Twitter will remove potentially harmful, unverified claims about 5G, coronavirus
Twitter has announced that it will start removing unverified tweets related to 5G and coronavirus that could cause harm, like the destruction of radio towers.
Google Duo adds four new features to help ease us through lockdown
Google has announced some big improvements to its Duo video chat app, including better video quality and the ability to save personal messages from others.
Reddit suffers outage Monday
Online forum Reddit is currently degraded, with people unable to access its communities, which are known as subreddits. A fix to the problem is on the way.
Facebook map shows you where people are reporting coronavirus symptoms
Facebook posted an interactive map which tracks how many people say they are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, by U.S. county
Facebook to take on Twitch and YouTube with a stand-alone gaming app
Facebook Gaming is ramping up its efforts with a new, stand-alone Android and iOS app that will let users easily discover, stream, and watch live gameplay.
How to go live on Facebook
Facebook Live makes it easier than ever to stream live video from your mobile device. Here's how to go live on Facebook and share your message with the world.
How to add music to Instagram videos
Have you ever taken a beautiful video, only to have it ruined by noise? Here's how to add music to Instagram posts and your Story using Instagram and more.
Facebook’s newest reaction is a virtual hug
One of Facebook's most request reactions — a hug — is rolling out in the form of an icon called Care.
Facebook cancels all large, in-person events through June 2021
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said that the company will cancel all of its large events through June 2021 in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
TikTok now lets you control your kid’s account from your own TikTok
TikTok Family Pairing is like a remote control for your teens' account settings, allowing parents to set restrictions on screen time and direct messaging.
Facebook will alert you if you’ve seen coronavirus misinformation
Facebook announced Thursday it will alert users who have interacted with harmful misinformation related to the coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19.
Avoid Twitter’s swamp of misinformation by following these epidemiology experts
Epidemiologists, public health experts, and others are spending time on Twitter to bring the public some good, reliable COVID-19 information amid the pandemic.
YouTube DIY tool makes it easy for small businesses to create short ads
YouTube is increasing the availability of a handy online video builder that helps small businesses to make short ads in just a few clicks.
TikTok vows more secure connections after vulnerability found
After a security vulnerability was found that would let hackers swap fake videos into TikTok feeds, the company said it's rolling out more secure connections.
Loom tips and tricks
With digital commuting being more popular than ever, Loom is a great tool for creating video recordings with ease. Here are some tips and tricks for using Loom.
Discord launches new feature that suppresses background noise
Voice and text chat service Discord is rolling out a feature which will suppress background noises to make conversations clearer, even in noisy environments.
What is Cameo?
Unlike most sites that focus on users interacting with their friends, Cameo lets you interact with celebrities, for a price. Here's what you need to know.
Instagram is finally letting you see your DMs on desktop
Instagram now allows you to read and send direct messages from your desktop. The much-requested feature had been in testing since January for select users.
Fighting through coronavirus isolation: 4 people share their tech habits
Millions across the world are currently under shelter-at-home orders. For those living alone, tech has become an essential service connecting them to others.
Twitter is sharing more data with advertisers and you can no longer opt out
To continue operating as a free service, Twitter says it will now share more of your data with advertisers and most users will not be able to opt out.
Psychologists say using emojis is more important than ever right now. Seriously
Emojis might seem frivolous, but a psychologist from the U.K.'s University of Chichester says there is a good reason for using them in work emails right now.
Netflix stars to host Instagram Live series about coping with coronavirus
Netflix announced it will be starting a new Instagram live series to talk about mental health during the coronavirus lockdown.
How to change your Twitter username and display name
If you thought you were stuck with the embarrassing Twitter name from eighth grade, you were wrong. Here's how to change your Twitter username and display name.
All the social distancing hashtags you need to know
We’ve broken down what the most popular hashtags across social media mean so you can be in the know about new social slang while you are social distancing.
Snapchat goes down: Here’s the latest on the outage
If Snapchat isn’t working for you right now, you aren’t the only one: The popular app is down. Many people are having trouble sending and receiving snaps.
10 celebrities that are streaming their own shows while stuck at home
At home amid coronavirus, celebs are creating shows to livestream on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey will spend $1 billion to help fight coronavirus
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey plans to move $1 billion of his Square equity -- or about 28% of his overall wealth -- to help fund global COVID-19 relief efforts.
Like a shopping list but way cooler, Pinterest will now shop Pins for you
Using your Pins for inspiration, Pinterest now generates a shoppable board. The new tab houses buyable items similar to what's in the photos that you Pinned.
WhatsApp cracks down on coronavirus misinformation with stricter forward limits
WhatsApp announced starting today a message that has been already shared five times or over, will only be allowed to be forwarded to one person at a time.
Facebook shares location data with coronavirus researchers
Facebook released new location data tools, which it named Disease Prevention Maps, to help researchers working to understand and overcome the new coronavirus.
How to use Facebook Messenger without a Facebook account
Thankfully, it's pretty easy to use Facebook Messenger without going all in on the social network. Here's how to use Messenger without a Facebook account.
YouTube pulls down conspiracy theory videos linking 5G to coronavirus
YouTube is doing its part by limiting content on conspiracy theories and 5G technology. The move comes after a spree of attacks on 5G cell towers in the U.K.
Is it ethical to do a digital detox during the coronavirus pandemic?
There is no shortage of content right now during the coronavirus pandemic. But for some, more information means more anxiety. Is it okay to disconnect?
You can now download Facebook’s Messenger app to your desktop
Facebook's Messenger app has long competed with other chat services, its latest desktop version features free video and text chat, as well as Dark Mode.