Two years after launch, Threads is still working on becoming a complete social media platform, and now direct messages are finally being tested in some regions.
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If you have ever had a feeling that some people online simply love to troll, argue and disagree just for the sake of it, you'd be right. And now science has proved it, at least in the case of Reddit.
The United Nations has published its World Social Report 2025 which lays out the damaging effects that the digital transition is having on labor rights and the fabric of society.
Global advertisers can now show ads on Threads, which indicates that the platform has become mature enough to monetize.
OpenAI doesn't seem to be catching a break. A new report claims the company is quietly building a social media platform that could go head-to-head with X.
Meta has pushed a new feature in beta that requires users to follow a few steps to bring all the popular creators they follow on X to Threads.
The FTC's long-running antitrust case against Meta, which stems from its acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp more than a decade ago, will go to trial on April 14.
With just 2 days remaining to decide the next owner of TikTok in the U.S., Amazon has come up with a last-minute offer.
With Trump's April 5 deadline approaching, potential buyers have emerged as frontrunners to acquire ByteDance's US TikTok business.
Facebook launches an updated Friends tab in the U.S. and Canada, creating a dedicated feed for content from friends only, excluding algorithmic suggestions.
A fresh update to Bluesky app brings the ability to upload up to three minutes long video, an upgrade over 60 seconds.
xAI's newest model, Grok 3, is out now. But the X Premium+ tier that offers its access now costs almost double the amount.
Instagram's latest experiment on its social media platform is a new dislike button the company is currently testing.
The latest Discord feature lets completely mute any notifications, messages, or other activities from a person without informing them.
Snapchat has spoken about an upcoming AI text-to-image model that will allow Snapchat users to generate high-quality images on mobile devices in a few seconds.
The latest Threads feature drop from Meta lets you highlight text and draw over content when reposting.
Facebook and Instagram users found themselves following the official account of President Donald Trump despite previously unfollowing him. Meta explains why.
Meta is working on a new CapCut clone for Instagram creators called Edits. It will be available next month.
Elon Musk's possible revival of Vine could disrupt the short-form video landscape and challenge TikTok's dominance.
2024 saw Bluesky reach new heights. Now, the platform has released its moderation report, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how it handled content moderation.
More countries are taking a toll on social media apps like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. After Australia's recent ban on social media for those under 16, Indonesia is considering a similar move.
Meta has made a radical shift in its content moderation policies. It's scrapping fact-checkers in favor of community notes and will let people discuss political issues like migration and gender.
Federal Judge lets California's SB 976 ban on addictive social media feeds for minors move forward, despite tech industry pushback.
Meta could soon give AI bots Facebook profiles. They could end up generating their own content and start interacting with users.
Bluesky introduces a global "trending topics" feature with personalized controls, setting itself apart from competitors like Threads.
The decentralized social network Bluesky has updated its impersonation policy to fight fake accounts on the platform. Almost half of its top 100 accounts reported having at least one duplicate.
A new report from Ofcom has looked at how people use online services based on their gender. It found that women were less likely to use generative AI and dating websites.
TikTok has announced a range of improved security features as it plans to block under 13 users from signing up and also prevent under 18 users from using beauty filters.
Bluesky's decentralized model backfires as a dataset for AI research puts user trust and consent to the test.
While apps like TikTok face scrutiny in Australia's social media crackdown, LinkedIn is trying to escape notice by embracing its 'boring' image.
Some major tech firms have urged the Australian government to delay its proposed legislation for banning children under 16 from accessing social platforms.
A recent gaffe by Bluesky chief executive and a complaint from the European Commission show that Bluesky needs to get its act together to meet regulatory scrutiny.
Threads is testing its own version of "Stories on X," featuring AI-powered summaries of trending topics for those in a hurry.
In an effort to protect kids, the UK government is considering banning social media for those under 16.
After seeing a sudden surge in the number of new signups, Bluesky has updated its policies clarifying that it won't train AI on users' posts.
Meta is reportedly gearing up to start showing ads on its newest social media platform, Threads, in early 2025.
Instagram has announced new features to sort and filter DMs for creators who receive a lot of messages.
U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has rejected Meta's request to dismiss lawsuits that allege its role in harming the mental health of teenagers.
TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is laying off hundreds of people and automating their work using AI to increase efficiency.
The United States and the United Kingdom have announced a new partnership aimed at improving online safety for children.
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