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Meta strengthens the protection of minors on its platforms
Meta, the company behind Instagram and Facebook, has announced new measures to enhance the safety of minors on its platforms. One of the key changes …
Matt Navarra says TikTok is testing 30-minute long videos
TikTok, the popular short-form video platform, has been testing the ability for users to upload 30-minute videos. This signals a significant move away from its …
New bill involving social media use by children passes through Florida House of Representatives
According to Reuters, the U.S. Florida House of Representatives approved a bill aimed at preventing teenagers under 16 from using social media platforms. The bill …
US “Consumer Reports” reveals that Facebook user’s data is being shared
Authoritative American consumer rights media “Consumer Reports” released its latest research a few days ago. The report reveals that Facebook shares the data of its …
US Judge Rules that Twitter Violated Contract by Failing to Pay Millions in Bonuses
A US federal judge has ruled that Twitter, now known as X, violated contracts by failing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses that the …
U.S. states accuse Meta of endangering the mental health of teenagers
Over 40 U.S. states have accused social media giant Instagram of making teenagers addicted and endangering their mental health. This alarming situation has led to …
EU Compares X’s Content Moderation with Google and TikTok
The European Union (EU) has accused Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, of having a fraction of the content moderators compared to its rivals. The …
Google Pixel Support Surges on Reddit: Here’s What You Need to Know
Google has been using Reddit more frequently for offering support and assistance regarding their Pixel phones. This increased usage started towards the end of September, …
Adam Mosseri says Threads API is under development – to help developers create Thread-friendly apps
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has announced that a Threads API is currently under development. This API will allow developers to create different apps …
Take Control of Your Privacy: How to Disable Instagram Web Activity Tracking
It goes without saying that most social media apps and websites offer little to no privacy for your data. Yes, there are some apps and …
X Not-A-Bot Program To Test Charging New Users $1 Annually
X (formerly Twitter) has announced its latest subscription method, charging new users $1 annually. This latest subscription method is part of a new X Not-A-Bot …
X released a new feature for community admins
Twitter has launched a new function that allows community administrators to ask new people to answer questions before joining the group. This feature is part …
EU chief, Thierry Breton warns X and others to check content related to the recent conflict in the Middle East
EU industry chief, Thierry Breton has expressed worry about the series of “fake news” on the X platform with regards to the recent conflict in …
TikTok fined €345 million for violating children’s privacy protection law
On September 15, 2023, TikTok, the popular social media platform, was fined €345 million ($367 million) by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). The fine is …
WhatsApp Channels Now Available in 150 Countries
WhatsApp has introduced WhatsApp Channels in 150 countries worldwide. The Channels can now be found in the ‘Updates’ tab. WhatsApp Channels: A New Way to …
Meta to drop ‘Facebook News’ tab in these European countries
Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, has announced that it will discontinue the “Facebook News” feature on its social media app in the UK, France, …
Apple Takes a Bold Step: Abandoning Twitter and YouTube for Customer Support
Apple is getting ready to remove support roles for social media on platforms like Twitter, YouTube, and the Apple Support Community website. This change will …
Twitch launches vertical scrolling video streaming feature
Twitch, the leading live-streaming platform, has recently launched a new feature. The new feature allows users to create and share short, vertical video clips within …
How to Find and Delete Old Tweets: A Comprehensive Guide
In today’s digital age, social media platforms have become an integral part of our lives, allowing us to share our thoughts, opinions, and experiences with …
Twitter glitch removes some tweets and links posted before 2014
Twitter, one of the most popular social media platforms, recently experienced a glitch that resulted in the removal of some tweets and links posted before …