LinkedIn adds 3 games to spark conversation and connection

As word games continue to dominate the daily internet routine of many, LinkedIn is hoping its versions will spark a conversation among your co-workers, college alumni and other associates.

Bumble dating app no longer requires women to make first move

The dating app Bumble unveiled its newest feature “Opening Moves,” which gives women more choices in how they make romantic connections.

TikTok: What to know about the app's possible ban in the U.S.

A bill that could ultimately force TikTok out of the U.S. has been signed into law by the President. Here's what to know about TikTok, as well as concerns that surround the social media platform.

TikTok ban bill signed by Biden - now what?

The “TikTok ban" bill was signed by President Biden Wednesday, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon. Here’s why.

India banned TikTok; here's how it went

India, the world's most populous country, banned TikTok nearly four years ago. Here’s what happened and how that ban compares to the U.S. legislation.

TikTok ban: U.S. House passes bill to ban the social media platform

The House passed legislation that would ban Tik Tok in the United States. Social media expert Karen de Amat joins the factor to talk about the details.

X, formerly Twitter, recovers after outage for some users

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, appeared to be down for many users Tuesday morning.

The 1st YouTube video ever posted was uploaded 19 years ago

The video created on April 23, 2005, was posted on the social media platform ahead of its public launch a month later.

Mom accidentally invites all 487 contacts to daughter's 1st birthday party

A mom planning a first birthday party for her daughter accidentally invited all 487 contacts ever saved onto her phone -- including "Jess Hit Her Car In Parking Lot" and "Derek Eye Roll."

Study: Internet companies ill-prepared for 2024 election misinformation

Ad transparency is crucial for revealing who funds and targets political advertisements, ensuring voters have clear, accurate information during U.S. presidential elections, which is essential for making informed decisions and safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.

Fort Worth dad uses TikTok to lead police to son's suspected killer

For months, Luis Laguna Sr. went on TikTok, searching for his son’s killer. Carlos was murdered inside his truck after a November ranch concert in Fort Worth. Now, thanks to the dad's pursuit for justice, his son's suspected killer is behind bars.

TikTok star Kyle Marisa Roth dead at 36

Popular TikTok creator Kyle Marisa Roth, who gained fame for her controversial Hollywood celebrity gossip videos, has died, her family confirmed. She was 36.

Instagram is cracking down on teen sextortion – here's what that means

Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.

Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram recovering after outage

Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook were down for some users Wednesday thanks to a wider outage at parent company Meta, reports indicate.

Teens turning to TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues

Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.

Instagram down? Users report not being able to comment on own posts

Several users reported getting the same "try again later" message, which stated "We restrict certain activity to protect our community," adding to the confusion among users.

LinkedIn testing ways to incorporate videos into your feed

LinkedIn is testing different methods to distribute video to users, the company said, with many reporting they’re already seeing a TikTok-style video feed to scroll through.

Women being punched in NYC? Multiple TikTokkers recount random assaults

Several women have shared stories of being randomly punched in NYC. On Wednesday, a man was arrested in connection to reportedly assaulting one of the young women.