New Instagram feature helps users regain access to hacked accounts
Unable to access a hacked Instagram account? The platform has created new features to help.
Unable to access a hacked Instagram account? The platform has created new features to help.
FCC chairman: TikTok ban is not if but when
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warns of TikTok dangers while pressing for action from Biden Administration to ban the social media platform from conducting business transactions.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warns of TikTok dangers while pressing for action from Biden Administration to ban the social media platform from conducting business transactions.
TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide, report says
The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.
The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.
Twitter bans, reinstates, then suspends account that tracked Elon Musk's private plane
The suspension came just weeks after Elon Musk wrote that he had not banned the ElonJet account due to his "commitment to free speech."
The suspension came just weeks after Elon Musk wrote that he had not banned the ElonJet account due to his "commitment to free speech."
Instagram adds 'Notes' feature, challenges BeReal app with 'Candid Stories'
Instagram is rolling out several new features in the U.S., including one that has been compared to the AIM away messages of yesteryear.
Instagram is rolling out several new features in the U.S., including one that has been compared to the AIM away messages of yesteryear.
Musk set to auction off Twitter furniture, other items from HQ as company is reportedly behind on rent
The news comes after Twitter dissolved its Trust and Safety Council.
The news comes after Twitter dissolved its Trust and Safety Council.
Sen. Marco Rubio introduces legislation to ban TikTok in America
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio announced bipartisan legislation that would ban TikTok in the U.S., saying there is a risk of the app "being used to spy on Americans."
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio announced bipartisan legislation that would ban TikTok in the U.S., saying there is a risk of the app "being used to spy on Americans."
TikTok influencer 'Ali Spice' killed in wrong-way, hit-and-run crash in Florida
James Dulin confirmed to FOX 35 News on Tuesday that his daughter, Alexandra, was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday. The 21-year-old woman was a popular influencer across social media known as “Ali Spice.”
James Dulin confirmed to FOX 35 News on Tuesday that his daughter, Alexandra, was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday. The 21-year-old woman was a popular influencer across social media known as “Ali Spice.”
Texas bill would ban social media for children under 18
A Republican lawmaker from North Texas filed a bill that would require social media users to be 18 years old to create an account and verify their age with a photo ID.
A Republican lawmaker from North Texas filed a bill that would require social media users to be 18 years old to create an account and verify their age with a photo ID.
San Francisco investigating Twitter for suspicious office makeover
Twitter may be giving new meaning to the increasingly popular term "work from home."
Twitter may be giving new meaning to the increasingly popular term "work from home."
Maryland prohibits TikTok for executive branch of state government
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the state has issued an emergency directive to prohibit the use of TikTok for the executive branch of the state government.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the state has issued an emergency directive to prohibit the use of TikTok for the executive branch of the state government.
Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from social media site
Facebook's parent company says it will be “forced to consider” removing news content from its platform if Congress passes legislation requiring tech companies to pay news outlets for their material. Meta said it would rather pull news from its social media site rather than "submit to government-mandated negotiations."
Facebook's parent company says it will be “forced to consider” removing news content from its platform if Congress passes legislation requiring tech companies to pay news outlets for their material. Meta said it would rather pull news from its social media site rather than "submit to government-mandated negotiations."
FBI director raises national security concerns about TikTok
FBI Director Chris Wray warned Friday that control of the popular video sharing app is in the hands of a Chinese government “that doesn’t share our values.”
FBI Director Chris Wray warned Friday that control of the popular video sharing app is in the hands of a Chinese government “that doesn’t share our values.”
South Dakota governor bans TikTok for state agencies, warning of security threat
Accessing the app will be a criminal offense, she said, adding TikTok poses a threat to the Mount Rushmore State and the personal data of all South Dakotans.
Accessing the app will be a criminal offense, she said, adding TikTok poses a threat to the Mount Rushmore State and the personal data of all South Dakotans.
Kanye West suspended from Twitter after swastika post, Elon Musk says
“I tried my best. Despite that, (Kanye West) again violated our rule against incitement to violence. Account will be suspended,” Elon Musk tweeted.
“I tried my best. Despite that, (Kanye West) again violated our rule against incitement to violence. Account will be suspended,” Elon Musk tweeted.
European Union to Musk: Beef up hate speech controls on Twitter or face fines, ban
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said an investigation into Musk's $44 billion Twitter purchase is not off the table.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said an investigation into Musk's $44 billion Twitter purchase is not off the table.
More Twitter workers resign after Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum
The newest round of departures means the platform is continuing to lose workers ahead of the World Cup, one of the busiest events on Twitter.
The newest round of departures means the platform is continuing to lose workers ahead of the World Cup, one of the busiest events on Twitter.
Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
Instagram influencer 'Ray Hushpuppi' gets 11 years in prison for money laundering
Prosecutors called Ramon Abbas, known online as Ray Hushpuppi, "one of the most prolific money launderers in the world."
Prosecutors called Ramon Abbas, known online as Ray Hushpuppi, "one of the most prolific money launderers in the world."
Elon Musk warns Twitter employees of ‘difficult times ahead,' ends remote work: report
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."