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WhatsApp now lets you add short video messages to chats
WhatsApp now lets you add video messages of up to 60 seconds to a chat. The messages are protected with end-to-end encryption to keep them secure.
The 10 big ways that Threads is totally different from Twitter
Threads has quite a few similarities to Twitter, which likely made it easier for you to join. But now let's examine the glaring differences between the two.
Instagram Threads: what you need to know, and how to sign up
Instagram Threads — Instagram's new Twitter alternative — is finally here. Here's everything you need to know about the app, including how to sign up.
Threads off to a flying start as Zuckerberg posts first tweet in 11 years
The highly anticipated and potential Twitter-killer has landed and millions have already downloaded it, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Twitter CEO Yaccarino breaks silence on platform’s reading caps
Twitter’s new CEO Linda Yaccarino has commented for the first time on the platform’s controversial decision to impose reading limits on its users.
Meta’s Twitter rival Threads to launch on Thursday
Folks fed up with the ongoing antics at Twitter may be interested in trying out Meta's Threads app when it launches later this week.
You’ll soon have to pay to use TweetDeck
Twitter has announced that from early August you'll have to be a paid member of Twitter Blue to use its web-based TweetDeck dashboard.
How to set your Facebook Feed to show most recent posts
If you'd rather have your Facebook Feed sorted chronologically instead of by Facebook's recommendations, you can do that. Here's how.
Instagram and Messenger get more parental supervision tools
Meta has just released additional supervision tools for parents of teens who use apps such as Instagram and Messenger.
How to deactivate your Instagram account (or delete it)
Growing tired of scrolling through photos and videos on Instagram? You can deactivate your account. Here's how to temporarily disable or permanently delete it.
Hacker sent to jail for huge 2020 Twitter breach
A British man who took part in a high-profile Twitter hack in 2020 has been handed a five-year jail term for his part in the crime.
Australia threatens Twitter with huge fines over hate speech
Twitter could be hit with huge fines in Australia after the nation’s cyber watchdog asked the social media company to explain what it’s doing about online hate.
Facebook vows to restrict news access in Canada
Facebook owner Meta will restrict news access in Canada after lawmakers passed legislation designed to force it to pay news outlets for hosting their content.
Reddit hacker demands $4.5M and a change to new API rule
Ransomware group BlackCat has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Reddit in February and is now demanding a $4.5 million payment.
YouTube makes it easier for new creators to earn money
YouTube has made it easier for up-and-coming creators to start earning cash from their work after it lowered the bar for entry to the YouTube Partner Program.
Worried about the FBI’s deepfake warning? Follow these expert tips
The FBI says deepfake crimes are rising. We talked to experts across the board, and they have some critical advice to keep you safe in a hostile online world.
Instagram may be preparing an AI-powered chatbot
With ChatGPT continuing to gain so much attention, other tech companies have been scrambling to release their own AI-powered chatbots in a bid to stay relevant.
Linda Yaccarino finishes first day as Twitter CEO
Linda Yaccarino has stepped into the role earlier than expected, though that's probably because there's much work to be done.
Twitter’s head of trust and safety resigns
Twitter executive Ella Irwin confirmed on Thursday that she has stepped down as the company’s head of trust and safety.
Reddit could kill my favorite app — and that’s a problem for everyone
Reddit is trying to charge third-party apps an obscene amount to use its data, and it could have wide-ranging effects on all the apps you love. Here’s why.
Twitter ‘melts’ as it becomes first social app to launch a presidential bid
Elon Musk’s plan to make Twitter the first social media platform to host the launch of a U.S. presidential bid didn’t get off to the best start.
WhatsApp finally lets you edit sent messages. Here’s how to do it
Messaging app WhatsApp has announced a much-requested edit feature that lets you alter a message within 15 minutes of sending it.
TikTok sues Montana in bid to overturn statewide app ban
TikTok has sued Montana in a bid to overturn the state's plan to ban the app from January 1 over national security concerns linked to its Chinese owner.
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