Twitter will refine fact-checking labels on tweets linking COVID-19 to 5G
Twitter will refine fact-checking labels on tweets linking COVID-19 to 5G
Twitter will fix the fact-checking labels that are applied to tweets that link 5G technology to COVID-19, as they are appearing more often than they should.
Coca Cola gives up on social media advertising entirely
Coca Cola gives up on social media advertising entirely
Coca Cola said Friday it will take all of its advertising off of social media completely for the next 30 days, saying it will take this time to reassess.
Facebook will label controversial content, ban hate speech in ads after boycott
Facebook will label controversial content, ban hate speech in ads after boycott
Mark Zuckerberg said that there are several changes coming to Facebook ahead of the 2020 U.S. elections, including banning hate speech in paid advertisments.
Verizon pulls ads from Facebook and Instagram amid growing boycott
Verizon pulls ads from Facebook and Instagram amid growing boycott
Verizon said it would join a growing campaign of advertisers to boycott Facebook until the social media platform "create an acceptable solution."
A Facebook advertiser boycott is gaining traction
A Facebook advertiser boycott is gaining traction
A handful of advertisers are planning to pull ads off of Facebook after the social media platform failed to censor harmful rhetoric used by President Trump.
Twitter hides Trump tweet threatening ‘serious force’ against protesters
Twitter hides Trump tweet threatening ‘serious force’ against protesters
Twitter hid a tweet by President Donald Trump about deploying "serious force" against protesters in Washington, D.C. for violating the platform’s policy.
How to interact with our friends and family while social distancing
How to interact with our friends and family while social distancing
Social distancing can be tough, but technology can help. We've collected the best solutions to unite with friends and family while taking care of yourself.
Twitter says it won’t fact-check Trump’s latest mail-in voting tweets
Twitter says it won’t fact-check Trump’s latest mail-in voting tweets
Twitter said Monday that it will not flag President Donald Trump's tweet about mail-in voting as misinformation, despite doing so for an earlier tweet.
Twitter takes down Trump’s doctored CNN video over copyright issues
Twitter takes down Trump’s doctored CNN video over copyright issues
Twitter, for the second time, has taken down a video shared by President Trump for infringing copyright. The tweet has also been flagged as manipulated media.
Digital Trends Live: NBA players to wear smart rings, EA’s live showcases
Digital Trends Live: NBA players to wear smart rings, EA’s live showcases
On this Digital Trends Live we talks the top tech, including social media removal of Trump campaign posts, AMC won’t require masks when re-opening, and more.
Twitter flags a video tweeted by President Trump as manipulated media
Twitter flags a video tweeted by President Trump as manipulated media
Twitter has cracked down a doctored video tweeted by President Trump on Thursday, and has slapped a manipulated media label on it though the video remains.
How to add a link to your Instagram Story
How to add a link to your Instagram Story
Want to harness the power of Instagram and turn it into traffic for sites or products you care about? You can. Here's how to add a link to your Instagram Story.
Justice Department proposes rolling back protections for social media platforms
Justice Department proposes rolling back protections for social media platforms
The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed rolling back protections that social media platforms and tech firms have, potentially opening them up to lawsuits.
How to use Twitter’s new voice tweet feature on iOS
How to use Twitter’s new voice tweet feature on iOS
The new voice tweet feature allows you to compose a tweet of up to 140 seconds of audio using your voice. People will be able to click and listen to your tweet.
GOP senators want to make it easier to sue tech companies for bias
GOP senators want to make it easier to sue tech companies for bias
Under a new GOP proposal, users could sue tech companies like Facebook or Twitter for $5,000 if they believe the platforms aren't operating in good faith.
Facebook will now let users turn off political ads
Facebook will now let users turn off political ads
Facebook will let users turn off political ads, and launched a new information hub for the 2020 election that will offer users resources about voting.
Best apps for livestreaming: Stream, connect, and even make money
Best apps for livestreaming: Stream, connect, and even make money
These streaming apps not only let you livestream to people all over the country, they also have special features like video calling and earning capabilities.
Report: Instagram set to become a more popular news source than Twitter
Report: Instagram set to become a more popular news source than Twitter
The use of Instagram as a news source has reportedly doubled since 2018. The photo-sharing app is especially popular for news for people between ages 18 and 24.
Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram reportedly suffer outages
Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram reportedly suffer outages
Facebook and Instagram experienced outages on Monday, some users said. Facebook, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram direct messages were down for some users.
WhatsApp will soon let you send money with Facebook Pay
WhatsApp will soon let you send money with Facebook Pay
Facebook Pay is migrating to the WhatsApp platform. The expansion is starting in Brazil before rolling out to other areas, though the timeline is yet unknown.
From voice control to Story replies, here’s everything in Snapchat’s big update
From voice control to Story replies, here’s everything in Snapchat’s big update
Get ready to learn a lot of new Snapchat features. Here's everything announced during the Snapchat Partner Summit 2020.
Biden takes aim at Facebook’s moderation policies
Biden takes aim at Facebook’s moderation policies
The campaign for Democrat Joe Biden will release a petition to its millions of supporters urging them to sign a petition aimed at Facebook's content policies.
How to livestream on Instagram
How to livestream on Instagram
A livestream on Instagram is a great way to connect with followers in real time from anywhere. We'll show you how with these simple step-by-step instructions.
Twitter tests prompt asking you to read an article before retweeting
Twitter tests prompt asking you to read an article before retweeting
On Wednesday, Twitter said it will begin testing a new feature that will prompt users to read the articles they plan on sharing before tweeting out the link.
Twitch co-founder Michael Seibel joins Reddit board of directors
Twitch co-founder Michael Seibel joins Reddit board of directors
Reddit announced that Michael Seibel, the co-founder of what is now Twitch, will replace Alexis Ohanian on the company's board of directors.
Facebook News just expanded. Here’s how to customize your news tab
Facebook News just expanded. Here’s how to customize your news tab
Facebook will now show you personalized, local, and national news from vetted sources. Here's how to customize the Facebook News experience.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey makes Juneteenth a company holiday
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey makes Juneteenth a company holiday
Juneteenth, which is celebrated as the day when slavery in the U.S. officially ended, will now be an official company holiday at tech giants Twitter and Square.
Study: Facebook is skimping on moderation, and it’s harming the public
Study: Facebook is skimping on moderation, and it’s harming the public
A new study argues that social media companies have outsourced too much of their moderation, resulting in stress for moderators and violence in certain places.
WhatsApp says Google no longer indexes Click to Chat users’ phone numbers
WhatsApp says Google no longer indexes Click to Chat users’ phone numbers
After a researcher pointed out how anyone could access thousands of WhatsApp phone numbers, WhatsApp says Google will no longer index Click to Chat users.
Twitter bringing back verification, this time with clearer guidelines
Twitter bringing back verification, this time with clearer guidelines
Twitter will soon begin verifying users' accounts again, according to social media secret finder Jane Wong. Details of the new system haven't been announced.
Apple explores how to create a group selfie when no one’s nearby
Apple explores how to create a group selfie when no one’s nearby
A recently granted patent describes Apple's idea for a feature that would automatically create a group selfie using several individual selfie images.
Zuckerberg says Facebook will review content policies after employee outrage
Zuckerberg says Facebook will review content policies after employee outrage
In a post on Facebook, founder Mark Zuckerberg said the social media network plans to review its content policies and products following a tumultuous week.
Digital Trends Live: Twitter downloads explode, lidar detects Mayan ruins
Digital Trends Live: Twitter downloads explode, lidar detects Mayan ruins
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including an explosion in Twitter downloads, Facebook's decision to label state media, and more.
The rise of ‘swipe-up’ activism on Instagram
The rise of ‘swipe-up’ activism on Instagram
Instagram users are sharing links to prewritten emails, the latest viral way to spread social activism amid U.S. protests against racism and police brutality.