Bill banning social media for Florida minors moves forward
A bill that would ban Florida teens under 16 from having social media accounts is moving forward in the legislature, and that's just one of the several bills on the table in Tallahassee this week.
A bill that would ban Florida teens under 16 from having social media accounts is moving forward in the legislature, and that's just one of the several bills on the table in Tallahassee this week.
Facebook turns 20: Here's what else was happening in 2004
The launch of Facebook was one of the biggest moments in the U.S. in the last 20 years, and here’s a look back at some of the other events in news and pop culture that made headlines in 2004.
The launch of Facebook was one of the biggest moments in the U.S. in the last 20 years, and here’s a look back at some of the other events in news and pop culture that made headlines in 2004.
Spotify tattoos: What to know about the popular trend on TikTok
While Spotify codes launched in 2017, Spotify tattoos have become a viral trend on social media.
While Spotify codes launched in 2017, Spotify tattoos have become a viral trend on social media.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerburg apologizes to families who lost loved ones due to social media
In a stunning move on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to families who said their loved ones died as a result of social media.
In a stunning move on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to families who said their loved ones died as a result of social media.
From ‘doxxing trucks’ to Nicki and Megan’s feud, what exactly does it mean to ‘dox’ someone?
“Doxxing” may be a term that’s popped up more frequently in your feeds recently. Here is what it means to “dox” someone, and how it may or may not be considered a crime.
“Doxxing” may be a term that’s popped up more frequently in your feeds recently. Here is what it means to “dox” someone, and how it may or may not be considered a crime.
UMG TikTok standoff: Music group may pull songs from TikTok amid licensing dispute
The next time you open TikTok, you may discover that much of the music added to videos by your favorite content creators has disappeared.
The next time you open TikTok, you may discover that much of the music added to videos by your favorite content creators has disappeared.
Social media bill that restricts access for kids expected to pass in Florida
A proposal that would prohibit minors younger than 16 from creating social-media accounts is poised to pass in the Florida House, after a change Tuesday that its sponsor said helps target platforms’ addictive features.
A proposal that would prohibit minors younger than 16 from creating social-media accounts is poised to pass in the Florida House, after a change Tuesday that its sponsor said helps target platforms’ addictive features.
The tween skincare market is booming, thanks to social media
America’s youngest generation, Gen Alpha, are the most plugged-in consumers, and skincare companies have taken notice.
America’s youngest generation, Gen Alpha, are the most plugged-in consumers, and skincare companies have taken notice.
Mom films Panera drive-thru refusing her order due to ‘screaming’ kid: Internet moms side with Panera worker
'Yeah as a mom of 3, I'm with the Panera guy,' one user commented on the video.
'Yeah as a mom of 3, I'm with the Panera guy,' one user commented on the video.
Sarasota County Schools could be next district to join lawsuit against social media giants
Sarasota County Schools could be the next school district to join a growing lawsuit against social media giants.
Sarasota County Schools could be the next school district to join a growing lawsuit against social media giants.
Snapchat allows parents to limit their teens from using app’s ‘My AI’ chatbot feature
The new feature lets parents access their kids privacy settings, while protecting them from harmful content.
The new feature lets parents access their kids privacy settings, while protecting them from harmful content.
Mom calls out bullies' parents in viral TikTok after daughter's 'knock-off' Stanley cup was mocked at school
Mom and TikToker Dayna Motycka urged parents to teach kids not to make fun of others who don't own name-brand items.
Mom and TikToker Dayna Motycka urged parents to teach kids not to make fun of others who don't own name-brand items.
Britney Spears' Instagram disappears after comments about music industry
Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”
Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”
Florida among states suing Meta, claiming Facebook and Instagram are addicting to children
The state of Florida is suing Facebook and Instagram, accusing the sites of misleading us about their safety features and addicting our kids. Courts have merged that suit with a flood of other complaints across the nation.
The state of Florida is suing Facebook and Instagram, accusing the sites of misleading us about their safety features and addicting our kids. Courts have merged that suit with a flood of other complaints across the nation.
Nearly 1 in 5 teens use TikTok, YouTube 'almost constantly,’ survey finds
Seven in ten teens said they visit YouTube daily, including 16% who reported being on the site almost constantly.
Seven in ten teens said they visit YouTube daily, including 16% who reported being on the site almost constantly.
TikTok, Meta, X CEOs to testify before US Senate on child safety in January
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing scheduled for Jan. 31 where five major social media platform CEOs will testify on online child exploitation.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing scheduled for Jan. 31 where five major social media platform CEOs will testify on online child exploitation.
Court document alleges Meta willingly designed its platforms to hook kids: report
The complaint also claims Meta knew, but never disclosed, it had received millions of complaints about underage users on Instagram but only acted on some of those accounts.
The complaint also claims Meta knew, but never disclosed, it had received millions of complaints about underage users on Instagram but only acted on some of those accounts.
Airlines warn passengers of fake social media account scams
Travelers have increasingly relied on social media platforms to contact airlines regarding flight issues so they can avoid waiting on hold for a customer service agent.
Travelers have increasingly relied on social media platforms to contact airlines regarding flight issues so they can avoid waiting on hold for a customer service agent.
TikTok is shutting down its $2 billion Creator Fund
Here's how to make money on TikTok using the platform's newer Creativity Program.
Here's how to make money on TikTok using the platform's newer Creativity Program.
Instagram will soon let you create polls in your comments section
First animated GIFs, now polls. The Instagram comment section is getting more interactive.
First animated GIFs, now polls. The Instagram comment section is getting more interactive.