Blocked accounts can now see your posts on X, with some conditions

In a decision that's ruffled feathers for some users, accounts you've blocked on X, formerly Twitter, can now view your posts despite being blocked.

Famous streamer Kai Cenat says he's the victim of yet another swatting call

Kai Cenat, a famous social media personality from New York who built his career through live streaming on Twitch, claims he has fallen victim to yet another swatting scheme.

Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds

A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.

Doomscrolling costs us 3 days a month, survey finds

The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.

X returns to Brazil after monthlong shutdown — what’s next for the platform?

After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.

NBA fans debate whether Kevin Porter Jr. deserves another chance in league

Kevin Porter Jr. signed a two-year deal with the LA Clippers over the summer. After agreeing to a plea deal following an alleged domestic violence incident, he continues to undergo counseling.

Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman

Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.

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.

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.”

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.   

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.

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. 

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.

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.