Instagram hits 3 billion monthly users

The rocket fuel behind Instagram’s growth is clear: direct messages, Reels, and algorithmic recommendations.

Facebook is getting an AI cupid

Facebook Dating’s 18–29 user base is up 10 percent year over year.

Trump reveals TikTok’s potential investors

Trump didn’t clarify whether the Murdochs were opening their personal wallets or bringing Fox Corp into the mix.

TikTok’s US deal delayed again: same drama, new deadline

ByteDance has to sell off its US operations or pack its bags.

Meta’s $725 million privacy payout is finally hitting wallets (yours too)

The payouts rang from $4.89 on the low end to $38.36 on the high end.

Whistleblowers say Meta buried kids’ safety research

Meta says any data on kids under 13 has to be deleted anyway, citing privacy laws.

Facebook Poke returns to your notifications

Every time you poke a friend, your count grows, unlocking emojis like a fire icon or the classic “100.”

Instagram finally launches iPad app after 15 years

Time to get your scrolling dopamine hit on that big screen.

Instagram copies even more TikTok and Snapchat features

It’s drifting further from what it originally was: a simple way to share photos with friends.

WhatsApp rolls out new safety features to fight online scams

Meta says that it banned more than 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts in the first half of 2025 alone.

Meta found guilty of snooping on period app users’ data

Meta called the claims “false” and said it is exploring legal options to challenge the verdict.

Elon Musk is reviving Vine’s archive

While the Vine archive may come back online, it’s unclear whether Musk plans a full reboot of the app.

You will now need 1,000 Instagram followers to go live

Meta didn’t explain why smaller accounts supposedly hurt the experience or how limiting access actually helps.

Reddit Answers is gunning for Google’s crown—will it succeed?

Reddit is done playing second fiddle to Google. With AI-powered Reddit Answers, it's not just an upgrade—it's a revolution in search.

Reddit’s AI-driven ads are boosting revenue

Reddit's AI tools made $35 million this quarter, which is a 24% increase from the same time last year.

TikTok launches Footnotes to let users add context to videos

Footnotes allow everyday users to add helpful, factual context to videos that may be unclear, misleading, or missing important information.

Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat app is now on the App Store

There’s also a “Panic Mode” that lets users delete all their data from the app instantly with just a triple tap.

X will use Community Notes to find which posts are well-liked

This method helps reduce bias and keeps the process from being influenced by only one side of a debate.

Instagram updates privacy settings to protect kids from adults

Meta says most accounts featuring children are used in innocent ways, such as by parents sharing family life or managers promoting...

Astronomer CEO resigns after kiss cam moment at Coldplay concert

The company issued a public statement confirming Byron’s resignation.