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Threads’ new DM feature faces backlash from users
They worried DMs could lead to more online harassment, unwanted messages, or spam.
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/ 3 days 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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/ 4 days 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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/ 4 days 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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News
/ 6 days 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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/ 6 days 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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/ 1 week 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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/ 2 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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/ 3 weeks 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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/ 4 weeks 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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Social
/ 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.
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Facebook
/ 1 month agoHow to disable Facebook’s AI comment summaries
Meta's AI update sparks backlash as users demand a mute button. Learn how to disable comment summaries and opt out of...
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/ 1 month agoWhatsApp beta hints at username option—no phone number needed
Your username can include lowercase letters, numbers, periods, and underscores.
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/ 1 month agoX (Twitter) rolls out XChat messaging platform to beta testers
XChat is designed to replace and upgrade the existing DM system on X.
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Android
/ 1 month agoInstagram was secretly killing your Android battery—here’s the fix
Instagram's latest update is here to rescue your battery life. Say goodbye to power-hungry scrolling and hello to a more efficient...
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News
/ 2 months agoTake it Down act: What it means for deepfakes and revenge porn
It demands swift action from social media platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate images within 48 hours.
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Social
/ 2 months agoPinterest apologizes for accounts bans caused by internal error
Pinterest issued a generic statement saying that it regularly checks for content that breaks its rules and may deactivate accounts when...
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/ 2 months agoTikTok’s AI Alive tool lets you turn photos into video
Simply ask it to make a photo come alive, and it will add animations to your image to create a short...
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/ 2 months agoInstagram struggles against TikTok competition
Meta says that keeping up with rivals has forced it to shift focus away from personal connections.
