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.
‘Man-baby’ or ‘singular solution’: Twitter reacts to Musk buyout
Elon Musk's whirlwind acquisition of Twitter and decision to take the company private have drawn contrasting opinions from experts from both sides of the aisle.
Twitter is at risk of losing what makes it special: You
It's all change at Twitter, but a lack of trust in the new owner's intentions makes me worry the platform is about to lose what makes it special.
How to make a public profile on Snapchat
Having a public profile on Snapchat is a step toward becoming a creator on the app. We'll go over what it means to have a public profile and how to make one.
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.
How to turn off Likes on Instagram
A way to improve your social media experience is to hide likes on Instagram. In this guide, we'll go over why you might want to do that and how to get it done.
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.
How to change your name on Zoom
Changing your name on Zoom is easy, regardless of which type of device you're using or when you choose to do it. Here's how.
6 Twitter features I want no matter who’s in charge
Will Elon Musk successfully buy Twitter? Who knows. But no matter who takes charge of the beloved bird app, there are some improvements I want them to make..
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.
How to unblock someone on Facebook
Decided that blocking that one person on Facebook isn't necessary anymore? Regardless of why, undoing it isn't hard. Here's how to unblock someone on Facebook.
How to download Instagram photos
Wishing you could download all of your Instagram photos or save a photo to use as wallpaper? It's easier than you think. We've got several methods you can try.
How to download a video from Facebook
Need to download a video from Facebook? It's not an obvious process and it does require an app, but it's doable. Here's how to do it in just a few simple steps.
TikTok tests Twitter-like Repost feature for sharing content
TikTok is testing a new Repost feature similar to Twitter’s retweet feature that gives users another way to share their favorite content.
How to remove location data from your iPhone photos
Geotagging is great, but you want to keep your location data private. Here’s how to remove it from photos before sharing them with friends or on social media.
Instagram boss highlights three new features, including Profile Embeds
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri popped up online on Thursday to highlight several new features that have just landed on the popular social networking platform.
TikTok wants to tweak its algorithm to avoid problematic content
TikTok today planned changes to its algorithm and "For You" feed in the interest of avoiding clusters of negativity on users' phones.
How to delete Snapchat messages
If you've ever sent a message to someone and wish you could delete it, Snapchat has a feature you'll like.
How to repost on Instagram
Have you ever seen a cool picture on Instagram and wanted to share it with your friends, family, and followers? There are two simple workarounds you can use.
Instagram to reinstate a feature that everyone misses
Instagram says it's planning to reinstate a feature it ditched five years ago that lets you view posts in chronological order.
Jack Dorsey resigns as CEO of Twitter, hands reins to CTO Parag Agrawal
It looks like Twitter’s founder, Jack Dorsey, is leaving the chief executive's office once again — but this time it's by choice.Â
Twitter taps big retailer for launch of new livestream shopping feature
Twitter has partnered with Walmart for the launch of its livestream shopping platform designed to compete with similar ones from Facebook, TikTok, and others.
Twitter just fixed one of its most annoying problems
Twitter has finally fixed an annoying problem with the web version of its service that seemed to make tweets suddenly disappear.
Typing into the void: The joy of one-sided conversations with K-pop idols
K-pop fans pay to have one-sided conversations with their favorite artists through specific apps, and I'm one of them. I talked to experts about the appeal.