Instagram Testing New Feature, Allowing Users to Share Posts With ‘Close Friends’
Instagram is testing a new feature, enabling users to share feed posts with 'Close Friends'.
Twitter, aka X, Files Legal Action Against Anti-Hate Group CCDH
X is targetting an anti-hate group, filing legal action and claiming research is being published in bad faith.
Threads Daily Active Users Dropped by More Than Half on Android
Threads has lost roughly half of its daily active users on Android since launching on July 5th.
Threads Has Passed 100 Million Users in Less Than One Week
Over the weekend, Threads surpsassed the 100 million user mark, marking a large milestone for the emurging app.
Threads, Instagram’s Twitter Competitor, Seems to be Launching This Week
Threads, Instagram's text-based Twitter competitor, is now available to pre-order on iOS with a release scheduled this week.
Bluesky Signups Once Again Enabled Following Temporary Pause This Weekend
Following a temporary pause of sign ups, Bluesky is now enabling those with invite codes to sign up for a new account.
Social Media a ‘Profound Risk’ to Kids, Warns U.S. Surgeon General
U.S. surgeon general Dr. Vivek H. Murthy has issued a public advisory warning against the mental health risks social media poses to children and adolescents
Apple to Take 30% Cut from Social Media App “Promoted” Posts
Up until now, social media platforms were able to sell "boosts" for posts directly to users and didn't need to cut Apple in for up to 30% of the revenue
Norway Law: Instagram Influencers Need to Label Retouched Photos
Failure to do so will result in fines and (possibly) jail time.
French Government Allowed to Monitor Social Media for Tax Cheats
France will soon be monitoring social media accounts to catch suspected tax evaders.
Politicians Say Social Media Companies Are Not Taking Canadian Laws Seriously
Their concern was on display at a meeting of the House of Commons last week.
Elections Canada Warns Tech Giants of Fines If Political Ad Rules Violated
The Canadian govt. continues its efforts to safeguard the upcoming elections.