Twitter is testing closed captioning button for videos
Twitter is testing out the closed captioning button on videos posted to the platform, giving users the option to toggle them on or off.
Twitter is working on a new feature straight out of AIM
Twitter is apparently working on a new status feature, according to a screenshot tweeted by Jane Manchun Wong. But so far, it looks dated and not very useful.
Instagram wants more ‘original’ content on its platform
This week, head of Instagram Adam Mosseri announced three of the app's latest features. The new features appear to emphasize a push for more original content.
Elon Musk takes another big step toward buying Twitter
In the latest SEC filing, Musk confirms that he has secured $46.5 billion in funding for his Twitter takeover bid. We look at where the funding will come from.
Apparently, Jack Dorsey regrets killing Vine. We miss it too
Co-founder and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey responded to a tweet about Vine, and apparently said that he regretted shuttering the short-video sharing app.
Instagram Reels now offer fundraising capabilities
Meta, Instagram's parent company, has announced a new fundraising tool for Instagram Reels as part of an Earth Day initiative. Here's how to add it your reels.
Instagram brings product tagging to all public accounts
You can now tag products in your Instagram photos, even if you don't have a brand account, just a public one. Here's how to use the feature in your own posts.
A first look at Twitter’s in-progress edit button
Screenshots of an in-progress Twitter edit button show what the much-requested feature may look like. It's still early though, as the feature doesn't work yet.
Federal investigation into child sexual abuse targets TikTok
The Department of Homeland Security is said to have launched an investigation into TikTok over the platform's handling of child sexual abuse material.
Reddit comments are now easily searchable with latest update
Reddit has introduced a slew of new updates to its search features. Most notable among them is a new ability that allows users to search for specific comments.
WhatsApp Communities want to be your private social media
WhatsApp is adding a new Communities feature that will organize multiple groups into a single place without compromising on security and privacy of users.
Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter for huge amount of money
Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter for $43 billion. The Tesla and SpaceX boss confirmed the move in a tweet on Thursday.
WhatsApp users need to take action to keep the app working
WhatsApp users have until May 15 to accept its new privacy policies or face seeing the messaging app's functionality gradually removed.
Twitter finally gives up on cropping image previews
Twitter has launched full-size images for previews so you'll no longer have to guess what's hiding in the rest of a cropped picture in your feed.
Facebook reportedly has a Clubhouse clone in its sights
Audio-based social app Clubhouse has been causing a stir lately, so it's little surprise that Facebook is reportedly looking to develop something similar.
Twitter mulls subscriptions that would rid your feed of ads
Twitter is looking into the idea of letting its community pay an annual fee that would banish ads from feeds and help boost the company's revenue.
What is Clubhouse?
Clubhouse is the latest app with all the buzz but remains very exclusive. Here's everything you need to know about the social audio app and why it's popular.
Facebook’s Messenger and WhatsApp saw record usage on New Year’s Eve
The ongoing pandemic resulted in Facebook's messaging and video chat services experiencing record usage on New Year’s Eve.
What is Section 230? Inside the legislation protecting social media
President Donald Trump continues his efforts to repeal Section 230, a law that protects social media platforms from being liable if a user posts something illegal or controversial. Here's what you need to know
Twitter tests Spaces, an audio-only chatroom
Twitter is testing Spaces, a new voice chatroom feature that lets users discuss their thoughts and opinions, with followers using speech instead of text.
Why Instagram’s dreaded Shopping tab is a big win for small businesses
Instagram's new Shop tab could benefit small online businesses, but it will require looking below the surface of an almost criminally manipulative UI redeisgn.
Snapchat’s new TikTok-like feature will share $1M among the best creators
Snapchat is offering cash payouts to creators of the most popular content posted to its TikTok-like Spotlight feature, which launched this week.
Twitter launches Stories-like fleets that disappear after 24 hours
Twitter users can now fleet as well as tweet. A fleet is a lot like a tweet, except that it disappears from the platform after 24 hours.
WhatsApp launches disappearing messages. Here’s how to turn it on
Whether you have sensitive messages you don't want sticking around, or simply want to reduce the clutter, WhatsApp's new disappearing-messages feature can help.
How to get the anime filter on Snapchat
Snapchat's popular Anime Style filter makes you look like a real-life anime character.
Mike Pence’s fly has already amassed 90,000 followers on Twitter
A fly that landed on Mike Pence’s head during Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate has already amassed 90,000 followers on Twitter.
Facebook expands its ban on QAnon conspiracy theory accounts
Facebook has announced a blanket ban on QAnon accounts in a bid to drastically cut down on content linked to the radical conspiracy theory group.
What happened to Vine?
Vine erupted onto the scene, allowing users to share six-second videos. Vine quickly grew in popularity, but then it was shut down by Twitter -- what happened?
What is Triller?
Have you heard about Triller? with Tik Tok's future uncertain, Triller is being downloaded to a lot more smartphones these days Here's everything you need to konw about the hot new social video app.
Instagram merges with Messenger for easier cross-platform messaging
People using Instagram and Messenger can now send messages, photos, and videos between the two platforms.
Facebook to ban ads that claim election win before official announcement
Facebook says it will ban ads from its platform that make premature declarations of election victory in the vote next month.
Conspiracy theories already spreading ahead of Trump-Biden presidential debate
Right-wing conspiracy theory accounts connected to the group QAnon have been spreading misinformation on Facebook ahead of the first presidential debate.
Judge blocks attempt by TikTok creators to prevent app’s ban in U.S.
A judge denied the application for a temporary restraining order requested by a trio of content creators against the pending ban of TikTok on U.S. app stores.
How to talk to your friends and family about misinformation and conspiracy theories
When confronting a family member who shared a post about a conspiracy theory, exercising empathy is first and foremost, experts say.