TikTok ban bill signed by Biden - now what?

The “TikTok ban" bill was signed by President Biden Wednesday, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon. Here’s why.

India banned TikTok; here's how it went

India, the world's most populous country, banned TikTok nearly four years ago. Here’s what happened and how that ban compares to the U.S. legislation.

X, formerly Twitter, recovers after outage for some users

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, appeared to be down for many users Tuesday morning.

The 1st YouTube video ever posted was uploaded 19 years ago

The video created on April 23, 2005, was posted on the social media platform ahead of its public launch a month later.

Mom accidentally invites all 487 contacts to daughter's 1st birthday party

A mom planning a first birthday party for her daughter accidentally invited all 487 contacts ever saved onto her phone -- including "Jess Hit Her Car In Parking Lot" and "Derek Eye Roll."

Study: Internet companies ill-prepared for 2024 election misinformation

Ad transparency is crucial for revealing who funds and targets political advertisements, ensuring voters have clear, accurate information during U.S. presidential elections, which is essential for making informed decisions and safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.

Possible TikTok ban in the US: House vote explained

The House voted in a rare Saturday session on a bill that takes a step towards the possible banning of TikTok in the United States. Here’s what happened and what comes next.

Fort Worth dad uses TikTok to lead police to son's suspected killer

For months, Luis Laguna Sr. went on TikTok, searching for his son’s killer. Carlos was murdered inside his truck after a November ranch concert in Fort Worth. Now, thanks to the dad's pursuit for justice, his son's suspected killer is behind bars.

Instagram is cracking down on teen sextortion – here's what that means

Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.

Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram recovering after outage

Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook were down for some users Wednesday thanks to a wider outage at parent company Meta, reports indicate.

Teens turning to TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues

Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.

LinkedIn testing ways to incorporate videos into your feed

LinkedIn is testing different methods to distribute video to users, the company said, with many reporting they’re already seeing a TikTok-style video feed to scroll through.

‘Ninja’ diagnosed with skin cancer: ‘Still in a bit of shock’

Tyler Blevins, who goes by Ninja on his Twitch streaming platform, revealed he was diagnosed with melanoma after dermatologists tested a mole on the bottom of the gamer’s foot.

Florida social media ban: Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to ban social media for some kids, teens

Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.

TikTok ban bill faces Senate hurdles amid data privacy concerns

In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.

Woman announces her own death in social media post gone viral: 'Cherish every moment'

A young woman who died from a rare form of cancer is posthumously going viral on social media after her final and poignant message was shared with the world online.

Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration went too far on social media misinformation

In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.

TikTok ban raises concerns, tech expert warns of conceivable monopoly

TikTok is at risk of becoming banned in the U.S. after the House passed a bill threatening to ban the app. The bill still has to face Senate assessment, but a technology expert explains what this could mean.

TikTok ban bill passes in the House: Here’s what happens next

A TikTok ban is closer to reality after the U.S. House passed a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban. The bill heads to the Senate next.