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.
Meet the YouTubers who decided to join the search for the Kentucky gunman -- and found him
Fred and Sheila McCoy helped Kentucky authorities find what they believe are the remains of Joseph Couch, the shooter who fired shots at cars on a highway and wounded five people earlier this month.
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.”
What is Spamouflage? How the Chinese are attempting to influence the election
Spamouflage is a Chinese group known for spreading misleading information through fake accounts online. Here's what you need to know.
Palestinian “tent life" TikTok star Medo Halimy dies in Israeli air strike
Medo Halimy shared intimate details of his life in the dusty encampment in Gaza, reaching viewers far and wide on TikTok.
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.
Here's why the Facebook icon mysteriously turned black on Friday
Facebook says the issue is now resolved after people on social media weighed in about the app after noticing it on their devices.
Instagram profiles getting a musical update reminiscent of Myspace
Instagram’s new feature lets users decide to play or stop a song on their profiles. Here's how it works.
Mark Zuckerberg letter: White House pressured Facebook over some COVID content during pandemic
CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter that Meta made some choices that, “with the benefit of hindsight and new information," the tech giant would not make again. Here's how the White House responded.
Meet the 12-year-old infuencer who mixed it up with Mike Lindell and Charlie Kirk at the DNC
The trending videos on social media capture the 12-year-old getting into a spirited debate with the two men over election conspiracy theories and the Civil Rights Act.
'Selfie control' Instagram filter helps you judge distance from wildlife
A new Instagram filter, called the "Selfie Control" app, is helping visitors to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks maintain safe distances from wildlife while taking photos.
'Demure:' What does it mean and why is it trending on TikTok?
TikTok users have recently used the word in videos to describe daily situations, and here’s why.
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.
Lululemon removes new clothing item after social media users sound off
A Lululemon spokesperson says the company is a 'test and learn organization.'
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.
Senate passes Kids Online Safety Act, aims to protect children from social media harms
The Kids Online Safety Act passed the Senate in a bipartisan 91-3 vote on Tuesday.
Justice Department claims TikTok collected user data on abortion, gun control, and more
In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department has accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion.