Linda Yaccarino named new Twitter CEO
Musk said Twitter's new CEO “will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology.”
Musk said Twitter's new CEO “will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology.”
Passengers, crew on Florida-bound flight revive Mannequin Challenge in viral video
The 2016 dance challenge made a comeback on a flight from the United Kingdom heading to Orlando, Florida.
The 2016 dance challenge made a comeback on a flight from the United Kingdom heading to Orlando, Florida.
Congress considers new rules for tech regulation of social media
Tech regulation is gathering momentum on Capitol Hill as concerns rise about China’s ownership of TikTok, and parents are more worried about what their kids are viewing online.
Tech regulation is gathering momentum on Capitol Hill as concerns rise about China’s ownership of TikTok, and parents are more worried about what their kids are viewing online.
Twitter's new blue check rules expose election offices to spoof accounts
Election administrators across the US are struggling to figure out how to respond after Elon Musk threw Twitter's verification service into disarray.
Election administrators across the US are struggling to figure out how to respond after Elon Musk threw Twitter's verification service into disarray.
Social media app Clapper touted as an adult version of TikTok
The video platform allows users worldwide to connect and share unique content in their communities.
The video platform allows users worldwide to connect and share unique content in their communities.
Fed-up parents in Senate push for ban of social media for kids
A group of senators is considering legislation banning social media for children under 13 years old amid growing concerns from parents about the negative impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being.
A group of senators is considering legislation banning social media for children under 13 years old amid growing concerns from parents about the negative impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being.
Facebook failed to protect privacy of children using Messenger Kids app, FTC says
The Federal Trade Commission says Facebook misrepresented the access it provided to app developers to private user data.
The Federal Trade Commission says Facebook misrepresented the access it provided to app developers to private user data.
Enough Said: Vikings draft picks, reflecting on the Timberwolves season, and unfollowing people on social media
Enough Said hosts discuss the Minnesota Vikings' first round draft pick, reflect on the Minnesota Timberwolves' season, and talk about unfollowing people on social media. 2022 Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee Dan Barreiro is well known throughout the Twin Cities and beyond for his 3-6 p.m. Bumper to Bumper talk-show on KFAN 100.3-FM. Whether it?s battling with rubes and homers to remain honest or interviewing celebrities like Lou Nanne, Barreiro can be counted on daily to offer a refreshing take on the stories people are talking about. Prior to reaching the airwaves, Barreiro was a columnist for the Star Tribune for 17 years.
Enough Said hosts discuss the Minnesota Vikings' first round draft pick, reflect on the Minnesota Timberwolves' season, and talk about unfollowing people on social media. 2022 Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee Dan Barreiro is well known throughout the Twin Cities and beyond for his 3-6 p.m. Bumper to Bumper talk-show on KFAN 100.3-FM. Whether it?s battling with rubes and homers to remain honest or interviewing celebrities like Lou Nanne, Barreiro can be counted on daily to offer a refreshing take on the stories people are talking about. Prior to reaching the airwaves, Barreiro was a columnist for the Star Tribune for 17 years.
Jada Pinkett Smith says 'Red Table Talk' is looking for 'new home' after Facebook Watch cancellation
A Meta spokesperson said it will be refocusing on original content in virtual reality.
A Meta spokesperson said it will be refocusing on original content in virtual reality.
People spent 24% more time on Instagram after launch of AI-powered Reels, Zuckerberg says
People are spending even more time on Instagram due to short-form video content they’re seeing in their feed through AI recommendations, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
People are spending even more time on Instagram due to short-form video content they’re seeing in their feed through AI recommendations, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Senators look to ban kids under 13 from social media in bipartisan bill
The legislation would also reportedly set restrictions for how tech companies use algorithms on social media to serve minors. Here's what to know.
The legislation would also reportedly set restrictions for how tech companies use algorithms on social media to serve minors. Here's what to know.
Twitter verification blue checkmarks reportedly reappearing for some users
Twitter removed the blue marks last week from accounts that don’t pay a monthly fee. But the marks mysteriously returned for many highly followed accounts over the weekend.
Twitter removed the blue marks last week from accounts that don’t pay a monthly fee. But the marks mysteriously returned for many highly followed accounts over the weekend.
How scammers are using your Snapchat and TikTok posts in their AI schemes
AI scams that employ synthetic voice and images pull data from TikTok, Facebook and Snapchat to fabricate fake hostages' voices and images, according to a security adviser.
AI scams that employ synthetic voice and images pull data from TikTok, Facebook and Snapchat to fabricate fake hostages' voices and images, according to a security adviser.
MPR leaving Twitter after NPR labeled as 'government-funded media'
Minnesota Public Radio is leaving Twitter, following the lead of National Public Radio.
Minnesota Public Radio is leaving Twitter, following the lead of National Public Radio.
Budweiser releases new pro-America ad with iconic mascot in wake of Anheuser-Busch Mulvaney controversy
The advertisement features one of Budweiser's famous Clydesdale horses passing iconic American landmarks.
The advertisement features one of Budweiser's famous Clydesdale horses passing iconic American landmarks.
White House won't pay for Twitter verification under Elon Musk's new rules: report
In email guidance, the White House told staff members it will not pay for their Twitter verification.
In email guidance, the White House told staff members it will not pay for their Twitter verification.
Twitter to start removing legacy blue checkmarks next week
The change will end the current verification system Twitter launched in 2009 to prevent impersonations of high-profile accounts.
The change will end the current verification system Twitter launched in 2009 to prevent impersonations of high-profile accounts.
Utah's new social media law means kids need approval from parents
Two new laws prohibit kids under 18 from using social media overnight, require age verification, and open the door to lawsuits on behalf of children claiming social media harmed them.
Two new laws prohibit kids under 18 from using social media overnight, require age verification, and open the door to lawsuits on behalf of children claiming social media harmed them.
Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety concerns
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
How TikTok collects your data, even if you don’t use TikTok
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.