Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
Was Instagram down? Users reported outage issues on Thursday
Instagram appeared to be down for many users on Thursday. Here's what we know.
Instagram appeared to be down for many users on Thursday. Here's what we know.
Snapchat briefly goes down for users, according to Downdetector
Snapchat users reported outages on Thursday night, with Downdetector showing a spike in issues and complaints surfacing on social media.
Snapchat users reported outages on Thursday night, with Downdetector showing a spike in issues and complaints surfacing on social media.
New fact-checks coming to Facebook: Here's when
Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.
Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.
Is X down? Elon Musk claims ‘massive cyberattack’
Elon Musk said Monday that his social media platform X was hit with a cyberattack.
Elon Musk said Monday that his social media platform X was hit with a cyberattack.
Remember Digg? Its founders are bringing it back, with AI's help
Digg, a news site that popularized up- and down-votes online, is making a comeback over 20 years after it launched, with the help of AI and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
Digg, a news site that popularized up- and down-votes online, is making a comeback over 20 years after it launched, with the help of AI and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw caught on hot mic allegedly threatening to 'kill' Tucker Carlson
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw was caught on a hot mic seemingly threatening to "kill" former Fox News host Tucker Carlson after an interview with GB News. Carlson made a post on X offering Crenshaw his address.
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw was caught on a hot mic seemingly threatening to "kill" former Fox News host Tucker Carlson after an interview with GB News. Carlson made a post on X offering Crenshaw his address.
Senate Showdown: Can new legislation break social media's hold on our youth?
In a heated battle at the state capitol, Senate Bill 5708 aims to revolutionize online safety for minors by enforcing strict data and privacy protections.
In a heated battle at the state capitol, Senate Bill 5708 aims to revolutionize online safety for minors by enforcing strict data and privacy protections.
WA Senate panel advances age-based restrictions for social media platforms
Proponents say the restrictions are necessary to protect children from the harms of social media, while critics question the legality of the law.
Proponents say the restrictions are necessary to protect children from the harms of social media, while critics question the legality of the law.
Paid subreddits coming in 2025, CEO says
Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.
Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.
Musk doesn't want to buy TikTok; Trump stops minting new pennies
Elon Musk is not interested in buying TikTok. President Trump has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies.
Elon Musk is not interested in buying TikTok. President Trump has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies.
New bid to save TikTok in the US
In the fight to save TikTok, artificial intelligence-based search engine company Perplexity AI is proposing to merge with the social media giant.
In the fight to save TikTok, artificial intelligence-based search engine company Perplexity AI is proposing to merge with the social media giant.
Were users forced to follow Trump on social media? What we know about claims
Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.
Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.
Explained: Future of TikTok
TikTok is now back in business in the United States. President Trump indicated before his inauguration that he would not enforce a law effectively banning TikTok, and wants to solution.
TikTok is now back in business in the United States. President Trump indicated before his inauguration that he would not enforce a law effectively banning TikTok, and wants to solution.
TikTok ban lifted, for now: Here's what's next
TikTok came back online for users in the United States on Sunday after going dark late Saturday night in accordance with a bipartisan federal ban in the works since then-President Donald Trump pushed for congress to act on the Chinese-owned company. While he now signals a different stance heading into Inauguration Day, it remains unclear how the Supreme Court will rule on the company's future.
TikTok came back online for users in the United States on Sunday after going dark late Saturday night in accordance with a bipartisan federal ban in the works since then-President Donald Trump pushed for congress to act on the Chinese-owned company. While he now signals a different stance heading into Inauguration Day, it remains unclear how the Supreme Court will rule on the company's future.
TikTok restoring service after Trump's statement, company says
TikTok said it's restoring service for users in the U.S. after going dark Saturday night.
TikTok said it's restoring service for users in the U.S. after going dark Saturday night.
TikTok ban worries small businesses
President-elect Trump is signaling that he'll try to save TikTok after the Supreme Court upheld a law requiring it to be sold or banned, but small businesses are worried about what comes next.
President-elect Trump is signaling that he'll try to save TikTok after the Supreme Court upheld a law requiring it to be sold or banned, but small businesses are worried about what comes next.
What’s next after the US Supreme Court upholds TikTok Ban? An expert explains
An expert addresses several questions about the popular app's potential ban.
An expert addresses several questions about the popular app's potential ban.
US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban: Friday update
TikTok will be banned in the U.S. starting on Jan. 19, 2025, unless the popular social media platform cuts ties with its China-based parent company, ByteDance, according to a new Supreme Court ruling. But there are some questions about whether the ban will be enforced.
TikTok will be banned in the U.S. starting on Jan. 19, 2025, unless the popular social media platform cuts ties with its China-based parent company, ByteDance, according to a new Supreme Court ruling. But there are some questions about whether the ban will be enforced.
TikTok users turn to new app amid possible ban
In anticipation of a possible TikTok ban, users are turning to another Chinese-owned app: RedNote.
In anticipation of a possible TikTok ban, users are turning to another Chinese-owned app: RedNote.