Facebook Marketplace has become the dominant feature on the social media platform, attracting 1.2 billion monthly active buyers by 2023 and surpassing eBay in peer-to-peer selling. A significant portion of Facebook’s users, around 16 percent, now use the site exclusively for Marketplace. The shift to a digital bazaar has accelerated due to pandemic-related disruptions, leading to a transformation of Facebook’s function from a social connector to a platform focused on facilitating transactions.
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Science Saru’s The Ghost in the Shell series gets a new teaser trailer
A teaser trailer for Science Saru’s The Ghost in the Shell anime series has been released, showcasing hand-drawn storyboards and key animation that mirrors the original manga. Directed by Moko-chan, the series includes a talented staff, such as scriptwriter EnJoe Toh and character designer Shuhei Handa, known for their work on other popular shows. Set to premiere in 2026, it's unclear if it will be available on US Netflix like previous projects from the studio....
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