Doomscrolling costs us 3 days a month, survey finds
The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.
The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.
X returns to Brazil after monthlong shutdown — what’s next for the platform?
After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.
After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.
States sue TikTok over claims it's addictive, harmful to children
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
More Americans are regularly getting news on TikTok, Pew Research finds
TikTok users are now more likely to get news from TikTok than Facebook users are to get news from Facebook, the survey found.
TikTok users are now more likely to get news from TikTok than Facebook users are to get news from Facebook, the survey found.
Instagram unveils new teen account program
Meta is launching Instagram Teen Accounts to help protect kids amid a national mental health crisis.
Meta is launching Instagram Teen Accounts to help protect kids amid a national mental health crisis.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Social media deterring Gen Z from 'hero jobs'
A new trend on social media is being used to street Millennials and Gen Z away from "hero jobs" in favor of work-life balance and mental health support in the workplace.
A new trend on social media is being used to street Millennials and Gen Z away from "hero jobs" in favor of work-life balance and mental health support in the workplace.
Seattle's 'Belltown Hellcat' hits the road again, despite court order: Reddit
Residents are reporting sightings of Miles Hudson both online and on Seattle streets, despite a judge's order to not drive on Washington roads or post or to social media.
Residents are reporting sightings of Miles Hudson both online and on Seattle streets, despite a judge's order to not drive on Washington roads or post or to social media.
Why is X being blocked in Brazil?
On Friday, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media giant X in Brazil.
On Friday, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media giant X in Brazil.
Doctor warns of social media's impact on health
As more Americans get their medical advice from the internet, one of the country's most famous doctors is calling it a problem.
As more Americans get their medical advice from the internet, one of the country's most famous doctors is calling it a problem.
WA Secretary of State urges Elon Musk to crack down on election misinformation
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is calling out Elon Musk for spreading election misinformation, urging him to make changes to an AI tool used on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is calling out Elon Musk for spreading election misinformation, urging him to make changes to an AI tool used on X, formerly known as Twitter.
WA among multiple states calling on Elon Musk to crack down on election misinformation
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is calling out Elon Musk for spreading election misinformation, urging him to make changes to an AI tool used on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is calling out Elon Musk for spreading election misinformation, urging him to make changes to an AI tool used on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The best 'big dad energy' jokes about Gov. Tim Walz: List
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz continues to garner attention on social media, with many posting about how the Democratic governor has “big dad energy" and making wholesome jokes about him.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz continues to garner attention on social media, with many posting about how the Democratic governor has “big dad energy" and making wholesome jokes about him.
'No Buy Challenge' encourages people to save money
The rules of the latest viral TikTok trend are simple: make a list of all the non-essential items you will not spend money on for a set length of time and stick to it.
The rules of the latest viral TikTok trend are simple: make a list of all the non-essential items you will not spend money on for a set length of time and stick to it.
MrBeast acknowledges past ‘inappropriate language’ amid controversy
MrBeast, one of YouTube’s biggest stars and a philanthropist, acknowledged Wednesday that he used inappropriate language in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a former collaborator.
MrBeast, one of YouTube’s biggest stars and a philanthropist, acknowledged Wednesday that he used inappropriate language in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a former collaborator.
Kids Online Safety Act: What to know about the bill and its chances of passing
The Kids Online Safety Act, also known as KOSA, is a bill that sets out requirements to protect minors from online harms.
The Kids Online Safety Act, also known as KOSA, is a bill that sets out requirements to protect minors from online harms.
Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.
DOJ seizes social media ‘bot farm’ operated by Russian government
The DOJ said more than 900 fake social media accounts were seized in a scheme used to promote Russian government agendas by spreading misinformation online.
The DOJ said more than 900 fake social media accounts were seized in a scheme used to promote Russian government agendas by spreading misinformation online.
What is Gen Alpha slang? The meaning behind words like ‘skibidi,’ ‘sigma’
If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:
If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024: