TikTok tells senators how it plans to beef up data security for American users
A Republican FCC commissioner recently called on the service to be removed from US app stores.
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YouTube introduces new tools to battle comment spam and account imitators
Channels will no longer be able to hide their subscriber counts.
Snapchat+ is a new $4 monthly subscription service for 'passionate' users
It offers early and exclusive access to unique features.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Twitter brings its closed caption toggle to Android and iOS
But it will only show up for videos if captions have been provided for them.
Instagram is testing an AI face-scanning tool that can verify your age
It's also trying out a technique called social vouching.
TikTok's big-screen app lands on Vizio TVs
Other smart TV brands including Samsung and LG already offer the app.
Acast subscribers will soon get access to exclusive podcast groups on Facebook
You can discuss your favorite show in an official group.
Facebook clamps down on fake and paid reviews
The social network will also take down irrelevant reviews.
Advocacy group asks Meta to add Facebook relationship options for non-monogamists
They say the social network's relationship status feature is "exclusionary."
SpaceX employees say Elon Musk is an 'embarrassment' as he waffles on work-from-home
Twitter staff might get to stay remote if they produce 'excellent' work.
YouTube Shorts has over 1.5 billion monthly users
The TikTok rival apparently boosts viewers for full-length videos, too.
Twitter's new tweet reporting tools are now available to everyone
The company says "actionable reports" have increased significantly since it began testing the new process.
Twitter will reportedly give its full data stream to Elon Musk
Musk's deal to buy the company has been on hold since May.
Instagram's grid pinning feature is now rolling out to all users
You can use it to showcase up to three images or Reels above your photo grid.
Texas AG investigates Twitter over bot counts
It's just a coincidence that Elon Musk does business in the state.
Elon Musk threatens to back out of Twitter deal over bot estimates (updated)
He claims opaque spam calculations are a 'material breach' of the merger agreement.
TikTok launches a $5 subscription comedy series
It's co-produced by Pearpop and hosted by creator Jericho Mencke.
Twitter will shut down the TweetDeck for Mac app on July 1st
You'll need to switch to the web version or use an alternative client.
TikTok tests 'clear mode' that removes buttons when scrolling through videos
The feature makes it easier for people to share screenshots of their favorite clips.
Snapchat's Shared Stories will let you collaborate with friends of friends
The company has updated its Custom Stories feature to allow more people to participate.
