Delightful Digest - Edition #19

Welcome to the Delightful Digest!

As we kick off the new year, this edition of Delightful Digest is packed with insights to inspire your 2025 strategies.

Reflecting on the digital milestones of 2024, we’ll explore the innovations and trends that shaped the past year while setting the stage for what’s to come.

Here’s a quick look at what’s inside:

• ?? TechArk’s New Showreel
• ?? What Happened on the Internet Every Minute in 2024
• ?? LinkedIn Experiments with Bigger, Bolder Video Displays
• ?? Arizona’s Charter School Replaces Teachers with AI
• ?? Meta’s AI Bots Are Coming to a Feed Near You

Join us as we reflect and uncover the trends setting the stage for the year ahead!

Read time: 8 minutes

?? TechArk’s New Showreel: A Glimpse Into Possibilities

Quick Overview

Our latest showreel is here! In just 60 seconds, you’ll see highlights of TechArk’s transformative work across Websites, Digital Marketing, and Software & Apps.

While much of what’s featured showcases standout projects from 2024, this forward-looking reel is a testament to what we can accomplish together.

Key Details

• Showcasing Excellence: From sleek website designs to innovative app development and bold marketing campaigns, the reel captures our broad expertise.
• Creative Highlights: Featuring standout work from 2024 alongside timeless examples, the video demonstrates our ability to deliver impactful results year after year.
• Engaging Format: At just one minute, this video is designed to inspire and spark ideas for how we can transform your digital presence.

Why It Matters

This new showreel isn’t just a retrospective—it’s a window into the possibilities we can create together.

Whether you’re envisioning a refreshed website, a standout marketing strategy, or a custom software solution, this video showcases the expertise TechArk brings to your vision.

?? What Happened on the Internet Every Minute in 2024

Quick Overview

Domo’s 12th annual Data Never Sleeps report unveils the incredible scale of online activity in 2024.

From AI breakthroughs to shopping sprees, the data offers a fascinating snapshot of how the digital world is evolving—and how businesses can adapt.

Key Details

• AI on the Rise: Interactions like 6,944 ChatGPT prompts and 8,574 Google Gemini visitors per minute highlight AI’s growing impact.
• Massive Engagement: Meta Reels saw 138.9 million plays per minute, and shoppers spent $43.6 million during Cyber Week.
• A World Connected: With 5.52 billion users online—67.5% of the global population—the internet’s reach is unprecedented.

Why It Matters

The report showcases how rapidly our digital habits are shifting, with AI leading the charge. For businesses, this means new opportunities to connect, engage, and innovate.

At TechArk, we’re here to help you navigate this dynamic digital landscape and turn insights into action.

?? LinkedIn Experiments with Bigger, Bolder Video Displays

Quick Overview

LinkedIn is testing larger, eye-catching video panels in the feed to enhance visibility and engagement.

This update reflects the platform’s growing focus on video as a key content format for professionals.

Key Details

• Eye-Catching Design: The new format includes larger, more prominent video displays with rounded corners, enhancing visibility in the feed.
• Immersive Features: Tapping a video transitions users to LinkedIn’s TikTok-style immersive video feed, which has already seen a 36% growth in usage.
• Engagement Boost: As video content continues to dominate user preferences, this update positions LinkedIn as a go-to platform for professional video storytelling.

Why It Matters

Video is one of the most engaging content formats, and LinkedIn’s redesign offers businesses a chance to stand out.

At TechArk, we can help you create compelling video content that thrives in this new, visually dynamic environment.

?? Arizona’s Charter School Replaces Teachers with AI in the Classroom

Quick Overview

Arizona’s new Unbound Academy is breaking boundaries as the first charter school to rely entirely on AI for academic instruction.

With a unique “2-Hour Learning” model, AI delivers personalized learning plans while human guides provide support and coaching.

Key Details

• AI-Driven Instruction: Students spend two hours on core subjects like math and language arts, with AI tailoring lessons to their pace and progress.
• Beyond the Classroom: Afternoons focus on life skills like teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurship, with innovative exercises such as role-playing scenarios.
• Bold Vision: The school positions itself as a model for the future of education, aiming to double learning efficiency and free up time for holistic development.

Why It Matters

Unbound Academy represents a bold leap in education, using AI to personalize learning at scale, improve efficiency, and rethink how students spend their day.

At TechArk, we see this as a striking example of how AI can create efficiencies while opening new possibilities for innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

?? Meta’s AI Bots Are Coming to a Feed Near You

Quick Overview

Meta is planning to introduce millions of AI-generated profiles on Facebook and Instagram, blending artificial intelligence with user interactions.

These AI "users" will have bios, profile pictures, and the ability to generate and share content, marking a significant evolution in how social platforms engage their audiences.

Key Details

• AI-Powered Profiles: These bots are designed to act like real users, complete with tailored personalities and interests, to interact and engage with content.
• Driving Engagement: Meta aims to use these AI profiles to boost activity on its platforms by increasing likes, comments, and follows.
• A Mixed Reaction: While some see potential in AI-enhanced interactions, others worry about the authenticity and implications of artificial engagement.

Why It Matters

Meta’s move highlights the growing role of AI in reshaping digital interactions, blending automation with human-like engagement.

At TechArk, we view this as a bold yet polarizing step that raises important questions about trust, authenticity, and the balance between technology and human connection in digital spaces.

?? Bite-Sized Delights

?? Apple promised its next-gen CarPlay would arrive in 2024, but no vehicles have launched with the feature yet. With automakers like Porsche and Aston Martin hesitating to adopt it, the future of this dashboard-spanning innovation is unclear.

?? Google Ads has launched a new Brand Report, offering deduplicated reach and frequency metrics across campaigns to simplify tracking performance. Though currently limited to single accounts and select campaign types, this tool provides advertisers with deeper insights to optimize their brand investments.

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As we reflect on the innovations of 2024 and embrace the possibilities of 2025, these stories remind us of the ever-evolving digital landscape.

From AI breakthroughs to bold experiments in education and social media, the trends shaping our world are brimming with potential.

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Let’s keep exploring, innovating, and creating a future that’s brighter and more connected than ever.

Until next time, stay curious and inspired!