A popular female coding influencer's Instagram is apparently run by a manHe is also accused of creating fake women tech speakers. By S. Fielding, 11.28.2023
TikTok is pushing shopping features into nearly every part of its appShopping features, including live stream shop buttons, a dedicated shop tab and more, are currently live for some users in the United States.By S. Barnes, 09.12.2023
Hitting the books: Why you shouldn't blog about asking a cop to go shopping for youIt's all fun and games until the anonymous threats start showing up in your mailbox.By A. Tarantola, 06.11.2023
Everyone is selling VPNs, and that's a problem for securityThe influencer-VPN provider relationship is good for business, but not for security. By K. Malone, 06.02.2023
TikTok’s new monetization program is now available for all eligible US creatorsIt requires at least 10,000 followers and 100,000 video views in the last month.By W. Shanklin, 05.03.2023
Google sued by FTC and seven states over 'deceptive' Pixel 4 adsGoogle and iHeartMedia allegedly paid influencers who never used the phone.By J. Fingas, 11.28.2022
Recommended Reading: The phone-monitoring 'shameware' apps used by churchesThe week's best writing on technology and more. By B. Steele, 09.24.2022
Hitting the Books: What goes on at a summer camp for YouTube Gaming kidfluencers"Good is whatever YouTube thinks is good, and interpretations outside this algorithmic value system aren’t entertained."By A. Tarantola, 08.14.2022
Spain sets new rules for influencers who promote cryptocurrencyThose with more than 100,000 followers need to include warnings about crypto risks.By K. Holt, 01.17.2022
Recommended Reading: Facebook moderator PTSDThe best long-form writing on technology and more on the web.By B. Steele, 06.23.2019
Social media ads for vaping must include nicotine warnings, FTC saysThe FTC and FDA issued letters to four vape companies today.By C. Fisher, 06.07.2019
Patreon’s 3 million supporters are good news for independent creatorsIn 2019, the company is expected to pass $1 billion in paid contributions since 2013.By E. Alvarez, 01.23.2019
Influencer Luka Sabbat sued for not shilling Spectacles on Instagram2018, amirite?By E. Alvarez, 10.31.2018
I tried (and failed) to become an Instagram guruI spent a month trying to get 100,000 followers. I didn't get there.By D. Cooper, 12.11.2017
Amazon expands influencer program to Twitter and Instagram 'stars'The retailer wants to move beyond just YouTube influencers.By R. LeFebvre, 11.10.2017
Amazon wants social media influencers to sell you productsIts new influencer affiliate program lets YouTubers set up their own curated stores.By D. Cooper, 04.03.2017