TikTok adds Twitter- and Instagram-like content control tools
TikTok is rolling out a few new content control features and they look a lot like Twitter and Instagram.
Reddit finally expands GIF replies beyond paid subscriptions
Giphy-powered GIF replies to Reddit posts are now available for everyone to use in eligible subreddits. Here's what you need to know.
What is a meme? Here’s everything you need to know
Memes are designed to make you feel in on the joke ... unless you aren't. They are jokes and shared understandings conveyed in a collection of words and images.
Having trouble logging in? Snapchat is working on a fix
Snapchat users are reporting that they're unable to log in to the popular messaging app. Snapchat says they're working on fixing it.
Twitter’s new Unmentioning tool is perfect for avoiding online drama
Twitter has rolled out Unmentioning to all users, allowing them to remove themselves from conversations they don't want to be a part of.
Getting tagged on TikTok by strangers? Here’s how to untag yourself
TikTok users are being tagged in random videos by strangers
What is the TikTok blackout challenge? The dangerous trend that has parents suing
TikTok is home to many popular internet challenges. But the infamous blackout challenge is proving to be one of the most dangerous.
Elon Musk isn’t buying Twitter, tries to end $44 billion deal to buy the company
After making a deal in April to purchase Twitter, Elon Musk is now trying to walk away from his $44 billion bid.
Twitter CoTweets: Everything you need to know about co-authored tweets
Twitter is currently conducting a limited test of a new co-authored tweets feature called CoTweets. Here's what you need to know.
Meta’s new AI research may boost translations on Facebook, Instagram
Facebook's parent company Meta has announced a new AI model for language translation and its research could improve translation on Facebook and Instagram.
How to change your Instagram username
Need to update your Instagram username? We've got you covered. Here's how to change your username on IG via the mobile app.
TweetDeck (for Mac) is dead. Here are some alternatives
As of today, TweetDeck for Mac has shut down. If you need a new social media management app, check out our picks for alternatives to TweetDeck.
How to view tweets chronologically on Twitter
It only takes a few simple steps to sort your Twitter timeline to show the most recent tweets first. Here's how to view tweets chronologically on Twitter.
How to view posts chronologically on Instagram
If you'd rather just see the most recent posts first on Instagram, we can show you how to do that. But it's only a temporary fix.
Beyond rainbows: 5 tech companies that did more for Pride in 2022
For this year's Pride Month celebration, these companies went above and beyond simply putting rainbows on their corporate social media profiles
YouTube addresses spam and impersonation with latest updates
YouTube has announced three new updates to help creators fight off comment spam and impersonation.
Everything we know about the new Snapchat Plus subscription
Snap has launched Snapchat Plus, a new subscription service that gives users access to exclusive, experimental features.
Facebook’s redesign of Groups borrows from a popular, younger rival
Meta is testing a few new UI changes to Facebook Groups and adding a new 'channels' feature as well.
Snapchat Plus is now live, and feels a whole lot like Twitter Blue
Snapchat Plus is now live. And in terms of features and pricing, it looks a lot like Twitter Blue.
Elon Musk now has 100M followers on the platform he plans to buy
Elon Musk now has 100 million followers on Twitter, the social media platform that he could be about to buy in a $44 billion deal.
How to start a Twitter Space
Want to host your own Twitter Space? We can show you how. In this guide, we'll go over who is eligible to host a Space, as well as how to start one.
Twitter brings closed captioning toggle to Android and iOS
Twitter's mobile apps for Android and iOS now offer a closed captioning toggle option for some videos in your timeline. Here's what to expect.
Instagram is testing AI-powered video selfies to verify age
Instagram is testing two new methods for age verification: Uploading AI-powered video selfies and asking your mutuals to vouch for your stated age.
You can finally watch TikTok videos on Vizio smart TVs. Here’s how to do it
The TikTok TV app is now available on all Vizio TVs after a seven-month wait following the app's initial launch on other smart TV platforms.
How to use anonymous questions on Instagram
You can request and receive anonymous messages on Instagram using the popular anonymous question-and-answer app NGL. Here's how to use it.
Twitter is officially testing Notes, its long-form blogging feature
Twitter just announced that it's testing a new long-form post feature called Notes with a few writers and you can view a few of their Notes posts right now.
Twitter apologizes for personal data misuse with timeline alert
If you saw the alert in your timeline, you don't need to panic but the statement it links to is worth your attention.
The new ways Meta will pay you to make content for Facebook and Instagram
Meta is expanding a few of its existing monetization programs for creators and adding some new ones. Here's what to expect.
WhatsApp now lets you control who can see your profile
WhatsApp is letting you pick who gets to see different elements of your profile, including your Last Seen status.
Discord’s new content moderation tool will automatically block words and phrases
Discord just released an automated content moderation tool to help manage abusive content in its communities.
Facebook reportedly plans massive overhaul to compete with TikTok
A leaked internal memo published in a report by The Verge shows that Facebook is planning on revamping itself with a few TikTok-like changes.
YouTube gives its creators a new way to display corrections
YouTube creators are getting a new feature that will allow them to issue more visible corrections. Here's how it'll work.
Are your Instagram Stories repeating? Here’s how to fix it
Instagram users are reporting watching the same Stories over and over again, giving them a severe case of deja vu.
Twitter Communities: A guide to the Reddit-like world within Twitter
Twitter Communities aren't just a recent feature of the bird app. It's a whole new world within Twitter and it looks kind of like a streamlined Reddit.