link Previews

Elon Musk has reversed his earlier decision to remove post headlines from URL previews on social media platform X, a move initially made in October for aesthetic reasons. This reinstatement comes after widespread confusion and challenges in link sharing, impacting social media managers and publications.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

🤖 Google's Bard AI Chatbot Now Answers YouTube Video Questions

Google's Bard AI now precisely answers questions about YouTube video content, extending its capabilities beyond just finding videos. The update, aligned with YouTube's new AI features like conversational tools and comment summarizers, also includes Bard's global expansion to teens for varied uses, from academic advice to hobby exploration.

OUTLOOK

🛍 Adobe Predicts Record-Breaking Cyber Monday Sales, Highlights Holiday E-commerce Growth

In the first 20 days of November 2023, e-commerce soared with $63.2 billion in sales, up 5% YoY. Mobile shopping dominated, representing 48.7% of online sales. Cyber Monday is projected to hit a record $12 billion. Despite economic challenges, consumers are gravitating towards online discounts, with 'buy now, pay later' options marking significant growth, as reported by Adobe Analytics.

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