Twitter celebs balk at paying Elon Musk for previously free blue check mark
Many prolific Twitter commentators could soon be losing the blue check marks that helped verify their identity on the social media platform.
Many prolific Twitter commentators could soon be losing the blue check marks that helped verify their identity on the social media platform.
Wife accused of murdering husband on Facebook Live
Authorities in Mississippi believe the couple got into an argument that turned physical.
Authorities in Mississippi believe the couple got into an argument that turned physical.
Twitter to start removing legacy blue checkmarks next week
The change will end the current verification system Twitter launched in 2009 to prevent impersonations of high-profile accounts.
The change will end the current verification system Twitter launched in 2009 to prevent impersonations of high-profile accounts.
Utah's new social media law means kids need approval from parents
Two new laws prohibit kids under 18 from using social media overnight, require age verification, and open the door to lawsuits on behalf of children claiming social media harmed them.
Two new laws prohibit kids under 18 from using social media overnight, require age verification, and open the door to lawsuits on behalf of children claiming social media harmed them.
Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety concerns
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
How TikTok collects your data, even if you don’t use TikTok
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.
Instagram users could be seeing more ads
Would more ads drive Instagram users away? Some say yes, but Meta hopes they've found a way to make the ads useful.
Would more ads drive Instagram users away? Some say yes, but Meta hopes they've found a way to make the ads useful.
TikTok CEO to tell Congress video-sharing app is safe, urge against ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is due to answer questions Thursday from U.S. lawmakers concerned about the social media platform's effects on its young user base and possible national security risks.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is due to answer questions Thursday from U.S. lawmakers concerned about the social media platform's effects on its young user base and possible national security risks.
Selena Gomez makes history as 1st woman to reach 400 million Instagram followers
The actress and singer passed Kylie Jenner as the most-followed woman on the popular social media platform.
The actress and singer passed Kylie Jenner as the most-followed woman on the popular social media platform.
Donald Trump posts on Facebook for 1st time since Jan. 6 riot
Trump's post comes nearly two months after Facebook’s parent company said it would allow the former president to return to the platform.
Trump's post comes nearly two months after Facebook’s parent company said it would allow the former president to return to the platform.
US threatens TikTok ban if Chinese owners don't sell stakes in company
Lawmakers are considering a measure that would give the Biden administration more power to clamp down on TikTok amid national security concerns.
Lawmakers are considering a measure that would give the Biden administration more power to clamp down on TikTok amid national security concerns.
Nearly half of Americans would support a ban on TikTok, poll finds
Support for a ban on TikTok is split among people based on a new poll, but some states and federal agencies have placed restrictions on the use of the app.
Support for a ban on TikTok is split among people based on a new poll, but some states and federal agencies have placed restrictions on the use of the app.
People use emojis to mask their negative feelings, study suggests
The research team found that negative emojis were generally only used when the negative feelings were very strong.
The research team found that negative emojis were generally only used when the negative feelings were very strong.
Instagram is the app Americans want to delete more than other apps, report finds
More than 900,000 people searched online for ways to delete or deactivate Instagram in a six month period, a recent report shows.
More than 900,000 people searched online for ways to delete or deactivate Instagram in a six month period, a recent report shows.
BORG: Health experts warn of dangerous alcohol concoction being popularized on social media
A years-old binge-drinking concoction popularized on college campuses is getting a second-life via social media, causing parents and health experts alike to warn young adults about its dangers.
A years-old binge-drinking concoction popularized on college campuses is getting a second-life via social media, causing parents and health experts alike to warn young adults about its dangers.
Latest TikTok challenge: The Kool-Aid Man becomes trend on social media platform
The challenge, inspired by the iconic Kool-Aid Man TV commercials from the 1970s, involves people smashing through fences and yelling, “oh yeah!”
The challenge, inspired by the iconic Kool-Aid Man TV commercials from the 1970s, involves people smashing through fences and yelling, “oh yeah!”
Blind social media star Molly Burke shatters stigmas: 'Show the person behind the blindness'
Molly Burke is challenging the way people see beauty. The blind social media star is on a mission to educate people about the common misconceptions about blindness, advocate for universal and accessible design and normalize and humanize disability.
Molly Burke is challenging the way people see beauty. The blind social media star is on a mission to educate people about the common misconceptions about blindness, advocate for universal and accessible design and normalize and humanize disability.
TikTok to limit screen time for teens to 60 minutes per day
TikTok said when the 60-minute limit is reached, minors will be prompted to enter a passcode and make an “active decision” to keep watching.
TikTok said when the 60-minute limit is reached, minors will be prompted to enter a passcode and make an “active decision” to keep watching.
Romanian court: Influencer Andrew Tate to be held for 3rd month
The divisive social media influencer and former professional kickboxer is detained in Romania on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking.
The divisive social media influencer and former professional kickboxer is detained in Romania on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking.
Elon Musk’s Twitter conducts yet another round of layoffs, firing dozens: report
Elon Musk has pushed to drastically cut costs at Twitter.
Elon Musk has pushed to drastically cut costs at Twitter.