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Twitter will give you control over who can reply to tweets

You might not have to worry about strangers hurling abuse.

By J. Fingas, 1h ago

01.04.20

India ruling party accused of tricking Twitter users into backing a law

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India ruling party accused of tricking Twitter users into backing a law

It's allegedly fooling people into calling a number.

By J. Fingas, 01.04.20

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01.04.20

Nearly the whole US military has banned TikTok

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Nearly the whole US military has banned TikTok

The Air Force and Coast Guard also believe the app is a security risk.

By J. Fingas, 01.04.20

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01.02.20

TikTok report says China didn't request user info in the first half of 2019

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TikTok report says China didn't request user info in the first half of 2019

The report comes as the company attempts to convince US lawmakers it's not a spying threat.

By I. Bonifacic, 01.02.20

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12.31.19

US Army is the latest military branch to ban TikTok

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US Army is the latest military branch to ban TikTok

It's a reversal of an earlier policy.

By J. Fingas, 12.31.19

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12.29.19

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Snapchat's Bitmoji TV series will make your avatar the star

Your Bitmoji won't be limited to stickers and Stories.

By J. Fingas, 12.29.19

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12.24.19

Twitter flaw let a researcher match 17 million phone numbers with users (updated)

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Twitter flaw let a researcher match 17 million phone numbers with users (updated)

These included high-profile politicians.

By J. Fingas, 12.24.19

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12.23.19

Pokémon games are available to play on Facebook

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Pokémon games are available to play on Facebook

You can catch 'em all in between Facebook posts.

By J. Fingas, 12.23.19

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12.22.19

Online bulletin board inventor Randy Suess dies at 74

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Online bulletin board inventor Randy Suess dies at 74

He made the precursor to social networks and online forums.

By J. Fingas, 12.22.19

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12.21.19

Navy bans TikTok from government-issued phones

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Navy bans TikTok from government-issued phones

It's allegedly a 'cybersecurity threat.'

By J. Fingas, 12.21.19

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Social networking

Twitter will give you control over who can reply to tweets

India ruling party accused of tricking Twitter users into backing a law

Nearly the whole US military has banned TikTok

TikTok report says China didn't request user info in the first half of 2019

US Army is the latest military branch to ban TikTok

Snapchat's Bitmoji TV series will make your avatar the star

Twitter flaw let a researcher match 17 million phone numbers with users (updated)

Pokémon games are available to play on Facebook

Online bulletin board inventor Randy Suess dies at 74

Navy bans TikTok from government-issued phones

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