Twitter will fight misinformation in US midterms with notification changesThe social network is also reviving some of its 2018 strategy.By J. Fingas, 08.11.2022
Facebook still has trouble removing white supremacists, study saysThe social network was even making money from searches for hate groups.By J. Fingas, 08.10.2022
A fifth of US teens use YouTube 'almost constantly,' with TikTok not far behindA Pew survey suggested Instagram and Snapchat adoption rose, but Facebook and Twitter are less popular among teens than in 2015.By K. Holt, 08.10.2022
Former Twitter worker convicted of helping Saudi Arabia spy on dissidentsAhmad Abouammo allegedly helped the kingdom track critics.By J. Fingas, 08.10.2022
Twitter confirms vulnerability exposed data of anonymous account ownersAs many as 5.4 million users may have had their information leaked. By I. Bonifacic, 08.07.2022
Elon Musk challenges Twitter CEO to a ‘public debate’ on fake accounts“Let him prove to the public that Twitter has <5% fake or spam daily users."By I. Bonifacic, 08.06.2022
Instagram will test extra-tall photos to go along with Reels9:16 images are coming to your feed.By I. Bonifacic, 08.06.2022
Twitter hopes to revive Spaces with themed stations and daily digestsThe bubble may have already burst, however.By J. Fingas, 08.03.2022
You can now buy Ticketmaster tickets on TikTokSome artists, venues and promoters can add event links to their videos.By K. Holt, 08.03.2022
Here's what embedded tweets could look like after they're editedResearcher Jane Manchun Wong went under the hood to get a preview. By A. Khalid, 08.02.2022
Facebook faces suspension in Kenya over ethnic-based hate speechThe social network has reportedly failed to detect calls for ethnic-based violence ahead of Kenya's elections.By M. Moon, 07.30.2022
TikTok is testing more mini-games, including one from Aim LabCreators in some regions can attach one of nine mini-games to their videos.By K. Holt, 07.29.2022
Twitter warns of 'record highs' in account data requestsThe transparency report also revealed a spike in attempts to target journalists.By J. Fingas, 07.29.2022
Twitter's latest test lets people cram video, images and GIFs into one tweetThe company wants to learn how people combine the formats 'to express themselves more creatively.'By K. Holt, 07.29.2022
Twitter trial against Elon Musk begins October 17thThe courtroom battle could finish in a matter of days.By J. Fingas, 07.29.2022
Snapchat will pay indie musicians up to $100,000 per month for popular songsThe Snapchat Sounds Creator Fund will reward songs that are 'driving creation.'By K. Holt, 07.29.2022
Instagram backpedals on full-screen feed and recommended postsThe company is reversing course on some changes after a significant backlash from users.By K. Holt, 07.28.2022
Meta is shutting down its couples messaging app you didn't know existedTuned will close on September 19th.By J. Fingas, 07.26.2022
Instagram head responds to backlash by saying video is inevitableHe acknowledged a TikTok-like test feed needs improvement.By J. Fingas, 07.26.2022
Meta asks Oversight Board if it should soften COVID-19 misinformation policiesThe board is also investigating disputes over nudity and rap music.By J. Fingas, 07.26.2022