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Thailand tops mini-drama revenue as TikTok eyes expansion

Thailand leads in short-drama in-app purchase revenue in Southeast Asia and is the third-largest regional market in terms of downloads, says research firm Sensor Tower.

Bangkok Post

TikTok banking on mini dramas, games

TikTok is expanding into its next growth phase by integrating short-form dramas and gaming, aiming to capture consumer engagement within the "attention economy" while providing game and content publishers and advertisers with new monetisation channels.

Bangkok Post

ChatGPT’s market share dips below 50%: Key AI trends to know

Hit by Google Gemini's continued expansion and Claude's recent growth, ChatGPT's share of the AI assistant market fell below 50% for the first time in March 2026, as per a report published by market intelligence firm Sensor Tower.

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ChatGPT Reaches 1 Billion Monthly App Users As AI's Role In Society Continues To Grow

OpenAI's ChatGPT reached one billion monthly active app users in May, marking a new milestone for consumer technology adoption.

International Business Times

ChatGPT app hits 1 billion monthly active users in record time, data shows

The record comes amid growing competition between Anthropic and OpenAI for dominance in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence market.

The Economic Times

Yalla Group Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Yalla Group (NYSE:YALA) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $79 million, down from $83.9 million a year earlier, as management said geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East weighed on user sentiment and paying users. The Dubai-based social networking and gaming company said results were in lin

MarketBeat

OpenAI's Department of Defense Partnership Backfires – ChatGPT Dethroned as Claude Tops US App Charts

Claude surpasses ChatGPT in US app rankings following OpenAI's controversial Pentagon deal, sparking user backlash and ethical debates

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ChatGPT Users Revolt: 295% Uninstall Spike After OpenAI's Pentagon Deal

OpenAI experiences a surge in app uninstalls and negative reviews following its partnership with the US Department of Defence.

International Business Times UK

Anthropic’s stance against military use of AI underscores growing skepticism

There has been an increase in consumer support for Anthropic in its dispute with the Pentagon

The Independent UK

'It just looked opportunistic and sloppy': Sam Altman regrets rushed defense deal as ChatGPT uninstalls surge by 295%

AI ethics and military use have been dominating the headlines in recent days, and there's no sign of it stopping.

TechRadar

TikTok’s new US venture is in trouble – here are the 3 privacy-first apps people are flocking to instead

TikTok users are deleting the app in droves over privacy concerns, while smaller rivals are seeing a big boost in numbers.

TechRadar

Australia’s social media ban for kids is here. Experts warn it could have ‘a lot of mistakes'

Experts say Australia’s new social media ban might not change children’s online lives as much as regulators hope.

Euronews

Apple Services Revenue Trajectory Signals Softness With Weaker App Store Downloads: Analyst

Sensor Tower data showed that Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) App Store revenue and downloads grew in August, but slower than historical trends.

Benzinga

I walked an hour in the rain to play horse girl gacha game Umamusume: Pretty Derby at the actual Kentucky Derby

Hands-on | I didn't see any actual horses race despite my proximity but I raced plenty of Umamusume

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The Independent UK

Secondhand stores are poised to benefit if US tariffs drive up new clothing costs

Stores selling secondhand clothing, shoes and accessories are poised to benefit from the Trump administration’s trade war even as global businesses race to avoid potential damage

Evening Standard

App spending on AI chatbots tripled in 2024 – report

The rise of generative AI has sparked a surge in downloads and spending on AI-linked apps.

International Business Times

Spanish Youth Ditch Dating Apps For 'Real Life' Love

Jilted on dating apps but undeterred in the quest for romance, 20 young singles gathered in Madrid to share activities and flirtatious smiles in a rediscovery of real-life love.

The Independent UK

Lemon8: TikTok sister app tops app store amid looming ban

It has become one of the top-ranking free apps on Apple’s app store

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Bluesky Gains Millions Of Followers As Some X Users Seek Alternative

The surge in interest for alternative platforms comes amid growing concerns over upcoming changes to X's terms of service and content moderation.

Fortune

Elon Musk's X is hemorrhaging users to Threads and Bluesky. Welcome to the era of social media fragmentation

Many high-profile X users are leaving after Elon Musk's efforts to elect Donald Trump, adding to a new era of fragmented social media.

International Business Times

Dating Apps Move To Friend Zone In Search Of Profits

Burnt-out love-seekers are shunning dating apps in their millions, but the apps are trying to woo them back with a counter offer: If you don't want a lover, perhaps you just need a friend?

The Guardian - UK

Goodbye Tinder, hello Strava: have ‘hobby’ apps become the new social networks?

Millions are rejecting the culture-war hotspots of the major social media sites in favour of apps dedicated to activities they enjoy, while bonding with their fellow users

Fortune

LGBTQ dating app aims to protect closeted athletes by disabling location features at Olympic facilities

The app will also give users in the Olympic village premium features for free.

The Guardian - UK

Twitter usage in US ‘fallen by a fifth’ since Elon Musk’s takeover

App users for social media site, rebranded as X, down by 23% since November 2022 according to Sensor Tower

Evening Standard

Instagram beats TikTok as world’s most downloaded app

Instagram has taken the top spot, despite facing stiff competition from TikTok

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