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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 Gallagher11.02.2024
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 Gallagher10.31.2024
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 MacDonald10.28.2024
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 Holt10.25.2024
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 Washenko10.09.2024
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 Bonifacic10.09.2024
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 Bonk10.09.2024
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 MacDonald10.06.2024
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 Gallagher09.28.2024
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 Gallagher09.24.2024
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 Bonk09.12.2024
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 Gan09.12.2024
Australia’s Prime Minister wants to ban social media for children
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants to impose a nationwide age limit on social media.
Danny Gallagher09.11.2024
Majority of Attorneys General support a warning label for social media platforms
A group of attorneys general have drafted an open letter to Congress to signal their support for social media platforms to come with a warning label.
Anna Washenko09.11.2024
US charges Russian state media employees over a social media influence scheme
The US government is taking action to clamp down on Russian propaganda and disinformation ahead of November's general election.
Kris Holt09.05.2024
Meta's Oversight Board separates death threats and 'aspirational statements' in Venezuela
Meta’s Oversight Board has weighed in on the company’s content moderation policies in Venezuela amid violent crackdowns and widespread protests following the country’s disputed presidential election.
Karissa Bell09.05.2024
The X TV app is out now and yes, it really sucks
The new X TV app available for some Android TVs is in beta and it's just a shell of its social media wasteland.
Danny Gallagher09.05.2024
Meta’s Oversight Board says phrase ‘From the River to the Sea’ should not be banned
Meta's Oversight Board recommended that Meta open its Content Library to provide more transparency to journalists and researchers.
Danny Gallagher09.05.2024
Elon Musk's Starlink will comply with the Brazil X ban after all
Starlink told Brazil's telecom agency it won't comply with an order to block X in the country until officials unfreeze its local bank accounts.
Kris Holt09.04.2024