Twitter introduces Tip Jar, allowing users to send money to others
Twitter on Thursday unveiled a brand new feature called Tip Jar, which allows users to send money through the app to creators.
Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's account ban on Wednesday
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
'It’s safe. It’s effective. It’s free': Obama encourages youth vaccinations with TikTok PSA
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
Ex-police dog's serious reaction to word 'cocaine' rocks TikTok
A former police dog in Australia has rocked TikTok with the reminder that law enforcement is never off duty after the pup’s concerned reaction to hearing the word "cocaine" went viral.
Supreme Court set to hear major school speech case after cheerleader booted from squad over Snapchat post
A freedom of speech case that's made its way to the Supreme Court could impact the free speech rights of millions of young Americans.
Facebook, Gucci file joint lawsuit against alleged online counterfeiter
The companies said the lawsuit is the first of its kind for Facebook and Gucci. It aims to serve as “a clear signal to those who would seek to engage in similar abuses that this behavior will not be tolerated.”
Student's profanity-ridden Snapchat rant finds its way to historic Supreme Court case
Before the Supreme Court this week is an argument over whether public schools can discipline students over something they say off-campus.
Facebook prepares for Chauvin trial verdict, restricts posts inciting violence
Facebook is taking several steps in an effort to prevent violence and misinformation in the aftermath of the coming Derek Chauvin murder trial verdict, which jurors are deliberating.
Apple to let Parler back on App Store after approving a ‘content moderation policy’ update
Apple said has reviewed and approved an updated version of Parler that will be available again soon for download from the App Store.
12-year-old boy dies after participating in viral ‘blackout challenge’ seen on TikTok
A 12-year-old boy has died after taking part in the viral “blackout challenge” seen on TikTok, according to a GoFundMe page started by his family.
'I don't understand it': Austin mom talks going viral, being muse of hit 2008 song
This Austin mom went viral on TikTok for revealing she's the muse of the popular late-2000s pop-punk anthem "Dear Maria, Count Me In" by All Time Low.
Marine father giving emotional first salute to son as commissioned officer goes viral
The video was posted to TikTok where it racked up over 3 million views in just a few days.
Boy, 12, brain dead after trying 'Blackout Challenge' on TikTok
"I can’t even describe the grief and devastation," a family friend reportedly said. "Nobody could ever imagine this would happen to a 12-year-old."
Nerf hiring Chief TikTok Officer, will pay $10G a month
Hasbro recently announced that it is hiring for a new position titled Chief TikTok Officer.
CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, Google face new grilling by Congress
As malicious conspiracy theories continue to spread, lawmakers are pounding the social media companies over their market dominance, harvesting of user data and practices that some believe actually encourage the spread of engaging but potentially harmful misinformation.
Trump adviser says former president is starting his own social media platform after permanent ban from others
After being banned from social media for “inciting violence” ahead of the Jan. 6 riot, a senior adviser to former president Donald Trump says Trump has plans to make a comeback online by creating his own social media platform.
Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp back online after brief outage impacts users globally
In a statement, Facebook said “a technical issue” caused people to have trouble accessing some apps and that it had been resolved.
#StopAsianHate: Asian Americans grieve, organize in wake of Atlanta attacks
Hundreds of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have turned to social media to air their anger, sadness and fear. The hashtag #StopAsianHate was a top trending topic on Twitter.