YouTube policy change: False claims about past US presidential elections will be allowed
YouTube says it will stop removing content that falsely claims the 2020 election and other past U.S. presidential elections were marred by widespread fraud, errors or glitches.
YouTube says it will stop removing content that falsely claims the 2020 election and other past U.S. presidential elections were marred by widespread fraud, errors or glitches.
Teenage girl charged with killing 19 in school dorm fire after cellphone confiscated: report
A 15-year-old schoolgirl from Guyana was charged as an adult Monday in the murder of 19 people after police accused her of purposefully setting fire to a school dormitory in retaliation for her cellphone being confiscated.
A 15-year-old schoolgirl from Guyana was charged as an adult Monday in the murder of 19 people after police accused her of purposefully setting fire to a school dormitory in retaliation for her cellphone being confiscated.
Ja Morant ‘fine’ after police welfare check for concerning Instagram post
The Memphis Grizzlies star posted several messages and pictures saying “Love ya ma," “Love ya pops" and “You da greatest babygirl love ya," and another post with the word “Bye."
The Memphis Grizzlies star posted several messages and pictures saying “Love ya ma," “Love ya pops" and “You da greatest babygirl love ya," and another post with the word “Bye."
Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
TikTok, social media trends push performance crimes into US spotlight
A rise in thefts of Hyundais and Kias is linked to viral videos posted to TikTok and other social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security weakness to steal the cars.
A rise in thefts of Hyundais and Kias is linked to viral videos posted to TikTok and other social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security weakness to steal the cars.
Instagram back online after temporary outage: 'Sorry for the trouble'
The company did not specify what caused the outage.
The company did not specify what caused the outage.
Meta Platforms' Instagram reportedly has Twitter competitor app in the works
Instagram reportedly has a new app in the pipeline with similarities to Twitter.
Instagram reportedly has a new app in the pipeline with similarities to Twitter.
Montana becomes 1st state to ban TikTok
Montana has become the first state to completely ban TikTok.
Montana has become the first state to completely ban TikTok.
Young people would give up their right to vote before the right to post, study finds
A recent survey finds that most young Americans would prioritize social media use over heading to the polls.
A recent survey finds that most young Americans would prioritize social media use over heading to the polls.
WhatsApp rolls out new feature allowing users to hide and lock conversations
The new feature has already begun rolling out to users globally today.
The new feature has already begun rolling out to users globally today.
Wanted Las Vegas woman arrested after commenting under news post about her case on social media
A wanted woman with seven DUI arrests was taken back into custody after commenting on a news article posted to Facebook.
A wanted woman with seven DUI arrests was taken back into custody after commenting on a news article posted to Facebook.
Linda Yaccarino named new Twitter CEO
Musk said Twitter's new CEO “will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology.”
Musk said Twitter's new CEO “will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology.”
'30 million strong': Warriors make record with Dub Nation followers
With a special shout out to the guy that wears No. 30, the Golden State Warriors just became the first North American sports franchise to reach 30 million followers on Instagram.
With a special shout out to the guy that wears No. 30, the Golden State Warriors just became the first North American sports franchise to reach 30 million followers on Instagram.
TikTok user's 'unethical' plane 'life hack' to punish reclined seat passengers goes viral: 'Full blast'
TikTok user suggests strategy for dealing with airplane passengers who recline seats during flight
TikTok user suggests strategy for dealing with airplane passengers who recline seats during flight
Congress considers new rules for tech regulation of social media
Tech regulation is gathering momentum on Capitol Hill as concerns rise about China’s ownership of TikTok, and parents are more worried about what their kids are viewing online.
Tech regulation is gathering momentum on Capitol Hill as concerns rise about China’s ownership of TikTok, and parents are more worried about what their kids are viewing online.
Twitter's new blue check rules expose election offices to spoof accounts
Election administrators across the US are struggling to figure out how to respond after Elon Musk threw Twitter's verification service into disarray.
Election administrators across the US are struggling to figure out how to respond after Elon Musk threw Twitter's verification service into disarray.
Social media app Clapper touted as an adult version of TikTok
The video platform allows users worldwide to connect and share unique content in their communities.
The video platform allows users worldwide to connect and share unique content in their communities.
Media orgs will soon be able to charge users per article on Twitter
Media publishers will soon be able to charge users on a per-article basis on Twitter, the CEO of the social media platform announced.
Media publishers will soon be able to charge users on a per-article basis on Twitter, the CEO of the social media platform announced.
People spent 24% more time on Instagram after launch of AI-powered Reels, Zuckerberg says
People are spending even more time on Instagram due to short-form video content they’re seeing in their feed through AI recommendations, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
People are spending even more time on Instagram due to short-form video content they’re seeing in their feed through AI recommendations, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Senators look to ban kids under 13 from social media in bipartisan bill
The legislation would also reportedly set restrictions for how tech companies use algorithms on social media to serve minors. Here's what to know.
The legislation would also reportedly set restrictions for how tech companies use algorithms on social media to serve minors. Here's what to know.