TikTok launches its own info hub to ‘set the record straight’
TikTok has launched an online hub to take on critics -- among them President Donald Trump -- who accuse the social media app of being a risk to U.S. security.
‘Outta the Gloss’ movement is taking the shine out of Glossier
Social media giveth and social media taketh away: An Instagram movement aimed at Glossier, a brand that built itself up on social media, threatens to topple it.
How to use Instagram Reels
Instagram Reels allows you to share short multi-clip videos with friends and the Instagram community at large. Here's how to get started on your smartphone.
Trump may move against more Chinese companies after TikTok, Huawei
President Donald Trump, after his administration's actions against TikTok parent ByteDance and Huawei, is considering actions against more Chinese companies.
Facebook starts merging Instagram, Messenger chat features on iOS, Android
Facebook has started merging its apps' messaging services, with an Instagram notification offering an update to allow users to chat with people on Messenger.
Trump gives ByteDance 90 days to sell U.S. assets of TikTok
President Trump issued an executive order that gives a 90-day deadline for ByteDance to sell the U.S. operations of TikTok, over national security concerns.
How to take a 3D photo from almost any smartphone
Thanks to artificial intelligence, you don't need an expensive smartphone to take a 3D photo to share on social media. We show you how.
Facebook now lets businesses charge for online events
Facebook's newest rollout lets creators charge for online events.
More than a third of TikTok users in U.S. are reportedly 14 years old or younger
More than a third of TikTok users in the U.S. in July were 14 years old and under, raising concerns on whether the app is doing enough to protect children.
The best TikTok alternatives for Android and iOS
TikTok may be in jeopardy. Thankfully, there are plenty of other video-sharing apps that are just as capable. Here, we've rounded up some of the best.
Instagram kept pictures and private DMs long after users deleted them
Due to an issue, Instagram stored year-old pictures and private messages on its servers even after users had deleted them from their accounts.
The Big Tech coalition probably can’t save the election. But it’s a start
Big Tech is banding together to have talks with government agencies about election security. But it may be too little too late.
Here’s how Facebook is preparing for Election Day chaos
Facebook is using its voting information center to closely track misinformation threats leading up to Election Day.
Facebook seeks to protect election integrity with its new voting info hub
Facebook is now rolling out its information hub that will host voting resources and tools from a variety of sources in the United States.
How Boogaloo groups persist and proliferate on Facebook, despite crackdown
Since Facebook announced a ban, more than 100 new groups affiliated with this far-right movement have formed. A report says they can evade Facebook's censors.
Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Twitter team up to fight election interference
Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Microsoft are teaming up to form a new coalition against election interference ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
TikTok creators say they’re not switching to Instagram Reels, survey finds
Don't expect TikTok creators to make the jump to Instagram Reels anytime soon. Many are sticking with TikTok because of its preferable algorithms.
Master Facebook Messenger with these helpful tips and tricks
Facebook Messenger is a go-to for texting and calling friends and family. There are a ton of features, but we've rounded up the best to up your Messenger game.
TikTok could be booted from app stores if Trump’s ban goes into effect
President Trump's executive order could ban TikTok from the Android and iOS app stores unless the Chinese video app finds a buyer before the set deadline.
TikTok secretly collected unique device IDs for over a year on Android
A new investigation has discovered that TikTok's Android app was unlawfully collecting unique device identifiers for months violating official Google policies.
Facebook’s automated hate speech detection is getting even better
Facebook's latest Community Standards Enforcement Report reveals it now detects 95% of hate speech content automatically.
Facebook restricts news outlets that have ties to political groups
Under new restrictions, Facebook’s News tab will no longer include news publishers that have political affiliations.
YouTube permanently bans white nationalist channel VDARE
The latest in a string of far-right forums that have been banned from social media, the channel was a big promoter of white nationalist rhetoric and ideas.
TikTok names its first recipients of the $1 billion Creator Fund
The first creators to receive funding are all being awarded an undisclosed amount from the $1 billion fund.
Twitter reports it’s being throttled, blocked in Belarus
Twitter reported its site was being blocked and throttled in Belarus amid protests and unrest over the results of the recent presidential election.
Twitter in talks to acquire U.S. operations of TikTok?
Twitter has reportedly held preliminary talks to buy the U.S. operations of TikTok, but it remains unclear if it will be able to outbid front-runner Microsoft.
Hackers vandalize Reddit with pro-Trump banners and messages
A coordinated hacking attack against Reddit moderator accounts vandalized dozens of subreddits with content supporting President Donald Trump's 2020 campaign.
Facebook yanks large QAnon conspiracy group off platform
In a statement, Facebook said it will take action against accounts and groups associated with the far-right conspiracy group QAnon.
TikTok threatens legal action to fight Trump ban
TikTok has threatened legal action against the Trump administration's ban.
Trump signs executive order that could ban TikTok, WeChat in 45 days
President Trump has signed an executive order that stipulates a ban on transactions with TikTok owner ByteDance from September 20.
Facebook boss reportedly ‘really worried’ over possible TikTok ban
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly voiced serious concerns about the possibility of the U.S. government banning the popular video-sharing app TikTok.
Dr Disrespect seems set to resurface on YouTube
An Instagram post and an odd music video from Dr Disrespect hint at his streaming return on YouTube.
Snapchat will add in-app voter registration tools
Snapchat's voting features will roll out next month and will include a voting checklist and a voter registration tool.
Twitter will start labeling state-affiliated media accounts
Right now, the labels will only apply to the five countries in the United Nations Security Council: Russia, France, the U.S., China, and the U.K.