Still getting used to the new Facebook “smart lists”? If you are, don’t worry, there will be more changes on the way. This Thursday, Facebook will be going beyond social networking, attempting to become one of the key entertainment spots on the interweb.
Founder Mark Zuckerberg announced the new “ticker”, a real-time stream player that shows what users are also watching and listening too online. Does this mean everyone will soon find out that you’re hopelessly addicted to old episodes of SAVED BY THE BELL on Netflix? Maybe, but we’re not entirely sure what the entire new “ticker” will entail.
We know this much: the new FB will be heavy on the music, allowing users to stream Spotify and Vevo music without leaving the site. Other new amenities that may come about are things like reading articles and other posted content right on the site and not being redirected to a new sight, but this is all based on what publications will partner with the social network giant.
Along with this announcement comes the re-invention of the “Like” button. Ever liked something then commented below “I wish there was a LOVE button!”? Soon, there will be more feelings and adjectives available to you. FINALLY!
Now, if Facebook could only go back and get rid of the new ads all over the place…