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Ask HN: Why isn't there competition to LinkedIn yet?

It seems there are many solutions for social media these days, but only one LinkedIn. Why are we still putting up with it? I’m surprised there’s not been a contender yet, or maybe I am not aware and perhaps that could be the rub; the challenge of acquiring enough traffic for the network effect to take hold.

Show HN: I built a system that locks you out until you rest

I got tired of productivity apps that let you override breaks and burn out.<p>Kensho Zone enforces a 10:1 focus-to-rest ratio. After 100 minutes of focus, the timer won&#x27;t start again until you log 10 minutes of meditation&#x2F;rest.<p>It also locks your task list if you complete 5 tasks without writing a reflection.<p>Terminal aesthetic, no gamification, no social features. Just discipline.<p>Try it: kensho.zone

The Death of Organic Reach: What Works Right Now

Has your organic reach dropped to historic lows recently? Are you looking for a way to regain visibility in an era dominated by AI algorithms? In this article, you’ll discover how to navigate the shift to interest-based algorithms and build a resilient marketing strategy on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. #1: Recognize the Shift From Social [&#8230;]The post The Death of Organic Reach: What Works Right Now appeared first on Social Media Examiner.

YouTube Kids Is Going To Release A Whitelisted, Non-Algorithmic Version Of Its App

YouTube will approve all channels allowed to post, a source told BuzzFeed News, giving parents a firewall against an algorithm that's often proved lacking.

Latinas Search Through The #Latina Hashtag And This Is What Happened

"Is she licking her nipples?!"

Eel Pit Day Will Go Down In TikTok History, And Eel Pit Guy Told Us He Was As Amped About It As We Were

“My favorite eels are named Bathtub and Crunchwrap Supreme.”

Monkeypox Cases Are Still On The Rise While People Say They Are Struggling To Get Tests And Vaccines

There are nearly 2,000 monkeypox cases in 46 states and territories across the US. Despite social media posts about long lines for vaccinations and an inability to get tested, CDC experts say they are working overtime to control the outbreak.

18 Snapchats Everyone Has Sent At A Wedding

What's a cummerbund?

Victoria Beckham Keeps On Sharing Racy Pictures Of David Beckham, And This Time She Really Got Up In There

I'm loving this social media strategy for her.

Josh Hutcherson Is Being Flamed On Social Media For Insisting He’s Not A Taylor Swift Fan — Despite Being Spotted In The VIP Pit At The Eras Tour

Meanwhile, Swifties are being called out for their “ridiculous” response to Josh’s recent comments.

No, A New iOS Update Won't Make It So People Can See Your Exact Location On Instagram

Have we learned nothing from the "i do not give Facebook permission to share anything of mine" meme?

The Vatican's Social Media Outreach Isn't Just Salvation Through Twitter

<b>Yes, the Vatican is offering indulgences to those who follow Pope Francis on Twitter during World Youth Day, but that&#39;s just one small part of their social media campaign.</b>

"No One Stood Up For Us" — Gen Z'ers Are Sharing Why They Support Australia's New Law Banning Social Media For Anyone Under 16

"The amount of time I've lost on social media since 12 yrs old is actually extremely sad."

This Viral Hack For Preventing Dementia Is All Over Social Media — Here's What Brain Experts Think About It

Is boosting your brain health really this simple?

23 Touristy Places That Have 1000% Earned Their Social Media Hype (And Then Some)

"It really is as beautiful as the Instagram influencers make it out to be."

Hany Farid: Beyond the Talk: Hany Farid on trust in the age of AI

“ How do you trust anything anymore? Who do you trust? Where do you trust?” asks technologist and digital forensics expert Hany Farid. Following his talk at TED2025, Farid sat down for a special conversation with Elise Hu, host of "TED Talks Daily," to discuss the erosion of trust in US society. From TikTok algorithms to AI deepfakes, he explain...

Show HN: Peitho – Automated social media writing for mom-and-pop shops

Hey HN,I’m a 23 year old solo developer who quit his job and is working on building an AI business over the next year.I realized that local shop owners (bakers, mechanics, florists) know they need to be on social media but hate managing social media. They often to abandon their socials because being consistent is a chore and hiring an agency isnt in their budget.I built Peitho to solve this:It learns the &quot;vibe&quot; of the business so the posts don&#x27;t sound like generic AI spam. It gene

Show HN: Native Mobile App Framework for WordPress – BbApp

In the age of blogging, WordPress made it easy to put up a site and post. Many years later, nothing quite like it came for apps.I made the BbApp framework to let you skip months of pain on the repetitive parts of building a very expensive app for WordPress.It includes an XCode project template and dozens of frameworks to tie them together ready for review by the app store.You can use BbApp with WordPress alone or BBPress. To enjoy a fully-featured native app just download, build in XCode, and pu

Ask HN: What are your top reads and listens of 2025?

To get the ball rolling, here are mine:Fiction: Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu — I’m late to the party, but this was an enjoyable read. I’m looking forward to reading the next two in the series.Nonfiction: Designing Games by Tynan Sylvester — I’m not a game developer, but I thought the book was really thought provoking about designing products in general. Plus, I love Rim World.Fiction Audiobook: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman — I can’t recommend enough.Nonfiction Audiobook: Careless Peo

Social media is giving us a glimpse inside some lavish office holiday parties

Corporate wellness may be in, but that doesn't seem to be stopping companies from splurging on champagne and steak this ...