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Meta calls for legislation to require parental approval for teens' app downloads
Meta says it supports 'federal legislation that requires app stores to get parents’ approval whenever their teens under 16 download apps.'
X is reportedly soliciting people to buy recycled user handles for $50,000
X — formerly Twitter — is working on a marketplace for buying disused handles, and has been soliciting people to purchase old handles for $50,000, according to a report from Forbes. The company started purging inactive accounts in the spring.
YouTube's new teen protections limit recommendations on potentially harmful videos
The video streamer is also increasing the frequency of its Bedtime and Take a Break reminders.
Instagram head says Threads is working on an API for developers
Threads will make an API available to developers...eventually.
X is rolling out the audio and video calling feature nobody asked for
X users can now make and receive audio and video calls on the social media platform.
Twitter clone Pebble is shutting down just five weeks after a rebrand
Twitter clone Pebble, formerly T2 Social, is shutting down just five weeks after a rebrand. The shutdown is effective immediately, but current users will be able to download personal archives.
YouTube is rolling out a new 'You' section as part of a substantial update
YouTube just unveiled a spate of new tools to improve the experience for average users. These features include a lock screen for mobile devices, an updated library and much more.
Nostalgia alert: There’s a documentary about Myspace in the works
The once-popular social media site Myspace is getting a documentary about its history. Gunpowder & Sky and The Documentary Group have teamed up for the project.
Twitch adds stories to keep followers tuned in
Twitch launched stories in its mobile app. The feature is designed to let creators stay connected to their audience even when offline.
The EU is probing X's response to Israel-Hamas misinformation
Two days after EU Commissioner Thierry Breton sent an "urgent" letter to Elon Musk over X's handling of misinformation, the governing body has opened a probe into the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Threads gets an edit button, no subscription required
Mark Zuckerberg revealed that Threads is rolling out two new features starting today: an edit button and the option to post voice clips.
TikTok is changing how it pays filter creators
TikTok is making changes to its Effect Creator Rewards program. These changes will affect creators of viral filters and effects.
New York lawmakers are cracking down on kids' exposure to social media algorithms
If passed, anyone under 18 would require permission from a parent or guardian to view content on accounts they don't follow.
Utah sues TikTok over child safety issues and its links to China
Utah has sued TikTok over child safety issues and the company's China-based ownership.
Trending topics feature may be coming to the Threads app
Meta’s Threads app may get a trending topics section. The potential new feature was showcased in reposted screenshots originally shared by a Meta employee.
TikTok might be exploring an ad-free subscription plan
Code snippets found in the latest version of TikTok app indicate possible paid subscription ahead.
Hitting the Books: We are the frogs in the boiling pot, it's time we started governing like it.
Rising authoritarianism, climbing temperatures, and expanding social media empires are exacerbating our ongoing democratic crisis.
The Supreme Court will hear social media cases with immense free speech implications
The US Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear two cases that could transform how social media companies police their content.
Redditors will now be forced to see personalized ads
Reddit’s Head of Privacy, Jutta Williams, shared in a post on Wednesday that the platform is removing the ability for users to opt out of personalized ads based on their upvotes and other activity.
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses hands-on: Techy sunglasses you might actually want to wear
On Wednesday at its annual Connect event, Meta announced its second-gen smart glasses which feature some major hardware upgrades and a wider range of colors and frames.