Twitter Article, a long-form blogging feature, is in the works
Twitter is apparently working on a new long-form post feature called Twitter Article. And so far, the work in progress looks pretty promising.
Curious about Twitter’s future? So is the U.K. parliament
The U.K. parliament has invited Elon Musk to speak about his proposed changes to Twitter now that he's acquiring it. Those changes involve free speech and bots.
Elon Musk reveals who might have to pay to use Twitter
As prospective Twitter owner Elon Musk prepares to take the microblogging service in a new direction, users are keen to know what he plans to do with it.
Instagram might become more like TikTok in an important way
Instagram is testing a full-screen Home feed as the Facebook-owned company mulls ripping off another TikTok feature.
Twitter Circle will soon let you send semiprivate tweets
Twitter is taking a page out of Meet the Parents and testing Twitter Circle, a new feature that allows users to select up to 150 people to see their tweets.
Facebook abandons podcasts to keep chasing TikTok
Facebook is dropping its podcasting platform this summer and it all appears to be part of a larger focus on short-form video content by its parent company Meta.
Elon Musk shares stance on Twitter authentication, anonymity
Elon Musk wants to "defeat the spam bots." But recently he's also indicated that anonymous users will still have a place on his newly acquired social media app.
Snapchat’s pocket-sized Pixy drone takes to the skies
Snapchat has released an autonomous drone for capturing video and photos. The Pixy quadcopter brings high-tech specs as it joins the company's product lineup.
Mass Twitter deactivations accompanied by jump in new accounts
After Elon Musk bought Twitter, the bird app saw both mass deactivations and account creations. And these manifested in pretty dramatic follower count changes.
Instagram test lets you pin particular posts to your profile
Instagram is testing a new feature for its app that would let people pin particular posts above the grid on their profile page.
Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition just got a noteworthy endorsement
Not long after Twitter accepted Elon Musk's bid yesterday, co-founder and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted his support of the deal. Here's what he said.
Twitter bans product changes this week to stop employees from ‘going rogue’
Elon Musk bought Twitter, which means the real work of the transition to his ownership begins now. And it just started with a temporary ban on product changes.
Elon Musk just bought Twitter for $44 billion
Twitter has officially accepted Musk's bid to acquire Twitter and take it private.
Twitter is testing closed captioning button for videos
Twitter is testing out the closed captioning button on videos posted to the platform, giving users the option to toggle them on or off.
Twitter is working on a new feature straight out of AIM
Twitter is apparently working on a new status feature, according to a screenshot tweeted by Jane Manchun Wong. But so far, it looks dated and not very useful.
Instagram wants more ‘original’ content on its platform
This week, head of Instagram Adam Mosseri announced three of the app's latest features. The new features appear to emphasize a push for more original content.
Elon Musk takes another big step toward buying Twitter
In the latest SEC filing, Musk confirms that he has secured $46.5 billion in funding for his Twitter takeover bid. We look at where the funding will come from.
Apparently, Jack Dorsey regrets killing Vine. We miss it too
Co-founder and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey responded to a tweet about Vine, and apparently said that he regretted shuttering the short-video sharing app.
Instagram Reels now offer fundraising capabilities
Meta, Instagram's parent company, has announced a new fundraising tool for Instagram Reels as part of an Earth Day initiative. Here's how to add it your reels.
Instagram brings product tagging to all public accounts
You can now tag products in your Instagram photos, even if you don't have a brand account, just a public one. Here's how to use the feature in your own posts.
A first look at Twitter’s in-progress edit button
Screenshots of an in-progress Twitter edit button show what the much-requested feature may look like. It's still early though, as the feature doesn't work yet.
Federal investigation into child sexual abuse targets TikTok
The Department of Homeland Security is said to have launched an investigation into TikTok over the platform's handling of child sexual abuse material.
Reddit comments are now easily searchable with latest update
Reddit has introduced a slew of new updates to its search features. Most notable among them is a new ability that allows users to search for specific comments.
WhatsApp Communities want to be your private social media
WhatsApp is adding a new Communities feature that will organize multiple groups into a single place without compromising on security and privacy of users.
Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter for huge amount of money
Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter for $43 billion. The Tesla and SpaceX boss confirmed the move in a tweet on Thursday.
WhatsApp users need to take action to keep the app working
WhatsApp users have until May 15 to accept its new privacy policies or face seeing the messaging app's functionality gradually removed.
Twitter finally gives up on cropping image previews
Twitter has launched full-size images for previews so you'll no longer have to guess what's hiding in the rest of a cropped picture in your feed.
Facebook reportedly has a Clubhouse clone in its sights
Audio-based social app Clubhouse has been causing a stir lately, so it's little surprise that Facebook is reportedly looking to develop something similar.
Twitter mulls subscriptions that would rid your feed of ads
Twitter is looking into the idea of letting its community pay an annual fee that would banish ads from feeds and help boost the company's revenue.
What is Clubhouse?
Clubhouse is the latest app with all the buzz but remains very exclusive. Here's everything you need to know about the social audio app and why it's popular.
Facebook’s Messenger and WhatsApp saw record usage on New Year’s Eve
The ongoing pandemic resulted in Facebook's messaging and video chat services experiencing record usage on New Year’s Eve.
What is Section 230? Inside the legislation protecting social media
President Donald Trump continues his efforts to repeal Section 230, a law that protects social media platforms from being liable if a user posts something illegal or controversial. Here's what you need to know
Twitter tests Spaces, an audio-only chatroom
Twitter is testing Spaces, a new voice chatroom feature that lets users discuss their thoughts and opinions, with followers using speech instead of text.
Why Instagram’s dreaded Shopping tab is a big win for small businesses
Instagram's new Shop tab could benefit small online businesses, but it will require looking below the surface of an almost criminally manipulative UI redeisgn.