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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.
Niantic's Campfire app will finally let 'Pokémon Go' players chat together
Niantic has its own messaging solution in mind for Pokémon Go players: a social AR app called Campfire.
Anonymous social app Yik Tak left users' precise locations exposed
The anonymous chat app Yik Yak had a flaw that let intruders get your precise location.
Reddit is reportedly exploring the addition of TikTok-like video features
They could include editing features similar to TikTok's Duet and Stitch, according to TechCrunch.
Twitter's misinformation policy doesn't cover the 2020 elections anymore
Twitter hasn't been taking action on tweets spreading misinformation about the 2020 US elections since March 2021.
PayPal confirms it isn't trying to acquire Pinterest right now
PayPal has stated that it's "not pursuing an acquisition of Pinterest at this time," effectively denying rumors of an imminent $45 billion acquisition.
Trump's social network is built on a platform it didn't properly license
Add a licensing misstep to the list of problems facing former President Donald Trump’s social media network.
Trump’s social network was defaced before it even launched
Someone signed up for an account on TRUTH Social and posted a photo of a defecating pig.
Microsoft to shut down LinkedIn in China over 'challenging operating environment'
The company will instead run a standalone jobs app in the country.
Claire Foy will star as Sheryl Sandberg in TV series about Facebook
More than a decade after Aaron Sorkin and David Fincher dramatized the rise of Facebook with The Social Network, a new TV series will attempt to tell the story of the company’s more recent history.
Facebook AI mislabels video of Black men as 'Primates' content
Users who watched a video posted by Daily Mail featuring Black men saw a prompt asking them if they'd like to "[k]eep seeing videos about Primates."
Nextdoor makes it easier to find free stuff your neighbors are giving away
You won't need an account to browse the items your neighbors are giving away.
Instagram will surface more reshared posts amid Palestinian censorship claims
Instagram is changing its algorithm to rank reshared posts more fairly amid Palestinian claims it was censoring content.
Homeland Security's warning system combs social media for terrorist threats
Homeland Security is debuting a warning system that looks for signs of terrorist threats in social media posts, although there's a worry it will chill free speech.
Facebook and Instagram use iOS notices to sell you on app tracking
Facebook and Instagram now give iOS 14.5 users notices telling them that app tracking helps keep the apps free.
Facebook jumpstarts newsletter ambitions with $5 million for indie writers
The company will prioritize reporters who plan to cover marginalized communities.
India orders Twitter to pull tweets criticizing its COVID-19 response
India has ordered Twitter to pull dozens of tweets criticizing the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Facebook now lets you transfer posts to Google Docs and Wordpress.com
Facebook's data tool now lets you transfer notes and posts to Google Docs, Blogger and Wordpress.
Facebook's Oversight Board will consider appeals to remove content
Facebook's Oversight Board now accepts appeals to remove content, not just restore it.
Muslim civil rights group sues Facebook for 'misleading' content moderation claims
A new consumer protection lawsuit alleges Facebook executives like Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg have misled Congress and the American public by falsely stating the company removes content that violates its policies.