Myspace Owners Plan Comeback for the Iconic Social Network

Myspace owners plan comeback for the iconic social network

Myspace may be poised for a comeback. Chris and Tim Vanderhook, the brothers who purchased the platform from News Corp via their company Specific Media (now part of Viant Technology), have confirmed that they’re actively planning to relaunch the iconic social network. Speaking in Tommy Avallone’s new documentary about the site’s history, Chris stated, “We still own Myspace. We are stewards of the Myspace brand at this point, and we are going to …

Yope raises $12.3M to build a private social network without algorithms or ads

Yope, a fast-growing social app focused on private groups of friends and family, has raised $12.3 million in seed funding. Instead of chasing creators and algorithmic feeds, the startup is betting that the future of social networking lies in small, private communities powered by messaging, photo sharing, and AI features designed to strengthen real-world relationships.

Instagram challenger Yope raises £9.2m for algorithm-free social media

London-based photo sharing social platform Yope has raised $12.3m (£9.2m) in a pre-Series A funding round to scale its platform. Founded in 2021 by chief executive Bahram Ismailau and CTO Paul Rudkouski, Yope offers an ad-free, algorithm-free alternative to public social media platforms. Designed around what the founders call “Friendspace,” the app allows users to […] The post Instagram challenger Yope raises £9.2m for algorithm-free social medi…