iPhone Face ID with mask option now available for some with latest Apple update
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.
Twitter expands feature allowing users to flag misinformation
An experimental feature launched in the U.S., South Korea and Australia last August will now be expanded to Brazil, Spain and the Philippines.
An experimental feature launched in the U.S., South Korea and Australia last August will now be expanded to Brazil, Spain and the Philippines.
Lawsuit claims Google and Facebook brokered secret deal to dominate ad market
Facebook's COO allegedly called it a 'big deal strategically'
Facebook's COO allegedly called it a 'big deal strategically'
Instagram testing chronological feed, other features
Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, announced the company is testing out new ways for users to control what they see on their feed and hopes to launch the “full experience” during the first half of 2022.
Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, announced the company is testing out new ways for users to control what they see on their feed and hopes to launch the “full experience” during the first half of 2022.
Here's when former President Trump's new social media app will launch
The launch comes thirteen months after Facebook and Twitter banned Trump after the Capitol riot.
The launch comes thirteen months after Facebook and Twitter banned Trump after the Capitol riot.
Remembering Betty White: Social media reaction pours in after icon’s death
Betty White’s death comes just a few weeks before turning 100. Celebrities reacted to White’s passing on social media.
Betty White’s death comes just a few weeks before turning 100. Celebrities reacted to White’s passing on social media.
Google Trends reveals top results for ‘how to help others' in 2021
From ways to help storm victims to how to help foster kids, Google Trends released the most-searched terms for giving back in 2021.
From ways to help storm victims to how to help foster kids, Google Trends released the most-searched terms for giving back in 2021.
Mom claims Amazon Alexa suggested dangerous online challenge to child
One day after Kristin Livdahl tweeted about the Echo’s suggestion, the Amazon Help Twitter account responded
One day after Kristin Livdahl tweeted about the Echo’s suggestion, the Amazon Help Twitter account responded
COVID testing sites search part of Google, Biden partnership
Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site
Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site
The most memorable memes of 2021 explained
Remember Bernie Sanders’ mittens? Here are some of the most memorable internet memes of 2021 and a look at where they originated.
Remember Bernie Sanders’ mittens? Here are some of the most memorable internet memes of 2021 and a look at where they originated.
YouTube TV drops channels owned by Disney from its lineup
YouTube TV subscribers will be without channels owned by Disney for the foreseeable future after the two sides failed to reach an agreement by Friday’s deadline.
YouTube TV subscribers will be without channels owned by Disney for the foreseeable future after the two sides failed to reach an agreement by Friday’s deadline.
Nationwide TikTok challenge causes several school districts to take heightened precautions
The TikTok trend is causing several school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide to take action.
The TikTok trend is causing several school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide to take action.
Amazon Web Services outage downs major sites again: reports
Amazon Web Services (AWS) briefly faced another outage on Wednesday, according to DownDetector — impacting other companies that rely on it.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) briefly faced another outage on Wednesday, according to DownDetector — impacting other companies that rely on it.
Instagram unveils new teen safety tools ahead of congressional hearing
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Volusia County School District investigating social media bullying
The Volusia County School District is investigating a social media page that some say was meant to target and bully students.
The Volusia County School District is investigating a social media page that some say was meant to target and bully students.
Nearly 1,000 Facebook, Instagram accounts deactivated over COVID-19 misinformation
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.
Facebook whistleblower urges US lawmakers to 'act now' on social media laws
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress on Wednesday to weigh in possible legislative changes to Section 230.
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress on Wednesday to weigh in possible legislative changes to Section 230.
New TikTok 'door-kicking' craze had law enforcement watching
A new video craze sweeping TikTok has law enforcement watching. It's the "door kicking" challenge, in which young people kick someone's door as a popular Kesha song plays, and then run away.
A new video craze sweeping TikTok has law enforcement watching. It's the "door kicking" challenge, in which young people kick someone's door as a popular Kesha song plays, and then run away.
New social media trend leaves people terrorized inside their own homes
A Florida family was sitting in the living room Saturday night when a man covering his face ran up to their front door and started kicking it.
A Florida family was sitting in the living room Saturday night when a man covering his face ran up to their front door and started kicking it.
Kyle Rittenhouse reaction: Social media lights up after not guilty verdict
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio issued a strong reaction to the verdict, calling it a “miscarriage of justice.” President Joe Biden said, “I stand by what the jury has to say. The jury system works.”
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio issued a strong reaction to the verdict, calling it a “miscarriage of justice.” President Joe Biden said, “I stand by what the jury has to say. The jury system works.”