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 asks for dismissal of FTC antitrust complaint
Facebook is asking a federal court to dismiss a revised complaint against it by the Federal Trade Commission.
‘Toxic effects’: Senators grill Facebook rep at hearing on social media harm to children
Facebook's global head of Security Antigone Davis faced a grilling Thursday by the Senate Commerce Committee in a hearing on social media and its effects on the mental health of children.
Hunt for Brian Laundrie: Social media's role in Gabby Petito's mystery homicide
In the hunt for Brian Laundrie amid Gabby Petito's death, social media users have provided useful information to both the FBI and their followers online.
YouTube bans content containing misinformation about all vaccines
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
Facebook pauses development of 'Instagram Kids' app after pushback
Instagram is putting a hold on the development of an “Instagram Kids” app so it can address concerns about the vulnerability of younger users.
YouTuber ‘Omi in a Hellcat’ speaks out after arrest in federal piracy case
Omi in a Hellcat, a YouTuber whose real name is Bill Omar Carrasquillo, is speaking out after he was accused by federal authorities of heading a massive digital piracy scheme.
Bronx DJ crafts beats from the sounds of the city
Devan Ibiza is growing his following on TikTok with videos of the beats he creates from sounds he records around the city.
‘She’s happy’: Britney Spears reportedly deletes Instagram account
The pop star willingly deleted her Instagram account and is “happy and in a great place,” a source told Page Six.
Grandfluencers: Web-savvy seniors are making it big on social media
There is a trend of “grandfluencers” – web-savvy seniors racking up a big social media following
Twitter's new service allows users to charge followers to view tweets
The social networking service introduced “Super Follows,” which will let users charge for extra, exclusive material not shown to their regular followers.
DA: Online 'entrepreneur' sold forged vaccine cards to health-care workers
The DA says a woman from New Jersey sold forged COVID-19 vaccination cards through social media.
Richmond police investigating death of social media influencer, alleged suspect's identity released
The Richmond Police Department is investigating following the death of a social media influencer as a possible murder/suicide.
#MilkCrateChallenge: TikTok hiding dangerous new trend amid reports of injuries
The Milk Crate Challenge is spreading fast across social media, but TikTok is taking steps to keep its users from spreading dangerous content.
FTC refiles antitrust lawsuit against Facebook
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a filing a revised version of its complaint alleging that Facebook abused its market power to suppress competition.
Twitter tests feature that allows users to flag misleading tweets
Starting on Aug. 17, some users in the United States, South Korea and Australia will find the option to flag a tweet as “It’s misleading” after clicking on the report tweet button.
Facebook's new prayer tool arrives to mixed reception
Users who are members of faith-based Facebook groups will find an option allowing them to request prayers and other group members will be able to respond via the “I prayed” icon.
Group calls on TikTok to add 'mirror' feature for parents to see kids' feeds
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
New app aims to help NYC neighbors build friendships
FOX 5 NY speaks to the creators behind the OneRoof app, to find out how buildings are now becoming virtual communities.
Times Square billboard ignites fat-shaming controversy
Critics are blasting a new billboard in Times Square as "fat-phobic" and "toxic," but the wellness motivator who is also featured in the ad is defending the campaign's message.