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Threads will prioritize accounts you follow instead of randos
Threads updated its algorithm to make sure its stay ahead of growing platforms like Bluesky.
Danny Gallagher11.21.2024
UK government will summon Elon Musk as part of social media inquiry
The UK government is expected to launch a parliamentary inquiry into the roll of social media in summer riots, particularly around the use of generative AI.
Steve Dent11.20.2024
X adds Twitch to its advertising boycott lawsuit
X updated its federal lawsuit to include Twitch along with companies like Mars and CVS.
Danny Gallagher11.19.2024
Bluesky hits 20 million users
Bluesky has reached a new milestone as the decentralized service gains momentum.
Karissa Bell11.19.2024
EU fines Meta $842 million in a Facebook Marketplace antitrust case
The European Commission has fined Meta $842 million for antitrust violations related to Facebook Marketplace. It said the company “abused its dominant positions” as a leader in the social networking space.
Kris Holt11.14.2024
Meta will have to defend itself from antitrust claims after all
The Federal Trade Commission will get a chance to argue the case for Meta’s breakup in court.
Igor Bonifacic11.13.2024
You can now post tracks to TikTok from Spotify and Apple Music
TikTok is all about the tunes, and the social network has added integrations to directly post audio from streaming services.
Anna Washenko11.07.2024
X now lets blocked users see your posts
Elon Musk's X has implemented a controversial change to the block function first announced in September.
Steve Dent11.04.2024
Instagram reorganizes message requests for creators
Instagram's newest update for creators adds special filters for direct messages and requests.
Danny Gallagher11.01.2024
X’s Community Notes feature has one job, and it’s failing to do it
A post on X that started the false claim that Haitian immigrants were eating people's pets in Springfield, Ohio remain on Elon Musk's platform.
Danny Gallagher10.30.2024
Mosseri confirms Instagram reduces video quality for posts that aren’t raking in views
Instagram head Adam Mosseri explained in an AMA how performance can affect the quality of videos on the platform.
Cheyenne MacDonald10.27.2024
Bluesky’s upcoming premium plan won’t give paid users special treatment
Bluesky says it's working on premium subscriptions as it looks to start generating revenue. The platform added that it won't add support for the likes of crypto trading or NFTs.
Kris Holt10.24.2024
The White House has started posting on Reddit
The White House has expanded its social media presence, with posts going up today on Reddit.
Anna Washenko10.08.2024
Mastodon's new notifications won't blow up your phone after a viral post anymore
Mastodon is releasing one of its biggest updates of the year, with changes to how notifications work and more.
Igor Bonifacic10.08.2024
More than a dozen states sue TikTok, alleging that it’s designed to addict kids
More than a dozen states sue TikTok, alleging that it’s designed to addict kids. The suit says the company violated the law by “falsely claiming its platform is safe for young people.”
Lawrence Bonk10.08.2024
X reportedly paid its Brazil fines to the wrong bank, causing further delay in reinstatement case
Citing Friday court filings, Reuters reports that X says it’s paid the fines and requested to have services restored. But, Justice Alexandre de Moraes said the funds went to the wrong bank.
Cheyenne MacDonald10.05.2024
X suspends journalist Ken Klippenstein after he published J.D. Vance dossier
Journalist Ken Klippenstein's decision to release the leaked vetting dossier of vice presidential candidate JD Vance earned him a temporary suspension on X.
Danny Gallagher09.27.2024
X is nerfing the block button: Blocked users will be able to see your posts
X will allow blocked users to still be able to see the accounts that blocked them.
Danny Gallagher09.23.2024
Bluesky now lets you upload videos, but there are some caveats
Bluesky now lets you upload videos, but there are some caveats. For starters, they can only be a minute long.
Lawrence Bonk09.11.2024
Utah judge blocks law preventing youth from accessing social media freely
Utah judge prevents the passing of a law limiting youth social media usage.
Jeremy Gan09.11.2024