Newsom signs law to try and stop kids' social media addiction
The bill will prevent social media from giving kids addictive feeds without parental consent, beginning in 2027.
The bill will prevent social media from giving kids addictive feeds without parental consent, beginning in 2027.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Bay Area internet CEO sentenced to prison for fraud
The chief executive officer of three internet companies was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for lying about their profitability and defrauding investors, prosecutors said Friday.
The chief executive officer of three internet companies was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for lying about their profitability and defrauding investors, prosecutors said Friday.
Threats of violence made to California schools in social media trend
Several school districts in Northern California fell victim to a nationwide social media trend threatening schools Friday.
Several school districts in Northern California fell victim to a nationwide social media trend threatening schools Friday.
Discord in Dublin: Fatal shooting stemmed from gaming platform dispute
Discord among users on the Discord social media platform turned deadly after authorities said an argument led to Dublin's deadly shooting.
Discord among users on the Discord social media platform turned deadly after authorities said an argument led to Dublin's deadly shooting.
X to leave San Francisco on Friday the 13th: report
An ominous date has been announced for the official shut down of X’s San Francisco headquarters.
An ominous date has been announced for the official shut down of X’s San Francisco headquarters.
Alameda County firefighter accused of offensive remarks against driver in viral video
A video making the rounds on social media allegedly shows an Alameda County firefighter making offensive remarks to a driver following a traffic dispute in Lodi.
A video making the rounds on social media allegedly shows an Alameda County firefighter making offensive remarks to a driver following a traffic dispute in Lodi.
Young Indiana mom of 3 allegedly killed by ex-boyfriend while filming TikTok with friend: report
A young mother of three was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend in Indiana while filming a TikTok video, according to reports.
A young mother of three was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend in Indiana while filming a TikTok video, according to reports.
Trump’s interview with Musk on X platform hamstrung by tech issues
Donald Trump’s big return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter did not begin as planned.
Donald Trump’s big return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter did not begin as planned.
Elon Musk, Donald Trump talk about assassination attempt, immigration during X interview
Elon Musk posted on X that the platform was under a “massive" DDOS, or denial-of-service attack, which is a federal criminal act that involves flooding a site with data in order to overwhelm it and knock it offline.
Elon Musk posted on X that the platform was under a “massive" DDOS, or denial-of-service attack, which is a federal criminal act that involves flooding a site with data in order to overwhelm it and knock it offline.
Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO and longtime Google exec, dies at 56
Susan Wojcicki played a key role in Google's creation and served as YouTube's CEO for nine years.
Susan Wojcicki played a key role in Google's creation and served as YouTube's CEO for nine years.
The best 'big dad energy' jokes about Gov. Tim Walz: List
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz continues to garner attention on social media, with many posting about how the Democratic governor has “big dad energy" and making wholesome jokes about him.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz continues to garner attention on social media, with many posting about how the Democratic governor has “big dad energy" and making wholesome jokes about him.
Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of violating a children's online privacy law
TikTok is accused in a lawsuit of violating a federal law requiring kid-oriented apps and websites to get parental consent before collecting personal information of children under 13 years old.
TikTok is accused in a lawsuit of violating a federal law requiring kid-oriented apps and websites to get parental consent before collecting personal information of children under 13 years old.
What does 'brat' mean, why are people calling VP Kamala Harris one?
The “brat summer" movement pretty much rejects the norm and embraces the unapologetic. Think edgy, imperfect, and confident, as opposed to polished, poised, and politically correct.
The “brat summer" movement pretty much rejects the norm and embraces the unapologetic. Think edgy, imperfect, and confident, as opposed to polished, poised, and politically correct.
Kids Online Safety Act: What to know about the bill and its chances of passing
The Kids Online Safety Act, also known as KOSA, is a bill that sets out requirements to protect minors from online harms.
The Kids Online Safety Act, also known as KOSA, is a bill that sets out requirements to protect minors from online harms.
Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.
TikTok glossary: From Barbiecore to WaterTok
Will your summer look be more coastal grandma or cottagecore? If you’re not sure, this TikTok glossary is here to help.
Will your summer look be more coastal grandma or cottagecore? If you’re not sure, this TikTok glossary is here to help.
Data finds Instagram may be the best platform to get a response from airlines
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Snapchat boosts teen safety with new features
Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.
Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.
San Jose police launches 'most wanted' social media pages
In an innovative way to bring them to justice, the San Jose Police Department has launched social media webpages targeting their most wanted criminals.
In an innovative way to bring them to justice, the San Jose Police Department has launched social media webpages targeting their most wanted criminals.