Networks
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Fake News Follow-up and Twitter Bans, Facebook Screws Up More Measurements, Snap Files for IPO
A follow-up to Fake News, and why Twitter’s bans are different. Then, the better approach to Facebook’s power is more transparency. Plus, Snap is both IPOing and showing why they are following in Facebook’s footsteps.
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Fake News
Facebook is under fire for fake news and filter bubbles; they are a problem, but most of the proposed solutions are far worse.
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Snapchat Spectacles “Launch”, Facebook’s Real Problem
Recent news about Snapchat (Spectacles) and Facebook (its effect on elections) couldn’t be more different; that’s why they are, in fact, related.
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Twitter vs Facebook and Adam Bain’s Departure, Samsung Readies AI Assistant, Three Snapchat Updates
A reminder that the bubble problem applies to everyone, while Twitter is losing a key exec. Then, the riddle of Assistants on premium Android, and three Snapchat updates.
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Why Twitter Must Be Saved
First, a reposting of an old Stratechery article, Rebuilding the World Technology Destroyed. Then, why Twitter is an essential antidote to Facebook and must be preserved.
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Microsoft Teams versus Slack, Facebook Earnings
A follow-up on Microsoft Teams and Slack after having used the former; then, Facebook’s Earnings were more concerning than expected.
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Google Earnings; The Problem with Alphabet; Twitter Earnings, Layoffs, Vine
Google’s earnings were good, but maybe not quite as revelatory as they could be. What is clear, though, is that Google, not Alphabet, will drive growth. Then, Twitter made some changes; they’re probably not enough in the long run, but a good start.
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Follow-up, Snapchat Changes Publisher Monetization, The Return of the Bundle?
Follow-up to The IT Era and the Internet Revolution, then why Snapchat’s new paid-content model is such a great idea.
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Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist, Marketplace Potential, What is Facebook?
Facebook launched Marketplace, which is fairly described as a Craigslist competitor. The potential, though, is greater; what is even more interesting is what this says about Facebook’s perception of itself.
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Snapchat Spectacles and the Future of Wearables
Creating the future is not just about technology but about creating markets. Right now Snapchat is doing that as well as anyone, which bodes well for Spectacles (but don’t count out Apple).