TikTok's new anti-bullying tool lets users mass-delete commentsCreators can also block multiple accounts at the same time. By S. Dent, 05.20.2021
Yelp will tell you which restaurants aren’t following COVID-19 guidelinesYou can see and report if staff are wearing masks and social distancing is enforced.By S. Dent, 01.12.2021
Google News Showcase will offer some paywalled articles for freeDon't worry, the publishers still get paid.By I. Bonifacic, 12.02.2020
Google will pay publishers to curate a reliable news feedIt's investing $1 billion in a 'Google News Showcase.'By C. Fisher, 10.01.2020
Google makes it easier to find local news through Podcasts and AssistantGoogle Nest speakers will read you local news, even if it only appeared in print.By C. Fisher, 09.02.2020
Facebook will prioritize original reporting in its News FeedIt will demote stories without a byline.By C. Fisher, 06.30.2020
Uber helps you report problematic drivers during your rideA new feature lets you report non-emergency concerns before your trip is over.By C. Fisher, 02.19.2020
Amazon may get law enforcement involved in more counterfeit casesIt will report merchants every time a counterfeit is sold.By C. Fisher, 01.13.2020
Podcasts can now win Pulitzer PrizesThe Pulitzer Prize Board is adding an experimental audio reporting award.By C. Fisher, 12.06.2019
Google shutters Bulletin, its hyperlocal news experimentSad news for all three people who've heard of it.By C. Fisher, 09.26.2019
Twitter is cracking down on financial scamsApparently money-flipping and phishing schemes weren't explicitly banned until now.By C. Fisher, 09.23.2019
Google's search results will highlight original reportingThe algorithm update should prevent the source being buried under newer articles.By K. Holt, 09.12.2019
Facebook introduces a scam ad reporting tool in the UKAnd it's dedicated £3 million to anti-scam initiatives. By R. England, 07.16.2019
Twitter expands its reporting options for spam tweets and accountsIt's a clearer way to flag bots, scammy links and unrelated hashtags.By K. Holt, 10.31.2018
Facebook accused of lying about video stats error for over a yearFacebook denies the claims.By R. England, 10.17.2018
Google wants to help developers make better websitesDevelopers can now see how their site’s UX compares to others.By R. England, 10.24.2017
Facebook purges thousands of fake profiles ahead of UK electionIt's also taken out full-page newspaper ads to help people spot fake news.By N. Summers, 05.08.2017
Facebook reviews reporting process following livestream confessionIt took the social network over two hours to remove the video of a murder. By R. Baldwin, 04.17.2017
The Engadget Podcast, Ep 4: All Eyez On MeChris Brown, Facebook Live and Dead or Alive's creeptastic VR mode.By T. O'Brien, 09.02.2016
Twitter lets you flag multiple abusive tweets in one reportThe company says added details help it resolve issues faster.By B. Steele, 04.25.2016