What is Threads? Meta's new app that's taking on Twitter
Threads is billed as a “text-based conversation app" that is linked to Instagram, with the listing teasing a Twitter-like microblogging experience.
Threads is billed as a “text-based conversation app" that is linked to Instagram, with the listing teasing a Twitter-like microblogging experience.
Over half of Americans have faced online hate or harassment, survey finds
Although hate and harassment rose across the board, the Anti-Defamation League noted that these increases were most pronounced among Black/African American and Muslim respondents.
Although hate and harassment rose across the board, the Anti-Defamation League noted that these increases were most pronounced among Black/African American and Muslim respondents.
Elon Musk hands down Twitter restrictions amid global outages
The new Twitter restrictions came at the same time as widespread outages for users left them unable to access the platform.
The new Twitter restrictions came at the same time as widespread outages for users left them unable to access the platform.
Pinellas County schools to join other districts in suing social media companies
Pinellas County schools plans to join several other districts across the state and the country suing social media companies.
Pinellas County schools plans to join several other districts across the state and the country suing social media companies.
Costco's sleeper sofa goes viral, igniting debate among shoppers: 'Such a bummer'
A Costco Wholesale sleeper couch has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram as shoppers share their opinions on the new sleeper sofa — both positive and negative.
A Costco Wholesale sleeper couch has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram as shoppers share their opinions on the new sleeper sofa — both positive and negative.
Mark Zuckerberg says he'll fight Elon Musk in cage match: 'Send me location'
Two of the world’s richest men have seemingly agreed to a cage match.
Two of the world’s richest men have seemingly agreed to a cage match.
Instagram explains how it ranks the content you see
Instagram recently addressed how the app decides what content you see on your Feed, Stories, Reels and Explore page. It also addressed concerns of people being “shadowbanned."
Instagram recently addressed how the app decides what content you see on your Feed, Stories, Reels and Explore page. It also addressed concerns of people being “shadowbanned."
Group causes thousands of dollars in damage after kicking front door of Riverview home
A Riverview homeowner appears to have fallen victim to a social media trend, and it's now getting the attention of state leaders.
A Riverview homeowner appears to have fallen victim to a social media trend, and it's now getting the attention of state leaders.
Viral 'mermaid mantra' TikTok shows the importance of water safety for children
A video on TikTok of a Tampa swim instructor using, what he calls, his "mermaid mantra," to encourage a toddler to keep swimming has gone viral, reaching almost 41 million views on Friday.
A video on TikTok of a Tampa swim instructor using, what he calls, his "mermaid mantra," to encourage a toddler to keep swimming has gone viral, reaching almost 41 million views on Friday.
Wanted man arrested after telling police they 'gotta be quicker than that' on Facebook
A wanted Ohio man had a message for police when they posted his photo on social media: "you gotta be quicker than that." It turns out, they were.
A wanted Ohio man had a message for police when they posted his photo on social media: "you gotta be quicker than that." It turns out, they were.
Ron DeSantis Twitter Spaces chat with Elon Musk: What is it, and how does it work?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed he was joining the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday by filing documents with the Federal Election Commission and releasing his first presidential campaign ad.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed he was joining the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday by filing documents with the Federal Election Commission and releasing his first presidential campaign ad.
Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
Montana becomes 1st state to ban TikTok
Montana has become the first state to completely ban TikTok.
Montana has become the first state to completely ban TikTok.
Young people would give up their right to vote before the right to post, study finds
A recent survey finds that most young Americans would prioritize social media use over heading to the polls.
A recent survey finds that most young Americans would prioritize social media use over heading to the polls.
WhatsApp rolls out new feature allowing users to hide and lock conversations
The new feature has already begun rolling out to users globally today.
The new feature has already begun rolling out to users globally today.
Wanted Las Vegas woman arrested after commenting under news post about her case on social media
A wanted woman with seven DUI arrests was taken back into custody after commenting on a news article posted to Facebook.
A wanted woman with seven DUI arrests was taken back into custody after commenting on a news article posted to Facebook.
APA Panel issues new guidance on social media use for kids
The American Psychological Association has issued a new health advisory on social media use in children.
The American Psychological Association has issued a new health advisory on social media use in children.
Visit Tampa Bay social media efforts play role in helping boost tourism in Tampa
Not so long ago, any number of local events and festivals – like a lantern parade on the Tampa Riverwalk – would have been unimaginable.
Not so long ago, any number of local events and festivals – like a lantern parade on the Tampa Riverwalk – would have been unimaginable.
Senators look to ban kids under 13 from social media in bipartisan bill
The legislation would also reportedly set restrictions for how tech companies use algorithms on social media to serve minors. Here's what to know.
The legislation would also reportedly set restrictions for how tech companies use algorithms on social media to serve minors. Here's what to know.
Tinder trouble: Man charged with impersonating deputy on dating app
The images showed him wearing a deputy's uniform, and one image showed him carrying a loaded gun, New Mexico authorities said.
The images showed him wearing a deputy's uniform, and one image showed him carrying a loaded gun, New Mexico authorities said.