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Internet — Software — August 13th, 2026

Can social media start over? Bluesky's CEO and COO deliver their case at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Toni Schneider became Bluesky's permanent CEO after leading the company on an interim basis since March. He's joined by COO Rose Wang, who has been with the company since 2021, for a Disrupt Stage session on whether social media can start over and where Bluesky fits into that potential reboot.
August 13th, 2026Source

Patched SharePoint vulnerability now being exploited in the wild, here's why
Rapid7 released a proof-of-concept exploit a month after Microsoft fixed an issue in SharePoint. Now attackers are using it to hit unpatched targets.
August 13th, 2026Source

This is Instagram's new logo
It's the first change to Instagram's wordmark in a decade.
August 13th, 2026Source

Twitch feeds your streams to Amazon's AI unless you tell it to stop
Bot training switch is on by default, because apparently asking first wasn't going to work
August 13th, 2026Source

Zoom Fixes Bug That Let Call Participants Take Control of Other Devices
Attackers just needed to join a meeting to run code on attendees' devices without their knowledge or consent.
August 13th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — August 12th, 2026

Microsoft kills off Teams integration plugin without proper notice, leaving users furious
Microsoft kills Teams API used by Elgato Stream Deck, leaving users angry as their meeting controls stop working without a replacement.
August 12th, 2026Source

Tired of the 'Try the new Outlook' button? Disable it with this tweak
Here's how to permanently remove the "Try the new Outlook" toggle from classic Outlook using a simple registry edit.
August 12th, 2026Source

Zoom fixed three bugs that let anyone on a call take over your machine
The flaws needed no click and left no visible trace, but the patches went out two months ago and the AI discovery story is thinner than it looks
August 12th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — August 8th, 2026

EU tells Meta, TikTok to boost monitoring, fact-checking
The EU's tech chief called on Meta and TikTok to "act decisively" to stem disinformation at times of crisis, saying the European Commission held talks with both platforms Friday following last week's Ceuta migrant surge.
August 8th, 2026Source

X is replacing revenue sharing with a new original content rewards program
It will focus on rewarding users that regularly post original content.
August 8th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — August 7th, 2026

Meta fined $567 million in landmark ruling that will see teen accounts restricted
A New Mexico trial against Meta has ordered it to introduce more child safety features in the state, and has slapped it with $942 million in fines.
August 7th, 2026Source

Microsoft tosses Teams Live chat into its feature graveyard
Website support widget lasted 18 months before Redmond ended the conversation
August 7th, 2026Source

Old Reddit might be on the chopping block. Here's why.
Another thing you can blame AI for.
August 7th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — August 5th, 2026

How to stop videos autoplaying on X
You can tweak your settings in under a minute.
August 5th, 2026Source

I can't wait to use this new Outlook feature to rearrange my schedule
Outlook has several improvements on the way that make it easier to keep track of events and rearrange your schedule.
August 5th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — August 3rd, 2026

Snapchat is set to take drastic measures against AI, and I hope other social platforms follow suit
Snapchat is declaring war on AI content. Well, at least on some of it.
August 3rd, 2026Source

Internet — Software — July 31st, 2026

Australia's social media ban for under-16s has had limited impact so far
Nearly 22 percent of children are on Pinterest while there was "no statistically significant change" in AI chatbot use.
July 31th, 2026Source

Google's Play Age Signals API is expanding worldwide
Google said on July 29, 2026, that it will expand its Play Age Signals API to developers in every market by the end of 2026. Paul Feng, vice president of product management for Google Play, said in the announcement that the rollout starts with Australia and Canada in mid-August. The tool has been live in Brazil since March 17, 2026.
July 31th, 2026Source

More than 80% of kids still using social media despite ban, new eSafety report finds
Australia's online watchdog found more than 80% of kids were still using an age-restricted platform, such as Instagram, TikTok or Snapchat, three months after the social media ban took effect.
July 31th, 2026Source

Reddit is testing a new way to watch — and listen to — its viral posts
Reddit is taking a cue from TikTok to bring viral stories to life through video. On Thursday's second-quarter earnings call, the company said it's been working on a new "video Reddit" experience that would not only allow users to watch videos from the platform, but also listen to posts in the background.
July 31th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — July 29th, 2026

Claude Connectors Link Directly to Consensus for Academic Data
In 2026, researchers are turning to Claude to enhance their workflows and streamline collaboration in academic settings. According to Andy Stapleton, one notable feature is Projects, which organizes complex research tasks into clear, actionable steps. For instance, when preparing a grant proposal or conducting a literature review, users can upload relevant documents, provide detailed instructions and use project-specific memory to maintain consistency and avoid duplication. This methodical structure helps researchers stay aligned with their goals while managing tight deadlines and intricate requirements.
July 29th, 2026Source

Elon Musk finally launches X Money. What could possibly go wrong?
Expect bumps with X Money rollout as major US financial markets are excluded.
July 29th, 2026Source

Elon Musk's X Money Offers 6% Interest, But Comes With Subscription Fees and Fine Print
X Money began rolling out to U.S.-based Premium and Premium+ subscribers on July 27. The service brings interest-bearing accounts, direct deposit, peer-to-peer transfers, bill payments, and a Visa debit card to the social media platform.
July 29th, 2026Source

Elon Musk's X settles multiyear legal battle with the World Federation of Advertisers
Elon Musk's X has settled its multiyear legal battle with advertising trade group the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), the two organizations said on Wednesday.
July 29th, 2026Source

Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law banning nudify apps
You'd imagine that nobody would object to a Minnesota law that would ban nudify apps in the state, but one company is so opposed to the plan that it's filed a lawsuit against the state's attorney general. Unsurprisingly, that company is Elon Musk's xAI, now called SpaceXAI.
July 29th, 2026Source

Microsoft Outlook is about to get one of its best features in ages
Microsoft is finally bringing one of Outlook's most exciting productivity upgrades yet, making calendar rescheduling dramatically faster and easier.
July 29th, 2026Source

New York Rolls Out Final Rules for Verifying Age on Social Media
The state of New York just finalized the rules for its SAFE for Kids Act, detailing exactly how social media platforms must verify user ages starting in January 2027. This new law targets the addictive nature of algorithmic feeds by turning them off by default for anyone under 18. Instead of seeing an endless scroll of recommended videos tailored by an algorithm, minors will only see posts from accounts they actually follow, displayed in chronological order.
July 29th, 2026Source

Russia charges Telegram's Durov with aiding terrorism and adds him to a wanted list
The FSB says Pavel Durov failed to remove channels used to plan attacks. Telegram calls the case a pretext to push Russians onto a state-run app.
July 29th, 2026Source

Which countries have banned social media for kids?
Australia started it. Now, the list is growing.
July 29th, 2026Source

X and an advertising trade group settle a legal dispute over an alleged 'boycott'
The social media company and the World Federation of Advertisers say they're resetting their relationship.
July 29th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — July 27th, 2026

All Threads users can now DM Meta AI
The feature is rolling out globally starting today. But you still can't block the AI's posts.
July 27th, 2026Source

Florence Opens Italy's First Youth Digital Addiction Center
Florence is opening Italy's first youth digital addiction center, offering education, screen-free activities, and support instead of broad bans.
July 27th, 2026Source

France Bans Social Media for Kids Under 15, a First for the EU
France became the first country in the European Union (EU) to ban children under 15 years old from using social media.
July 27th, 2026Source

GitHub implements version update delay so security issues can be caught
GitHub has announced a three-day cooldown period for version updates so that security researchers have time to find flaws in releases before they cause problems for users.
July 27th, 2026Source

Lawsuits Target Discord And Meta Over Defective Product Designs
Discord and Meta are facing new legal battles that take a completely different approach to holding tech companies accountable. Instead of suing these companies for the harmful content people post online, families and legal teams are arguing that the apps themselves are legally defective products. This strategy tries to bypass older internet laws that usually protect social platforms from being responsible for what their users say, focusing instead on how the software is built and designed.
July 27th, 2026Source

Snapchat Launches Real Time Spotify Music Sharing On Snap Map
Snapchat is launching a brand new way to let friends know what you are listening to as it happens. Through a direct integration with Spotify, users can now broadcast their current music tracks straight to the Snap Map. The new feature aims to help people discover fresh artists through their daily contacts while making the location-based map a bit more personal and expressive.
July 27th, 2026Source

Snapchat now lets you share what you're listening to in real time
Snapchat is now letting users share the music they're listening to in real time via a new feature in Snap Map, TechCrunch has exclusively learned.
July 27th, 2026Source

Threads Launches Private Meta AI Chats To Keep Your Main Feed Clean
Meta is officially bringing its artificial intelligence assistant directly to the direct messages section of Threads. This new update gives people a private space to interact with the chatbot without posting those automated conversations to the main timeline. By moving these interactions into private messages, the platform hopes to make using the assistant feel much more natural and prevent timelines from feeling crowded with text.
July 27th, 2026Source

Threads users can now chat with Meta AI in their DMs
Meta on Monday said it is rolling out its Meta AI chatbot within Threads' DMs, giving users a way to chat with the AI assistant.
July 27th, 2026Source

US College Has 'Content Creation' Major for Aspiring Social Media Influencers
Arizona State University is now offering a bachelor's degree in content creation for aspiring social media influencers.
July 27th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — July 24th, 2026

AdultFriendFinder success rate: Real AFF info from someone who's tried it
You might need to adjust your expectations.
July 24th, 2026Source

Desktop browsing trends: Gmail first, everything else later
What keeps people glued to the computer screen? Turns out it's not Netflix marathons, Reddit rabbit holes or impulse Amazon splurges—it's Gmail.
July 24th, 2026Source

EU charges TikTok with failing to protect children's privacy under the DSA
Brussels' preliminary findings say minors' accounts were left exposed to strangers. TikTok could face a fine of up to 6% of global turnover.
July 24th, 2026Source

India's move against Jack Dorsey's Bitchat sparks legal debate
An apparent Indian government effort to remove GitHub repositories for Jack Dorsey's offline Bluetooth-powered messaging app Bitchat has raised questions about the legal basis for targeting open source software because of how it works.
July 24th, 2026Source

Meta is banning the 'pervert glasses' creeps from Instagram
Instagram will now remove videos filmed on Meta's smart glasses to harass strangers, after "pickup artist" and prank accounts turned the specs into what critics call "pervert glasses". At least two accounts with over a million followers each are already gone. But the fix arrives late, and does nothing about the recordings that never get posted.
July 24th, 2026Source

Microsoft blames massive Microsoft 365 outage on maintenance bug
Microsoft says a bug in its automated network maintenance request system caused Thursday's massive outage by mistakenly removing IP routes from more devices than intended, disrupting Azure and Microsoft 365 services.
July 24th, 2026Source

Vietnam wants under-16s to keep their accounts, just not post on them
A draft decree would let children stay on social media while barring them from posting, commenting, or reacting, a narrower design than Australia's outright ban.
July 24th, 2026Source or Source

Internet — Software — July 23rd, 2026

AdultFriendFinder cost: How much it is, how it bills
The real fun begins when you upgrade your account.
July 23rd, 2026Source

EU Slaps Google With $1 Billion Fine In First Major DMA Enforcement
The European Commission has delivered its heaviest blow yet under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), issuing two non-compliance decisions against Google. The twin fines total €890 million (around $1.02 billion in U.S. currency), the biggest ever related to a DMA violation, and target two core pillars of Google's lucrative business. One is related to how it displays search results and the other targets billing and linking on the Google Play Store.
July 23rd, 2026Source

Google hit with $1 billion in fines as EU braces for Trump battle
Google becomes third tech giant to face huge fines under the Digital Markets Act.
July 23rd, 2026Source

Instagram is now banning users who make creepy content with Meta glasses
"We don't want people to be surreptitiously taking videos of other people."
July 23rd, 2026Source

MeBeMe's new 'interrupter' app helps you become your best self instead of doomscrolling
MeBeMe is a new app that acts as an "interrupter," designed to help users become their best selves instead of getting lost in endless scrolling. Rather than blocking access to their phones, the app delivers small "missions" or tasks that encourage real-world habits aligned with the person users want to become.
July 23rd, 2026Source

Microsoft wants to make Copilot an integral component of Outlook classic
Microsoft will add a dedicated Copilot entry point to Outlook classic in August 2026, aligning its interface with other Microsoft 365 apps.
July 23rd, 2026Source

Microsoft working to fix Exchange Online mailbox quarantine issue
Microsoft is working to resolve an ongoing Exchange Online issue that has been mistakenly quarantining customers' mailboxes since Sunday.
July 23rd, 2026Source

You can now find local events on Tinder — and match with other attendees
If you're in one of 10 major cities, at least.
July 23rd, 2026Source

Internet — Software — July 22nd, 2026

Council worker spared prison after four-day data-snooping spree
Herefordshire employee handed suspended sentence for breach of Computer Misuse Act
July 22nd, 2026Source

Dating apps like Tinder affect relationships and the economics of desire
In recent years, it has become commonplace to see people selecting potential partners with the same gestures (and enthusiasm) they use to scroll through videos on TikTok or browse products in an online store. Swipe right for interest; swipe left to move on. What once involved the drama of meeting someone—glances, hesitation, approaching, rejection, discovery—has been compressed into almost "gamified" interfaces. Dating apps have expanded the possibilities for meeting people, but research in social psychology indicates that more options do not always mean greater satisfaction, more stable relationships or better outcomes for all users.
July 22nd, 2026Source

France Bans Social Media for Under-15s, Requires Age Checks
France will ban social media for children under 15, requiring nationwide age checks and raising privacy and platform compliance concerns.
July 22nd, 2026Source

Google scrubbed it, but Bing kept the receipts that show where LeBron James may play next season
Google dropped the delisted video fast, but Bing kept the index visible, resulting in more people seeing the video.
July 22nd, 2026Source

Social media addiction lawsuit against Meta is dropped
A day after Snap tentatively settled with the plaintiff in a social media addiction lawsuit, leaving Meta as the only remaining defendant, the case has been dropped. In a statement, Meta said the plaintiff chose to drop his case against Meta without receiving any payment.
July 22nd, 2026Source

Substack's new tool tells you who's been writing their newsletters with AI
Substack has launched a new feature that can show you which of your favorite newsletters are being written using AI.
July 22nd, 2026Source

WhatsApp adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrades, iPad sign-ups, and more
WhatsApp is rolling out a suite of new features, including a revamped Apple CarPlay and Android Auto experience as part of the Meta-owned company's broader push to make its app a more complete cross-device communication platform rather than one just used for mobile messaging.
July 22nd, 2026Source

Internet — Software — July 16th, 2026

Alerting Parents if Teens Show Signs of Distress in Conversations With Meta AI
We want teens to have age-appropriate experiences with AI and to keep parents informed if we become aware that their teen may be in distress. Today we're announcing additional protections to help make sure that, when it comes to sensitive conversations related to suicide and self-harm, we're responding in the right way. This means acknowledging teens' feelings while helping them get the offline support they need — whether that's from a parent, a professional helpline, or the emergency services.
July 16th, 2026Source

EU accepts X's plan to fix digital content violations
The European Union announced Wednesday that it had accepted a plan by Elon Musk's X social media platform to correct digital-content violations that led to a 120 million euros ($138 million) fine.
July 16th, 2026Source

Experts find new way to enhance social media influencer messaging
Influencers and followers together are more effective than influencers alone.
July 16th, 2026Source

Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, is investigating TikTok's child safety measures
The regulator is assessing whether the platform is doing enough to protect children from harmful content.
July 16th, 2026Source or Source

The UK won't restrict VPNs after all, and its own research is why
The UK has decided not to restrict VPNs to enforce its new teen social-media rules, after its own research found children use them for privacy, not to dodge age checks.
July 16th, 2026Source

Trump's "Anti-Establishment" Truth Social Will Now License Real-Time Sentiment From Its Top 10 Accounts To High-Frequency Trading Firms
In the current bizarro times, an anti-establishment stance is apparently synonymous with being pro-Wall Street, and skirting the SEC's rules on stock price manipulation is considered eminently kosher, as evidenced by Truth Social's sudden pivot towards monetizing its users' data, and the President Trump's ongoing penchant for touting stocks on Truth Social that he bought beforehand.
July 16th, 2026Source

X cracks down on creators who steal content
X is taking a tougher stance against people who try to abuse its creator revenue-sharing program by soliciting engagement and stealing content from others.
July 16th, 2026Source

xAI Sues Man for Using Grok to Create CSAM Deepfakes
Elon Musk's startup xAI is suing a man for allegedly misusing the company's AI image generator Grok to create child sexual abuse material.
July 16th, 2026Source or Source

Internet — Software — July 12th, 2026

Amid criticism, Meta reins in new AI tool that automatically accessed public Instagram images
Meta has pulled the plug on a feature of a recently launched AI tool following criticism that it made Instagram accounts fodder for use in creating AI-generated images.
July 12th, 2026Source

Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children
The European Union's plan to regulate children's access to social media follows the implementation or proposal of similar measures around the world.
July 12th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — July 11th, 2026

Bluesky has an official CEO again
Toni Schneider, its interim CEO, has officially taken the job.
July 11th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — July 10th, 2026

Automated Moderation Is Here to Stay—Accountability Must Keep Pace
When whistleblower Frances Haugen leaked a set of documents from Meta in 2020, among the revelations was a jarring statistic: The company's algorithms designed to detect terrorist content incorrectly deleted nonviolent Arabic-language content 77 percent of the time, while failing to detect hate speech under the company's own policies in many instances. Meta's own transparency report released later that year demonstrated similar findings. Five years later, researchers in the region report that overzealous moderation remains a problem, while paths to remedy have all but collapsed.
July 10th, 2026Source

EU says Facebook and Instagram's 'addictive' design is illegal
The European Commission says Meta's current mitigation measures can't prevent social media addiction.
July 10th, 2026Source or Source

Instagram's Adam Mosseri: If you don't like AI, 'then you shouldn't have it in your feed'
Mosseri still doesn't want to filter out AI posts completely, however.
July 10th, 2026Source

New Google Tags Will Tell You When an Ad Was Made or Altered Using AI
Google has unveiled AI transparency tags for ads.
July 10th, 2026Source

Newsletters Are All the Rage. As an Author, Here's What to Use Based on Your Needs
I've used several newsletter platforms in my author life. I'll show you how to choose your own -- and some of the best options currently on the market.
July 10th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — July 9th, 2026

EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media
Restrictions on children's use of social media in the European Union could come as early as this summer, as a long-awaited expert report next week is expected to recommend limiting minors' access to online platforms.
July 9th, 2026Source

Tuta is making it easier to migrate all your emails to Tuta Mail
Tuta has rolled out one-click email migration, new Calendar features, and standalone Tuta Drive mobile apps across its privacy-focused ecosystem.
July 9th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — July 8th, 2026

Discord confirms AI moderators have banned thousands over harmless images
Maybe human moderators still have a place.
July 8th, 2026Source

I was buried in email newsletters. Here's how Claude rescued me
I was getting bombarded with newsletters I didn't need, so I asked Claude for help. It was done in minutes.
July 8th, 2026Source

Microsoft fixes an annoying issue with Copilot in Outlook
Microsoft releases a new update for Outlook that fixes an issue where Outlook crashed when using the Copilot Compose feature.
July 8th, 2026Source

Microsoft is making automatic responses in Outlook better
The latest Microsoft 365 Roadmap entry hints that Microsoft is working on a new, rule-based auto-response feature in Outlook.
July 8th, 2026Source

Microsoft stops rollout of a Teams feature that was actually quite useful
Microsoft has paused the rollout of its new minimized meeting experience for Teams, delaying compact multitasking controls with no reason given.
July 8th, 2026Source

Preorder SPECS, Snap's First Ever AR Glasses
Lightweight and stylish personal wearable computer.
July 8th, 2026Source

Social media influencers who match racial, ethnic identity of their audiences have a bigger—and unhealthy—impact
Food marketers increasingly use people for paid promotions who share the racial and ethnic identities of their target audiences because such "identity congruence" is seen as persuasive. This strategy has migrated to social media, where it can reach millions of users daily, including youth who may be less likely to recognize it as advertising.
July 8th, 2026Source

The best dating apps for serious relationships
Find love for the summer — or forever.
July 8th, 2026Source

What social media creators can't say about their job
While researching her forthcoming book on the promises and perils of visibility in the content creator economy, Brooke Erin Duffy noticed a surprising pattern.
July 8th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — July 4th, 2026

AdultFriendFinder review: Is the famous hookup site legit or not?
It's equal parts sex and spam.
July 4th, 2026Source

Australia's child social media ban is failing, and the Senate just delayed the fix
Seven in 10 children who had accounts when the world-first ban took effect are still on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, but senators have sent the government's enforcement bill to an eight-week inquiry
July 4th, 2026Source

Social media bans for kids don't protect adults against harms, here's what you can do
In this editorial, I look into the harms caused by social media to adults, who aren't covered by social media bans, and suggest actions you can do.
July 4th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — July 2nd, 2026

Age-verification laws have spread throughout the U.S. in the last few years.

All the states Pornhub is blocked in now
X's Live Studio aims to make livestreams easier for creators
July 2nd, 2026Source

Instant digital rewards may make hard thinking feel less worthwhile
Imagine opening a difficult book in a quiet room. The first page is dense. You read one paragraph, then reread it. Nothing "clicks" yet. Your brain is doing what learning often requires: spending effort before the reward arrives. Then your phone lights up. One thumb movement, and the situation changes completely. A joke, a message, a clip, a tiny social reward: all available instantly, all requiring almost no effort. The book has not become harder and, definitely, your intelligence has not disappeared. But the book now feels more expensive, because another activity nearby offers a much better bargain: reward now, effort almost zero.
July 2nd, 2026Source

X's Live Studio aims to make livestreams easier for creators
Playing catch-up with Twitch and YouTube.
July 2nd, 2026Source

Internet — Software — June 28th, 2026

Australia doubles the maximum penalty for its social media ban
The fine can now potentially hit 99 million AUD, or $68 million.
June 28th, 2026Source

Hookup apps without AI features
Want a break from endless AI? These are the hookup apps for you
June 28th, 2026Source

Instagram wants to make algorithm customisation a core part of the app, not a buried setting
Mosseri showed prototypes that surface Your Algorithm through pull-down gestures in the feed and swipe-up prompts on Reels.
June 28th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — June 27th, 2026

How professional creators avoid content droughts
Anthpo and Siow Wei share their strategies at VidCon 2026.
June 27th, 2026Source

How to spot an AI chatbot on AdultFriendFinder
A guide to knowing if your hookup is the real deal.
June 27th, 2026Source

Meta is pushing for social media exclusions in new child safety regulation
Meta lobbyists have approached California lawmakers, insiders say.
June 27th, 2026Source

You've tried DuckDuckGo and Brave Search, now get serious with SearXNG
For greater search privacy and control in search engines try out SearXNG, a meta search engine. You can even host it yourself for more control.
June 27th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — June 26th, 2026

Australia's social media ban may not be that effective, study finds
The study found that teens used circumvention methods to get around the ban.
June 26th, 2026Source

TikTok's road to becoming a super app
Although TikTok is widely described as a social media giant, it's been gradually moving beyond that category. Over time, the video app added TikTok Shop, a map for local discovery, robust search, games, and so much more. Recently, it's added hotel booking capabilities and is pursuing a fintech license.
June 26th, 2026Source

Yeet: The AI Dating App for Gen Z Built to Save You From Bad Chats
Can a chatbot be the best wingman?
June 26th, 2026Source

YouTube Shorts nixes 'dislikes' and lets you double the playback speed
It now offers a 'Clear mode' as well that was obviously nicked from TikTok.
June 26th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — June 23rd, 2026

EU bets on digital euro to cut US tech addiction
The EU believes a digital euro is the answer to cutting its addiction to U.S. payment systems like Visa and Mastercard, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay, as the bloc seeks to favor European firms over others.
June 23rd, 2026Source

How Microsoft Teams is Fixing Live Presentations This Summer
Microsoft Teams continues to adapt to the needs of modern workplaces with eight new features released this summer, each designed to enhance productivity and collaboration. One standout addition is the real-time PowerPoint updates feature, which allows presenters to make live changes to their slides during meetings. By selecting the "Present the latest version" option, any edits are instantly visible to attendees, making it easier to respond to feedback or update content without disrupting the flow of discussion.
June 23rd, 2026Source

Internet — Software — June 22nd, 2026

How Long Do Instants Last On Instagram?
Instagram is one of the most widely used social media platforms to date, and for good reason. The direct messaging function not only cemented the phrase "slide into your DMs" in modern-day vernacular but also paved the way for further improvements to the Instagram inbox. Apart from being able to view posts and stories you've been tagged or mentioned in, you can now also play a secret Instagram game, share Instagram notes — which may contain a brief status message, a song, a GIF, or their map location — approve message requests, and, quite recently, send "Instants."
June 22nd, 2026Source

Instagram for TV is now available on Samsung TVs in the US
You can watch reels and stories on TV with the app.
June 22nd, 2026Source

Massive outage affects tens of thousands of X users
X doesn't mark the spot as the social media site suffers a major outage.
June 22nd, 2026Source

Microsoft accidentally kills epic Outlook email threads
Redmond manages to break replying to an email on Outlook for macOS, one of the most basic functions
June 22nd, 2026Source

Microsoft admits one of the most crucial Outlook features is currently broken
Outlook on Mac is breaking one of the most important features as the main message itself seems to hide itself.
June 22nd, 2026Source

WhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India's CRED founder Kunal Shah and invests $900M in startup
Meta is betting on India for WhatsApp's next chapter, naming entrepreneur Kunal Shah to lead the messaging app and succeed Will Cathcart, who is stepping down after nearly seven years at the helm to take on a new product-building role at the company.
June 22nd, 2026Source

YouTube has a new interface for its mobile app
YouTube has unveiled an updated and streamlined version of its mobile interface. It is part of a move that not only changes the look of things but also makes adjustments to the user experience in a way that should help with engagement.
June 22nd, 2026Source

Internet — Software — June 20th, 2026

How digital platforms are turning us into 'data subjects'
Every day, billions of people rely on technologies from Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple to navigate the world. We use them to communicate, work, shop, find information and stay entertained. But, according to media researcher Bjorn Beijnon, these technologies are doing far more than helping us get things done: They are increasingly shaping how we understand ourselves and the world around us. Beijnon will defend his Ph.D. on the subject at the University of Amsterdam on June 19.
June 20th, 2026Source

Instagram finally lets you give carousel images individual captions
Meta has announced a new option for Instagram which users have been practically begging for -- the ability to use multiple captions on a carousel.
June 20th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — June 19th, 2026

At least one UK government department is reportedly done with X
Attorney General Richard Hermer told staff to stop posting due to racism and violence concerns.
June 19th, 2026Source

Court says Ohio can require parental consent for children using social media
The law requires platforms likely to be used by under-16s to verify ages and obtain parental approval
June 19th, 2026Source

Excessive Instagram use could erode our sense of self, altering the perception of our bodies
Instagram use could influence not only how we see our bodies, but also how our brain perceives the bodies we inhabit as "ours." In short, it could erode our sense of self to the point of no longer recognizing ourselves in our own bodies, or feeling "at home" within them.
June 19th, 2026Source

Infowars is returning with Tim Heidecker at the helm. Here's what it'll look like.
The Onion isn't waiting for the courts anymore.
June 19th, 2026Source

The UK's New Under-16 Social Media Ban Will Cause More Harm Than It Prevents
This week, politicians in the UK pushed forward with plans to eviscerate privacy and free speech on the internet by announcing a ban on social media for users under 16 that is set to take effect in Spring 2027.
June 19th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — June 16th, 2026

New Features to Celebrate 500 Million Monthly Users on Threads
Today we're announcing that Threads has reached 500 million monthly active users, a milestone that reflects people's desire for a public space built around conversation. This growth is driven by communities — groups of people showing up around the conversations they care about, from books to basketball to parenting to music. Those communities built Threads into what it is and now, we're adding new tools to help them become even more meaningful and dynamic.
June 16th, 2026Source

OnlyFans 'managers' take advantage of creators, BBC finds
The platform isn't doing enough to protect creators from exploitation, according to the BBC's investigation.
June 16th, 2026Source

Threads adds new personalization and community features as it reaches 500M monthly users
Nearly three years after launching as a competitor to Twitter (now X), Threads has reached 500 million monthly active users, the company announced Tuesday. The Meta-owned social platform also announced a series of new features launching today, including a "Your Algo" tool that lets users control what they see in their feed.
June 16th, 2026Source

Threads scales past half a billion users, brings deeper community and feed controls
Threads hits 500M users and rolls out new community tools and personalised feed controls across key regions.
June 16th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — June 15th, 2026

Britain plots digital bedtime after kicking under-16s off social media
UK plans to go further than Australia, while also targeting stranger contact, livestreaming, and addictive platform features
June 15th, 2026Source

Cold Cannon Is the All-in-One Cold Email Platform for Teams
If your outbound email stack looks like a tangled mess of separate subscriptions with one tool for warmup, another for sequences, and a third for inbox management, Cold Cannon was built to fix that. The web-based cold email platform consolidates the entire outreach workflow into a single interface. That means connecting domains via IMAP/SMTP, warming up accounts automatically, building multi-step sequences with conditional follow-up logic, rotating senders, and managing replies all from one dashboard.
June 15th, 2026Source

If you're already watching YouTube daily, this subscription swap just makes sense
Is it time to double down on red?
June 15th, 2026Source

Microsoft's controversial Wi‑Fi tracking in Teams is back — but this time with better privacy controls
After multiple delays, Microsoft finally launched its controversial Teams Wi‑Fi tracking feature, promising more transparency and better user control.
June 15th, 2026Source

UK bans social media for under-16s: Here's when it starts and which apps are affected
New rules would block under-16s from accessing apps like TikTok and YouTube while exempting messaging platforms like WhatsApp.
June 15th, 2026Source

UK to Ban Social Media for Under-16s Starting in 2027
The British government will introduce a ban on social media access for all users under 16 years of age, set to take effect in 2027. UK prime minister Keir Starmer announced the plans on Monday, calling the move "the right step for Britain" and the best way to keep children safe online.
June 15th, 2026Source or Source

Internet — Software — June 8th, 2026

Fighting Spyware: An Update From WhatsApp
Last year, WhatsApp made history by securing a landmark verdict and permanent injunction barring NSO Group — a spyware firm blacklisted for actions contrary to US national security — from targeting WhatsApp and its users ever again. The court was unequivocal: NSO violated federal and state laws against hacking. Today, we're asking the court to hold them in contempt of that order.
June 8th, 2026Source

Google has increased the price of YouTube Premium yet again
For the fourth time in three years, Google has increased the price of a YouTube Premium subscription. The increase sees the price of the individual tier jumping by $2.
June 8th, 2026Source

Google won't just admit it's feeding YouTube creators to its music AI
It can if it wants to. But it won't say if it is.
June 10th, 2026Source

Hackers likely hijacked over 20,000 Instagram accounts with Meta's AI chatbot
Meta blames a bug on an exploit that allowed hackers to ask its AI support bot to link a victim's account with their own email.
June 8th, 2026Source

Instagram just added the one feature users have been begging for
Instagram, probably the most popular social media app in the world, is now scoring one of the most anticipated features that many users have been clamoring Meta about: the ability to rearrange your photo grid on mobile.
June 10th, 2026Source

Instagram Now Lets You Tell the Algorithm What You Actually Want
Instagram is giving users more control over the content they see by expanding its Your Algorithm feature to the main feed. The update allows people to view the topics Instagram believes they are interested in and adjust those preferences across several parts of the app, making recommendations feel more personalized and transparent.
June 10th, 2026Source or Source

Instagram Plus is here for those willing to pay for extra features
Subscription-based software and services have become increasingly common -- to the point that even social media platforms are looking to get in on the action. Meta is among those looking to bring in some extra money by giving users the option of a paid-for subscription -- and this includes Instagram.
June 8th, 2026Source

New safety rules for under-16 Snapchat users
Younger Snapchatters will see this setting change.
June 10th, 2026Source

Racist comments targeting politicians tripled since Meta relaxed its rules
Violent threats against lawmakers have also surged on Facebook.
June 10th, 2026Source

Snapchat walls under-16s off from public Spotlight, making their videos friends-only
Younger teens get a dedicated profile with no favourite counts, the latest platform to dial back public sharing for minors as lawsuits and regulators close in.
June 10th, 2026Source

Snap will no longer allow younger teens' Spotlight videos to be publicly viewable
Maybe it wasn't a great idea to let 14-year-olds post videos to Spotlight in the first place.
June 10th, 2026Source

Social media accounts uncover how fake jobs trap people in cross-border scam compounds
Under the pretext of employment prospects, hundreds of thousands of job seekers are lured by scammers to cross the border into countries such as Myanmar, Laos or Cambodia. Instead of the promised lucrative positions, they are forced to work long hours in heavily guarded scam compounds, facing strict quotas and violence as punishment. Their main task is to fabricate online identities and defraud people, for example by operating "pig-butchering" scams, in which they introduce fraudulent investment schemes after establishing romantic relationships with random targets online.
June 8th, 2026Source

Stop Children From Taking and Sharing Nudes, UK Prime Minister Tells Tech Companies
Keir Starmer is reportedly also on the brink of banning social media for children under 16, just as Australia has done.
June 8th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — June 6th, 2026

Beyond Instagram: Introducing the next generation of social apps
For years, our social media experiences have been dominated by Big Tech players like Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp), Google (YouTube), Snapchat, TikTok, and X. But a growing number of startups are taking aim at these giants by building new, often smaller and more personal social networking experiences to connect people with friends, interests, and tighter-knit communities.
June 6th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — May 30th, 2026

Meta, other social networks will pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district lawsuit
Over 1,000 school districts in the US sued social media companies over 'addictive' products.
May 30th, 2026Source

TikTok's road to becoming a super app
Although TikTok is widely described as a social media giant, it's been gradually moving beyond that category. Over time, the video app added TikTok Shop, a map for local discovery, robust search, games, and so much more. Now it has recently added hotel booking capabilities and is pursuing a fintech license.
May 30th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — May 29th, 2026

3 common hookup app profile mistakes: Keep this off your AdultFriendFinder profile
Daters can often sabotage their own chances at success.
May 29th, 2026Source

YouTube's AI Will Let You Customize Your Home Feed
YouTube's new AI features could be a big deal for content creators.
May 29th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — May 28th, 2026

Adult Friend Finder app: Where to download the AFF app and how secure is it?
It's complicated.
May 28th, 2026Source

EU moderation watchdog says social media giants hate taking down hate speech
Also somehow censoring too much while refusing to hand over account ban evidence for review
May 28th, 2026Source

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are no longer just free apps anymore: here's how much their subscriptions cost and what you get
Subscribe to the Plus plan of your favorite Meta app to get extra features and benefits.
May 28th, 2026Source

Proton Mail aims to make it easier for you to transition away from Gmail and ditch Google
Proton claims that managing your Gmail messages through its service offers you more privacy.
May 28th, 2026Source

The Real Reason You Feel the Need to Upgrade Your Creator Gear
The fast-paced evolution of creator technology has undeniably expanded what's possible in content creation, but it has also introduced a subtle yet significant challenge: the psychological toll of "upgrade culture." As Tech Court explains, this culture often shifts creators' focus from meaningful work to a relentless pursuit of the latest gear. For instance, many creators find themselves caught in cycles of dissatisfaction, constantly questioning whether their current setup is sufficient, even when it's more than capable of meeting their needs.
May 28th, 2026Source

YouTube adds new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and 'Auto speed'
YouTube announced on Thursday it's introducing new podcast features for Premium users, including an AI-powered recommendation tool, an "Auto speed" setting, and a new on-the-go listening mode.
May 28th, 2026Source

YouTube will automatically label AI videos soon
YouTube will automatically detect and label realistic AI-generated videos, while making AI disclosures more prominent across Shorts and long videos.
May 28th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — May 23rd, 2026

3 AdultFriendFinder features exclusive to paid users
These exclusive perks for paid users help justify the monthly cost.
May 23rd, 2026Source

How to use AdultFriendFinder's Sex Stories feature — vet your next sexting partner
Many an AFF connection has been made by two adults bonding over their shared love of erotic fiction.
May 23rd, 2026Source

The best hookup apps for 2026: I swiped until my thumb hurt
Here are the best apps for finding a casual, low-stress connection right now.
May 23rd, 2026Source

Internet — Software — May 22nd, 2026

Apple Confirms New App Store Age Rating Rules for Australia and Vietnam
Apple has announced new App Store age rating changes that will affect developers in Australia and Vietnam starting June 18, 2026, as the company continues adjusting its platform to meet growing global rules around online safety for minors.
May 22nd, 2026Source

Facebook's got a new, secret app called Forum
Meta's got its own mini-Reddit going on.
May 22nd, 2026Source

Malaysia's under-16 social media ban goes into effect on June 1
Online platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube will have to adopt age verification systems.
May 22nd, 2026Source

Meta launches Forum, an app for Facebook Groups offered as a Reddit alternative
Facebook Groups gets another standalone app, years after Meta shut the last one down
May 22nd, 2026Source

Outlook has an image problem
Microsoft says classic client may lose embedded pictures thanks to wrapping bug
May 22nd, 2026Source

Internet — Software — May 21st, 2026

GitHub faces a fight for its survival at Microsoft
GitHub is battling outages, security issues, and a talent exodus.
May 21st, 2026Source

Maka Kids is redefining kids' screen time with a streaming app optimized for well-being, not engagement
In a media landscape dominated by Baby Shark and Skibidi Toilet, one startup is reimagining children's media by focusing on well-being, not watch time.
May 21st, 2026Source

Malaysia issues a statutory demand to TikTok over content moderation failures
The MCMC's first formal Section 39 enforcement under the Online Safety Act 2025 lands on TikTok, with a maximum financial penalty of RM10 million in play if the platform fails to deliver an enforceable moderation plan.
May 21st, 2026Source

Microsoft admits one of the most basic, useful Outlook features is broken
Microsoft has issued workaround for emails and newsletters not displaying images correctly or at all.
May 21st, 2026Source

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch show
'Talk with the People' starts May 21.
May 21st, 2026Source

UK's Education Committee: Social media ban a must to save children's mental health
Committee says tech companies are failing children and cannot be trusted to self-regulate
May 21st, 2026Source

Internet — Software — May 18th, 2026

Dark patterns on the web are designed to manipulate you. Why aren't they all illegal?
You open a free app to do one simple thing. Before you even start, a full-screen message asks whether you want to try the paid version. The "Start free trial" button is large, bright and hard to miss. The option to keep using the free version is smaller, buried at the bottom. The same prompt appears again tomorrow. And the day after that.
May 18th, 2026Source

LinkedIn doesn't want your AI slop anymore
LinkedIn has long been on the frontlines of the AI slopidemic. Now, the company is taking new steps to reduce the reach of posts that bear the hallmarks of AI-generated drivel.
May 18th, 2026Source

Meta's new tools allow parents to better supervise their kids' social media accounts. Will they work?
This follows the company's announcement earlier this month that it is expanding age assurance checks to filter 13-to-17-year-old users into teen accounts in the United States and other countries, following Australia's rollout in 2025. Meta is also implementing new age checks and easier reporting of underage users to support account removals.
May 18th, 2026Source

Microsoft admits faulty drivers were killing Windows 11 battery life for years
Microsoft is changing how Windows evaluates third-party drivers as bad ones were silently draining batteries and tanking performance for years.
May 18th, 2026Source

Microsoft is retiring Teams' Together Mode
The company wants to focus on improving video quality and performance instead of gimmicks.
May 18th, 2026Source

Microsoft Teams Together Mode Retires June 2026
Microsoft Teams Together Mode ends June 30, 2026, removing shared scenes, custom scenes, and seat assignments from meetings.
May 18th, 2026Source

Microsoft Teams won't put everyone in a virtual room anymore — no more 'Together'-ness
The company announced the end of 'Together Mode' in Microsoft Teams.
May 18th, 2026Source

What are those heartbeats on Hinge?
The new feature measures "thoughtful participation."
May 18th, 2026Source

YouTube makes likeness detection available to all creators
Only last month, YouTube made its likeness detection feature available to a wider range of high-profile users. Now the program has been extended even further so it can be used by all creators over the age of 18.
May 18th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — May 15th, 2026

Microsoft Teams becomes key witness in government database wipe crime
Microsoft Teams unexpectedly became crucial evidence after a pair of fired IT workers forgot to stop a recording.
May 15th, 2026Source

Musk's X commits to UK regulator on hate speech, with Grok probe still open
Elon Musk's platform has agreed to review illegal hate and terrorism posts within a day on average, restrict UK-proscribed groups, and report quarterly to the regulator. A separate Ofcom investigation continues.
May 15th, 2026Source

X is fighting Andrew Tate's attempt to unmask his critics
It's a bizarre battle among far-right figures.
May 15th, 2026Source

X tells Ofcom it will finally check its moderation inbox
Comms watchdog says Musk's social media platform will now review reports of illegal hate and terror content within 24 hours... on average
May 15th, 2026Source

X, a bastion for hate, claims it will reduce hate content in the UK
X has committed to reducing "hate and terror content" in the UK, according to the regulator Ofcom, by speeding up its review process for offending content and "withhold access in the UK" to accounts which post "illegal terrorist content" and are determined to be "operated by or on behalf of a terrorist organisation." This is despite X's visible increase in hate content after Elon Musk purchased Twitter (eventually renamed to X) — a UC Berkeley study found that the weekly rate of hate speech increased by 50 percent, buoyed by an increase in bots.
May 15th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — May 14th, 2026

Daters are upset with Bumble's latest move
Has Bumble "lost the plot"?
May 14th, 2026Source

How to turn off Instagram's new Instants feature and retract photos you accidentally shared
Yesterday, Instagram globally released a new feature called "Instants" that's designed for sharing authentic, disappearing photos. While the Meta-owned social network billed Instants as a new format to share real-life moments as they're happening, many users are looking for a way to turn off the feature, especially those who have ended up accidentally sending images to others, not fully understanding how the feature works.
May 14th, 2026Source

Meta and Google fund the kids groups they cite back at regulators
An eight-month investigation arc, a $6m bellwether verdict, and a National PTA that has now resigned its Meta sponsorship. The line between independent expert and corporate spokesperson is, on the evidence, a budget item.
May 14th, 2026Source

Meta Releases Instants App For Quick And Casual Photo Sharing
Meta just released Instants, a fresh standalone app built purely for temporary photo sharing. Acting as a spin-off from the regular Instagram experience, it lets users snap and send unedited pictures that vanish right after viewing. The platform strips away heavy filters to focus on real life, giving people a simple way to share moments without building a permanent public profile.
May 14th, 2026Source

Nitrogen ransomware gang claims major data theft from Apple's key supplier Foxconn
Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant best known as Apple's primary contract manufacturer for iPhones and other devices, has confirmed a cyberattack on its North American operations. The incident, claimed by the Nitrogen ransomware group, has raised concerns about potential exposure of sensitive technical data from Apple and other tech giants.
May 14th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — May 11th, 2026

Classic Outlook's Quick Steps trip over Microsoft bug
Client's handy automations get grayed out unless you know the keyboard shortcut
May 11th, 2026Source

Instagram can now read all users' private messages—will this make kids safer or just boost ad targeting?
Meta, in announcing the policy reversal, said it had done so because few people used the feature. But this has raised questions about its impact on user privacy and whether it will improve child safety on the platform.
May 11th, 2026Source

Reddit Starts Blocking Mobile Website, Pushing Users to App Instead
Social network Reddit recently began blocking mobile visitors to its website while pushing them to download the official Reddit app, and it's fair to say that the move is not going down well with users.
May 11th, 2026Source

The great Grindr glossary: all terms and acronyms explained
I was a lost puppy in my early days on Grindr, especially as I tried to ditch the juvenile online abbreviations I'd been using for years. Gone were the days of "ur". As a wide-eyed, new college freshman, I was more "literate" than ever. These were the times of spelling the whole word out: "you're."
May 11th, 2026Source

TikTok is launching an ad-free version in the UK
TikTok users in the UK are getting a way to get rid of ads, but it will cost them.
May 11th, 2026Source

TikTok is letting UK users pay to remove ads
The £3.99 ad-free subscription also prevents user data from being used for advertising purposes.
May 11th, 2026Source

TikTok is rolling out an ad-free option in the UK
TikTok users in the UK are getting a less disruptive experience if they're willing to pay. The platform has announced that an ad-free option will roll out to UK users over the coming months, available to anyone with an account who is 18 or older.
May 11th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — May 9th, 2026

AdultFriendFinder versus Snapchat: Which is better for sexting?
Both platforms offer a bevy of fun features to help you get your flirt on.
May 9th, 2026Source

European minnows bid to challenge social media giants
A flurry of new schemes to launch Europe-based social networks faces a steep, rocky road to seduce users away from American and Asian giants in the sector.
May 9th, 2026Source

Instagram Updates iPad App to Match the Familiar iPhone Layout
Instagram finally released a dedicated application for tablet users last fall. It arrived more than fifteen years after the original Apple tablet hit the market. However, the first design focused heavily on full-screen video content rather than normal picture feeds. Many people did not enjoy this layout.
May 9th, 2026Source

Take a Social Media Break and Improve Your Mental Health With These Effective Tips
A digital detox may be needed if you find yourself doomscrolling more than you'd like.
May 9th, 2026Source

The best sexting apps for more discreet chats in 2026
Based on my extensive hands-on testing and expert input, I've picked the best sexting apps to keep your flirtiest, dirtiest chats truly private — whether you're messaging a partner, a hookup, or a verified creator.
May 9th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — May 8th, 2026

How GitHub Is Securing Agentic Workflows in Modern CI CD Systems
GitHub has detailed the security architecture behind its agentic workflows, outlining a defense-in-depth approach to safely integrate autonomous AI agents into CI/CD pipelines. The design emphasizes isolation, constrained execution, and auditability to mitigate risks introduced by AI-driven automation.
May 8th, 2026Source

Meta U-turns on encryption push for Instagram as DMs go plaintext
After years of insisting end-to-end encryption was the future of online comms, Zuckcorp has handed itself full visibility into user chats once again
May 8th, 2026Source

Microsoft explains extremely confusing Teams meeting recording policy
Microsoft clarifies that Teams auto-recording policy only enables the option for organizers, while Teams Premium offers templates to automate it.
May 8th, 2026Source

The Hidden Trade-Offs of GitLab versus GitHub for Developers
GitLab and GitHub are widely used platforms for version control and collaboration, each serving distinct needs in software development. According to Corbin, GitLab stands out for its free self-hosting option, allowing organizations to retain full control over their infrastructure, a critical advantage for teams with stringent data governance requirements. In contrast, GitHub's extensive community and user-friendly interface make it a popular choice for open source projects, offering broad integration options and increased visibility for collaborative efforts.
May 8th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — May 7th, 2026

Operation Fake Mustache: Kids Bypass UK's Digital Age Barriers
Kids used to draw on their faces for fun. Now, they're doing it so they can play Roblox.
May 7th, 2026Source

Reddit Is Blocking Some Users From Its Mobile Website. Here's How to Get In
The company says it's a limited test on a small set of users who frequently browse the site without logging in. There may be ways around it.
May 7th, 2026Source

RIP social media. What comes next is messy.
As social media splinters, how can we keep the new online spaces from devolving into toxic pits of despair?
May 7th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — May 4th, 2026

As X shuts down Communities, Acorn debuts an alternative that puts creators in control
A new project called Acorn has launched a way for organizations and creators to build their own online communities as an alternative to centralized social media platforms like Instagram, X, and Threads. It uses the same underlying technology that powers the decentralized social media app Bluesky, allowing communities to build their own homepages, create starter packs for new members, and customize feeds and moderation tools.
May 4th, 2026Source

Ask.com, the search engine you forgot existed, quietly shuts down, laying the ghost of Jeeves to rest
Ask.com has closed down after nearly 30 years, ending a long chapter in early search history that many users have either forgotten or never knew existed. The company confirmed the decision in a message posted on its own site, marking the end of a service that once competed directly with the biggest names in search.
May 4th, 2026Source

Instagram is testing optional 'AI creator' labels
Instagram is taking a small step toward increasing transparency around AI-generated content on the service. The app is testing a new account-level label that will allow creators to self-identify as an "AI creator."
May 4th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — April 27th, 2026

Microsoft Outlook issues today: Why you can't log in
A very Monday problem.
April 27th, 2026Source

"We've confirmed service health has returned to normal": Microsoft 365 and Outlook are back up and running
If you're just sitting down to your desk, you may not be able to use Outlook or Microsoft 365.
April 27th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — April 26th, 2026

Can warning videos blunt misinformation? What a 12-country test found
The internet and social media platforms have given rise to a rising wave of misinformation, with many users now posting fake news, AI-generated photos or videos and other types of misleading content online. Over the past few years, this rise in misinformation has become a heated topic of debate, with some studies suggesting that it could influence voters during political elections.
April 24th, 2026Source

Canadian premier wants to ban social media and AI chatbots for kids in Manitoba
The province's premier, Wab Kinew, proposed the ban during a fundraiser, but didn't elaborate on key details.
April 24th, 2026Source

YouTube is prompting users to enable watch history. Here's the workaround.
The site has disabled homepage recommendations for users with their watch history paused.
April 24th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — April 24th, 2026

Clavicular banned from YouTube. Here's what happened.
Yet another blow has been struck against the chiseled jaw of viral looksmaxxer Braden Peters, otherwise known as Clavicular.
April 24th, 2026Source

Instagram Tests New Instants App for Disappearing Photo Sharing
Instagram recently began testing a new standalone application called Instants, designed specifically for sharing temporary, unedited photos and videos. Meta aims to recreate a spontaneous social experience by removing the pressure of curated feeds and polished content.
April 24th, 2026Source

Kids, Social Media and Safety: Why a Years-Long Battle Has No End in Sight
Everyone wants children to be safe online. Nobody agrees on how to make it happen.
April 24th, 2026Source

Turkey's parliament passes social media ban for under-15s, one week after a school shooting
Turkey's Grand National Assembly passed a law late on Wednesday banning social media for children under 15, making the country the latest, and one of the largest by population, to introduce legislative age restrictions on social media access.
April 24th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — April 23rd, 2026

5 hookup apps and sites deemed legit by users
Daters can often sabotage their own chances at success.
April 23rd, 2026Source

Bluesky now supports better-quality photos
Bluesky is beefing up its social network as a better place to post photos. Late Wednesday, the company announced a new version of its app (version 1.121), which boosts the quality of images in posts both in terms of upload size and resolution.
April 23rd, 2026Source

Mr Beast's Company Sued Over Claims of Sexual Harassment
"Fabricated for the sole purpose of sparking headlines."
April 23rd, 2026Source

TikTok Invests $1.16 Billion in New Finland Facility to Localize European Data
TikTok is building a second data center in Finland as part of its Project Clover push to keep European user data stored within Europe.
April 23rd, 2026Source

Turkey to ban social media for children under 15
Turkish parliament proposes social media ban for children under 15. President Erdogan has 15 days to accept it, which he will likely do.
April 23rd, 2026Source

X custom timelines: What users are saying about the new feature
X just rolled out a new feature powered by Grok.
April 23rd, 2026Source

X is shutting down Communities because of low usage and lots of spam
Launched in 2021, when the company was still known as Twitter, Communities were meant to provide the social network's users with a place to connect with each other around shared interests. Now, X is shutting down the feature for good, saying it was overrun with spam and a headache to manage.
April 23rd, 2026Source

Internet — Software — April 21st, 2026

Bing is the anti-AI search engine you should be using
Google seems determined to inject AI into every search you make. Believe it or not, Microsoft Bing is far less aggressive.
April 21st, 2026Source

GitHub Acknowledges Recent Outages, Cites Scaling Challenges and Architectural Weaknesses
GitHub has publicly addressed a series of recent availability and performance issues that disrupted services across its platform, attributing the incidents to rapid growth, architectural coupling, and limitations in handling system load. The company acknowledged it failed to meet its own reliability standards, noting that outages impacted developer workflows, productivity, and confidence in the platform.
April 21st, 2026Source

Microsoft Teams is trying to fix accidental hand-raising
The planned redesign will also allow users to customize their actions toolbar.
April 21st, 2026Source

Internet — Software — April 17th, 2026

Bluesky confirms DDoS attack is cause of continued app outages
Bluesky's website and app are still struggling on Friday after experiencing service interruptions that chief operating officer Rose Wang attributed to an ongoing cyberattack.
April 17th, 2026Source

Bluesky Outage: Coordinated Traffic Attack Causes Widespread Errors
Bluesky's DDoS attack caused outages for a second day, disrupting feeds, notifications, and search across the platform.
April 17th, 2026Source

Google's AI Mode can now help you find products in stock nearby
Google is rolling out new features that are designed to help with planning summer travel. The tech giant announced on Friday that its agentic AI within AI Mode can now help check whether what you need is in stock at a nearby store, and that you can now also track prices for individual hotels directly in Search.
April 17th, 2026Source

YouTube Will Let You Turn Off Shorts, but Only on Mobile
You can set a timer for bedtime or breaks, or just get rid of Shorts once and for all.
April 17th, 2026Source

Zoom teams up with World to verify humans in meetings
Meeting platform Zoom has announced a partnership with World, Sam Altman's human ID verification company, to ensure that the people attending meetings are actually human and not AI-generated imposters.
April 17th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — April 14th, 2026

Is Your Old Gmail Account Ruining Your Life? Here's How to Fix It
Tired of your cringy old Gmail username? You aren't stuck with it forever anymore.
April 14th, 2026Source

Microsoft sends Outlook Lite to the great inbox in the sky as memory costs skyrocket
Mailbox access in stripped-down Android app ends on May 25
April 14th, 2026Source

The content creators with the most TikTok followers — see the top 10
Who's the most popular TikToker right now? See the list.
April 14th, 2026Source

The top 10 most-followed Instagram accounts
Who has the most followers in Instagram? Here's the list.
April 14th, 2026Source

TikTok creator Gigi Bello on the simple gear setup she relies on for capturing content
And how redoing her "landlord special" peephole made her go viral.
April 14th, 2026Source

Top Twitch streamers by follower count: See the list.
See who has the most-followed accounts.
April 14th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — April 13th, 2026

3 AdultFriendFinder features exclusive to paid users
These exclusive perks for paid users help justify the monthly cost.
April 13th, 2026Source

Don't panic -- YouTube is not getting 90-second ads
Ads on YouTube are a major irritation for users who do not pay for a subscription to the platform -- but they keep things free. There have been battles for years between Google, YouTube users and ad blocking tools as there is an endless dance between new techniques for blocking ads, new ways to push ads through, and so on.
April 13th, 2026Source

Gmail Brings End-to-End Encryption to Android and iOS for Enterprise Users
The feature allows enterprise users to compose and read end-to-end encrypted messages natively on their mobile devices.
April 13th, 2026Source

YouTube Shorts Introduces AI-Generated Avatars That Mimic Real Creators
The platform will add AI labels and watermarks to clips that incorporate the avatars.
April 13th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — April 12th, 2026

Here's my favorite email trick for cleaning up inbox clutter - automatically
Is your inbox overflowing with ads, newsletters, and social media updates? This one feature that's built into most email solutions will fix that for you.
April 12th, 2026Source

X says it's reducing payments to clickbait accounts
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April 12th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — April 11th, 2026

3 AdultFriendFinder security improvements made after the 2016 data breach
The attack exposed the records of more than 360 million users.
April 11th, 2026Source

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing bans on children's social media use
In short: Estonia and Belgium are the only two EU member states to have declined the Jutland Declaration, an October 2025 pan-European commitment to restrict children's access to social media. Estonia's ministers argue that age-based bans are unenforceable, that children will find ways around them, and that the correct approach is to enforce the GDPR against the platforms themselves and invest in digital literacy rather than restricting young people's participation in the information society.
April 11th, 2026Source

France starts moving government systems from Windows to Linux
France is ditching US software for homegrown alternatives of Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Telegram
April 11th, 2026Source

Gmail encryption goes mobile, but email itself remains the weak link
Despite Google's best efforts, encrypted emails can still be a pain in the neck to deal with
April 11th, 2026Source

I changed my embarrassing Gmail username without losing anything, and you can too
Google now lets Gmail users switch to a new address while keeping the old one as an alias — here's how!
April 11th, 2026Source

First DMs, now replies: Instagram lets you edit pesky typos out of your comments
Fixing typos, one edit at a time.
April 11th, 2026Source

These Hacks Can Free Up Your Google Drive Storage at No Cost
You only get a few gigabytes of free storage on Google Drive. These hacks can help you stretch that digital space.
April 11th, 2026Source

YouTube Premium Increases US Subscription Costs By Up To Four Dollars
Watching videos without ad interruptions is about to cost you a little more each month. YouTube just announced a significant price increase for its Premium subscription plans across the United States. The video streaming giant is notifying current members through email about the upcoming billing changes.
April 11th, 2026Source

X's messaging app, XChat, may be available soon
It's a standalone messaging app that will let you DM anybody on X.
April 11th, 2026Source

XChat to launch on iPhone and iPad
Can this X-affiliated chat app compete with WhatsApp and Signal?
April 11th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — April 9th, 2026

Amazon Delays Launch of Leo, Its Satellite Network and Starlink Rival
Amazon's Leo is now expected to launch "mid-2026," CEO Andy Jassy admitted.
April 9th, 2026Source

Amazon's Starlink competitor Leo gets a new date
Better late than never for the Elon Musk alternative.
April 9th, 2026Source

Avec's Tinder-style email app allows you to swipe through your inbox
Apps like Superhuman and Mimestream have tried to get people to inbox zero on the desktop. Now a new app called Avec for mobile devices, initially available on iOS, aims to get you through your inbox using Tinder-style swipe cards and voice-based replies.
April 9th, 2026Source

EFF is Leaving X
After almost twenty years on the platform, EFF is logging off of X. This isn't a decision we made lightly, but it might be overdue. The math hasn't worked out for a while now.
April 9th, 2026Source

Error-Free Instagram Comments Are Here: Here's How to Edit Yours
Instagram now gives you a 15-minute window to tweak comments.
April 9th, 2026Source

Greece to ban social media for children under 15 starting next year
The proposal pairs age checks with a parental control app
April 9th, 2026Source

Instagram Expands Its PG-13-Inspired Content Guidelines for Teen Accounts to Europe
Meta is under increased pressure to make its platforms safe for kids after losing a pair of lawsuits on safety and social media addiction.
April 9th, 2026Source

Instagram Expands Teen Accounts Inspired by 13+ Content Ratings
Today, we're announcing the expansion of Instagram's age-appropriate 13+ content rating and Limited Content setting to India. This means that teens will see content on Instagram that's similar to what they'd see in an age-appropriate movie by default. Teens under 18 will be automatically placed into an updated 13+ setting, and they won't be able to opt out without a parent's permission.
April 9th, 2026Source or Source

Instagram now lets you edit your own comments
After you post a comment, you have 15 minutes to edit it.
April 9th, 2026Source

Mastodon is about to launch its take on Bluesky's starter packs
You'll soon be able to browse through lists of up to 25 recommended accounts.
April 9th, 2026Source

Study of Tommy Robinson's social media reveals how online influencers mobilize supporters without direct calls to action
New research from the University of Bath reveals that online influencers can mobilize followers and legitimize harmful behaviors without ever issuing explicit instructions, offering fresh insight into how digital platforms shape public attitudes, emotions and decision-making. The researchers found that far-right influencer Tommy Robinson (whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) used his Telegram channel to comment on ongoing events and legitimize violence during the anti-immigration protests and riots of 30 July to 7 August 2024 without ever giving direct instructions, allowing him to maintain plausible deniability.
April 9th, 2026Source

What is OnlyFans?
Everything you need to know about the creator platform.
April 9th, 2026Source

X brings back Voice Notes to X Chat
Posting Voice Notes publicly on X may no longer be possible, but you can now share audio messages within X's direct messaging system, X Chat, once again. The social network announced late on Wednesday that support for Voice Notes is now available within its private messaging service.
April 9th, 2026Source

You can now edit your Instagram comments
Instagram just introduced a small but useful update that people have been asking for forever: You can finally edit your comments.
April 9th, 2026Source

YouTube just eliminated the need to ever film yourself to star in your own videos
Google is betting you'd rather let AI do the filming.
April 9th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — April 8th, 2026

13-year-old bug in ActiveMQ lets hackers remotely execute commands
Security researchers discovered a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ Classic that has gone undetected for 13 years and could be exploited to execute arbitrary commands.
April 8th, 2026Source

Greece will ban all kids under 15 from using social media
The restrictions are set to come in at the beginning of 2027.
April 8th, 2026Source

Introducing Muse Spark: MSL's First Model, Purpose-Built to Prioritize People
Today we are announcing Muse Spark, the first in a new series of large language models built by Meta Superintelligence Labs. We are on our way to personal superintelligence: an assistant that can help anyone, anywhere with the things that matter most to them.
April 8th, 2026Source

Greece will ban under-15s from social media from 2027, and wants the EU to follow
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the ban in a TikTok video on Wednesday. It takes effect on 1 January 2027. Enforcement will rely on a state-mandated app on every device. Around 80% of Greeks support the measure, according to a February poll.
April 8th, 2026Source

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children
Over the past several months, many countries have announced plans to restrict social media access for children and teens. Australia became the first to implement such measures at the end of last year, setting a precedent that other countries are now closely watching.
April 8th, 2026Source

This website is a portal to the internet you forgot existed
Cloudhiker is like a modern StumbleUpon that helps you find the internet's best hidden gems.
April 8th, 2026Source

TikTok is spending €1B on a second Finnish data centre
The new facility in Lahti is part of TikTok's €12 billion Project Clover data sovereignty push for European users. Finland's defence ministry approved the first data centre investment in 2024 without informing elected politicians. A former minister publicly called for the project to be reconsidered.
April 8th, 2026Source

X is rolling out automatic translation and photo editing powered by Grok
Social media platform X is now rolling out a new feature that automatically translates posts. The company is also launching a new photo editor with the ability to modify images through natural language posts. Both features are powered by xAI's Grok models. The company is pushing to make the in-app experience better for users with these updates.
April 8th, 2026Source

YouTube Shorts AI Avatars Will Clone Your Look And Voice
At the beginning of the year, Google hinted that it was working to provide creators with more AI tools, specifically mentioning the ability to "create a Short using your own likeness." The latest updates to the YouTube and YouTube Create apps are bringing this capability to users looking to leverage AI to make content featuring photorealistic avatars of themselves.
April 9th, 2026Source

YouTube tests a couple of speedy, 'on-the-go' features for busy Android viewers
If you've got Premium, be on the lookout.
April 9th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — April 6th, 2026

Banks chasing SpaceX IPO were told by Elon Musk to buy Grok subscriptions
Musk has turned dealmaking into a distribution channel
April 6th, 2026Source

Pinterest Reduces Spark OOM Failures by 96% through Auto Memory Retries
Pinterest Engineering has significantly improved the reliability of its Apache Spark workloads, cutting out-of-memory (OOM) failures by 96% through a combination of improved observability, configuration tuning, and automatic memory retries. This work addresses persistent job failures that disrupted pipelines, increased on-call load, and threatened timely analytics for memory-heavy workloads powering recommendation systems and large-scale data processing.
April 6th, 2026Source

YouTube's Copyright System Is So Bad It Took Down NVIDIA's Own DLSS 5 Video
YouTube creators have often taken issue with the way Google's video platform handles copyright claims, and the latest example of a heavy-handed video takedown highlights the issue. NVIDIA's controversial DLSS 5 reveal trailer, which was posted to the GPU maker's own channel, was hit with a copyright strike despite being its own content.
April 6th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — April 3rd, 2026

Elon Musk insists banks working on SpaceX IPO must buy Grok subscriptions
Some banks "agreed to spend tens of millions on the chatbot," NYT reports.
April 3rd, 2026Source

Fan fiction website AO3 is finally coming out of beta
Archive of Our Own launched its open beta way back in 2009.
April 3rd, 2026Source

Find Social Media Accounts by Photo: Using Face2social for Digital Verification
Modern tools allow you to find social media accounts by photo by combining facial recognition with identity verification, significantly reducing search time
April 3rd, 2026Source

Instagram Hack: How to See What Someone Likes on Instagram with Snoopreport
Instagram does not provide access to another user's likes. An Instagram activity tracker aggregates publicly available engagement data into structured reports.
April 3rd, 2026Source

Microsoft is working on a bunch of useful upgrades for Teams
Microsoft Teams tackles chat chaos with auto-sorted muted and meeting threads, smarter filters, and cleaner UX changes rolling out in May 2026.
April 3rd, 2026Source

Reddit r/all takes another step into the grave
Reddit has finally (mostly) killed r/all.
April 3rd, 2026Source

X is using a Supreme Court ruling to try to kill a $250 million music copyright lawsuit
Musk's company says the ruling wipes out the lawsuit's key surviving claim
April 3rd, 2026Source

Internet — Software — April 2nd, 2026

Flipboard just launched Surf, its new social app and feed reader
It combines Bluesky, Mastodon, RSS, and other content into something that feels entirely new.
April 2nd, 2026Source

Flipboard's 'social websites' are a new spin on decentralized social media
The company has been all-in on the social web. Now it wants to bring publishers along too.
April 2nd, 2026Source or Source

Little Finder Guy Stars in Nine New Apple TikTok and YouTube Videos
Apple has continued posting short videos featuring its new Little Finder Guy mascot on TikTok and YouTube Shorts, taking advantage of the popularity of the anthropomorphized Mac Finder icon.
April 2nd, 2026Source

Microsoft links Classic Outlook issue to email delivery problems
Microsoft is investigating a known issue that prevents some Classic Outlook users from sending emails via Outlook.com.
April 2nd, 2026Source

Microsoft says downloading New Outlook may be necessary to send emails due to new nasty bug
An Outlook bug does not let users send emails. Microsoft is aware of it and has shared multiple workarounds.
April 2nd, 2026Source

Microsoft's buggy apps reach deep space — "I have two Microsoft Outlooks and neither one of those is working," says Artemis II commander
Commander Reid Wiseman reported a frustratingly familiar software glitch on his Surface Pro during the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years.
April 2nd, 2026Source

Q&A: A better design of social media platforms instead of blanket bans for young people
US courts have ruled against platform providers for failing to protect children, and the debate over age restrictions for social media has gained momentum. An international group of experts from academia, children's rights organizations and non-profit institutions is convinced that bans would be the wrong approach. In the journal Science, they advocate for new strategies for the digital safety of children and youth aged 13 and older.
April 2nd, 2026Source

Internet — Software — April 1st, 2026

Microsoft Teams finally fixes the Enter key (yes, really) and adds more long‑awaited tweaks — Here is everything else new in March 2026
Microsoft delivered a massive quality-of-life update to Teams with new privacy protections, notification shortcuts, and a smarter way to manage drafts.
April 1st, 2026Source

Microsoft Teams Just Solved Its Most Annoying Messaging Problem
Microsoft Teams continues to evolve in 2026 with a suite of updates aimed at refining how users communicate and collaborate. Among these, the centralized draft management system stands out as a practical enhancement, consolidating all unsent messages from chats and channels into one accessible location. This feature ensures that partially written messages are never lost, making it easier to revisit and complete them at your convenience. Mike Tholfsen highlights how this update supports continuity in communication, particularly for users managing multiple conversations or juggling tasks during meetings.
April 1st, 2026Source

Tinder's fake 'height verification' is now a real feature on another app
It's apparently pretty accurate, plus or minus an inch.
April 1st, 2026Source

What Ever Happened to Napster?
From MP3 Rebellion to Streaming Blueprint
April 1st, 2026Source

Internet — Software — March 31st, 2026

Google is now letting users in the US change their Gmail address
Google said on Tuesday that it is now rolling out a way for users in the U.S. to change their Gmail address without starting over or losing access to their data.
March 31st, 2026Source

Instagram is testing a new paid tier that allows users to watch Stories anonymously
Pay up, and your Story views will stay hidden
March 31st, 2026Source

Instagram tests letting you pay to view stories anonymously
Subscribers can also see how many times people replayed their own stories.
March 31st, 2026Source

Meta agrees to 'reduce' Instagram's PG-13 rating references
he Motion Picture Association issued a cease-and-desist order after Meta compared Instagram's teen content restrictions to movie ratings.
March 31st, 2026Source

Meta says testing subscription tier for Instagram
Instagram is testing a pay tier that offers features including letting subscribers discreetly view "Story" posts that normally vanish after 24 hours, Meta told AFP on Monday, confirming a report by news website TechCrunch.
March 31st, 2026Source

Meta Tests Paid Instagram Subscription in Mexico, Japan, and the Philippines
Meta is testing Instagram Plus, a paid tier for regular users that adds Story features focused on privacy, reach, and in-app audience control.
March 31st, 2026Source

Microsoft fixes Classic Outlook crashes caused by Teams Meeting add-in
​Microsoft has resolved a known issue that rendered the Classic Outlook email client unusable for users who enabled the Microsoft Teams Meeting Add-in.
March 31st, 2026Source

OkCupid settles claims it shared user photos with a facial recognition company
It promised not to misrepresent its policies in the future and didn't admit wrongdoing.
March 31st, 2026Source

Popular kids' apps use deceptive tactics to draw users to paid content, study shows
A QUT study of 20 popular paid and free apps for children aged 5 to 8 years found that most contained deceptive design patterns aimed at attracting children to paid content, increasing their time spent using the app, or encouraging them to watch advertisements for other products. Corresponding author Professor Daniel Johnson from QUT's School of Computer Science and the Australian Research Council Center of Excellence for the Digital Child, said the study found at least one deceptive pattern in 15 of the 20 apps.
March 31st, 2026Source

Proton adds a secure video conferencing service called Meet to its toolbox
The company continues to target Microsoft and Google with its suite of privacy-focused apps.
March 31st, 2026Source

TanStack Start Introduces Import Protection to Enforce Server and Client Boundaries
TanStack Start has introduced import protection, a Vite-powered mechanism designed to prevent server-only code from leaking into client bundles and client-only code from leaking into server bundles. The feature, announced on X in February 2026 and currently marked as experimental, ships enabled by default in all new TanStack Start projects.
March 31st, 2026Source

We didn't grow up on social media. We grew up on digital nicotine.
A landmark ruling may finally be Silicon Valley's wake-up call, activist Lennon Torres writes.
March 31st, 2026Source

Internet — Software — March 24th, 2026

Doomscrolling Is No Way To Live, Says Apple CEO
Put your phone down and go outside, Tim Cook says.
March 24th, 2026Source

Jury reaches verdict in social media addiction trial, finds Meta liable for harm to children
Jurors say the company misled users and violated state law, with penalties totaling $375 million
March 24th, 2026Source

Photographers Can Now Reorder Their Pictures on an Instagram Carousel Post
Instagram has begun rolling out an update that allows users to change the order of photos and videos in a carousel post — after it has already been published.
March 24th, 2026Source

Microsoft fixes bug causing Classic Outlook sync issues with Gmail
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing Gmail and Yahoo email synchronization problems for classic Outlook users.
March 24th, 2026Source

Pinterest launches a new feature to promote a Pin
Pinterest announced on Tuesday that it's launching a new feature, called "Promote a Pin," that lets users boost the reach of their Pin within a few steps. The company said that this feature allows anyone, ranging from individuals to small businesses, to reach more people without designing intricate ad campaigns.
March 24th, 2026Source

Snapchat users sent 'nearly' 2 trillion snaps in 2025
That works out to about 5.5 billion per day.
March 24th, 2026Source

Snapchat's new 'AI Clips' Lens format turns photos into five-second videos
Snapchat announced on Tuesday that it's launching AI Clips in Lens Studio, its platform that lets creators design and publish AR and AI effects called Lenses. The new Clips are an AI-powered Lens format that transforms a single photo into a five-second video.
March 24th, 2026Source

TikTok ads are about to get a tad more disruptive
TikTok announced on Tuesday that it's introducing new ad formats, including one that displays another brand's logo alongside TikTok's on the launch page when users open the app.
March 24th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — March 22nd, 2026

6 AdultFriendFinder features other hookup sites lack
AFF has forged a unique identity to help them stand out in an incredibly crowded and competitive field.
March 22nd, 2026Source

Internet — Software — March 21st, 2026

AdultFriendFinder profiles: 3 tips to sort legit from fake
AdultFriendFinder has attracted a lot of scammers over the years, resulting in an abundance of fake profiles.
March 21st, 2026Source

Discovering YouTube videos with 'Previews' is a change it wants to see if you like
This feels similar to something that already exists.
March 21st, 2026Source

Jury signals tech titans on hook for social media addiction
A question by jurors in a landmark social media addiction trial on Friday signaled Meta or YouTube may have to pay for letting a girl get hooked onto their platforms.
March 21st, 2026Source

Match versus eharmony: Which dating app is worth your money?
Both legacy platforms promise to help you find your forever person, but their algorithms and paywalls couldn't be more different.
March 21st, 2026Source

Twitter turned 20 and I feel nothing
It's probably for the best.
March 21st, 2026Source

Internet — Software — March 20th, 2026

Can Tinder Fix The Dating Landscape It Helped Ruin?
With more than a dozen new features, including analyzing users' camera rolls and astrology-based matches, Tinder is trying to lure Gen Z—and bring back those burned out from dating apps.
March 20th, 2026Source

Pinterest CEO calls on governments to ban social media for users under 16
Pinterest's CEO, Bill Ready, has called for governments to ban social media for users under 16 in a new Time op-ed.
March 20th, 2026Source

Salesforce snaps up the team who built calendar app Clockwise to work on Agentforce
Salesforce's Agentforce team is getting an infusion of new talent by hiring the team behind Clockwise, a calendar scheduling app, but the app itself isn't sticking around.
March 20th, 2026Source

The Danger Behind Meta Killing End-to-End Encryption for Instagram DMs
Meta blamed users for not opting into the privacy-protecting feature. Experts fear the move could be the first major domino to fall for end-to-end encryption tech worldwide.
March 20th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — March 18th, 2026

Adult Friend Finder versus Tinder: How they compare as hookup apps
We've broken down some of the key differences between these popular options.
March 18th, 2026Source

Advertisers shift to conservative creators over progressives under Trump
Brands are embracing conservative creators they used to ignore. And in a zero-sum market, progressives are losing out.
March 18th, 2026Source

Can't stop endlessly scrolling? Tips to help you take back control
It's called the infinite scroll—a design feature on social media, shopping, video and many other apps that continuously loads content as you reach the bottom of the page. Handy? Yes. Clever? Also yes. Devious? Very much so. The infinite scroll is likely the main reason you find it so hard to stop scrolling once you begin.
March 18th, 2026Source

Instagram Ad Deep Link Loop Freezes iPhone UI, Users Forced to Restart Devices
A new issue linked to an Instagram ad shows how a simple tap can lock an iPhone and stop normal use, as users report that a crypto-related ad triggered a deep link loop that kept forcing a system prompt to appear again and again, making the device unresponsive until a restart.
March 18th, 2026Source

Meta, Snap, and YouTube insiders reveal common mistakes new creators make
How to make friends and influence algorithms, with tips from insiders at the biggest social platforms.
March 18th, 2026Source

Snapchat announces the retirement of the Bitmoji app
Bitmoji have been a key component of Snapchat for a number of years, giving users of the social platform a somewhat unique way to create an avatar representation of themselves. If you have enjoyed the fact that there has been a separate Bitmoji app, there is some bad news: it is going away.
March 18th, 2026Source

There's never going to be another Alix Earle, creator experts say
The era of the generalist lifestyle influencer may be over.
March 18th, 2026Source

Users hate it, but age-check tech is coming. Here's how it works.
On-device face scans and cross-platform age keys decrease privacy risks, but trust issues abound.
March 18th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — March 16th, 2026

Digg relaunch fails after two months as bots and AI agents flood the site
Digg got dugg
March 16th, 2026Source

Instagram Begins Testing Clickable Links in Post Captions
Instagram is testing a feature that allows some Meta Verified subscribers to add clickable links directly to captions on their posts.
March 16th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — March 13th, 2026

Bumble's AI assistant Bee will learn what you want from a relationship
The dating app unveiled Bee at its Q4 earnings alongside a broader 'Bumble 2.0' overhaul, as the company attempts to reverse years of declining user numbers by replacing gamified swiping with AI-driven compatibility.
March 13th, 2026Source

Instagram Is Finally Testing Links in Captions, but There's a Frustrating Catch
Instagram is testing clickable links in post captions for Meta Verified subscribers, a long-requested feature that could change how creators share content. The catch: users are currently limited to just ten clickable links per month, raising questions about how useful the feature will actually be.
March 13th, 2026Source

Internet — Software — March 12th, 2026

AdultFriendFinder success rate: Real AFF info from someone who's tried it
You might need to adjust your expectations.
March 12, 2026Source

Apple launches new Instagram account focused on brand stories
Apple has launched a new Instagram account called @helloapple, expanding its social media presence beyond the main @apple profile that already attracts millions of followers. The company posted its first set of content today, signaling a fresh way to connect with users and share brand moments.
March 12, 2026Source

Forget Pornhub: These are the top NSFW dating sites for real encounters
Stop fantasizing, start connecting.
March 12, 2026Source

Google Invests $1 Million in Company That Makes AI YouTube Videos for Kids
Animaj AI-generates videos based on existing kids' IP. Its co-founder claims to share your concerns about slop.
March 12, 2026Source

I'm an admin assistant for adult creators — here's what my day is like
"I wake up whenever I want."
March 12, 2026Source

Proton Mail Guide 2026: Privacy Expands Across Mail, AI, Drive, Pass & VPN
Proton Mail has become a cornerstone for privacy-conscious individuals in 2026, offering encrypted email services that prioritize user security. In a recent guide by CyberInsider, the focus is on how Proton's ecosystem, spanning services like ProtonVPN, Proton Drive and Proton Pass, works together to protect your data. For example, Proton Mail employs end-to-end encryption, making sure that only you and your intended recipient can access your messages, even if intercepted.
March 12, 2026Source

TikTok launches TikTok Radio and Podcasts with iHeartMedia
TikTok is pushing into audio.
March 12, 2026Source

Internet — Software — March 11th, 2026

Microsoft listens: Teams users will get relief from unwanted emails soon
The change will begin starting June 1st, 2026.
March 11, 2026Source

Outlook for Windows just fixed a problem you didn't know could ruin your whole day — protecting your emails from Wi‑Fi drops
Outlook's new offline attachments feature improves reliability and boosts productivity for users with poor internet connectivity.
March 11, 2026Source

TikTok now lets Apple Music subscribers play full songs without leaving the app
TikTok has partnered with Apple Music to allow subscribers of the streaming service to play full songs without leaving its social network, the company announced on Wednesday. Apple Music subscribers who discover a song they like on their TikTok "For You" page or Sound Detail Page can tap the new "Play Full Song" button to open up an Apple Music player to listen to the full track.
March 11, 2026Source

Internet — Software — March 5th, 2026

Google Antigravity Automation Effeciently Sorts Your Email Inbox
Managing an inbox with 124,000 unread emails may seem like an insurmountable task, but Eric Michaud demonstrates how AI-powered solutions can simplify the process. By using Google Antigravity and Open Router, this approach combines automation with a structured workflow to tackle even the most chaotic inboxes. The method includes three distinct phases: bulk deletion to remove outdated or irrelevant messages, sorting emails by sender domains for better categorization and using AI models like Claude Haiku 4.5 to classify emails into actionable groups.
March 5, 2026Source

How to download YouTube videos for offline viewing, including full playlists
Download videos from YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, and more
March 5, 2026Source< or Source

Swipe right, but safer: New Safety Map aims to help people navigate risks on dating apps
To address persistent concerns about harassment, boundary violation and user safety in digital dating spaces, a research team led by the University of Waterloo has launched an interactive Safety Map to coincide with International Women's Day.
March 5, 2026Source

The best 9 dating apps for men who are tired of being alone
Less swiping, more matching. It's that simple.
March 5, 2026Source

The Ultimate Guide to Decluttering Your Email Without Deleting Everything
It's time to purge all those unnecessary subscriptions.
March 5, 2026Source

Internet — Software — March 4th, 2026

Disinformation on U.S.-Iran war takes over the internet
Bots, misleading images, AI-generated video, and even Google searches complicate reporting out of Iran.
March 4, 2026Source

Get lost in random Wikipedia rabbit holes with WikiRoulette
Just try not to spend hours reading random Wikipedia pages, I dare you.
March 4, 2026Source

Microsoft is bringing some much needed enhancements to OneDrive, Teams, and Word
Microsoft just teased upcoming changes across several Microsoft 365 apps, hinting at smarter behavior, cleaner workflows, and some long-requested improvements.
March 4, 2026Source

RSS isn't dead. I just took it back
After years of putting up with commercial RSS readers that serve ads and hide features behind paywalls, I chose to self-host my own.
March 4, 2026Source

Site to 'check' women's 'body counts' goes viral — and some men are defending it
"Check Her Body Count" spits out fake numbers, but the misogynistic intent behind it is painfully real.
March 4, 2026Source

The top 10 most-followed Instagram accounts
Who has the most followers in Instagram? Here's the list.
March 4, 2026Source

TikTok Refuses to Add End-to-End Encryption to DMs
TikTok says it will not add end-to-end encryption to DMs, arguing the technology would limit safety investigations. The platform says its current encryption protects messages while allowing moderation teams and authorities to address harmful activity.
March 4, 2026Source

TikTok says it is protecting you by letting cops read your private messages
TikTok says it is protecting you by letting cops read your private messages
March 4, 2026Source

TikTok says it won't introduce end-to-end encryption for DMs
TikTok is setting itself apart from most other online platforms that offer messaging by stating that it won't be introducing end-to-end encryption to ensure the privacy of direct messages.
March 4, 2026Source

TikTok won't add end-to-end encryption to direct messages, report says
TikTok will not introduce end-to-end encryption for direct messages (DMs) on its platform, according to a new report from the BBC. The social media giant says end-to-end encryption would make users less safe, as it believes the technology would prevent police and safety teams from accessing messages when necessary.
March 4, 2026Source

Users fume at Outlook.com email 'carnage'
Email flow slowed or stopped by mysterious forces at Microsoft
March 4, 2026Source

What is Cerca? The dating app is reminiscent of Hinge in 2014.
In the age of AI 'matchmakers,' Cerca promises something different.
March 4, 2026Source

X taps William Shatner to give out invites to its payments service, X Money
X Chat's standalone app isn't the only new service X is testing this week. The company has also begun offering select users invites to its X Money payments service, which was previously being tested internally among X employees. These invites, however, were not doled out in the typical way. Instead, X owner Elon Musk worked with William Shatner (yes, the actor) to invite people into the beta in exchange for a $1,000 donation to Shatner's charity that supports children's and veterans' organizations.
March 4, 2026Source

Internet — Software — March 3rd, 2026

Activist investor Elliott takes a $1B stake in Pinterest, betting on AI-driven growth
Activist investor Elliott takes a $1B stake in Pinterest, betting on AI-driven growth
March 3, 2026Source

Australians face misinformation online daily, research reveals
Australians routinely encounter misinformation in their everyday online lives, and it's not just limited to politics or pandemics, according to new research in collaboration with QUT's Digital Media Research Center. The study, "Everyday encounters with misinformation online: examining sources, topics and modes," has been published in Information, Communication & Society. Its findings point to an erosion of trust and disengagement from credible news.
March 3, 2026Source

Elon Musk: X Shatters All-Time Traffic Record During US-Israeli Strikes on Iran
Elon Musk says X hit its highest usage ever as US and Israeli strikes on Iran drove real-time updates, videos, and political debate across the platform.
March 3, 2026Source

Elon Musk's X Finally Tries to Stop the Epidemic of AI-Generated War Footage
It's unclear if other types of non-AI video will also be penalized.
March 3, 2026Source

How AdultFriendFinder subscriptions appear on your bank statement
How AdultFriendFinder subscriptions appear on your bank statement
March 3, 2026Source

Social Media Workers Are Burnt Out and Relying on AI to Help. It's a Mixed Bag
AI might help social media pros be more productive, but it also means higher expectations.
March 3, 2026Source

X begins testing standalone X Chat app on iOS
Social network X is bringing its private messaging service, dubbed X Chat, to a standalone app. The company on Monday said the initial beta of the X Chat app was being made available to thousands of early adopters through Apple's TestFlight testing platform.
March 3, 2026Source

X says it will suspend creators from revenue-sharing program for unlabeled AI posts of 'armed conflict'
X says it's going to take action against creators who post AI videos of armed conflict without disclosure that the content is AI-generated. On Tuesday, X's head of product, Nikita Bier, announced that people who use AI technology to mislead others in this way will be booted from the company's Creator Revenue Sharing Program for a three-month period (90 days).
March 3, 2026Source

Internet — Software — March 2nd, 2026

AdultFriendFinder success rate: Real AFF info from someone who's tried it
You might need to adjust your expectations.
March 2, 2026Source

Australia will consider requiring app stores to block AI services without age verification
Limits on AI chatbots follow a broad social media ban for under-16s in the nation
March 2, 2026Source

Everyone now has the option of scheduling Instagram posts
Instagram has expanded the availability of post scheduling to all users in a move that will be widely welcomed by users of the social media platform.
March 2, 2026Source

How I used AI to become an inbox zero person
Because really, who likes having all those old emails just hanging around?
March 2, 2026Source

Mastodon now has a button for sharing content from other websites
The new 'Share' button works with any Mastodon server, but Mastodon says it doesn't use tracking data.
March 2, 2026Source

Microsoft Bans Term 'Microslop' From Official Discord Server
Stop hurting Satya Nadella's feelings.
March 2, 2026Source

Internet — Software — February 24th, 2026

Microsoft confirms classic Outlook bug that hides the cursor
If you are a user of classic Outlook and have been confused or frustrated by your mouse cursor suddenly disappearing, you can take some comfort in knowing that you are not alone. Microsoft has confirmed that this is a known problem and is looking into the causes.
February 24, 2026Source

Reddit fined $19.6 million over age verification checks in the UK
The ICO said the platform's policies left children under 13 "exposed to content they should not have seen."
February 24, 2026Source

Internet — Software — February 17th, 2026

Ban or guide? Teens say parents and schools should listen, not restrict
Ban or guide? Teens say parents and schools should listen, not restrict
February 17, 2026Source

Half of US Adults Who Use Social Media Want Better Labels on AI Posts, CNET Finds
Growing frustrations with AI on social media have us clamoring for better solutions.
February 17, 2026Source

Ireland now also investigating X over Grok-made sexual images
Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC), the country's data protection authority, has opened a formal investigation into X over the use of the platform's Grok artificial intelligence tool to generate non-consensual sexual images of real people, including children.
February 17, 2026Source

Is social media addictive? How it keeps you clicking and the harms it can cause
For years, big tech companies have placed the burden of managing screen time squarely on individuals and parents, operating on the assumption that capturing human attention is fair game.
February 17, 2026Source or Watch Video

Snapchat is rolling out creator subscriptions
It will work similarly to Instagram's subscription feature.
February 17, 2026Source

Snapchat launches creator subscriptions in the US
Social network Snapchat announced today it's launching creator subscriptions in alpha with select people in the U.S. starting on February 23. The company noted that users will be able to buy subscriptions to creators, including Jeremiah Brown, Harry Jowsey, and Skai Jackson. This will allow users to unlock exclusive content while creating monetization opportunities for creators.
February 17, 2026Source

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children
Over the past few months, several countries have announced plans to restrict social media access for children and teens. Australia became the first to implement such measures at the end of last year, setting a precedent that other countries are now closely watching.
February 17, 2026Source

This app transforms panoramas into Instagram carousels
Split panorama photos into individual images for Instagram carousels and download them as a ZIP file with this online tool.
February 17, 2026Source

Internet — Software — February 15th, 2026

How a TikTok Creator's Viral Dr. Pepper Jingle Snagged Vita Coco, Too
We interview Vita Coco's chief marketing officer to discuss the makings of Romeo's so dang delicioso moment.
February 15, 2026Source

Internet — Software — February 14th, 2026

All-in on AI: What TikTok creator ByteDance did next
After soaring to global attention with its hugely popular TikTok app, Chinese tech giant ByteDance is now positioning itself as a major player in the fast-evolving AI arena.
February 14, 2026Source

Teens see social media, more than school, as the place to learn about race and faith
For most young people, learning about social and political issues doesn't start with a textbook. It starts with a phone.
February 14, 2026Source

The best sexting apps for discreet and NSFW chats
Burn after reading.
February 14, 2026Source

Internet — Software — February 13th, 2026

How to download YouTube videos for free - 2 easy and reliable methods I always use
You can download YouTube videos to watch at any time - even without a Premium subscription. Here's how.
February 13, 2026Source

Instagram chief says 16-hour daily scrolling isn't 'addiction'
The statement comes in the context of a lawsuit against addictive algorithms in Meta, TikTok, and YouTube.
February 13, 2026Source

Russia Blocks WhatsApp, Pushes Users Toward State-Backed Alternative
Russia has blocked WhatsApp nationwide, citing legal noncompliance, while promoting state-backed MAX, raising concerns over surveillance and privacy.
February 13, 2026Source

The best hookup apps for 2026: I swiped until my thumb hurt
The New Year's rush is still going strong. Download these apps now to find a match before Valentine's Day.
February 13, 2026Source

Internet — Software — February 12th, 2026

India Orders Social Media Platforms to Remove Deepfakes Within Three Hours
India has introduced new rules requiring social media companies to remove deepfakes and other illegal AI-generated content within three hours of receiving a takedown order — a major shift in how platforms must operate in one of the world's largest online markets.
February 12, 2026Source

Threads "Dear Algo" Lets You Control the Algorithm With AI Prompts
Meta is rolling out an AI-powered "Dear Algo" feature for Threads that lets users adjust their feed using simple text prompts. The temporary three-day tweak gives users more control over trending topics and current conversations.
February 12, 2026Source

Internet — Software — February 11th, 2026

Antigravity Setup Turns Long YouTube Uploads into Scheduled Short Clips
Ever wished you could turn a single long-form video into dozens of high-impact shorts without spending hours editing? Imagine uploading a YouTube video today and having 100 perfectly clipped, captioned, and platform-optimized shorts ready to post by tomorrow. Below, RoboNuggets breaks down how Antigravity, a innovative AI-powered platform, is transforming content creation by automating this entire process. From identifying the most engaging moments to formatting clips for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, Antigravity is reshaping how creators and businesses repurpose their content.
February 11, 2026Source

Control Your Threads Feed With New Dear Algo Feature
Threads is where you go to keep up with what's happening right now. But sometimes, what matters to you changes in an instant, and you want your Threads feed to reflect that — whether it's seeing more posts during a live NBA game or less about a TV show you haven't caught up on yet.
February 11, 2026Source

I simplified my Google Photos searching and editing with this trick
Ask Photos is a handy feature that lets you change up your shots with conversational requests.
February 11, 2026Source

Instagram and X have an impossible deepfake detection deadline
Platforms have until February 20th to start labelling all AI-generated or manipulated content.
February 11, 2026Source

Instagram boss to testify at social media addiction trial
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri is to be called to testify Wednesday in a Los Angeles courtroom by lawyers out to prove social media is dangerously addictive by design to young, vulnerable minds.
February 11, 2026Source

Meetings Run Smoother When Teams Audio Gets One Tweak
Have you ever wondered how much time you might be wasting by not fully using the platforms you use every day? In this guide, Tutorials by Manizha & Ryan explains how to unlock the hidden potential of Microsoft Teams, transforming it from a basic communication app into a powerhouse for productivity in 2026. With remote work and hybrid setups now the norm, mastering this platform isn't just a nice-to-have, it's essential.
February 11, 2026Source

Microsoft Teams moves the 'Quit' option to Windows 11's system tray — it's trying to stop you from leaving meetings by mistake
Teams' update shifts the Quit option to prevent accidental presses and generally improve the experience.
February 11, 2026Source

The content creators with the most TikTok followers - see the top 10.
The content creators with the most TikTok followers - see the top 10.
February 11, 2026Source

The top 10 most-followed Instagram accounts
Who has the most followers in Instagram? Here's the list.
February 11, 2026Source

This Outlook trick solves email overload
A simple trick to organize your inbox.
February 11, 2026Source

Threads users in the US can now ask Dear Algo to control their feeds
Meta is extending the feature that allows users to request specific content on their Threads feed with just a post.
February 11, 2026Source

TikTok has a brand new feed rolling out just for US users
TikTok is officially under US ownership for American users, and after a rocky first week plagued by issues, the new owners have just announced a brand new TikTok feature exclusive to the US: the Local Feed.
February 11, 2026Source

TikTok launches an opt-in Local Feed in the US leveraging users' precise location
TikTok on Wednesday announced the launch of a new "Local Feed" in the U.S. version of the app, which displays content related to travel, news, events, shopping, and dining near the user's current location. The feed's arrival comes shortly after a change in TikTok's terms of service under the new U.S. joint venture, which said that the app would begin to collect precise location information from TikTok users.
February 11, 2026Source

TikTok launches Local Feeds in the US
The opt-in feature mirrors TikTok's "Nearby Feed" that launched in the UK and Europe last year.
February 11, 2026Source

TikTok Parent Company May Build Its Own AI Chip with Samsung
Reports say that ByteDance is making its own AI inference chip and is in talks with Samsung for manufacturing and memory supply. ByteDance has officially called the reports "inaccurate," but sources say the project aims to make up to 350,000 units to get around U.S. chip restrictions and cut down on its reliance on Nvidia.
February 11, 2026Source

TikTok US launches a local feed that leverages a user's exact location
This comes after a change in the platform's terms of service that said the app could begin collecting this data.
February 11, 2026Source

Top Twitch streamers by follower count: See the list.
See who has the most-followed accounts.
February 11, 2026Toward regenerative bioprinting: Magnetic mixer enables scalable manufacturing of 3D-printed tissues
3D bioprinting, in which living tissues are printed with cells mixed into soft hydrogels, or "bio-inks," is widely used in the field of bioengineering for modeling or replacing the tissues in our bodies. The print quality and reproducibility of tissues, however, can face challenges. One of the most significant challenges is created simply by gravity—cells naturally sink to the bottom of the bioink-extruding printer syringe because the cells are heavier than the hydrogel around them.
February 11, 2026
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YouTube can now automatically show captions when you mute audio
When it comes to subtitles -- or captions if you prefer -- feelings can be mixed. YouTube has just added a new option that will appeal to some people, and will probably bemuse others.
February 11, 2026Source

Internet — Software — February 6th, 2026

All your Hinge questions, answered
Including how many 'likes' free users can send per day.
February 6, 2026Source

EU Orders TikTok to Change 'Addictive Design' or Face Billions in Fines
The European Commission has accused TikTok of breaking the Digital Services Act (DSA) due to the app's "addictive design." Regulators say that features like infinite scroll, autoplay, and personalized algorithms are harmful for users' mental health and put their brains into "autopilot mode." TikTok calls the results "meritless," but the EU says the platform needs to change its core design in Europe or risk huge ends of up to 6% of its global annual turnover.
February 6, 2026Source

EU says TikTok must disable 'addictive' features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine
The European Commission on Friday accused TikTok of purposefully designing its app to be "addictive," calling out features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and push notifications, as well as its recommendation engine.
February 6, 2026Source

Europe's social media age shift: Will tougher rules change how teens use the internet?
It is just the beginning of 2026, and things are happening even faster than last year. Not only in technology, but also in regulations, laws, and in how we deal with all the information around us.
February 6, 2026Source

"We recommend using search engines other than Bing" — 1.5 million Neocities sites are blocked by Microsoft's search engine, and AI support bots aren't helping
"We recommend using search engines other than Bing" — 1.5 million Neocities sites are blocked by Microsoft's search engine, and AI support bots aren't helping
February 6, 2026Source

Internet — Software — February 4th, 2026

All your Tinder questions, answered
When you think of dating apps, you probably think about Tinder. Approximately 50 million people use the app each month, according to its website, and it's been downloaded over 630 million times. So it makes sense if you've heard of it before — but you might still have questions about what Tinder is and how it works.
February 4, 2026Source

ChromeOS Has an Expiration Date: This Is Google's Plan
Court transcripts from Google's antitrust case suggest ChromeOS could be phased out in 2034, following the company's 10-year support commitment. While that gives Chromebooks years of life left, it also hints at a future transition to Project Aluminium, Google's unified Android and ChromeOS platform.
February 4, 2026Source

French X Offices Raided as Authorities Investigate Explicit Deepfakes
French authorities have raided the Paris offices of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, as part of a widening investigation into allegations that include the spread of child sexual abuse material and sexually explicit deepfake images, marking a significant escalation in European scrutiny of the company and its artificial intelligence products.
February 4, 2026Source

Google Meet and Microsoft Teams are becoming interoperable
The fragmentated nature of collaborative video tools causes problems for people working with different platforms. New interoperability between Google Meet and Microsoft Teams is helping to level things out, making cross platform communication much simpler.
February 4, 2026Source

Grindr will disable location sharing in Olympic Village to protect athletes' privacy
Queer dating and hook-up app Grindr has announced privacy and safety related restrictions which will be in place around the Olympic Village. The move is designed to help protect gay participants at the Winter Olympics 2026 "who aren't out or who come from countries where being gay is dangerous or illegal".
February 4, 2026Source

I studied 10 years of Instagram posts—here's how social media has changed
Instagram is one of Australia's most popular social media platforms. Almost two in three Aussies have an account.
February 4, 2026Source

More Governments Weigh Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16 Amid Safety Concerns
Lawmakers are considering new regulations that would prevent children under 16 from accessing social media, citing safety, mental health, and misinformation risks. While supporters say it could reduce harm, critics argue kids may simply find riskier alternatives online.
February 4, 2026Source

New briefing paper outlines concerns around TikTok moderation policies political influence, and election integrity
A new briefing paper produced by the London Social Media Observatory (LSMO) at Royal Holloway and Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) details emerging risks to democratic participation on TikTok. The LSMO and WFD brought together 45 policymakers, academics, civil society representatives and strategic advisors at a roundtable discussion to explore what the risks are and how they can be mitigated.
February 4, 2026Source

Pinterest Reportedly Fires Employees Who Built a Tool to Track Layoffs
Pinterest says the internal layoff-tracking tool built by company engineers violated company policy.
February 4, 2026Source

Social Media Addiction Trial Takes Aim At YouTube & Meta After TikTok Settles
Social media is virtually unavoidable today, so it's essential to be aware of how such platforms can influence one's mental health. This has become the subject of a trial in the Los Angeles Superior Court, with Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, and the Google-owned YouTube at the center. The plaintiffs allege that those responsible for these social media platforms intentionally created addictive features, which result in negative mental health outcomes for users.
February 4, 2026Source

Spain plans under-16 social media ban, Elon Musk calls prime minister a "tyrant"
"Dirty Sánchez is a tyrant and a traitor to the people of Spain"
February 4, 2026Source

The content creators with the most TikTok followers - see the top 10.
Who's the most popular TikToker right now? See the list.
February 4, 2026Source

The top 10 most-followed Instagram accounts
Who has the most followers in Instagram? Here's the list.
February 4, 2026Source

Top 10 YouTube channels with the most subscribers
Who has the top spot?
February 4, 2026Source

Top Twitch streamers by follower count: See the list.
See who has the most-followed accounts.
February 4, 2026Source

X's 'open source' algorithm isn't a win for transparency, researchers say
When X's engineering team published the code that powers the platform's "for you" algorithm last month, Elon Musk said the move was a victory for transparency. "We know the algorithm is dumb and needs massive improvements, but at least you can see us struggle to make it better in real-time and with transparency," Musk wrote. "No other social media companies do this."
February 4, 2026Source

Internet — Software — February 2nd, 2026

A developer turned Wikipedia into a social media-style feed
Lyra Rebane's Xikipedia is perhaps a healthier alternative to doomscrolling.
February 2, 2026Source

Snapchat blocks 415,000 underage accounts in Australia
Snapchat has blocked 415,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban for under-16s, the company said Monday, but warned some youngsters may be bypassing age verification technology.
February 2, 2026Source

TikTok says it's 'back to normal' after winter storm-related outages
The US arm of the company is now run by investors like Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX.
February 2, 2026Source

UpScrolled's founder says the social network has zoomed past 2.5M users
Social network UpScrolled, which gained prominence after TikTok's ownership change in the U.S. in January, has zoomed past 2.5 million users, the company's founder Issam Hijazi said during Web Summit Qatar.
February 2, 2026Source

US TikTok service restored after cloud 'that doesn't go down' went down
Winter storm knocks out Oracle datacenter, despite Larry Ellison's reliability boasts
February 2, 2026Source

Internet — Software — January 31st, 2026

Is U.S. TikTok censoring its users?
Users are flocking to alternative apps after censorship allegations.
January 31, 2026Source

Ready to Ditch TikTok? Check Out These 9 Apps for Short-Form Video Alternatives
Apps like Upscrolled, Skylight and Loops are gaining attention as users become disenchanted with the new US version of TikTok.
January 31, 2026Source

Researcher reveals evidence of private Instagram profiles leaking photos
A security researcher has published detailed evidence showing that some Instagram private profiles returned links to user photos to unauthenticated visitors.
January 31, 2026Source

Internet — Software — January 19th, 2026

All your Bumble questions, answered
The buzz on the popular dating app.
January 30, 2026Source

Bluesky issues its first transparency report, noting rise in user reports and legal demands
Bluesky released its first transparency report this week documenting the actions taken by its Trust & Safety team and the results of other initiatives, like age-assurance compliance, monitoring of influence operations, automated labeling, and more.
January 30, 2026Source

Microsoft fixes Outlook bug blocking access to encrypted emails
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that prevented Microsoft 365 customers from opening encrypted emails in classic Outlook after a December update.
January 30, 2026Source

Threads more popular than X on iPhone; Grok CSAM controversy intensifies
A new market intelligence report suggests that Threads is now more popular than X on iPhone and Android, although X still has a strong overall lead when web usage is taken into account.
January 19, 2026Source

TikTok creates a whole new app to fry our brain cells with, it's live and free in the US
PineDrama is all about 90-second (or so) micro dramas.
January 19, 2026Source

Washington lawmakers target 'addictive' social media feeds in revived push for youth safeguards
Avery Ping had a knack for noticing who in a room might be having a bad day and checking in on them. He wanted to be a psychiatrist.
January 19, 2026Source

Internet — Software — January 15th, 2026

Delete Your X Account in Just 5 Steps
Want to stop doomscrolling? Here's how to quickly delete your X (formerly known as Twitter) account.
January 15, 2026Source

Internet — Software — January 9th, 2026

Did you know that Gmail has emoji reactions?
Emoji reactions have been hiding at the bottom of your personal Gmail messages for over two years, and now they're coming to Workspace by default.
January 9, 2026Source

Gmail Enters 'Gemini Era' With AI Inbox, Smart Summaries, and Free Writing Tools
Google now prioritizes emails based on frequent contacts and relationships inferred from content.
January 9, 2026Source

In the age of the TikTok fan theory, Conformity Gate is no surprise -- but it's distracting from a fitting Stranger Things finale
Opinion | Conformity Gate might be a demonstration of fandom's deep love for Stranger Things, but it's distracting from a divisive but fitting ending
January 9, 2026Source

Social media users who turned this older iPhone into a digital camera must heed this warning
If you're using an older iPhone to take pictures, you are opening yourself up to possible security issues.
January 9, 2026Source

U.S. Senators Ask Apple and Google to Remove X and Grok Apps Over Sexualized Image Generation
In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, Ben Ray Lujan, and Edward Markey have requested that Apple and Google remove X Corp's X and Grok apps from their app stores over recent incidents of "mass generation of nonconsensual sexualized images of women and children."
January 9, 2026Source

US Senators Urge Apple to Pull X and Grok Over 'Nonconsensual' AI Images
Three U.S. Senators are asking Apple to temporarily remove X and its AI tool Grok from the App Store. They say the apps have allowed the mass creation of nonconsensual sexual images of women and children. They want the apps taken down while regulators investigate what they describe as serious and likely illegal activity.
January 9, 2026Source

X accuses music publishers of 'weaponizing' DMCA takedowns
X claims the NMPA and music publishers attempted to pressure the platform into industrywide licensing deals.
January 9, 2026Source

YouTube Search Filters Now Let Users Remove Shorts from Results
YouTube has added new search filters to separate Shorts from regular videos. The new option allows users to exclude short clips. Viewers can now finally set long-form videos as their default choice in terms of search results.
January 9, 2026Source

Internet — Software — January 8th, 2026

Gmail adds new AI features, turning it into a personal assistant
More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world's most popular email service into a personal assistant that can improve writing, summarize far-flung information buried in inboxes and deliver daily to-do lists.
January 8, 2026Source

Gmail debuts a personalized AI Inbox, AI Overviews in search, and more
Google has unveiled a new AI Inbox for Gmail that's designed to provide a personalized overview of your tasks and keep you informed about important updates. Gmail is also launching AI Overviews in search and a Grammarly-like "Proofread" feature. Additionally, Gmail is bringing to all users several AI features that were previously available only to paid users.
January 8, 2026Source

Gmail Enters the Gemini Era With AI-Powered Inbox Overhaul
The aim is to transform Gmail from a traditional inbox into what Google describes as a "personal, proactive inbox assistant."
January 8, 2026Source

Gmail gets major upgrade with new Gemini 3 AI features
Over the past two years, Google has been steadily adding AI features across most of its products and services. Last year, Google Search and Google Photos received major upgrades powered by AI. Gmail, which is the world's largest email service with over 3 billion users globally, is now set for a significant AI update. Today, Google announced that Gmail will receive a major upgrade powered by its Gemini 3 models.
January 8, 2026Source

Gmail is entering its Gemini era with new updates to save you from digging for emails and more
Summaries, help with writing, and an AI inbox organizer.
January 8, 2026Source

Gmail is getting a Gemini AI overhaul
You can ask the search bar questions about your messages.
January 8, 2026Source

Gmail Just Changed Forever with Gemini AI-Powered AI Inbox
Google has released a big update for Gmail in the form of Gemini 3 IA integration. It adds AI Overviews to summarize long threads and answer questions in natural language. Help Me Write and Suggested Replies are now free for all users, but some search tools and the Proofread feature still need a premium subscription. Also, a new AI Inbox is being tested to help you prioritize important contacts and tasks that need to be done right away.
January 8, 2026Source

Gmail Users Can Now Use These Three AI Features Without Paying
Google today made three Gmail AI features free for all personal account holders in the United States, removing the subscription requirement that previously locked them behind its Google AI Pro or Ultra tiers.
January 8, 2026Source

Google pushing Gemini into Gmail, but you can turn it off
Love Google AI Overviews? Now they're in your inbox
January 8, 2026Source

Long unskippable ads will reportedly be illegal in one country next month
We've all suffered through unskippable, annoying ads online. YouTube watchers, especially, know the struggle.
January 8, 2026Source

Microsoft confirms annoying Outlook Classic bug impacting many
Although Microsoft is actively working on a new Outlook app, the general consensus so far is that it is "hot garbage". It seems that the company is aware of this sentiment, which is why it is still planning on introducing new features to the classic Outlook app, with one being the ability to schedule full-fledged meetings through the Copilot Chat experience available in the side pane.
January 8, 2026Source

Microsoft confirms bug with encrypted emails in classic Outlook app
In the latest version of classic Outlook, users can't open encrypted emails. Microsoft confirms the issue and is investigating.
January 8, 2026Source

TikTok will broadcast some unknown portion of the 2026 World Cup live
No word on whether TikTok is now in the running for the next FIFA Peace Prize.
January 8, 2026Source

TikTok-style vertical videos are coming to Disney+
Just months after rolling out "Verts" on ESPN, Disney is preparing to unleash vertical videos on Disney+, too.
January 8, 2026Source

Your Gmail is getting an AI makeover - here's what to expect and when
Google is aggressively pushing Gemini across its apps and services in order to maintain an edge in the AI race. Your email won't ever be the same.
January 8, 2026Source

YouTube will now let you filter Shorts out of search results
The company is making a few changes to search filters, including adding a new 'Popularity' one.
January 8, 2026Source or Source

Internet — Software — January 7th, 2026

Google Drive gets its Material 3 Expressive redesign back
Last year Google started the rollout of the Material 3 Expressive redesign to Google Drive, bringing it in line, aesthetically, with other products and services. Then, for reasons best known to Google, the company then seemed to change its mind and pulled back some of the new look.
January 7, 2026Source

Microsoft: Classic Outlook bug prevents opening encrypted emails
Microsoft is investigating a bug preventing recipients from opening encrypted emails in classic Outlook after a recent update.
January 7, 2026Source

MrBeast Talks 'Beast Games' Season 2 and how he built his YouTube empire
"I'm going to do this for another 30 years."
January 7, 2026Source

Smartphone use cuts into school hours, with social media leading the way
University of California, San Francisco investigators measured smartphone app activity during school hours among US adolescents and reported an average of 1.16 hours of use, with social media apps taking up the most time.
January 7, 2026Source

Threads Could Soon Let You Play a Game Without Leaving the Chat
According to a new report, Meta is internally testing a basketball game for Threads that lets users shoot hoops while chatting. The game is minimalist in nature and is meant to be a fun way to stay in loop your family and friends. As of now, it's unclear whether or when Meta plans to roll it out widely on Threads.
January 7, 2026Source

YouTube's long unskippable ads are no longer an issue in this one country
Ads are now less frustrating in Vietnam.
January 7, 2026Source

Internet — Software — January 6th, 2026

Influencer content is fuel for an internet-obsessed administration
A viral influencer video on daycares in Minneapolis shows that under the Trump administration, content begets policy.
January 6, 2026Source

Microsoft cancels plans to rate limit Exchange Online bulk emails
Microsoft announced today that it has canceled plans to impose a daily limit of 2,000 external recipients on Exchange Online bulk email senders.
January 6, 2026Source or Source

Study Shows Nearly A Quarter Of YouTube Videos Fed To New Accounts Are 'AI Slop'
According to new research from Kapwing, more than one in five videos recommended to brand-new YouTube accounts are low-quality, AI-generated clips appropriately known as "AI slop." These videos, which are also taking over social media, are mainly made to capture people's attention and generate advertising revenue, but they're not as harmless as that makes them sound. Kapwing's research shows this slop is completely reshaping YouTube's ecosystem as we know it.
January 6, 2026Source

Threads is developing in-message games
Threads is exploring games in chats, beginning with a basketball game. A spokesperson for Meta confirmed to TechCrunch that the company is internally prototyping the game and that it's not available to the public.
January 6, 2026Source

Internet — Software — January 5th, 2026

Cuffing season is here! The best dating apps for serious relationships, reviewed.
Find your forever love in 2026.
January 5, 2026Source

Gmail set to drop POP3 mail fetching from other accounts
For people who like to have access to all of their emails in one handy location Gmail has long offered the facility to import messages from other accounts using POP3.
January 5, 2026Source

Just joined a dating app? Here's how to look after yourself and handle rejection
As the New Year rolls around, dating apps often see a surge in new sign-ups. Some are dipping their toes in for the first time, while others are rejoining with renewed hope of finding love after a break.
January 5, 2026Source

Perplexity AI versus ChatGPT: Which One Is Better?
How does Perplexity compare to ChatGPT? We evaluate their performance and compare their features.
January 5, 2026Source

Reddit Overtakes TikTok in UK as Search Revolution Unfolds
The platform experienced 88% growth over the past two years, with three-fifths of UK internet users now encountering the site.
January 5, 2026Source

Why is TikTok so obsessed with 365 buttons?
TikTok is all about buttons in the new year. 365 buttons to be precise. No, not the ones you press in an elevator. Yes, like the ones on your shirt. No, it doesn't really make sense.
January 5, 2026Source

X blames users for Grok-generated CSAM; no fixes announced
Critics call for App Store ban after Grok sexualized images of minors.
January 5, 2026Source

Internet — Software — January 2nd, 2026

Instagram CEO says in the age of AI, you can't assume what you see online is real
Exec calls for "credibility signals" as the line between authentic and synthetic images disappears
January 2, 2026Source or Source or Source

Starlink to lower SpaceX satellites as near-misses pile up in low Earth orbit
Low Earth orbit is getting very crowded
January 2, 2026Source or Source

The most important thing to know about Dating Sunday
The first Sunday in January is known as the "Super Bowl of dating apps." Don't get lost in the game.
January 2, 2026Source

TikTok GamePlan brings new power to sport fans
Every social media platform needs to not only attract but then keep different types of audience. TikTok has already bet big on sport, and now it is doubling down on it with TikTok GamePlan.
January 2, 2026Source

Internet — Software — December 26th, 2025

Google May Finally Let Users Change Embarrassing Old Gmail Addresses
Updated support pages in multiple languages suggest a long-requested feature is quietly rolling out worldwide.
December 26, 2025Source

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I would buy DLC for Windows 11
People love add-ons. They're also bad at security.
December 26, 2025Source

Internet — Software — December 21st, 2025

How AIM taught the internet to chat
On Version History: the long reign of AOL Instant Messenger, the messaging app that maybe never should have existed at all.
December 21, 2025Source

Internet — Software — December 20th, 2025

Teens Are Already Getting Around Australia's Social Media Ban
Australia made history when it enacted a ban on social media for children under 16 last week. But although the laws have drawn praise and criticism from different corners of the public, their efficacy remains to be seen. Teenagers who fall under the restricted age limit seem to have no difficulty circumventing the ban and maintain unrestricted access to their online accounts.
December 20, 2025Source

Internet — Software — December 19th, 2025

Bluesky launches Find Friends feature to find people you know on the platform
All social media platforms are about connections, and Bluesky is no different. The problem that a social platform with a focus on privacy and security has is that it can be hard to track down people you know that you would like to connect to.
December 19, 2025Source

ByteDance confirms TikTok will be controlled by US owners
Closing TikTok deal avoids 2026 ban, but app may be buggy, "100% MAGA."
December 19, 2025Source

Instagram puts a limit on hashtag usage
In a bid to help clamp down on spam on the platform, Instagram has announced new limitations on the use of hashtags. While there is certainly some value in hashtags for the tracking and categorization possibilities they offer, they are also open to abuse.
December 19, 2025Source

Investor deal is a 'new TikTok US joint venture'
The seemingly never-ending story of TikTok and its place in the US could be coming to an end. A new deal between TikTok's parent company ByteDance and US investors allows the social platform to continue operating in the country.
December 19, 2025Source

The Long-Discussed US TikTok Deal Is Finally Happening
Chinese company and TikTok owner ByteDance has signed a deal to transfer the majority of its U.S. operations to a group of investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. This deal arrives after months of stops and starts, deadline extensions, and even failed deals.
December 19, 2025Source

The TikTok Awards were messy. I was there.
The TikTok Awards were messy. I was there.
December 19, 2025Source

TikTok Finally Strikes a Deal to Be Taken Over by Trump Allies
A new U.S.-based joint venture would keep TikTok online while handing oversight of its algorithm and data security to some of America's wealthiest investors.
December 19, 2025Source or Source or Source or Source

YouTube Is Changing the Dislike Button on Shorts and Here Is Why
YouTube is testing a redesigned dislike button for Shorts. The testing merges Dislike and Not interested into one option hidden in the menu. The experiment aims to simplify feedback and help users better control what content appears in their feed.
December 19, 2025Source or Source

Internet — Software — December 15th, 2025

Report: UK asks Apple & Google to implement age verification for nude image sharing
We all know that children with unrestricted access to the internet are always at risk of encountering predators. That's why social platforms have introduced parental control tools, and governments are working on different legislations to protect children in the online space. However, the UK government is now directly demanding Google and Apple to take a stance against taking and sharing of explicit images.
December 15, 2025Source

Snapchat rolls out its end-of-year Recaps
Snapchat Snapchat announced on Monday that its end-of-year Recaps are rolling out to users, giving them a look back at 2025. The Recap is a short video that offers a personalized look at highlights from Snaps, Stories, and Chats, showing how users connected and expressed themselves throughout the year.announced on Monday that its end-of-year Recaps are rolling out to users, giving them a look back at 2025. The Recap is a short video that offers a personalized look at highlights from Snaps, Stories, and Chats, showing how users connected and expressed themselves throughout the year.
December 15, 2025Source

Threads adds new communities, tests badges for highly engaged members
Meta's social network Threads is expanding the number of topics available through its newer communities feature, the company announced on Monday. This expansion might nudge people to use communities less on Reddit and X.
December 15, 2025Source

Threads expands its communities feature with badges, new interest topics, more
Last October, Threads rolled out over 100 communities, which built on the fact that users were referring to in-app groups as "Books Threads," "NBA Threads," and so on. Today, Meta is expanding the communities feature to more than 200 interests, and adding a couple of beta features. Here's what's new.
December 15, 2025Source

X App for iOS Now Includes Widgets for Lock Screen and Home Screen
X (Twitter) has rolled out a set of widgets for its iOS app, enabling users to add feeds to their Home screen as well as a real-time notification count to their Lock Screen.
December 15, 2025Source

Internet — Software — December 12th, 2025

Adult site's fetish of 2026 is a 180 from last year
Chastity has been dethroned.
December 12, 2025Source

Four in five Australian adults support social media ban for kids
With Australia's social media ban coming into force this week, a new survey from Monash University has found that almost 4 out of 5 Australian adults support the Australian government's social media ban for children under 16.
December 12, 2025Source

Reddit argues it isn't like other social platforms in case against Australia's social media ban
In a move worthy of a post on the Not Like The Other Girls subreddit, Reddit, one of the world's largest social platforms, is arguing that it isn't like other, actual social media sites, as the company seeks to overturn Australia's law banning children under 16 years of age from social media.
December 12, 2025Source

Reddit Sues Australia Over Teen Social Media Ban as Other Nations Consider Similar Laws
The company says the law violates teens' political speech rights as other countries consider similar restrictions.
December 12, 2025Source or Source or Source

Internet — Software — December 11th, 2025

Google migrates Google Chat to a new domain for faster access
Google announced that it's pushing a small but useful update for Google Chat users to improve their experience and make the service more reliable. The company is migrating Google Chat to a new domain, offering a faster experience than before.
December 11, 2025Source

Startup wants to relaunch Twitter, as Reddit launches verification checkmarks
Deciding to abandon one of the world's best-known brands was one of a number of imaginative decisions made by Elon Musk when he purchased Twitter and renamed it X. Now a startup wants to revive the name, arguing that X corporation no longer has any use for the trademark.
December 11, 2025Source

The best memes of 2025, from 6-7 to God's country. See the list.
A gorilla, a new pope, and so much more.
December 11, 2025Source

Trump's proposed travel rule demands social media history from tourists
This microscope into tourists' lives won't end there, as there are plans to pry into those closest to you.
December 11, 2025Source

What Kept India Scrolling in 2025? Instagram's Year-in-Review is here!
Instagram's 2025 Year-in-Review highlights how Indian culture went global, cricket dominated conversations, nostalgia and lo-fi aesthetics shaped trends, and viral moments—from Kolhapuris to Coachella to everyday memes—kept the nation scrolling and sharing.
December 11, 2025Source

Internet — Software — December 5th, 2025

Cloudflare Outage Caused by React2Shell Mitigations
The critical React vulnerability has been exploited in the wild by Chinese and other threat actors.
December 5, 2025Source or Source

EU fines X $140 million over deceptive blue checkmarks
The European Commission has fined X €120 million ($140 million) for violating transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
December 5, 2025Source or Source

Grindr supports Republican-backed age-verification bill
One of the sponsors also wants to rewrite what "obscenity" means.
December 5, 2025Source

In its first DSA penalty, EU fines X €120M for 'deceptive' blue check verification system
The European Commission (EC) has imposed its first fine under Europe's landmark Digital Services Act (DSA), and it's against Elon Musk's X.
December 5, 2025Source

TikTok Rolls Out Nearby Feed to Bring You More Local Content
TikTok is introducing a Nearby Feed that highlights content from creators and trending spots close to your location, giving users a more localized experience. The feature comes with restrictions and is initially available only in select countries, with broader expansion expected later.
December 5, 2025Source

What would ethical age verification look like online?
Current laws are raising alarm bells, but there's a better solution out there.
December 5, 2025Source

Wikipedia Has Its Own Version of 'Wrapped' Now, But There's One Little Problem
The online encyclopedia is offering personalized stats on users' reading habits, along with a list of the year's most-read articles.
December 5, 2025Source

X's new 'transparent' location labels for accounts have people questioning everything
These labels are shedding light on those who act as though they're from the U.S., but are actually nowhere close.
December 5, 2025Source

Internet — Software — December 3rd, 2025

Microsoft Teams Now Supports Immersive Metaverse Meetings
The Metaverse-style meetings offer 3D avatars, spatial audio, and customizable virtual environments for hybrid teams.
December 3, 2025Source or Source

Tinder's predictions for dating in 2026
Singles are seeking help from friends — and AI.
December 3, 2025Source

Internet — Software — November 26th, 2025

EFF to Arizona Federal Court: Protect Public School Students from Surveillance and Punishment for Off-Campus Speech
EFF filed an amicus brief urging the Arizona District Court to protect public school students' freedom of speech and privacy by holding that the use of a school-issued laptop or email account does not categorically mean a student is "on campus." We argued that students need private digital spaces beyond their school's reach to speak freely, without the specter of constant school surveillance and punishment.
November 23, 2025Source

Proton Pass gets brand spanking new CLI client, available now to a limited subset of testers
Proton, the company behind ProtonMail and ProtonVPN, has announced a new tool called Proton Pass Command-Line Interface (CLI), extending its Proton Pass password manager offering. The new tool has been created to make Proton Pass data easily accessible in the terminal for development, scripting, and automation, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
November 23, 2025Source

Substack to require age verification for UK users
It's the latest platform to change its rules to comply with the Online Safety Act.
November 23, 2025Source

YouTube UI Glitch: Are Your Video Buttons Missing? Here's What We Know
Many YouTube users are noticing missing or rearranged features, including lost tabs and altered layouts, sparking confusion across the platform. While some suspect UI experiments, the issues appear more like recurring bugs that YouTube will hopefully resolve soon.
November 23, 2025Source

Internet — Software — November 23rd, 2025

X launches paid marketplace for dormant usernames with complex access rules
Perhaps Elon thinks too highly of X
November 23, 2025Source

Internet — Software — November 22nd, 2025

Elon Musk's X rolls out feature that shows users' country of origin -- then suddenly removes it
Will the feature that reveals where exactly a user is posting from make a return?
November 22, 2025Source

Microsoft Teams Is Rolling Out A Feature To Stop You From Recording Meetings
Microsoft Teams is rolling out a new feature that improves privacy by preventing users from taking screenshots or screen recordings of a meeting. The company calls it the Prevent Screen Capture feature, and it's an optional functionality that organizers can turn on under Meeting Options. When activated, users will only see a black image in place of the screen when they attempt to record the meeting, helping improve the privacy and secrecy of the meeting.
November 21, 2025Source

Pew's latest social media report shows X's staying power in the US, despite competition
Threads and Bluesky still have quite a way to go to catch up with X in the U.S., according to data from Pew Research Center's latest report released this week.
November 22, 2025Source

Snapchat starts requiring age verification under new law
In just a matter of weeks, a new law will come into force in Australia that will prevent children under the age of 16 from using the biggest social media platforms in a bid to reduce harm. One of the companies that will be affected by the change is Snapchat. The social media company has now announced that many users will need to begin verifying their age to continue accessing the platform, starting from this week.
November 22, 2025Source

Internet — Software — November 21st, 2025

Australia adds Twitch to its teen social media ban
Australia's teen social media ban has been extended to include the streaming platform Twitch where gamers go to watch others live streaming gameplay. The teen account ban is due to come into force on December 10 and requires tech companies to take reasonable steps to stop under-16s from opening accounts, while existing accounts must be closed.
November 21, 2025Source or Source

Pornhub asked tech platforms to enable device-level age verification
"We have found site-based age assurance approaches to be fundamentally flawed and counterproductive."
November 21, 2025Source

TikTok Rolls Out New Tools to Help Curb Scrolling Time
New features include a positive-affirmation journal and a sound generator with calming sounds and breathing exercises.
November 21, 2025Source

X begins rolling out the 'About this account' feature to users' profiles
Elon Musk's X has begun rolling out a new feature for user profiles that will display information about the account, including where it's based, how many times the account has changed its username, the account's original join date, and how the user downloaded the X app. The new information is meant to reduce inauthentic engagement on the platform, where bots often pretend to be humans — a problem that could get even harder to police in the age of AI.
November 21, 2025Source

Internet — Software — November 20th, 2025

Meta alerts young Australians to download their data before a social media ban
Technology giant Meta on Thursday began sending thousands of young Australians a two-week warning to downland their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram and Threads before a world-first social media ban on accounts of children younger than 16 takes effect.
November 20, 2025Source

New TikTok Features Let Users Decide How Much AI Fills Their Feed
Users who are not interested in synthetic content can scale it back, just not completely off their feed.
November 20, 2025Source

The Biggest Reboot No One Ever Expected. Vine Returns as 'Divine'
In addition to bringing back 6-second videos, the app also plans to ban AI-generated videos.
November 20, 2025Source

Internet — Software — November 14th, 2025

TikTok users can now share tracks and more from Amazon Music
TikTok is rolling out a new feature that will allow users to share content from Amazon Music to the social network, the company told TechCrunch exclusively.
November 14, 2025Source

Internet — Software — November 13th, 2025

Deepfake 'Kirkification' memes are running rampant on social media
Old memes have been repurposed with the face of the slain conservative influencer.
November 13, 2025Source

Jack Dorsey's 'diVine' Project Revives Video Sharing App Vine
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey brings video-sharing app Vine to life through a new project called diVine. This provides access to over 100,000 archived Vine videos. These clips were restored from an old backup that was created before Vine's shutdown in 2016.
November 13, 2025Source

'King of the Hill''s Bobby Hill becomes TikTok's symbol of imperfect beauty
'It's got wabi-sabi.'
November 13, 2025Source

Microsoft rolls out screen capture prevention for Teams users
Microsoft is rolling out a new Teams feature for Premium customers that will automatically block screenshots and recordings during meetings.
November 13, 2025Source

Internet — Software — November 8th, 2025

10 free dating apps to try for cuffing season 2025
Love doesn't cost a thing, so why should swiping?
November 8, 2025Source

Denmark Says It Will Ban Social Media for Users Under 15
Denmark is taking on Big Tech.
November 8, 2025Source

The best hookup apps, reviewed: I swiped until my thumb hurt
The best apps to try when you're feeling "Hot To Go."
November 8, 2025Source

The best sexting apps for discreet NSFW chats
Sexting can open up a whole new frontier for your sex life. In my experience, it's an exciting form of digital foreplay that builds anticipation like nothing else. But you can't just slide into someone's DMs on a random dating app and start a spicy conversation (unless you're on a site like AdultFriendFinder, where that's the whole point). Real sexting requires more thought, especially when it comes to your privacy.
November 8, 2025Source

X Is Retiring Twitter.com Today. You Must Update Your Account Now to Avoid Lockout
The retirement of the old domain is the next step in Elon Musk's rebranding of the social media platform.
November 8, 2025Source

Internet — Software — November 7th, 2025

X appears to be sending fake traffic across the web
A new link experience on iOS is supposed to help creators on X improve their reach, but it's muddying up traffic measurements for everyone else.
November 7, 2025Source

YouTube Bug Makes All 'Shorts' Interaction Buttons Disappear
A weird bug seems to be affecting Android users of YouTube. Interface buttons, such as like, comment, and share, are missing for a lot of users. Simple workarounds such as clearing cache or data don't seem to be working.
November 7, 2025Source

YouTube's age verification system is back to calling adults kids
The system meant to help is breaking (again).
November 7, 2025Source

Internet — Software — November 6th, 2025

Elon Musk's X starts suspending people using third-party apps like OldTweetDeck
Elon Musk's X seems to be doing a crackdown on users who choose to use the third-party extension OldTweetDeck, but also OldTwitter. Suspicions have been raised following the suspension of a large number of accounts on X after being flagged for using OldTweetDeck, a free, unofficial alternative to the premium TweetDeck. The accounts were suspended on the grounds that they violated X's policies against inauthentic behaviors
November 6, 2025Source

Mastodon's latest software update brings quote posts to all server operators
Decentralized open source social network Mastodon is rolling out its latest release, version 4.5, which brings support for Quote Posts to all server operators, along with other features for admins, conversation improvements, and more.
November 6, 2025Source

Perplexity to pay Snap $400M to power search in Snapchat
Snap said on Thursday that it has signed a deal to integrate Perplexity's AI search engine directly within Snapchat. As part of the deal, Perplexity will pay Snap $400 million in cash and equity.
November 6, 2025Source

Pornhub officially launches its scrollable vertical video feed
TikTok for porn is here.
November 6, 2025Source

Snap's new AI search engine will be powered by Perplexity
Everyone's adding AI into everything.
November 6, 2025Source

Tinder is testing an AI matching feature called Chemistry
With permission, the AI tool will peek into your camera roll to assess your interests and personality.
November 6, 2025Source or Source or Source

YouTube Rolling Out AI Age Verification to New Batch of Users
YouTube AI age verification is now expanding to a fresh batch of users. Several users are reporting the change on Reddit. You can either accept the restrictions or verify that you are over age 18 using an official ID, credit card, or selfie.
November 6, 2025Source

Internet — Software — November 5th, 2025

Discord now lets parents control who contacts their teens, but messages stay private
Discord Family Center now shows more of teens' activity and includes more parental controls
November 5, 2025Source

r/Im14andthisisbanned: Australia Adds Reddit to No-Go List for Kids
The country will also prevent under-16s from using Kick.
November 5, 2025Source

Replika founder raises $20M pre-seed for Wabi, the 'YouTube of apps'
Eugenia Kuyda saw the future of consumer AI before most. She founded Replika, the first major AI companion startup, in 2017 — years before ChatGPT launched. Today, it has 35 million users.
November 5, 2025Source

Why being too attractive can hurt fitness influencers
The "beauty backfire effect" is especially strong in the fitness space.
November 5, 2025Source

Internet — Software — October 31st, 2025

'I matched with my ex on a dating app.' How to navigate exes while swiping.
"He had a picture with my dog (who had since DIED) that I took on his profile!"
October 31, 2025Source

Internet — Software — October 30th, 2025

9to5Mac Daily: October 30, 2025 -- AirPods Pro lawsuit, more
Apple scores partial win in AirPods Pro crackling lawsuit. Apple adds new App Store submission and marketing features. Apple Maps EV routing in CarPlay expands to Toyota vehicles.
October 30, 2025Source

China finally approves TikTok transfer deal, seemingly ending long-running US dispute
The decision may finally end fears of a nationwide TikTok ban in the US
October 30, 2025Source

Expect more AI slop in Instagram, and more ads in Threads
Meta plans to increase AI content on Facebook and Instagram, alongside globally running ads in Threads, including upcoming video ads.
October 30, 2025Source

Threads is giving you more control over your replies
You can now select which replies to your posts appear publicly to keep conversations respectful and on-topic.
October 30, 2025Source

Threads now lets you approve and filter your replies
Threads, Meta's X rival, continues to ship new features at a rapid pace. Shortly after the launch of communities and disappearing "ghost posts," the social networking app on Thursday introduced new tools that will give users more control over their conversations on the platform.
October 30, 2025Source

Threads rolls out reply approvals and new activity feed filters
Meta is introducing two more features designed to give Threads users more control over the conversations that happen around their posts. Here's what's new.
October 30, 2025Source

TikTok may become more right-wing as China signals approval for US sale
Here's how TikTok could change if China approves US sale.
October 30, 2025Source

YouTube is upgrading old videos to HD and 4K automatically
- but you can opt outYouTube also says it's rolling out several other new features.
October 30, 2025Source or Source or Source

Internet — Software — October 26th, 2025

Microsoft Outlook is getting reimagined for the AI era under new leadership
For longtime users, the bigger surprise is that this redesign took so long
October 26, 2025Source

Social Media Might Not Be Rotting Our Brains as Much as We Think, Twin Study Finds
The link between social media use and poorer wellbeing is modest and shaped by our genetics, researchers in the Netherlands argue.
October 26, 2025Source

The Reason You Don't Get New Instagram Features At The Same Time As Everyone Else
At the height of the pandemic lockdowns, Instagram surprisingly introduced Reels, a feature that allows users to create short, vertical clips they can pepper with filters, special effects, and music for sharing on the platform. It's kind of like TikTok but with less controversy. While Instagram announced the feature in August 2020, many were not able to access it until several months later. Out of frustration, some even took to Reddit to question why Instagram was seemingly limiting the rollout of Reels to certain accounts.
October 26, 2025Source

Internet — Software — October 24th, 2025

All your Bumble questions, answered
The buzz on the popular dating app
October 24, 2025Source

EU Warns TikTok & Meta Could Face Heavy Fines for Transparency Breach
The EU has alleged that Meta and TikTok have breached the strict transparency laws under the Digital Services Act. Both companies are taken into legal custody. If the commission can prove its allegations, the firms might face a hefty penalty.
October 24, 2025Source

How 'Group 7' became TikTok's biggest inside joke
What started as singer Sophia James promoting her song turned into a viral inside joke and full-blown TikTok community
October 24, 2025Source

Instagram Debuts New AI Editing Tools to Help You Restyle Your Stories
Instagram has debuted new AI editing tools directly in the Stories "Restyle" menu. Users can now quickly edit photos and videos using text prompts like Add, Remove, or Change, or apply preset effects.
October 24, 2025Source

Instagram rolls out drawing and sticker options for DMs
Having someone sliding into your DMs on Instagram could be about to look a little different. The social media platform is rolling out the ability to adorn direct messages with stickers as well as freehand drawing.
October 24, 2025Source

Your Instagram Stories just got restyled with Meta AI
Meta AI lets users completely reimagine photos and videos with easy text prompts and preset effects.
October 24, 2025Source

Internet — Software — October 20th, 2025

The 9 Best Websites to Help You Grow Your Instagram Followers (2025 Edition)
Growing your Instagram followers requires more than just good content; it demands the right growth tools.
October 20, 2025Source

X doesn't want you leaving anymore -- even when you click away
iOS app now keeps original posts visible when opening links as Musk pushes everything app' strategy.
October 20, 2025Source

X has launched a marketplace to sell rare vanity handles, for a hefty price tag and a massive catch
The new 'Handle Marketplace' is live for premium users, but there are some rules.
October 20, 2025Source

Internet — Software — October 17th, 2025

Labor unions sue Trump administration over social media surveillance
Sharing views POTUS doesn't like? Say goodbye to that visa, First Amendment be damned
October 17, 2025Source

Meta is adding more parental controls for teen AI use
Starting next year Instagram will let parents stop teens from chatting with AI characters entirely.
October 17, 2025Source

Internet — Software — October 15th, 2025

How grandparents can play a critical role in mediating children's media use
Grandparents significantly influence children's media use, often mediating according to parents' guidelines—a process termed "secondary mediation." Their involvement can help reduce negative media impacts and enhance positive outcomes. Mediation effectiveness depends on caregiver relationships, experience, education, and caregiving time, with greater focus on noninteractive media.
October 15, 2025Source

Instagram adopts PG-13 system to protect younger users
Meta has announced major changes to Instagram that it will be hoping will keep regulators satisfied. Like all social media platforms, Instagram has long been under pressure to do more to protect younger users from seeing inappropriate content; with this in mind, Meta says Teen Accounts will be guided by the PG-13 movie rating.
October 15, 2025Source

Instagram Goes PG-13 as Meta Reshapes Teen Safety and AI Content Rules
Instagram now defaults teen accounts to PG-13 settings, limiting mature posts and AI content for a safer, regulated social experience
October 15, 2025Source

Instagram photos help scientists track invasive plant flowering patterns
That vibrant carpet of pink and yellow flowers blanketing Mediterranean cliffs might look beautiful in holiday photos on a social media feed. But scientists have discovered these same Instagram snapshots are revealing how one of the world's most destructive coastal plants is taking over new environments by extending its flowering season and threatening native biodiversity.
October 15, 2025Source

Like Android, YouTube gets more 'expressive' as an overhauled video player rolls out
YouTube is going to look different when kicking back and watching videos this week.
October 15, 2025Source

Threads is getting group chats as messaging rolls out to the EU
Instagram's Threads is adding group chats for up to 50 people, alongside messaging support for EU users, expanding its social features.
October 15, 2025Source

Threads is rolling out group chats and expands messaging to the EU
Threads just fixed its missing piece.
October 15, 2025Source

Threads now has group chats
Users can add up to 50 people into a single conversation.
October 15, 2025Source

Threads users can now start group chats with up to 50 friends
Threads users over 18 can now start group chats with up to 50 friends, customize them, and invite others via link, launching just in time for the NBA season.
October 15, 2025Source

YouTube gets a UI refresh and a host of handy new features
Google has announced a series of updates and changes for YouTube, kicking off with a new-look user interface. The updated UI sees various buttons and control elements getting a visual refresh, but there are changes beyond the aesthetic.
October 15, 2025Source

YouTube is getting a new video player
There is absolutely no doubt that YouTube is the biggest video-sharing platform out there. A major reason for this is that Google invests significant money and effort in its development in a bid to retain existing users while attracting new ones.
October 15, 2025Source

YouTube's video player looks different. Here's what changed.
YouTube changed how its player looks.
October 15, 2025Source

X plans to show more information about user profiles to help improve trust
As AI makes it easier to create bots that act ever more human-like, Elon Musk's X is developing a new feature that would expose more information about the users behind an X profile in an effort to help people better understand who they're talking to on the platform.
October 15, 2025Source

Internet — Software — October 13th, 2025

Privacy-focused email provider Fastmail launches desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Fastmail users can now access their email inboxes, calendars, and contacts directly from the desktop. The privacy-focused email provider has released its first dedicated desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux, delivering the familiar Fastmail experience in a standalone format that works even when offline.
October 13thSource

Your Slack chatbot is about to get a huge AI upgrade - what's new
Slackbot is turning into a fully personalized AI companion.
October 13, 2025Source or Source

Internet — Software — October 10th, 2025

All your Hinge questions, answered
Including how many 'likes' free users can send per day.
October 10, 2025Source

I exported my Snapchat Memories to avoid the monthly storage fee - here's how
Snapchat just capped how many Memories you can store. Here's what it'll cost now - and how to avoid paying for more space.
October 10, 2025Source

Simple tricks let you surf Instagram anonymously and see posts without logging in. Here's everything at a glance.
GitHub Introduces New Embedding Model to Improve Code Search and Context
October 10, 2025Source

Instagram Allows Users to Post Horizontal and Vertical Photos in the Same Carousel
It's been a bone of contention for photographers on Instagram for some time, but it now appears that the platform finally allows all users to post horizontal and vertical photos in the same carousel.
October 10, 2025Source

Instagram and Facebook just taught your favorite influencers to speak four languages overnight
Meta expands Reels translations to Hindi and Portuguese, with more languages on the way.
October 10, 2025Source

New York City Sues Social Media Giants for Fueling 'Youth Mental Health Crisis'
New York City has filed a major lawsuit against Meta, Google, Snapchat, and TikTok, accusing them of contributing to what officials describe as a "youth mental health crisis."
October 10, 2025Source

Internet — Software — October 8th, 2025

Defend the Target, Not Just the Door: A Modern Plan for Google Workspace
Modern work does not live in one app. It lives in a mesh of email, files, chat, and a web of connectors that shuttle data between them. That is why the Salesloft/Drift incident landed with such force for Google Workspace teams. No one "hacked Google." Attackers rode a trusted integration and ended up with exactly what they wanted: data.
October 8, 2025Source

Exchange Online will start archiving your oldest emails before your inbox bursts
Microsoft promises fewer 'mailbox full' errors in face of message deluge
October 8, 2025Source

Google Earth Pro Free
Google Earth Pro is a powerful 3D interactive globe that allows you to explore high-resolution satellite imagery, maps, terrain, and detailed 3D buildings of locations worldwide.
October 8, 2025Source

How to access your classic Outlook emails in the latest version
The new Outlook can open PST files—you just need an active Microsoft 365 subscription and the classic Outlook version.
October 8, 2025Source

Microsoft Outlook Beginners Guide 2025: Simplify Your Workflows Today
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a cluttered inbox, missed an important meeting because it wasn't on your calendar, or struggled to keep track of tasks and deadlines? You're not alone. Managing the chaos of modern communication and scheduling can feel like an uphill battle. That's where Microsoft Outlook comes in, a platform designed to bring order to the chaos. With its seamless integration of email, calendar, contacts, and tasks, Outlook is more than just an email client; it's a powerful organizational tool.
October 8, 2025Source

UK Home Office doubles down on Oracle with £54M cloud contract
Department also wedded to Big Red in shared service applications
October 8, 2025Source

Internet — Software — October 3rd, 2025

A new search engine raises $1.1M to let obsessive fans dive down internet rabbit holes
This was the era of Tumblr and Twitter. She would stay up all night breaking down the release dates of Marvel movies or analyzing the movements of One Direction members. She eventually gained a collective 250,000 followers across the two platforms. "Those early internet rabbit holes taught me how magical it felt to not just consume culture but to contribute to it," she told TechCrunch.
October 3, 2025Source

Google Chat gets new sticker feature offering more self-expression
Google Chat users can now use a wide range of stickers in conversations via the web application. This is intended to provide more options for expressing yourself alongside existing emojis, GIFs, and other media-based messages. The feature is available in both the Google Chat web app and within the Chat tab of Gmail.
October 3, 2025Source

Instagram tests a 'Home' tab with short-form content before anything else
The platform's latest test is just to see how users react to a slightly altered experience.
October 3, 2025Source

Microsoft's gorgeous new Windows 11 OneDrive app leaks from official servers
A redesigned Windows 11 OneDrive app has recently leaked from official Microsoft servers, similar to the early release of Windows 11 25H2 ISOs. This significant revamp blends Fluent Design with web app elements, reflecting Microsoft's recent trend toward web-based applications. The update, following the OneDrive 3.0 release two years prior, introduces a new top menu for navigation, including sections like "Moments," "Gallery," "Albums," "People," and "Favourites."
October 3, 2025Source

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FolderShare
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How to Fix Print to PDF Missing in Windows 10 & 11
If your Print to PDF is missing in Windows 10 or 11, here are some steps to get it back.
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