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.
TikTok ban: Apps to try if the platform shuts down
As the U.S. considers banning TikTok, here are the social media alternatives users can explore for short videos and trends.
As the U.S. considers banning TikTok, here are the social media alternatives users can explore for short videos and trends.
Was Instagram down? Outage reports surged Wednesday morning
Instagram appeared to be down for some users Wednesday morning.
Instagram appeared to be down for some users Wednesday morning.
Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok
With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.
With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.
Chinese app 'Red Note' surges in popularity
As the fate of TikTok hangs in the balance, another social media app is quickly becoming popular.
As the fate of TikTok hangs in the balance, another social media app is quickly becoming popular.
Kevin O'Leary's plan to save TikTok from being banned in the US
In an effort to save TikTok from potentially being banned in the U.S. on Jan. 19, Kevin O'Leary says he wants to buy the platform.
In an effort to save TikTok from potentially being banned in the U.S. on Jan. 19, Kevin O'Leary says he wants to buy the platform.
Supreme Court hears arguments on TikTok ban
A law banning TikTok is now before the Supreme Court, with the fate of the app now in the hands of justices.
A law banning TikTok is now before the Supreme Court, with the fate of the app now in the hands of justices.
WA Secretary of State responds to Meta scrapping fact-checking program
Washington's Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is now urging voters to rely on official sources when it comes to election, and warning about the growing amount of misinformation on social media.
Washington's Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is now urging voters to rely on official sources when it comes to election, and warning about the growing amount of misinformation on social media.
Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary plans bid to buy TikTok
Shark Tank star and investor Kevin O'Leary says he's partnering with another billionaire in an effort to buy TikTok.
Shark Tank star and investor Kevin O'Leary says he's partnering with another billionaire in an effort to buy TikTok.