Mobile The Web TikTok denies report it is cloning its algorithm, potentially for a US-only version of the app Is ByteDance just playing its cards close to its chest? By Rob Thubron, May 31, 2024, 8:48 AM
The Web Tech Culture TikTok is testing a new option to upload 60-minute videos, YouTube style Is ByteDance ready to go against YouTube? (and the US government) By Alfonso Maruccia, May 17, 2024, 12:50 PM
Tech Culture The Web TikTok and ByteDance sue US government over forced sale, claim free-speech violations "There is no question: the Act will force a shutdown of TikTok" By Rob Thubron, May 8, 2024, 5:19 AM 17 comments
Tech Culture Mobile TikTok faces a potential ban in Europe, too Major European politicians are willing to ostracize the Chinese-owned social network By Alfonso Maruccia, May 3, 2024, 9:16 AM
Security Tech Culture Microsoft warns that Russia's online influence campaigns targeting US elections have picked up pace Russia is trying to undermine US support for Ukraine and NATO By Rob Thubron, April 18, 2024, 6:55 AM 45 comments
Mobile Tech Culture The UK could ban the sale of smartphones to kids under 16 Most parents would approve By Rob Thubron, April 11, 2024, 10:03 AM 53 comments
The Web Tech Culture Former White House CIO warns the tech industry should prepare for a TikTok ban China could retaliate by placing demands on Apple By Rob Thubron, April 4, 2024, 10:16 AM 34 comments
Tech Culture The Web US prison system proposes total social media ban for inmates, sparking First Amendment concerns Activists call the proposal "archaic and so inhumane" By Rob Thubron, April 2, 2024, 9:18 AM 40 comments
The Web The number of X users in the US has fallen by a fifth since Musk took over, claims report Elon and Twitter say otherwise By Rob Thubron, March 27, 2024, 9:07 AM 24 comments
The Web Tech Culture Florida bans children under 14 from holding social media accounts Older teens will require parental consent to be on social media By Kishalaya Kundu, March 26, 2024, 9:43 AM 35 comments
Industry Tech Culture Controversial former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick could buy TikTok with help from Sam Altman A match made in heaven? By Rob Thubron, March 11, 2024, 6:51 AM 7 comments
The Web Tech Culture Biden backs bill that could kill TikTok in the US, TikTok fights back "If they pass it, I'll sign it" By James Miller, March 9, 2024, 12:08 PM 22 comments
The Web Threads appears to be winning the Twitter succession war Daily downloads have doubled or even tripled X's for three months By Daniel Sims, February 27, 2024, 8:15 PM 17 comments
Tech Culture The Web Mark Zuckerberg seeks to avoid personal liability in social media addiction lawsuits Zuck: Just because I'm boss doesn't make me liable By Rob Thubron, February 23, 2024, 10:09 AM 28 comments
Software The Web Bluesky opens the floodgates, ends invite-only system Is the platform finally ready to duke it out with Threads? By Zane Khan, February 6, 2024, 6:47 PM
Tech Culture The Web TikTok is the fastest-growing social platform in the US, but YouTube is still the most popular Facebook and YouTube popularity has held steady By Shawn Knight, January 31, 2024, 2:33 PM
Download of the Week The Web TikTok launches optimizations for larger screens Keeping up with the times and all audiences, TikTok has introduced app optimizations for tablets and foldable devices to take better advantage of display real-estate. By Erik Orejuela, December 19, 2023, 10:59 AM
Security The Web Meta starts enabling default end-to-end encryption on Facebook and Messenger Law enforcements have just a few more weeks to keep spying on users' personal comms By Alfonso Maruccia, December 8, 2023, 8:45 AM
The Web Mobile Study appears to debunk link between internet use and mental health No "smoking gun" could be found By Rob Thubron, November 28, 2023, 9:55 AM 9 comments
The Web Tech Culture TikTok's rising popularity in news consumption challenges Facebook's reign Thirty percent of US adults still prefer Facebook for their news By Rob Thubron, November 16, 2023, 10:31 AM
Tech Culture The Web United Nations proposes social media guidelines after survey finds 85% of people worry about online disinformation Fake news related to elections is a big concern By Rob Thubron, November 8, 2023, 10:15 AM 19 comments
Industry Tech Culture Meta given 30 days to cease using the name Threads by company that trademarked it 11 years ago "This is a classic David and Goliath battle" By Rob Thubron, October 30, 2023, 10:16 AM
The Web AI US immigration enforcement used an AI-powered tool to scan social media posts "derogatory" to the US "The government should not be using algorithms to scrutinize our social media posts" By Rob Thubron, October 27, 2023, 5:19 AM 11 comments
Gaming Tech Culture Nintendo's updated social media guidelines target modified games, leaks from data mining Nintendo constantly finds new ways to annoy people By Rob Thubron, October 26, 2023, 9:58 AM 11 comments
Tech Culture The Web Over 40 U.S. states are suing Facebook for harming children's mental health The bipartisan group of attorneys general are seeking substantial civil penalties By Kishalaya Kundu, October 25, 2023, 9:12 AM 19 comments