Facebook calls Kenosha shooting mass murder after event promoted call to arms
Facebook calls Kenosha shooting mass murder after event promoted call to arms
In a statement on Wednesday, Facebook denounced the shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, as a "mass murder" after an event on its platform promoted the use of violence.
YouTube reveals why it’s been removing far more videos than usual
YouTube reveals why it’s been removing far more videos than usual
YouTube relied more on technology to remove 11 million videos in the last three months, as the coronavirus pandemic meant fewer human reviewers.
Facebook is adding shopping to your mobile app
Facebook is adding shopping to your mobile app
People can now shop directly in Facebook's app through Facebook Shop. The new tab aggregates a feed of businesses and products.
TikTok sues Trump administration to block pending ban
TikTok sues Trump administration to block pending ban
TikTok has filed a lawsuit to block the Trump Administration's executive order banning it from operating its business in the U.S..
Facebook actively lobbied for a TikTok ban in Washington, report claims
Facebook actively lobbied for a TikTok ban in Washington, report claims
A new report claims that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg actively lobbied for a TikTok ban in private Washington meetings last year.
Twitter labels Trump’s unverified claims on mail drop boxes for breaking rules
Twitter labels Trump’s unverified claims on mail drop boxes for breaking rules
Twitter flagged President Trump's tweet against the use of mail drop boxes for voting as it violated the platform's civil integrity policy, but kept it online.
TikTok to challenge Trump’s order to ban U.S. transactions
TikTok to challenge Trump’s order to ban U.S. transactions
TikTok is reportedly planning a legal challenge, which may be filed as soon as August 24, against the executive order to ban U.S. transactions with the app.
WeChat users file lawsuit against Trump’s unclear order to ban app in U.S.
WeChat users file lawsuit against Trump’s unclear order to ban app in U.S.
An alliance of Chinese-American lawyers filed a lawsuit that is seeking to block Trump's order to ban WeChat in the U.S., claiming that it is unconstitutional.
Facebook reportedly considering ‘kill switch’ if Trump contests 2020 elections
Facebook reportedly considering ‘kill switch’ if Trump contests 2020 elections
Facebook is reportedly preparing for various scenarios after the U.S. elections. including President Donald Trump falsely declaring on the platform that he won.
What is QAnon and where did it come from?
What is QAnon and where did it come from?
QAnon is a far-right conspiracy theory that has gained mainstream attention thanks to coordinated behavior on social media.
Reddit has banned roughly 7,000 hateful subreddits since late June
Reddit has banned roughly 7,000 hateful subreddits since late June
Reddit banned about 7,000 subreddits that contained or promoted hateful content like harassment, bullying, and violent threats.
Can TikTok creators inspire Gen Z to vote in November? Some are betting on it.
Can TikTok creators inspire Gen Z to vote in November? Some are betting on it.
Political campaigns are looking at TikTok as the premier place to court Gen Z and first-time voters, while creators rally viewers to get out to the polls.
Facebook removes nearly 800 QAnon-related groups, pages, hashtags, and ads
Facebook removes nearly 800 QAnon-related groups, pages, hashtags, and ads
The social media platform said it will continue to restrict and remove content and accounts that "support violent acts" in a statement on Wednesday.
Conservative, pro-Trump witches are flocking to Facebook
Conservative, pro-Trump witches are flocking to Facebook
Facebook pages for conservative witches have cropped up, seeking to create a space for witches who feel marginalized by their more liberal peers.
Post Office stan culture is here — and it’s glorious
Post Office stan culture is here — and it’s glorious
Amid the national uproar over mail-in-ballots, teens across the country are stanning the Post Office.
TikTok now in the sights of software giant Oracle, report suggests
TikTok now in the sights of software giant Oracle, report suggests
Oracle is reportedly going up against Microsoft and others in the battle to acquire the U.S. operations of popular video-sharing app TikTok.
TikTok launches its own info hub to ‘set the record straight’
TikTok launches its own info hub to ‘set the record straight’
TikTok has launched an online hub to take on critics -- among them President Donald Trump -- who accuse the social media app of being a risk to U.S. security.
‘Outta the Gloss’ movement is taking the shine out of Glossier
‘Outta the Gloss’ movement is taking the shine out of Glossier
Social media giveth and social media taketh away: An Instagram movement aimed at Glossier, a brand that built itself up on social media, threatens to topple it.
How to use Instagram Reels
How to use Instagram Reels
Instagram Reels allows you to share short multi-clip videos with friends and the Instagram community at large. Here's how to get started on your smartphone.
Trump may move against more Chinese companies after TikTok, Huawei
Trump may move against more Chinese companies after TikTok, Huawei
President Donald Trump, after his administration's actions against TikTok parent ByteDance and Huawei, is considering actions against more Chinese companies.
Facebook starts merging Instagram, Messenger chat features on iOS, Android
Facebook starts merging Instagram, Messenger chat features on iOS, Android
Facebook has started merging its apps' messaging services, with an Instagram notification offering an update to allow users to chat with people on Messenger.
Trump gives ByteDance 90 days to sell U.S. assets of TikTok
Trump gives ByteDance 90 days to sell U.S. assets of TikTok
President Trump issued an executive order that gives a 90-day deadline for ByteDance to sell the U.S. operations of TikTok, over national security concerns.
How to take a 3D photo from almost any smartphone
How to take a 3D photo from almost any smartphone
Thanks to artificial intelligence, you don't need an expensive smartphone to take a 3D photo to share on social media. We show you how.
Facebook now lets businesses charge for online events
Facebook now lets businesses charge for online events
Facebook's newest rollout lets creators charge for online events.
More than a third of TikTok users in U.S. are reportedly 14 years old or younger
More than a third of TikTok users in U.S. are reportedly 14 years old or younger
More than a third of TikTok users in the U.S. in July were 14 years old and under, raising concerns on whether the app is doing enough to protect children.
The best TikTok alternatives for Android and iOS
The best TikTok alternatives for Android and iOS
TikTok may be in jeopardy. Thankfully, there are plenty of other video-sharing apps that are just as capable. Here, we've rounded up some of the best.
Instagram kept pictures and private DMs long after users deleted them
Instagram kept pictures and private DMs long after users deleted them
Due to an issue, Instagram stored year-old pictures and private messages on its servers even after users had deleted them from their accounts.
The Big Tech coalition probably can’t save the election. But it’s a start
The Big Tech coalition probably can’t save the election. But it’s a start
Big Tech is banding together to have talks with government agencies about election security. But it may be too little too late.
Here’s how Facebook is preparing for Election Day chaos
Here’s how Facebook is preparing for Election Day chaos
Facebook is using its voting information center to closely track misinformation threats leading up to Election Day.
Facebook seeks to protect election integrity with its new voting info hub
Facebook seeks to protect election integrity with its new voting info hub
Facebook is now rolling out its information hub that will host voting resources and tools from a variety of sources in the United States.
How Boogaloo groups persist and proliferate on Facebook, despite crackdown
How Boogaloo groups persist and proliferate on Facebook, despite crackdown
Since Facebook announced a ban, more than 100 new groups affiliated with this far-right movement have formed. A report says they can evade Facebook's censors.
Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Twitter team up to fight election interference
Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Twitter team up to fight election interference
Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Microsoft are teaming up to form a new coalition against election interference ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
TikTok creators say they’re not switching to Instagram Reels, survey finds
TikTok creators say they’re not switching to Instagram Reels, survey finds
Don't expect TikTok creators to make the jump to Instagram Reels anytime soon. Many are sticking with TikTok because of its preferable algorithms.
Master Facebook Messenger with these helpful tips and tricks
Master Facebook Messenger with these helpful tips and tricks
Facebook Messenger is a go-to for texting and calling friends and family. There are a ton of features, but we've rounded up the best to up your Messenger game.