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Why Video Image Effects and AI Filters Matter Popular video communication applications like Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok allow users to augment videos with custom makeup and retouches before posting them to the platforms. Similarly, when users need to stream a live video to their followers, they can improve their camera feeds with face, lip, and

TalkJS has carved out a niche in the chat API space by focusing on simplicity. Its ready-to-use UI and straightforward setup make it appealing for teams that want to add in-app messaging without sinking months into development. Still, speed isn't the only factor when choosing a messaging provider. The right platform should align with your

Product managers live in two dimensions that most other teams overlook. The first dimension is depth: perfecting individual features, optimizing performance, squashing bugs. This is where engineers and designers naturally focus: creating each component that is both technically elegant and visually flawless. But the second dimension is where PMs earn their keep: the horizontal view

The explosion of user-generated content (UGC) has made AI content moderation an operational necessity for digital platforms. From in-game chat and livestream comments to social media threads and marketplace reviews, trust and safety teams are under growing pressure to detect harmful content at scale and in real time. As platforms grapple with new regulatory requirements,

To build great products, start by listening. Everything matters. Every bug report, feature request, or glowing review. These are the signals that fuel your product roadmap. However, standing between success and failure is the pain of managing and routing that feedback to the right teams. According to a Zendesk report, 59% of support teams are

Launching an app doesn't stop with writing great code or designing a polished interface. It also requires navigating the complex requirements of the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Each platform has its own rules, review processes, and quirks, and an overlooked detail can delay your launch. Plus, if your app uses real-time features

Popular social media and community-focused apps like Facebook, X, Instagram, Reddit, and TikTok have something in common. They all possess ubiquitous features such as followers, following, interest, popularity, and location-based content delivery. You can integrate these features into web and mobile apps using activity feeds that power timelines, explore tabs, and personalized recommendations. The following

This guide helps you build a Next.js social media app like X. The app allows users to get real-time post and activity updates and share, comment, bookmark, create, and manage posts. We will use Stream's Activity Feeds API for scalability and ease of use. Get started! Activate your free Stream account today and start prototyping