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Trump Hints at TikTok Reprieve as Apple Addresses App Restrictions
The TikTok ban in the United States has triggered unexpected developments, including a rare move by Apple. The tech giant issued a support...
Meta Ends Misinformation Efforts, Allowing Viral Hoaxes to Spread
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%....
RedNote Rises as TikTok Faces U.S. Shutdown, Sparking Debate
As the U.S. prepares to enforce a nationwide ban on TikTok, influencers and users are flocking to the Chinese lifestyle app RedNote. The...
Threads Gets Community Notes Feature, Allowing Users to Add Context to Posts
Meta is introducing a new way for users to contribute to fact-checking on Threads by adding a Community Notes feature. This feature, which...
Instagram Alternative, Pixelfed Launches iOS and Android Apps
Pixelfed, a decentralized, ad-free alternative to Instagram, now offers apps for iOS and Android. The Android app launched on January 10th, while the...
TikTok Denies Report of Possible Sale to Elon Musk
TikTok has denied a report claiming that China might allow the sale of its US operations to Elon Musk. The report by Bloomberg...
How Free Our Feeds Plans to Keep Bluesky Open and Accessible
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...
Xiaohongshu Surges as TikTok Faces U.S. Shutdown: What You Need to Know
Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote internationally, is rapidly gaining popularity in the U.S. as TikTok faces the looming threat of a ban. Founded...
Xiaohongshu (RedNote) Becomes Top U.S. App as TikTok Faces Shutdown Threat
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...
Brazil Judge Warns Big Tech After Suspending Elon Musk’s X
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has warned tech companies to comply with Brazilian laws or risk losing their right to operate...
TikTok Alternative Lemon8 Attracts Millions as Ban Approaches
As TikTok faces a potential ban in the United States, ByteDance’s alternative app, Lemon8, is experiencing a meteoric rise in popularity. The platform,...
Meta Replaces Fact-Checkers with Community Notes Amid Backlash
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...
Meta Messenger Drops Nonbinary and Transgender Themes Amid Policy Shifts
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has removed transgender and nonbinary themes from the company’s Messenger app, sparking backlash from employees and the LGBTQ+ community....
Mark Zuckerberg Defends New Content Rules, Talks Free Speech on Joe Rogan’s Podcast
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his decision to scale back Meta’s content moderation policies during a Joe Rogan podcast on January 10, 2025....
These Are Popular Gen Z Slang Terms You’ll Hear Everywhere
Gen Z has created a unique set of slang terms that reflect their culture and digital lifestyle. These terms are constantly changing, so...
Google Searches for Deleting Facebook and Instagram Surge Amid Meta’s Policy Changes
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...
Meta to Reduce Content Moderation Amid Trump’s Influence
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,...
Meta Cuts Fact-Checking and Reduces Content Moderation
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced significant changes to the company’s content moderation policies. In a recent Instagram video, Zuckerberg explained that Meta...
Meta’s Experiment with AI Characters on Social Media Ends in Controversy
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...
Elon Musk Changes Name to Kekius Maximus on X, Ignites Speculation
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and CEO of Tesla, has caused a stir by changing his name to “Kekius Maximus” on his...
Meghan Markle Returns to Instagram After Nearly 5 Years
Meghan Markle has returned to Instagram, nearly five years after her last post with Prince Harry. On January 1, 2025, the Duchess of...
Bluesky vs Threads: Competing Visions for The Future of Social Media
Bluesky and Threads have emerged as two of the most prominent alternatives to the platform formerly known as Twitter, now called X. Despite...
Instagram to Improve DM Search with Potential Keyword Feature
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....
WeChat Introduces ‘Send Gift’ Feature – Will Users Embrace It?
WeChat, the popular multi-functional app, has recently introduced a new “Send Gift” feature, offering users the ability to buy and send gifts to...
Bluesky Introduces Trending Topics Feature for Users
On December 25th, Bluesky introduced a new feature to its mobile and web apps: Trending Topics, allowing users to see what’s currently popular...
The Real Reason Rappers Are Dropping Songs on Instagram
In 2024, hip-hop saw a massive shift as major artists like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Playboi Carti began releasing music exclusively on Instagram....
X Premium Plus Subscription Gets a Price Hike in Multiple Regions
X has raised the price of its Premium Plus subscription by nearly 40% in multiple regions. The price hike, which came into effect...
Instagram to Launch AI Video Editing with Text Prompts in 2025
Meta is bringing AI-powered video editing to Instagram next year, allowing users to transform their videos using simple text prompts. The new tool,...
Bluesky Responds to Extortion Issue, Adds Mentions Tab and More
Bluesky has taken steps to address the growing problem of cybersquatting and extortion on its platform, which emerged after the network announced it...
Instagram Lets You Recap 2024 with a Story Collage
Instagram now allows users to share their favourite moments from 2024 with a new collage feature for stories. This update, available until the...
