What is Mastodon? Here’s why everyone’s talking about this Twitter alternative
Mastodon is a social media platform that has gotten a lot of attention lately. In this guide, we'll go over everything you need to know about it.
Twitter’s SMS two-factor authentication is having issues. Here’s how to switch methods
If recent reports have you worried that your SMS 2FA method will fail and leave you locked out of your Twitter account, here's how to switch to another method.
Twitter has reportedly suspended signups for Twitter Blue
Twitter continues to struggle amid its post-acquisition drama. And now, it has reportedly suspended signups for Twitter Blue.
Elon Musk invites Twitter complaints, gets 83,000 replies
Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, on Wednesday invited users to send him their complaints about the platform. More than 80,000 tweets came flooding in.
Twitter begins rollout of new gray check marks only to abruptly remove them
Twitter began rolling out new gray check marks to mark accounts as Official. Then it abruptly took them away. Here's what happened.
Instagram starts rolling out scheduled posts
It's taken a while, but Instagram is finally rolling out a scheduling feature that lets you plan posts more than two months ahead.
Twitter to revamp verified accounts with a new label
There's a new label coming to Twitter! It will replace the old verification badge, which itself will now denote membership of Twitter Blue. Let us explain.
Some blue check Twitter users were unable to edit their names
Yesterday, some blue check Twitter users tweeted that they weren't able to edit their screen names anymore. This issue appears to be resolving though.
Mastodon surpasses 1 million monthly active users as Twitter backlash worsens
Social media platform Mastodon is experiencing growth as Twitter experiences a backlash against upcoming changes to its platform.
Musk says some impersonation Twitter accounts face permanent ban
New Twitter owner Elon Musk has laid out a strict new rule for any impersonation account that fails to explicitly state that it's a parody.
Twitter is reportedly working on paid DMs to celebrities
Twitter is reportedly working on another feature to help generate revenue. This time it involves paid DMs to celebrities.
Twitter to start layoffs on Friday, internal email reveals
Following days of speculation after Elon Musk’s recent takeover of Twitter, the company is expected to make significant job cuts on Friday.
Twitter reportedly plans to enable Edit Tweet for everyone this week
Twitter may roll out Edit Tweet to all users as early as this week, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Elon Musk to cut half of Twitter workforce, report says
New Twitter owner Elon Musk is planning to lay off 3,500 workers, a report said on Thursday, with affected employees expected to be informed on Friday.
Instagram to soon let creators make NFTs and sell them to fans
Meta has announced a number of new features for creators on its social media platforms, including one that lets creators make and sell NFTs on Instagram.
Twitter’s edit button could soon be free for all users
Twitter's recently launched edit button is only available to subscribers of the platform's premium Twitter Blue service, but this could be about to change.
Clear Mode on TikTok: Here’s what it is and how to use it
You've probably heard that TikTok has a Clear Mode. But what is it? In this guide, we'll explain what this feature is and how to use it.
Twitter Blue is losing Ad Free Articles and Musk’s latest tweets indicate further changes
Twitter Blue subscribers will lose one of their paid subscription perks: Ad-Free Articles, reports say. Elon Musk also tweeted other changes to Twitter Blue.
Elon Musk now Twitter CEO after firing entire board
Twitter staff appear to be in for a roller coaster ride following the takeover of the company by Elon Musk. If they keep their jobs, that is.
Staying on Twitter? Here are two ways to make it easier
If you're concerned about the future of Twitte, but not quite ready to leave just yet, you should know that you still have other options.
Elon Musk considers bringing Vine back from the dead
Elon Musk has tweeted a poll asking about bringing back Vine, a defunct but beloved short-form video app.
Having trouble accessing your Instagram account? You’re not alone
Today's outage is an odd one since it apparently involves account suspensions. But if you're having trouble accessing your Instagram account, you aren't alone.
Twitter to start charging for verification mark, reports say
Various reports suggest Twitter will start charging a monthly fee of up to $20 for an account holder to display a blue verification badge.
How to use Twitter Advanced Search
Are you looking for something specific on Twitter? You'll probably want to use its Advanced Search tool. Here's how to access it on a PC or on a mobile device.
Elon Musk officially owns Twitter now: a timeline of how we got here
Curious to know how Elon Musk purchased Twitter? We'll guide you through this complex story of takeover bids and poison pills.
Elon Musk finally in charge of Twitter, reports say
Reports suggest that after months of wrangling, Elon Musk has finally closed his controversial $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter.
What do the eyes mean on your Snapchat Story?
Ever wondered what the "eyes" symbol means on a Snapchat Story? In this guide, we'll tell you exactly what it means and the feature it represents.
TikTok is launching a dedicated gaming channel
TikTok is planning to launch a dedicated gaming channel, giving users access to a handful of mobile games and additional content for purchase.
Watch Elon Musk show up at Twitter HQ carrying a sink
A couple of days ahead of a deadline to close his $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter, Elon Musk showed up at the company’s HQ carrying, of all things, a sink.
YouTube is rolling out handles. Here’s what you need to know
YouTube is rolling out handles, and no, they're not the same as channel names. Here's what you need to know.
Something’s happening with Twitter’s most active users
An internal document compiled by a Twitter researcher suggests that the platform is losing some of its most active users, though it's not clear why.
WhatsApp down globally Tuesday morning
WhatsApp has gone down around the world, making it impossible for users to send and receive messages. The outage started shortly after 3 a.m. ET on Tuesday.
Twitter workers call Elon Musk’s reported layoff plan ‘reckless’
Days ahead of Elon Musk's expected takeover of Twitter, workers at the company have been circulating a letter calling a possible round of layoffs reckless.
YouTube brings pinch to zoom and video navigation changes to everyone
YouTube is getting a slight makeover and apparently that also means everyone is finally getting pinch to zoom.