Pelosi’s tweet declaring 2016 election was 'hijacked' resurfaces
A resurfaced May 2017 tweet from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has led to calls for consistency from Twitter as the social media giant continues its efforts to crack down on those skeptical of the results of the 2020 presidential election.
A resurfaced May 2017 tweet from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has led to calls for consistency from Twitter as the social media giant continues its efforts to crack down on those skeptical of the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Google to indefinitely disable comments on President Trump's YouTube channel and temporarily ban new uploads
In the aftermath of the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, Google has taken action against President Trump's account on YouTube.
In the aftermath of the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, Google has taken action against President Trump's account on YouTube.
Lost password separates San Francisco programmer from $220 million in Bitcoin
A San Francisco programmer has two guesses left to figure out a password to his digital wallet that contains $220 million worth of Bitcoin.
A San Francisco programmer has two guesses left to figure out a password to his digital wallet that contains $220 million worth of Bitcoin.
GoFundMe bans fundraisers for travel to political events with risk of violence
GoFundMe joined a growing list of companies cracking down on extremist behavior and rhetoric and is removing numerous fundraisers intended to raise money for travel expenses to events with risk of violence.
GoFundMe joined a growing list of companies cracking down on extremist behavior and rhetoric and is removing numerous fundraisers intended to raise money for travel expenses to events with risk of violence.
Facebook warns staff to avoid wearing company-branded clothing, for safety reasons
Facebook has reportedly sent out an internal memo about employee safety, warning staff to avoid wearing or carrying company branded items in public.
Facebook has reportedly sent out an internal memo about employee safety, warning staff to avoid wearing or carrying company branded items in public.
Valley organizations team up to refurbish donated electronics for low-income students
Did you get a new laptop or tablet for Christmas? If so, do you need a place to donate your old electronics? Warriors Code and the Million Dollar Teacher Project are teaming up to refurbish donated electronics for low-income students. More information at http://warriorscode.org/
Did you get a new laptop or tablet for Christmas? If so, do you need a place to donate your old electronics? Warriors Code and the Million Dollar Teacher Project are teaming up to refurbish donated electronics for low-income students. More information at http://warriorscode.org/
First Amendment expert breaks down what the protection means for social media giants
The First Amendment may be misinterpreted by some for protecting their speech in all manners, but really, it protects individuals from government censorship.
The First Amendment may be misinterpreted by some for protecting their speech in all manners, but really, it protects individuals from government censorship.
Twitter removes more than 70K QAnon-associated accounts following Trump ban
Twitter announced on Monday that it had deleted more than 70,000 accounts associated with the QAnon conspiracy theory following the permanent suspension of President Donald Trump’s account last week.
Twitter announced on Monday that it had deleted more than 70,000 accounts associated with the QAnon conspiracy theory following the permanent suspension of President Donald Trump’s account last week.
Lots of police, but pro-Trump protest at San Francisco headquarters turns out to be a bust
Pro-Trump demonstrators were expected to gather at 8 a.m. outside the building on Market Street to protest the company permanently suspending President Trump's account. But an hour into it, basically media and police were the only ones there. One man with a sign that read, "Counter Trump's Coup," stood outside a police barricade.
Pro-Trump demonstrators were expected to gather at 8 a.m. outside the building on Market Street to protest the company permanently suspending President Trump's account. But an hour into it, basically media and police were the only ones there. One man with a sign that read, "Counter Trump's Coup," stood outside a police barricade.
Parler to be down 'for a while' without AWS, executives say: 'We are clearly being singled out'
CEO John Matze says Big Tech seeking to 'stifle free speech and competition in the marketplace'
CEO John Matze says Big Tech seeking to 'stifle free speech and competition in the marketplace'
Kirstie Alley condemns Twitter for banning Trump in series of tweets
Actress Kirstie Alley condemned Twitter -- and its CEO Jack Dorsey -- over its decision to permanently ban President Trump and questioned why some Democrats haven’t been banned for their controversial comments.
Actress Kirstie Alley condemned Twitter -- and its CEO Jack Dorsey -- over its decision to permanently ban President Trump and questioned why some Democrats haven’t been banned for their controversial comments.
Apple drops Parler from App Store over posted threats from users
"We have always supported diverse points of view being represented on the App Store, but there is no place on our platform for threats of violence and illegal activity," the company said in a statement.
"We have always supported diverse points of view being represented on the App Store, but there is no place on our platform for threats of violence and illegal activity," the company said in a statement.
Trump hints at starting his own social platform after Twitter ban
The president has also been blocked from posting on Facebook and Instagram -- at least until his term ends. ises.
The president has also been blocked from posting on Facebook and Instagram -- at least until his term ends. ises.
Google Play removes Parler app, Apple reportedly threatens the same
Google Play suspended the Parler app from its store, and Apple has reportedly threatened to do the same if the company does not moderate “objectionable content” within 24 hours.
Google Play suspended the Parler app from its store, and Apple has reportedly threatened to do the same if the company does not moderate “objectionable content” within 24 hours.
Trump rails against Twitter from @POTUS handle after platform permanently suspends his account
After having his personal Twitter account permanently suspended Friday, President Donald Trump tweeted from the official government @POTUS account four times, ranting against the social media company before the tweets were removed by Twitter.
After having his personal Twitter account permanently suspended Friday, President Donald Trump tweeted from the official government @POTUS account four times, ranting against the social media company before the tweets were removed by Twitter.
Reddit bans subreddit group ‘r/DonaldTrump’ for 'repeated policy violations' after Capitol riot
Reddit has banned the subreddit group "r/DonaldTrump" from its platform after repeated violations of its policies in recent days amid the violent breach by supporters of the president at the U.S. Capitol.
Reddit has banned the subreddit group "r/DonaldTrump" from its platform after repeated violations of its policies in recent days amid the violent breach by supporters of the president at the U.S. Capitol.
Stimulus check mix-up: Intuit says payments sent to wrong accounts should be deposited correctly ‘within days’
The tax software company Intuit is working with the U.S. Treasury and the IRS after a mix-up involving millions of stimulus payments.
The tax software company Intuit is working with the U.S. Treasury and the IRS after a mix-up involving millions of stimulus payments.
ASU researcher weighs in on role of social media in DC's deadly riot
In the aftermath of Jan. 6's protest, Facebook and Twitter have blocked President Donald Trump's accounts, after a video posted by Trump reiterated baseless election fraud claims.
In the aftermath of Jan. 6's protest, Facebook and Twitter have blocked President Donald Trump's accounts, after a video posted by Trump reiterated baseless election fraud claims.
YouTube announces channels posting false election claims will receive strike, suspension
Just one day after President Donald Trump’s social media accounts were blocked, YouTube announced that all channels posting false election claims will now receive a strike and temporary account suspension.
Just one day after President Donald Trump’s social media accounts were blocked, YouTube announced that all channels posting false election claims will now receive a strike and temporary account suspension.
Facebook, Instagram indefinitely blocking President Trump, Zuckerberg says
President Donald Trump won’t have access to his Facebook or Instagram accounts for the foreseeable future.
President Donald Trump won’t have access to his Facebook or Instagram accounts for the foreseeable future.