Meta to stop fact-checking in the US on April 7 — Community Notes to take over
Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.
Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.
QVC partners with TikTok for 24/7 live shopping amid uncertain future for app
QVC announced it will offer 24/7 live shopping streams on TikTok, even as the app faces a looming deadline to sell its U.S. operations due to national security concerns.
QVC announced it will offer 24/7 live shopping streams on TikTok, even as the app faces a looming deadline to sell its U.S. operations due to national security concerns.
TikTok bidding war: Amazon reportedly casts last-minute offer
Amazon has reportedly entered the race to buy TikTok, joining a group of potential bidders.
Amazon has reportedly entered the race to buy TikTok, joining a group of potential bidders.
Flight passenger says man deliberately squatted in window seat, ignites social media debate
An airline flyer said a seat squatter tried to tell her to swap seats with him, but she stood her ground, prompting a social media debate. A travel expert weighs in.
An airline flyer said a seat squatter tried to tell her to swap seats with him, but she stood her ground, prompting a social media debate. A travel expert weighs in.
Trump to review potential deals for TikTok on Wednesday
President Trump is meeting with top officials to explore potential buyers for TikTok, with a national ban at stake. Here's what's at risk.
President Trump is meeting with top officials to explore potential buyers for TikTok, with a national ban at stake. Here's what's at risk.
Elon Musk sells X to his own AI company xAI in $33 billion stock deal
Elon Musk has sold X, formerly Twitter, to his AI company xAI in a $33 billion all-stock deal, signaling deeper integration between artificial intelligence and the social media platform.
Elon Musk has sold X, formerly Twitter, to his AI company xAI in a $33 billion all-stock deal, signaling deeper integration between artificial intelligence and the social media platform.
ChatGPT’s new image tool sparks wave of Studio Ghibli-style memes
OpenAI's latest image generation tool is going viral for its uncanny ability to replicate the Studio Ghibli animation style — but the trend comes with controversy.
OpenAI's latest image generation tool is going viral for its uncanny ability to replicate the Studio Ghibli animation style — but the trend comes with controversy.
X and Reddit appear restored after tens of thousands report outage, glitches
Users reported glitches or outages on both X and Reddit on Thursday.
Users reported glitches or outages on both X and Reddit on Thursday.
Who spends the most time online? South Africa and Brazil — See where US ranks
A new report shows that people in South Africa and Brazil spent the most time online in 2024, while the U.S. ranked above average. Japan, surprisingly, landed at the bottom of the list.
A new report shows that people in South Africa and Brazil spent the most time online in 2024, while the U.S. ranked above average. Japan, surprisingly, landed at the bottom of the list.
Costco shoppers 'in shambles' after store suddenly stops selling beloved product
Costco Wholesale has reportedly stopped selling Kirkland Signature-branded product, disappointing some fans online.
Costco Wholesale has reportedly stopped selling Kirkland Signature-branded product, disappointing some fans online.
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.
US tourist who took baby wombat in Australia could have visa canceled, official says
An Instagram influencer is facing criticism after a social media video reportedly captured her running off with a baby wombat in Australia.
An Instagram influencer is facing criticism after a social media video reportedly captured her running off with a baby wombat in Australia.
Another TikTok ban looms as Trump says a deal is coming—here’s what could happen next
With an April 5 deadline looming, TikTok could be sold, banned again, or given another extension. Here’s what’s at stake.
With an April 5 deadline looming, TikTok could be sold, banned again, or given another extension. Here’s what’s at stake.
'Airport theory' trend has travelers arriving at gate 15 minutes before takeoff
Passengers are participating in the new viral trend, "airport theory," with flyers arriving at their gates 15 minutes before their flights depart. A travel expert weighs in.
Passengers are participating in the new viral trend, "airport theory," with flyers arriving at their gates 15 minutes before their flights depart. A travel expert weighs in.
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.
YouTuber Andrew Cross dies a month after car crash
The popular content creator known as the “Desert Drifter" had a large following of subscribers on YouTube.
The popular content creator known as the “Desert Drifter" had a large following of subscribers on YouTube.
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.