Twitter wants you to revise that mean tweet
Twitter's algorithms may prompt you to rewrite a tweet that could be mean or offensive.
Twitter introduces Tip Jar, allowing users to send money to others
Twitter on Thursday unveiled a brand new feature called Tip Jar, which allows users to send money through the app to creators.
Twitter suspends ‘From the desk of Donald J. Trump’ account
A Twitter account that included press releases and statements by former President Donald Trump has been banned from the social media platform.
Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
Photo of Starbucks cup showing very complicated order goes viral
A photo posted on social media by a Starbucks barista went viral because it showed multiple changes to ingredients as well as substitutions on a drink order. The barista joked that he wanted to quit his job after the debacle.
IHOP hostess doesn't recognize Adam Sandler, comedian reacts on Twitter
Long Islanders say that Adam Sandler has been casually showing up in public without much fanfare.
Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's account ban on Wednesday
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Apple's new app privacy requirement draws Facebook's ire
Apple's latest iOS update won't allow apps in its App Store to track users without first asking for permission.
Suspected Capitol rioter arrested after bragging about siege to a match on Bumble dating app
A New York man was arrested and charged in connection with the Jan. 6 riot after he allegedly bragged about storming the capitol to a match on the Bumble dating app. The messages were screenshotted and sent to authorities.
Facebook prepares for Chauvin trial verdict, restricts posts inciting violence
Facebook is taking several steps in an effort to prevent violence and misinformation in the aftermath of the coming Derek Chauvin murder trial verdict, which jurors are deliberating.
Apple to let Parler back on App Store after approving a ‘content moderation policy’ update
Apple said has reviewed and approved an updated version of Parler that will be available again soon for download from the App Store.
12-year-old boy dies after participating in viral ‘blackout challenge’ seen on TikTok
A 12-year-old boy has died after taking part in the viral “blackout challenge” seen on TikTok, according to a GoFundMe page started by his family.
What a shout out from Missy Elliot means to subway dance crew
A dance crew called W.A.F.F.L.E. got its start by performing on the subway for tips, then posted videos of their train car performances to social media and started getting noticed.
Facebook, Instagram outages reported by thousands of users
No, it's not just you. More than 18,000 Facebook users reported a possible outage, according to Downdetector.
'Vax Daddy' praised for helping New Yorkers find vaccine appointments
TurboVax counts more than 170,000 Twitter followers and the website can reportedly get a million views in a day.
Brooklyn woman pays for cab rides for Asian New Yorkers
When some folks learned of Madeline Park's generosity in paying for people's cab rides, they donated money to her effort. After just two days, she had to stop accepting donations.
Nerf hiring Chief TikTok Officer, will pay $10G a month
Hasbro recently announced that it is hiring for a new position titled Chief TikTok Officer.
3 in 10 adults say they're almost constantly online, survey says
Thirty-one percent of American adults admit to near-constant use of the internet, according to a new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center.
App allows users to make deepfake videos of friends or celebrities
A new app that lets you use any photo on your phone to create personalized singing videos and is gaining in popularity. But not everyone thinks it's harmless fun.
'Dads of TikTok' sharing advice, life lessons
Teens are the only ones becoming superstars on TikTok, dads are getting into the influencer game too, gaining thousands of followers for their videos sharing helpful parenting tips and advice.