Twitter adopts 'poison pill' defense in Elon Musk takeover bid
Twitter said Friday that its board of directors has unanimously adopted a “poison pill” defense in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposal to buy the company and take it private.
Twitter said Friday that its board of directors has unanimously adopted a “poison pill” defense in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposal to buy the company and take it private.
Instagram brings back chronological feed, adds feature to prioritize family, friends posts
Instagram did away with the chronological feed in 2016 and switched to an engagement-based ranking of content.
Instagram did away with the chronological feed in 2016 and switched to an engagement-based ranking of content.
Elon Musk no longer joining Twitter's board of directors, company says
Elon Musk won't be joining Twitter's board of directors as previously announced. The Tesla CEO remains its largest shareholder.
Elon Musk won't be joining Twitter's board of directors as previously announced. The Tesla CEO remains its largest shareholder.
Chinese government paid TikTok, Instagram stars in discreet campaign
A "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" TV star, a Paralympic swimmer and a self-described "brand king" were among the Instagram and TikTok influencers who were paid by Chinese officials for a discreet campaign that promoted the Beijing Winter Olympics, new Justice Department documents reveal.
A "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" TV star, a Paralympic swimmer and a self-described "brand king" were among the Instagram and TikTok influencers who were paid by Chinese officials for a discreet campaign that promoted the Beijing Winter Olympics, new Justice Department documents reveal.
Gang made drill rap videos to boast about violence, Bronx DA says
Several suspected gang members in the Bronx are accused of posting drill rap videos on YouTube to brag about their crimes and call out their rivals.
Several suspected gang members in the Bronx are accused of posting drill rap videos on YouTube to brag about their crimes and call out their rivals.
Twitter edit feature in the works, company says
The social media giant announced on its account that the company had been working on an edit feature since last year.
The social media giant announced on its account that the company had been working on an edit feature since last year.
Elon Musk to join Twitter's board, teases 'significant improvements'
Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors after it was disclosed that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.
Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors after it was disclosed that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.
Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Attorneys general call for TikTok, Snapchat to give parents more control over apps
Popular social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat have faced scrutiny over some of the content on their sites deemed harmful to children, and attorneys are calling for the companies to give parents more control.
Popular social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat have faced scrutiny over some of the content on their sites deemed harmful to children, and attorneys are calling for the companies to give parents more control.
TikTok reportedly testing ‘watch history’ feature so users can recover lost videos
TikTok users know the pain of watching an amazing video, only to lose it because they accidentally swiped and refreshed their “For You” page. But good news seems to be coming.
TikTok users know the pain of watching an amazing video, only to lose it because they accidentally swiped and refreshed their “For You” page. But good news seems to be coming.
Emoji drug code decoded: Parents, do you know what that text really means?
They look innocent, but the combination of cookie, snowman, box, and parachute emojis can be code for "a large batch of cocaine has arrived." A school bus is code for Xanax. The DEA has released an "emoji drug decoder" in an effort to educate parents about the new ways drugs are being bought and sold.
They look innocent, but the combination of cookie, snowman, box, and parachute emojis can be code for "a large batch of cocaine has arrived." A school bus is code for Xanax. The DEA has released an "emoji drug decoder" in an effort to educate parents about the new ways drugs are being bought and sold.
The Babylon Bee reacts to losing Twitter appeal: 'Doesn't change our position'
'We will not overturn our decision,' Twitter said
'We will not overturn our decision,' Twitter said
Sen. Mitt Romney meets artist Ritt Momney
Sen. Mitt Romney had the pleasure of meeting Utah-based artist Ritt Momney. Yes, you read that name correctly.
Sen. Mitt Romney had the pleasure of meeting Utah-based artist Ritt Momney. Yes, you read that name correctly.
Apple Maps, iTunes and other apps back online after outage
Apple reported several outages with multiple of its apps Monday including App Store, Apple Music and Apple TV+.
Apple reported several outages with multiple of its apps Monday including App Store, Apple Music and Apple TV+.
Ukrainian man says he learned on Twitter of wife, children’s deaths from Russian shelling
The man told The New York Times he saw a photo on Twitter and recognized their luggage. “That is how I knew,” he said.
The man told The New York Times he saw a photo on Twitter and recognized their luggage. “That is how I knew,” he said.
Tech leaders would face prison if they don't follow UK internet safety rules
The British government has unveiled its online safety bill in Parliament, which is aimed at protecting internet users from harm.
The British government has unveiled its online safety bill in Parliament, which is aimed at protecting internet users from harm.
Kanye West suspended from Instagram for 24 hours
Kanye West was placed on a 24-hour suspension by Instagram on March 16 for violating its policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying, a Meta spokesperson said.
Kanye West was placed on a 24-hour suspension by Instagram on March 16 for violating its policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying, a Meta spokesperson said.
Elon Musk challenges Vladimir Putin to "single combat" over Ukraine
Tesla founder Elon Musk has fighting words for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The world's wealthiest man challenged Putin to "single combat" due to his nation's invasion of Ukraine.
Tesla founder Elon Musk has fighting words for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The world's wealthiest man challenged Putin to "single combat" due to his nation's invasion of Ukraine.
DuckDuckGo ‘down ranks’ websites linked to Russian disinformation, CEO says
DuckDuckGo joins a growing list of tech and social media companies limiting access to users in Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine.
DuckDuckGo joins a growing list of tech and social media companies limiting access to users in Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine.
Tinder now offering low-cost background checks for potential dates
Tinder’s parent company will now offer background searches for app users and the general public through its partnership with Garbo, a first-of-its-kind, non-profit background-check platform.
Tinder’s parent company will now offer background searches for app users and the general public through its partnership with Garbo, a first-of-its-kind, non-profit background-check platform.