Group calls on TikTok to add 'mirror' feature for parents to see kids' feeds
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
Twitter reportedly closes SF, NY offices over delta variant concerns
Twitter has reportedly closed its offices in San Francisco and New York, effective immediately.
Man behind viral tweet 'I got 99 problems but a vax ain't one' dies of COVID-19 in SoCal hospital
A Southern California man who mocked COVID-19 vaccinations on social media for several months died this week at a Los Angeles-area hospital after contracting the virus. He was 34.
Twitter is testing a ‘dislike’ button
Are you seeing a “dislike” button on Twitter? Don’t get too excited yet — it’s just a test.
Study: Screen time linked to cognitive issues in children born preterm
School-age children who were born extremely preterm and engage in more than two hours of screen time per day are more likely to experience cognitive and behavioral problems, according to an NIH study.
Facebook to invest $1B in content creator programs through 2022
The investment will include new bonus programs that pay eligible creators for hitting certain milestones when they use the platform’s creative and monetization tools.
Apple emphasizes privacy stance amid Trump probe revelations
Seeking to protect its image as a guardian of personal privacy, Apple maintains it was blindsided and handcuffed by a Trump administration probe that resulted in the company handing over phone data from two Democratic congressmen.
White House drops Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok, WeChat
The White House dropped Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks.
TikTok enlists top creators in anti-bullying campaign
TikTok launched a campaign against bullying by enlisting some of its top animation creators to make videos about creating and spreading kindness online.
Trump's blog page no longer live, senior aide says 'stay tuned'
Trump’s blog, “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump,” was no longer active Wednesday and is reportedly down for good.
California social media regulations a tougher sell in 2021
After pioneering consumer data privacy protections, the California Legislature has tapped the brakes on proposals to further regulate social media companies.
Thousands gather in Huntington Beach after viral TikTok; 150 arrested
A birthday party invitation that went viral on TikTok brought thousands of people to a raucous celebration in Huntington Beach Saturday night, prompting police to declare an unlawful assembly and arrest about 150 people after they refused orders to disperse.
TikTok user helping to raise money for LA street vendors
Jesus Morales has been handing out cash to hard working street vendors in the Los Angeles area.
Facebook Oversight Board member criticizes indefinite Trump ban: 'Their rules are in shambles'
A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."
Online speech shield under fire as Trump Facebook ban stays
Beneath Facebook's decision on whether to continue Donald Trump's suspension from its platform is a far more complex question: Do the protections carved out for companies 25 years ago make sense when some of them have become global powerhouses?
Twitter introduces Tip Jar, allowing users to send money to others
Twitter on Thursday unveiled a brand new feature called Tip Jar, which allows users to send money through the app to creators.
Twitter suspends ‘From the desk of Donald J. Trump’ account
A Twitter account that included press releases and statements by former President Donald Trump has been banned from the social media platform.
Facebook's oversight board: Watchdog or distraction?
Facebook's most prominent critics — including misinformation researchers, academics and activists — are notably missing from the roster of their oversight board.
Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.