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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.
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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.
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How to fight information overload, but still stay informed

The internet can feel overwhelming especially with what's happening in the world. Here's to cut back without missing out on anything.
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Snapchat releases its diversity report during Big Tech antitrust hearing

Snapchat released its highly anticipated diversity report Wednesday, detailing that Black and Hispanic people make up less than 5% of the company.
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How to secure your Twitter account

Twitter accounts get hacked on a regular basis, but you can keep your account safer from hackers with just a few easy steps by adjusting specific settings.
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Human moderators can’t stop online hate speech alone. We need bots to help

Hate speech is a big problem online. Can artificial intelligence help to stop it in its tracks? Various researchers think so — with some caution.
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Dozens of major Twitter accounts hacked in massive Bitcoin scam

Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Apple, and other high-profile Twitter accounts were apparently hacked in a massive Bitcoin scam. Many tweets have since been deleted.
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Stop Hate for Profit, the Facebook ad boycott, starts today. Will it stick?

Facebook is an advertising behemoth, but experts say the point of a monthlong protest is to help brands reexamine whether they actually need the company at all.
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Social media giants finally treat Trump like the rest of us

Twitter’s move to flag President Trump's tweets may have given Big Tech the cover it needed to do what they want to do. Is tech finally taking Trump seriously?
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Waze design makeover seeks to spark the joy of driving

The Waze driver social network seeks to spark joy for your commute in a brand refresh that aims for simplicity, consistency, and color in the app's interface.
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Starbucks takes stand against hate speech, pauses all social media advertising

Starbucks is pausing advertising on all social media, as the company takes a stand against the hate speech that has become prevalent on the online platforms.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TikTok isn’t paying its biggest stars, but they don’t really care

TikTok just had its best quarter as more people are tuning in than ever. But will the lack of ad monetization hamper its growth and popularity among creators?
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Twitter’s misinformation problem will never disappear as long as bots exist

Despite making some high-profile moves to curb misinformation in recent weeks, Twitter still hosts millions of malicious bots that influence online conversation
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Sen. Ron Wyden: Trump wants to force Twitter to ‘play host to his lying’

Sen. Ron Wyden sees Trump's order as an attempt to recast Section 230 as a troublesome loophole, rather than the pillar of online freedom that it has become.
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Tweet previews aren’t showing up in WhatsApp messages

Tweets previews, which before had been a standard feature, are no longer showing on messaging app WhatsApp. App owner Facebook blamed a glitch in Twitter's API.
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#BlackoutTuesday posts are diluting protesters’ messages, activists say

Activists warned that supporters posting black images on Tuesday to voice support for the Black Lives Matter movement were unintentionally silencing protesters.
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It’s time for social media platforms to grow up

Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms need to take responsibility for the quality of their content, digital media investor Peter C. Horan writes.
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Trump signs executive order targeting social media companies

President Trump signed an executive order making social media platforms liable for content posted on their sites by removing the protections of Section 230.
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Trump finally gets the war with Big Tech he’s always wanted

The ramifications of President Donald Trump's executive order may not pass legal muster, but now he'll get the fight with Big Tech he's long been itching for.
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Tech advocates say Trump’s executive order could ruin the internet

If President Trump's executive order on removing Section 230 were to be enforced, we would have a very different version of social media as we know it today.
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Zuckerberg: Facebook wouldn’t have fact-checked Trump

Amid President Donald Trump's feud with Twitter over fact-checking messages on his tweets, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has weighed in — on Trump's side.
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Trump plans executive order targeting social media after Twitter fact-check spat

After threatening to regulate or even shut down social media networks, President Donald Trump plans to soon sign an executive order regarding social media.
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Trump threatens to shut down social media platforms

In response to a new Twitter feature that fact-checked the President for the first time, Trump tweeted a threat to shut down or regulate social media.
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Reddit went down. Here’s what we know about the outage

Reddit went down Wednesday afternoon, with many users reporting errors with the social media site. The outage began around 2 p.m. PT and was resolved quickly.
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Facebook and Twitter will have an hour to remove criminal content in France

A law passed in France means that online platforms will have an hour to delete certain criminal content after it's posted. It has already spurred criticism.
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How to use Snapchat filters

Snapchat's got a ton of cool features, including filters, lenses, and stickers. Here's how to use them, so you can make your snaps anything you can imagine.
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How to go live on Facebook

Facebook Live makes it easier than ever to stream live video from your mobile device. Here's how to go live on Facebook and share your message with the world.