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Meta tests Facebook login for Threads to loosen Instagram ties
Meta is offering another path that could attract users with different interests and online habits.
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/ 2 hours agoJack Dorsey invests $10M to build open-source, ad-free social media
Dorsey and the team believe that today’s social platforms have become too corporate and dependent on advertisers.
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/ 2 days agoUK Reddit users must now upload their faces to see NSFW content
Reddit users in the UK must now verify their age with Persona to access mature content.
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/ 2 days agoAfter YouTube, Meta cracks down on fake content
Meta also took action against 500,000 other accounts for spammy behavior, like fake likes or comments.
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/ 1 week agoYouTube tightens monetization for AI-generated content
The company hasn’t released the exact wording of the new policy yet, but it posted a help article explaining the general...
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/ 1 week agoJack Dorsey’s new private Bitchat app is not tested for security
Experts are already raising serious concerns about its safety.
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/ 1 week agoJack Dorsey is working on a Bluetooth messaging app, Bitchat
Dorsey says Bitchat can work up to 300 meters by bouncing messages through other users nearby.
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/ 1 week agoTikTok is building a new version of its app for US users
The old version of TikTok will be removed when the new one launches and will stop working completely by March 2026.
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/ 2 weeks agoThreads’ new DM feature faces backlash from users
They worried DMs could lead to more online harassment, unwanted messages, or spam.
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/ 2 weeks agoAI-generated racist videos are spreading widely on TikTok
These AI-generated videos contain hateful stereotypes, especially targeting Black people, and are spreading fast on social media.
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/ 2 weeks agoMeta’s Threads launches official direct messaging
You can now chat directly with others in Threads without switching back to Instagram.
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/ 2 weeks agoX (Twitter) introduces AI-generated Community Notes
AI-written notes will be clearly labeled so users know they were created by bots.
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/ 2 weeks agoResearch finds TikTok users create their own political echo chambers
TikTok is reshaping the political landscape, forging echo chambers where right-leaning users find themselves more isolated from diverse perspectives and mainstream...
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/ 2 weeks agoDonald Trump says he has found a very wealthy buyer for TikTok
Trump didn't reveal anything about the buyer, promising to share more details within two weeks.
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/ 3 weeks agoMeta brings AI summaries to WhatsApp
Go to Settings > Chats > Private Processing, to control which AI tools you want to use.
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/ 3 weeks agoMeta faces backlash over mass Facebook account bans
A few admins with Meta’s Verified subscription have had some success getting their groups reinstated.
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/ 1 month agoSnapchat launches $8.99 Lens+ subscription
In the future, some Lens creators will be able to earn money from their exclusive Lenses.
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/ 1 month agoSnapchat app is now available on Apple Watch
It focuses on a more practical feature: checking and replying to messages right from your wrist.
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/ 1 month agoSnapchat debuts Lens Studio app to let anyone create AR filters
You can design fun AR effects using simple text prompts and editing features.
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/ 1 month agoTikTok now offers more control over your feed with new features
You can now tell TikTok whether you want to see more or less of a particular category.
