Twitter restores blue check marks for dead celebrities including Kobe Bryant, Anthony Bourdain
Twitter says these celeb accounts received the status symbol because they paid for a subscription and verified their phone number.
Twitter says these celeb accounts received the status symbol because they paid for a subscription and verified their phone number.
How scammers are using your Snapchat and TikTok posts in their AI schemes
AI scams that employ synthetic voice and images pull data from TikTok, Facebook and Snapchat to fabricate fake hostages' voices and images, according to a security adviser.
AI scams that employ synthetic voice and images pull data from TikTok, Facebook and Snapchat to fabricate fake hostages' voices and images, according to a security adviser.
Budweiser releases new pro-America ad with iconic mascot in wake of Anheuser-Busch Mulvaney controversy
The advertisement features one of Budweiser's famous Clydesdale horses passing iconic American landmarks.
The advertisement features one of Budweiser's famous Clydesdale horses passing iconic American landmarks.
NPR stops using Twitter after labeled 'Government-funded Media'
National Public Radio says it will no longer maintain its Twitter accounts after the social media platform labeled the organization "Government-funded Media."
National Public Radio says it will no longer maintain its Twitter accounts after the social media platform labeled the organization "Government-funded Media."
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay sees increasing number of sexual assault reports for those using social media apps
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is fielding a rising number of sexual assault reports after people use certain social media apps.
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is fielding a rising number of sexual assault reports after people use certain social media apps.
University of Florida bans TikTok on school devices and Wi-Fi, 'effective immediately'
The University of Florida has officially banned use of the social media app TikTok on university-owned devices and on devices connected to school Wi-Fi.
The University of Florida has officially banned use of the social media app TikTok on university-owned devices and on devices connected to school Wi-Fi.
Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety concerns
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
April Fools? Little Caesars Pizza drops ad for 'new' Corncob Crust
Corn is "the crust the world craves," according to Little Caesar's Pizza. Customers are racking their brains to figure out if it's real.
Corn is "the crust the world craves," according to Little Caesar's Pizza. Customers are racking their brains to figure out if it's real.
How TikTok collects your data, even if you don’t use TikTok
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.
Citrus County deputies warn of 10 popular apps that can be used to lure minors
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office deputies have a warning for parents about several popular apps among teens. They say the apps are popular with child predators too to lure minors.
Citrus County Sheriff’s Office deputies have a warning for parents about several popular apps among teens. They say the apps are popular with child predators too to lure minors.
Selena Gomez makes history as 1st woman to reach 400 million Instagram followers
The actress and singer passed Kylie Jenner as the most-followed woman on the popular social media platform.
The actress and singer passed Kylie Jenner as the most-followed woman on the popular social media platform.
Donald Trump posts on Facebook for 1st time since Jan. 6 riot
Trump's post comes nearly two months after Facebook’s parent company said it would allow the former president to return to the platform.
Trump's post comes nearly two months after Facebook’s parent company said it would allow the former president to return to the platform.
TikTok under federal investigation for spying on Americans: reports
Both the FBI and the FCC have warned that ByteDance, which is based in Beijing, could share TikTok user data with China’s authoritarian government.
Both the FBI and the FCC have warned that ByteDance, which is based in Beijing, could share TikTok user data with China’s authoritarian government.
Pinellas County lawmaker seeks to hold social media accountable for impacts on kids
A Pinellas County lawmaker's bipartisan bill to hold social media companies more accountable for their effects on minors cleared its first hurdle this week.
A Pinellas County lawmaker's bipartisan bill to hold social media companies more accountable for their effects on minors cleared its first hurdle this week.
Instagram is the app Americans want to delete more than other apps, report finds
More than 900,000 people searched online for ways to delete or deactivate Instagram in a six month period, a recent report shows.
More than 900,000 people searched online for ways to delete or deactivate Instagram in a six month period, a recent report shows.
BetterHelp to pay $7.8M for sharing mental health data with Facebook, Snapchat
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
White House gives federal agencies 30 days to remove TikTok from all government devices
Some agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security and State already have restrictions in place.
Some agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security and State already have restrictions in place.
Youth leadership council in Tampa hosts virtual forum on body image, social media
The Tampa Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council hosted a virtual community forum Wednesday, to talk about body image, dieting, and using social media in a safe and healthy way.
The Tampa Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council hosted a virtual community forum Wednesday, to talk about body image, dieting, and using social media in a safe and healthy way.
TikTok challenge resulting in stolen cars, fatalities forces Hyundai, Kia to roll out anti-theft software
The updates are free for millions of vehicles that are missing a key anti-theft device, an issue that was exploited on social media and led to rampant theft of the cars.
The updates are free for millions of vehicles that are missing a key anti-theft device, an issue that was exploited on social media and led to rampant theft of the cars.
Ohio lawmakers propose law requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal names YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, but it would apply broadly, to any online website, service, product or feature that requires consumer consent to register. It would not apply to “e-commerce” or “online shopping.”
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal names YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, but it would apply broadly, to any online website, service, product or feature that requires consumer consent to register. It would not apply to “e-commerce” or “online shopping.”