Reddit is starting to verify public figures

Like it or not, the checkmark has become an almost universal symbol on most social platforms, even though its exact meaning can vary significantly between services. Now, Reddit, which historically has [...]

X shuts down the European Commission’s ad account the day after major fine

Just a day after receiving a roughly $140 million fine, X has terminated the ad account of the European Commission. Nikita Bier, X's head of product, accused the European Commission of using an e [...]

This App Blocks Social Media Until You (Literally) Touch Grass, and I'm So Excited for It

It may seem like a joke or a bit extreme, but it could be a great weapon in the fight to curb our screen time. [...]

Reddit's rule check feature will help users avoid breaking subreddit rules

Reddit has announced several new tools that seem like they were designed to encourage more lurkers to participate in discussions on the website. One of the new tools called Rules Check will make it ea [...]

Threads reaches 150 million daily users and is ramping up ads

Threads has grown to 150 million daily active users. Mark Zuckerberg shared the latest milestone for the company's text-based app during Meta's third-quarter earnings call. The company previ [...]

TikTok rolls out a Security Checkup tool to help protect your account

Although the future of TikTok remains uncertain, the app continues to get new features. The latest is called Security Checkup, which is a centralized dashboard designed to help you protect your accoun [...]

The UK Places a Sweeping Ban on Social Media for Kids Under 16

The UK government is introducing a ban on social media for children and a minimum age for some chatbots in an attempt to shield young people from dangerous corners of the web. [...]

Age verification for social media is the right idea built the wrong way

Social media bans for minors risk sacrificing digital privacy in pursuit of online safety. [...]

UK will ban social media for children under 16

The UK is following Australia by banning young people under 16 from TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms. [...]