New Twitter feature allows users to remove followers without blocking
Twitter will allow users to remove followers without completely banishing them from the user’s Twitter feed.
Twitter will allow users to remove followers without completely banishing them from the user’s Twitter feed.
Anti-vaccine chiropractors are rising source of spreading COVID-19 misinformation
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.
Facebook oversight board to meet with whistleblower Frances Haugen
Facebook’s oversight board will be meeting with whistleblower Frances Haugen in the coming weeks in an effort to push for greater transparency and accountability from the social media giant, the panel said.
Facebook’s oversight board will be meeting with whistleblower Frances Haugen in the coming weeks in an effort to push for greater transparency and accountability from the social media giant, the panel said.
Man orders 100 tacos on first date, asks woman to pay for them
First dates can be awkward, but a woman on TikTok shared a unique horror story that has since gone viral. It seems the man she met on a dating app really, really liked Taco Bell tacos.
First dates can be awkward, but a woman on TikTok shared a unique horror story that has since gone viral. It seems the man she met on a dating app really, really liked Taco Bell tacos.
Instagram down: Facebook says some users unable to access platforms again
Facebook and Instagram appear to be experiencing issues on Friday, just days after a global outage occurred.
Facebook and Instagram appear to be experiencing issues on Friday, just days after a global outage occurred.
95% of Americans agree misinformation is a problem, poll shows
Almost all Americans surveyed agree that misinformation is a problem. But few are very concerned that they themselves might be responsible
Almost all Americans surveyed agree that misinformation is a problem. But few are very concerned that they themselves might be responsible
Serial killer lured by fake social account sentenced to 160 years
A New Jersey man who used dating apps to lure and kill three women was sentenced to 160 years in prison after a trial in which it was revealed that friends of one victim did their own detective work on social media to ferret out the suspect.
A New Jersey man who used dating apps to lure and kill three women was sentenced to 160 years in prison after a trial in which it was revealed that friends of one victim did their own detective work on social media to ferret out the suspect.
Twitter testing feature to warn users of the 'vibe' of 'intense' conversations
The new feature offers some tips for keeping things civil, too
The new feature offers some tips for keeping things civil, too
Facebook whistleblower to speak with Capitol riot investigative committee
Frances Haugen, a Facebook whistleblower, will speak with members of the January 6 Select Committee to discuss the social media platform’s role in the events of the Capitol riot.
Frances Haugen, a Facebook whistleblower, will speak with members of the January 6 Select Committee to discuss the social media platform’s role in the events of the Capitol riot.
Alexis Sharkey's husband found dead as authorities tried to serve arrest warrant in her death
Houston police say Thomas Sharkey, the husband of 26-year-old social media influencer Alexis Sharkey, took his own life in Florida when authorities attempted to serve an arrest warrant in connection to her death last November.
Houston police say Thomas Sharkey, the husband of 26-year-old social media influencer Alexis Sharkey, took his own life in Florida when authorities attempted to serve an arrest warrant in connection to her death last November.
Twitch hacked: Streaming platform confirms data breach
On its Twitter account, the popular streaming platform Twitch confirmed a data breach had taken place Wednesday but stayed mum on specifics.
On its Twitter account, the popular streaming platform Twitch confirmed a data breach had taken place Wednesday but stayed mum on specifics.
Texas man gets 15 months for posting hoax about COVID-19 patient licking groceries
A San Antonio man falsely claimed on social media that he had paid a person infected with COVID-19 to lick items at a grocery store, authorities said.
A San Antonio man falsely claimed on social media that he had paid a person infected with COVID-19 to lick items at a grocery store, authorities said.
Facebook whistleblower testifies on Capitol Hill, claims company knows its platforms can be harmful to users
A former Facebook employee-turned-whistleblower testified on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to regulate the social media giant, saying the tech company's business model doesn't bring people together.
A former Facebook employee-turned-whistleblower testified on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to regulate the social media giant, saying the tech company's business model doesn't bring people together.
Facebook products 'harm children, stoke division,' whistleblower testifies
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified that the company’s platforms harm children and fuel division and that the company chooses “profits before people.”
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified that the company’s platforms harm children and fuel division and that the company chooses “profits before people.”
Zuckerberg loses $6B amid Facebook outage
Facebook shares also dropped more than 5% as the hours-long outage continued Monday.
Facebook shares also dropped more than 5% as the hours-long outage continued Monday.
Cyber expert speaks out following lengthy Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp outage
Facebook officials say the incident resulted in connection troubles for many of its users around the world. An Arizona internet expert is weighing in on what may have caused the outage.
Facebook officials say the incident resulted in connection troubles for many of its users around the world. An Arizona internet expert is weighing in on what may have caused the outage.
Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp down: Platforms 'coming back online' after outage
Facebook and its apps Instagram and WhatsApp were all down on Monday in an apparent widespread outage, according to the company.
Facebook and its apps Instagram and WhatsApp were all down on Monday in an apparent widespread outage, according to the company.
'Slap a teacher' challenge could result in unexpected consequences
Educators are warning students that an October TikTok challenge can result in unexpected consequences.
Educators are warning students that an October TikTok challenge can result in unexpected consequences.
Whistleblower claims Facebook fed US Capitol riot, magnified misinformation
Frances Haugen was identified in a “60 Minutes” interview Sunday as the woman who anonymously filed complaints with federal law enforcement that the company’s own research shows how it magnifies hate and misinformation.
Frances Haugen was identified in a “60 Minutes” interview Sunday as the woman who anonymously filed complaints with federal law enforcement that the company’s own research shows how it magnifies hate and misinformation.
Mesa Police warn against TikTok school trend to ‘smack a staff member on the backside'
The Mesa Police Department is warning of another social media trend to "smack a staff member on the backside" after the trend "devious licks" took high schools by storm weeks ago.
The Mesa Police Department is warning of another social media trend to "smack a staff member on the backside" after the trend "devious licks" took high schools by storm weeks ago.