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Twitter’s head of trust and safety resigns
Twitter executive Ella Irwin confirmed on Thursday that she has stepped down as the company’s head of trust and safety.
Twitter gives blue check mark to dead folks
Twitter gives blue check mark to dead folks
The continuing saga of Twitter and its blue check mark has taken a bizarre twist as it seems that a number of deal celebrities are now paying for Twitter Blue.
Twitter ditches legacy check marks, and it’s already confusing
Twitter ditches legacy check marks, and it’s already confusing
Twitter has started removing the blue check marks from accounts that have not signed up to its Blue subscription service, and it's already confusing.
Instagram finally lets you add multiple links to your bio
Instagram finally lets you add multiple links to your bio
Instagram has finally relented and now allows you to add more than one link to your profile page. Instagram's boss said: "Sorry it took so long."
How to get your share of Facebook’s $750M settlement
How to get your share of Facebook’s $750M settlement
Meta (formerly Facebook) might owe users between 2007 and 2022 money due to privacy infringement.
EcoFlow River 2 Pro Review: A fast-charging power station with lots of polish
The EcoFlow River 2 Pro is a great power station that charges up really quickly. Is that speed really necessary, though?
Elon Musk: Owning Twitter has been a ‘roller coaster’ and ‘quite painful’
Elon Musk: Owning Twitter has been a ‘roller coaster’ and ‘quite painful’
In a lengthy interview with the BBC on Tuesday night, Elon Musk said that owning Twitter has been a roller coaster and at the same time quite painful.
Elon Musk setting up generative-AI project at Twitter, report claims
Elon Musk setting up generative-AI project at Twitter, report claims
Elon Musk is reportedly embarking on his own artificial-intelligence project within Twitter, though it's not currently clear how he might deploy the technology.
Look out, Twitter Circle is exposing private tweets
Look out, Twitter Circle is exposing private tweets
Twitter Circle, a feature that lets you tweet to select users, has been hit by a privacy scare as some of the tweets are gaining wider exposure on the platform.
Meta already verified me to influence elections — so why do I have to pay for a checkmark?
If you have to prove who you are and where you live to run political advertising on Facebook and Instagram, paying for a blue checkmark makes even less sense.
How to deactivate your Instagram account (or delete it)
How to deactivate your Instagram account (or delete it)
Growing tired of scrolling through photos and videos on Instagram? You can deactivate your account. Here's how to temporarily disable or permanently delete it.
Elon Musk’s latest plan for Twitter hasn’t gone down well
Elon Musk’s latest plan for Twitter hasn’t gone down well
Elon Musk has just given Twitter users another reason to join its premium Blue tier, but the plan hasn't gone down well.
Twitter braces itself after source code leaked online
Twitter braces itself after source code leaked online
In the latest drama to hit Twitter, parts of its all-important source code have been exposed online, possibly for months.
No joke: Twitter is taking away your blue check on April 1, unless you pay
No joke: Twitter is taking away your blue check on April 1, unless you pay
Twitter is about to wind down its legacy verification program, meaning that anyone who has a blue check, but isn't subscribed to Twitter Blue will lose the mark.
TikTok CEO to face Congress on Thursday. Here’s how to watch
TikTok CEO to face Congress on Thursday. Here’s how to watch
TikTok's CEO faces the fight on Thursday, when he will try to convince U.S. lawmakers that the popular app poses no threat to national security.
YouTube relaxes rules around swearing and demonetization
YouTube relaxes rules around swearing and demonetization
Potty-mouthed YouTubers will be delighted to learn that the streaming site has relaxed its rules around swearing and demonetization.
Meta is planning a fresh round of job cuts, report claims
Meta is planning a fresh round of job cuts, report claims
Following 11,000 layoffs in November, Meta is reportedly planning to embark on another round of cuts that could see thousands of additional positions go.
It’s not just you – Twitter is down for users around the world
It’s not just you – Twitter is down for users around the world
Twitter is currently down for many people around the world, with users unable to view new tweets in their timeline or post to others.
AI turned Breaking Bad into an anime — and it’s terrifying
A TikTok user recently shared a video showing AI-generated pictures of the Breaking Bad cast as anime characters, and the results are alarming.
How to run a free background check
How to run a free background check
Need to find out what potential employers can find out about you online? Here are some methods that allow you to run a free background check on anyone online.
Meta unveils paid verification service for Instagram and Facebook users
Meta unveils paid verification service for Instagram and Facebook users
Meta is offering Facebook and Instagram users a paid verification service. Similar to Twitter Blue, subscribers will get a blue badge and various perks.
Elon Musk reportedly tweaked algorithm to boost his tweets
Elon Musk reportedly tweaked algorithm to boost his tweets
Disappointed with how few people have been viewing his tweets, Elon Musk reportedly told Twitter engineers to create a system that would prioritize his posts.
Reddit was hacked — here’s how to set up 2FA to protect your account
Reddit was hacked — here’s how to set up 2FA to protect your account
Setting up 2FA, or Two Factor Authentication, on Reddit will help you protect your account in the event of a site breach. Here's how to get it up and running.
