Instagram Takes a Harsher Stance on Hate Speech in DMs
After soccer players in the UK received a slew of racist messages on Instagram, the platform has decided to take action.
Instagram Won't Promote TikTok Reposts on Reels
Watermarked videos from other apps will no longer be prioritized by Instagram's algorithm.
Snapchat's "Friend Check Up" Invites You to Purge Unwanted Friends
If your Snapchat friends list is filled with forgotten users, it might be time to clean it up.
Twitter Considers Subscriptions to Cut Down on Ads
Twitter is thinking about making users pay for subscriptions and exclusive features.
WallStreetBets Gets Featured in a Super Bowl Commercial
During the Super Bowl, Reddit showcased a five-second ad in honor of r/WallStreetBets.
TikTok Is Upping Its E-Commerce Game
Soon, creators may be able to insert product links into videos and earn a commission.
Parler Allegedly Offered the Trump Organization an Ownership Stake
During Trump's presidency, Parler supposedly wanted him to use the platform as his go-to network.
Snapchat Spotlight Surges Past 100 Million Users
Spotlight, Snapchat's answer to TikTok, is gaining traction, and it might have to do with Snap's financial incentive.
Instagram, Twitter, TikTok Crack Down on Gang of Username Hijackers
The username thieves, OGUsers, hijack and sell rare social media handles for a profit.
Parler Board Forces Out CEO John Matze
Parler's board allegedly ousted Matze over a disagreement on moderation policies.
Instagram Is Trying Out a TikTok-Like Stories Feed
Instagram has confirmed that it's working on a prototype of a vertical Stories feed.
TikTok Launches Warning Labels to Identify Potential Misinformation
The platform will also display a warning notification when you try to share flagged content.
Messenger Brings Immersive Conversations to Oculus Quest
Now that Messenger is on Oculus, you can start chatting with friends without having to take off your headset.
Regret Deleting an Instagram Post? Now You Can Restore It
Instagram's Recently Deleted feature lets you revive deleted content.
Facebook Wants iOS Users to Allow Activity Tracking Permissions
Facebook is rolling out a new prompt that encourages iOS users to opt into activity tracking.
Twitter Suspended High-Profile Accounts Connected With Farmers' Protests in India
Twitter withheld around 250 accounts at the request of the Indian government.
Telegram Is Making It Easier to Import WhatsApp Conversations
Telegram is debuting a new tool that transfers WhatsApp conversations in just a few taps.
WhatsApp Is Enforcing Biometric Authentication for Desktop and Web Access
Now, you'll have to verify your identity via your mobile device to link your account on the desktop and web app.
Instagram Debuts Story Redesign on Desktop
Stories on Instagram's desktop site now appear in a clickable carousel that shows a preview of what's coming up next.
Facebook Hasn't Followed Through on Promise to Combat Holocaust Denial
The Anti-Defamation League found that Facebook hasn't been doing enough to remove content that denies the Holocaust.