In a bold move to capture the attention of TikTok users in the US, X (formerly Twitter) has introduced a vertical video feed within its app. This new feature comes
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TikTok restored its services in the United States on Sunday, just hours after shutting down due to a national ban. The app’s comeback followed a statement from President-elect Donald Trump
The TikTok ban in the United States has triggered unexpected developments, including a rare move by Apple. The tech giant issued a support document titled “About Availability of TikTok and
Meta has ended its fact-checking program and stopped penalizing misinformation in the U.S., reversing efforts that had reduced viral hoaxes by over 90%. The company has shifted to a volunteer-based
As the U.S. prepares to enforce a nationwide ban on TikTok, influencers and users are flocking to the Chinese lifestyle app RedNote. The app, known as Xiaohongshu in China, has
Meta is introducing a new way for users to contribute to fact-checking on Threads by adding a Community Notes feature. This feature, which has already been spotted in the iPhone
Pixelfed, a decentralized, ad-free alternative to Instagram, now offers apps for iOS and Android. The Android app launched on January 10th, while the iOS version debuted today. You can install
TikTok has denied a report claiming that China might allow the sale of its US operations to Elon Musk. The report by Bloomberg suggested that Chinese officials are considering selling
The Free Our Feeds campaign seeks to protect Bluesky’s AT Protocol from being controlled by billionaires. The initiative aims to create a public-interest foundation to fund independent infrastructure, ensuring that
Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote internationally, is rapidly gaining popularity in the U.S. as TikTok faces the looming threat of a ban. Founded in 2013 by Charlwin Mao and Miranda
Xiaohongshu (RedNote), a Chinese social media app, has surged to the top of the U.S. App Store amid growing uncertainty over TikTok’s future in the U.S. With TikTok facing a
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has warned tech companies to comply with Brazilian laws or risk losing their right to operate in the country. Moraes recently suspended X,
As TikTok faces a potential ban in the United States, ByteDance’s alternative app, Lemon8, is experiencing a meteoric rise in popularity. The platform, which combines features of Instagram and Pinterest,
Meta’s decision to end its fact-checking program has drawn criticism from Michael McConnell, co-chair of the company’s oversight board. McConnell said the move appears to be a response to political
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has removed transgender and nonbinary themes from the company’s Messenger app, sparking backlash from employees and the LGBTQ+ community. The themes, introduced to make the platform
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his decision to scale back Meta’s content moderation policies during a Joe Rogan podcast on January 10, 2025. The move has faced criticism, including from
Gen Z has created a unique set of slang terms that reflect their culture and digital lifestyle. These terms are constantly changing, so it’s important to keep up if you
Google searches for deleting Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts have skyrocketed in the U.S. after Meta announced it would end its third-party fact-checking system and loosen content moderation policies. The
Meta’s decision to reduce content moderation in the US reflects President-elect Donald Trump’s views on social media, according to whistleblower Frances Haugen. Haugen, who exposed Facebook’s handling of user safety
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced significant changes to the company’s content moderation policies. In a recent Instagram video, Zuckerberg explained that Meta would end its partnerships with third-party fact-checking
Meta’s recent experiment with AI-generated characters for Facebook and Instagram has sparked outrage. The tech giant revealed plans for AI profiles to populate their platforms, mimicking real accounts with bios,
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and CEO of Tesla, has caused a stir by changing his name to “Kekius Maximus” on his social media platform, X. The move, which
Meghan Markle has returned to Instagram, nearly five years after her last post with Prince Harry. On January 1, 2025, the Duchess of Sussex launched a new account under the
Bluesky and Threads have emerged as two of the most prominent alternatives to the platform formerly known as Twitter, now called X. Despite sharing the goal of redefining text-based social
Instagram’s head, Adam Mosseri, recently responded to a user query during his AMA, hinting that a much-requested feature could be on the way. The feature in question is a keyword
WeChat, the popular multi-functional app, has recently introduced a new “Send Gift” feature, offering users the ability to buy and send gifts to friends and family. The feature, launched on
On December 25th, Bluesky introduced a new feature to its mobile and web apps: Trending Topics, allowing users to see what’s currently popular on the platform. How It Works The
In 2024, hip-hop saw a massive shift as major artists like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Playboi Carti began releasing music exclusively on Instagram. This unconventional approach sparked debates among fans
X has raised the price of its Premium Plus subscription by nearly 40% in multiple regions. The price hike, which came into effect on December 21st, impacts countries like the
Meta is bringing AI-powered video editing to Instagram next year, allowing users to transform their videos using simple text prompts. The new tool, showcased by Instagram’s head, Adam Mosseri, will