Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 08/17 – Yik Yak Is Back. Act Accordingly.
Aug 17, 2021
Yik Yak has made a surprising comeback, but can it thrive alongside TikTok? Concerns arise over the Taliban's use of WhatsApp amid discussions of privacy breaches. OnlyFans is reinventing itself with a new, safe-for-work app. TikTok partners with Audius to distribute music through blockchain, transforming artist engagement. Meanwhile, Tinder is rolling out ID verification for user safety, and BlueSky's future remains uncertain as it aims for decentralized social media.
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Yik Yak Returns
- Yik Yak, an anonymous messaging app, returns after a 2017 shutdown.
- It's unclear who is behind the relaunch, but Brian Baumgartner from 'The Office' appeared in their announcement video.
Yik Yak's Downfall
- Yik Yak, originally popular among college students, faced issues with bullying and harassment.
- The app, once valued at $400 million, shut down in 2017 and sold some engineering talent to Square.
T-Mobile Data Breach
- T-Mobile confirmed a data breach, with sensitive data potentially compromised.
- The investigation is ongoing, and the full extent of the breach is yet to be determined.