[ Threads, Meta’s latest platform, has seen its daily active users increase slowly but surely since its launch in July 2023. In fact, the social network now boasts more daily active users than Elon Musk’s X platform, millions more. In just a few months, Threads has managed to overtake X, the social network formerly known … Read more
[ UPDATED with exec comments. Blake Chandlee, President, Global Business Solutions at ByteDance / TikTok, kicked off the company’s NewFronts presentation in New York with a thank-you to advertisers and push-back against government critics. “I want you to know, we are not backing down,” he said. He noted at the outset that he felt it … Read more
[ STAVANGER, Norway: A convicted sex offender is asking the Norwegian Supreme Court to declare social media access is a human right. The case before the court Thursday involves a man who molested a minor and used the Snapchat messaging app to connect with young boys. The unnamed offender was sentenced last year to 13 … Read more
[ It’s always an option to post something sugary and sweet as your Instagram caption, like “living my best life” or “out here making memories” along with a row of hearts or peace sign emojis. A cute caption never misses, but sometimes you want to up the ante with one that packs a little more … Read more
[ Picture this: Your relationship is over. Now what? You probably let your close friends and family know, as well as your therapist, who will shepherd your healing journey. You might even turn to Spotify, Shakespeare or the StairMaster to cope. Eventually, you’ll delete or hide away (“archive”, to use Instagram’s preferred term) every trace … Read more
[ Do social media users have the right to control what they see – or don’t see – on their feeds? A lawsuit filed against Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc is arguing that a federal law often used to shield Internet companies from liability also allows people to use external tools to take control of … Read more
[ Snapchat parent Snap Inc. made a flurry of announcements during its NewFronts presentation to advertisers, including team-ups with Issa Rae and Live Nation as well as the launch of an in-app sports channel. At the event Wednesday night in New York, the company said it has also renewed its agreements with the NBA and … Read more
[ In the months following Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, conversation on college campuses has been defined by a palpable tension. Increased antisemitic and anti-Muslim rhetoric embroiled numerous universities in free speech debates. In late April, as the Israel-Hamas War moved into its fifth month, students at Columbia University and other institutions across the … Read more
[ A quick scroll through Instagram will show perfectly edited pics from celebs, influencers, brands, and even your closest friends. The app is a sea of curated poses, face-tuned mugs, and color schemes meant to make a user’s page look as cohesive and aesthetically pleasing as possible. But thanks to a growing trend, you might … Read more
[ There was a time when the experience of being online didn’t have the feeling of live theater. Today, everyone’s got a part to play—and the main character is Delulu. Once again, delusion has gone radioactive. Just look around. Climate denial is trending on YouTube. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee doesn’t think he should be … Read more
