What is Gen Alpha slang? The meaning behind words like ‘skibidi,’ ‘sigma’
If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:
If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:
Data finds Instagram may be the best platform to get a response from airlines
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Snapchat boosts teen safety with new features
Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.
Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Gen Z, Millennials ditching dating apps for live events
Attendance at singles and dating events have soared over the last two years, according to data from Eventbrite, as dating apps have come under fire for their addictive and “gamified” nature.
Attendance at singles and dating events have soared over the last two years, according to data from Eventbrite, as dating apps have come under fire for their addictive and “gamified” nature.
Tokyo developing dating app to encourage marriage and childbirth
Tokyo officials are developing a dating app to promote marriage and childbirth as both have been in serious decline over the years in Japanese society.
Tokyo officials are developing a dating app to promote marriage and childbirth as both have been in serious decline over the years in Japanese society.
Doctor warns against 'anti-sunscreen' TikToks
Videos are circulating on TikTok saying sunscreen does more harm than good. The videos can be found just by searching for ?anti-sunscreen," but before you take advice from social media, an Arizona skin cancer doctor weighs in with the truth. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more.
Videos are circulating on TikTok saying sunscreen does more harm than good. The videos can be found just by searching for ?anti-sunscreen," but before you take advice from social media, an Arizona skin cancer doctor weighs in with the truth. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more.
Most and least dangerous states for online dating: study
Privacy Journal researchers ranked the 50 states by using data from the FBI, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crime Complaint Center to analyze where dating app users may be most likely to find danger.
Privacy Journal researchers ranked the 50 states by using data from the FBI, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crime Complaint Center to analyze where dating app users may be most likely to find danger.
NY explores social media algorithm restrictions
In an effort to stem social media addiction, lawmakers in New York are exploring new legislation to force social media companies to post content in chronological order and restrict alerts at night.
In an effort to stem social media addiction, lawmakers in New York are exploring new legislation to force social media companies to post content in chronological order and restrict alerts at night.
Instagram testing 'unskippable' ads feature that you can't scroll past
Instagram users would have to watch the full ad before scrolling through content on their feeds under the tested feature.
Instagram users would have to watch the full ad before scrolling through content on their feeds under the tested feature.
‘Fake news’: Prom revenge murder story on TikTok debunked
A TikTok about a revenge murder at a prom was debunked by Michigan police, showing how easily fake news can be created and spread on social media. Here are some tips for spotting AI and disinformation.
A TikTok about a revenge murder at a prom was debunked by Michigan police, showing how easily fake news can be created and spread on social media. Here are some tips for spotting AI and disinformation.
Cottage cheese baking hack blows up on TikTok: 'Best idea I've ever seen'
People are baking cottage cheese to get extra protein in their diets as experts share cautionary words.
People are baking cottage cheese to get extra protein in their diets as experts share cautionary words.
Nick Rekieta, MN lawyer and YouTuber, facing drug charge
Minnesota-based lawyer and online legal analyst Nick Rekieta is facing a drug charge in Kandiyohi County.
Minnesota-based lawyer and online legal analyst Nick Rekieta is facing a drug charge in Kandiyohi County.
Kabosu, Shiba Inu behind 'doge' meme and face of Dogecoin, has died
Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.
Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.
Colorado skier tracks down alleged hit-and-run snowboarder on social media, sues over catastrophic injuries
Anne Cassidy hired a private investigator to find the snowboarder who allegedly hit her on the slopes and is now suing for medical expenses and punitive damages.
Anne Cassidy hired a private investigator to find the snowboarder who allegedly hit her on the slopes and is now suing for medical expenses and punitive damages.
Network of online predators convince young victims to harm themselves, animals
The FBI says a network of online predators has been using common social media and gaming sites to find young victims, with the goal of grooming, and then manipulating the victims to share violent images of themselves self-mutilating, killing pets, or sharing sexual images.
The FBI says a network of online predators has been using common social media and gaming sites to find young victims, with the goal of grooming, and then manipulating the victims to share violent images of themselves self-mutilating, killing pets, or sharing sexual images.
Some teen girls using smartphone up to 6 hours per day, study finds
Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.
Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.
Maryland TikTok star joins legal battle against federal ban
A Maryland woman is among eight content creators who have joined a lawsuit suing the U.S. government, arguing that a new law forcing the sale or ban of the app TikTok violates their First Amendment rights.
A Maryland woman is among eight content creators who have joined a lawsuit suing the U.S. government, arguing that a new law forcing the sale or ban of the app TikTok violates their First Amendment rights.
Maryland teacher under investigation after viral TikTok of students taking out his braids
A teacher in Prince George's County is now under investigation after a video of his students taking out his braids went viral on TikTok.
A teacher in Prince George's County is now under investigation after a video of his students taking out his braids went viral on TikTok.
'One chip challenge' caused teen's death, autopsy concludes
The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.
The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.