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Twitter failed to provide a full report to the European Union on its efforts to combat online disinformation, drawing a rebuke Thursday from top officials of the 27-nation bloc. The company signed up to the EU’s voluntary 2022 Code of Practice on Disinformation last year — before billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought the social media

It’s hard to feel sorry for Silicon Valley tech workers. From high salaries and generous stock options to nap pods and unlimited time off, they’re among the most privileged class of employees in the world. Conversely, there’s no denying that these pampered staffers engineered a technology revolution that’s brought untold economic and social value to

The surgeon general is the “nation’s doctor” in the United States. They are tasked with giving Americans the “best scientific information” about their health. Late last month, the current US surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, warned 13 is too young to join social media. He said it poses a risk to young people’s “self-worth and their

Elon Musk’s Twitter lagged behind Alphabet’s Google, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok in the fight against disinformation in the last six months, the European Commission said on Thursday and urged Twitter to step up its efforts. The companies on Thursday presented progress reports on compliance with a beefed-up European Union (EU) code of practice on disinformation

Meta Platforms is asking many of its managers and directors to transition to individual contributor jobs or leave the company as it tries to become more efficient, according to people familiar with the matter. The process is known internally as a “flattening,” the people said. Higher-level managers are sharing the directive with their subordinates in

Twitter Support has revealed that the latest version of the application for iOS and Android smartphones now remembers which “tab” the user last selected. After closing and reopening the app, Twitter will always display the last used tab first. Twitter rolled out the same functionality for its Web platform earlier in January. Twitter CEO Elon

Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Sunday said that the past three months have been “extremely tough” as he “had to save Twitter from bankruptcy” while also fulfilling his duties in Tesla and SpaceX. Taking to his official Twitter handle, Musk said that the microblogging site continues to have challenges.  Elon Musk tweeted, “Last

Twitter will start sharing revenue from advertisements with some of its content creators, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Friday. Effective Friday, revenue from ads that appear on a creator’s reply threads, will be shared. The user must be a subscriber of Blue Verified, Musk said. Musk, however, did not give details about the portion

A judge on Friday released a ruling denying the Federal Trade Commission’s request to stop Meta Platforms from buying virtual reality content maker Within Unlimited, rejecting the regulator’s concerns the deal would reduce competition in a new market. A December trial to decide if Meta could go forward with the relatively small deal was seen

WhatsApp has introduced new functionality to its Linked Devices feature that lets you connect more than one Android phone to your main account. Previously you could only use one phone with the feature. WhatsApp Lets You More Android Phones to Connected Devices WhatsApp rolled out the functionality without making a blog post, in-app notification, or

Are looking for ways to build your presence on Mastodon? Maybe you’ve moved from Twitter, or you’re simply interested in trying out the federated social media platform. Here are some tips that can help you get started and grow your following on Mastodon. 1. Join the Right Server If you’re going to have a large

Gaming should be a safe space for everyone, and Sony has a zero-tolerance policy for anyone who breaks its Code of Conduct. Even when you are engaging in an activity or game with many other individuals who share the same interests, there will always be a bad egg or two. Sony has procedures in place

Meta has announced that it will be ending the suspension of former US president Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. However, the company notes that it has put “guardrails” in place for his return. Trump was suspended from both Instagram and Facebook following the 6 January 2021 US Capitol riot. Nick Clegg, President of Global

Facebook launched with the simple concept of digital communication and has now transformed into the king the social media. Today, it offers much more than just messaging and media sharing. Whether you’re looking to launch a business or purchase an item, Facebook has got you covered. But with so many newer competitors, should you still

Online dating has become a popular way to meet new people—for casual dating, marriage, or anything in between. Whether you realize it or not, your dating app choice will fall into one of two categories: swipe-based (e.g. Tinder or Bumble) or algorithm-based (e.g. Match or eHarmony). These two types of apps operate differently and cater

If you want to keep your Instagram feed relevant, you should follow your friends, family, and every account with enjoyable content. But how can you do that if you tap Follow and nothing happens? If you’re having trouble following someone on Instagram, we’ve put together a list of possible reasons and how to fix it.

WhatsApp allows you to share status updates that disappear after 24 hours. It’s nearly identical to the stories you see on Instagram, Snapchat, and many other social platforms. Sometimes, however, your story might get viewed by someone who you wish didn’t see it. To avoid this, the app lets you hide your status from select

Whether you want to read the news, discuss your hobby, look for advice, or talk about your favorite band, you don’t need to look further than Reddit to find a community that fits your interests. But if you use Reddit, or plan on using it, you need to know about these four common scams in

Following his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter in 2022, it’s been clear that Elon Musk’s plans for the social media platform are sky-high. Speculation surrounding the platform has been fierce following Musk’s decision to share slides from his Twitter company talk in November 2022, which detailed plans for what the world-renowned entrepreneur detailed as “Twitter

India is among the top three nations contributing active users growth for Facebook as of December 31, 2022, social media major Meta said in a regulatory filing. The company has reported a 4 percent increase in worldwide daily active users (DAUs) to 2 billion on average during December 2022 from 1.93 billion during December 2021.

Elon Musk’s former chief of staff on Wednesday testified that the billionaire believed he had a “handshake deal” to take Tesla private in 2018 shortly before he tweeted he had the financing for an aborted buyout that is still haunting him in a high-profile trial. Sam Teller, who worked closely with Musk from 2014 to

Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger have made a comeback with a new social app that will offer a personalized news feed. Dubbed Artifact, the app will offer an AI-curated personalized news feed based on users’ choices. It will use machine learning to create a personalized news feed. The launch of the app has

TikTok Chief Executive Shou Zi Chew will appear before the US Energy and Commerce Committee in March, as lawmakers scrutinize the Chinese-owned video-sharing app. Chew will testify before the committee on March 23, which will be his first appearance before a congressional committee, said Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican chair of the panel, in

Over the last year, Big Tech firms have laid off over 70,000 people worldwide. Workers at major technology companies such as Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Twitter, Microsoft, and Salesforce have been laid off in large numbers. Tesla, Netflix, Snap, and Spotify have also cut several jobs, but their layoffs are markedly smaller than larger firms. A

Twitter users will be able to appeal account suspensions and be evaluated under the social media platform’s new criteria for reinstatement, starting Feb. 1, the company said on Friday. Under the new criteria, which follow billionaire Elon Musk’s purchase of the company in October, Twitter accounts will only be suspended for severe or ongoing and

The House Foreign Affairs Committee plans to hold a vote next month on a bill aimed at blocking the use of China’s popular social media app TikTok in the United States, the committee confirmed on Friday. The measure, planned by the panel’s chair Representative Michael McCaul, a Republican, would aim to give the White House

Elon Musk’s team has been exploring using as much as $3 billion in new fundraising to help repay some of the $13 billion in debt tacked onto Twitter for his buyout of the company, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, Musk‘s representatives discussed selling

Twitter has altered the way the “For You” and “Following” timeline tabs on its homepage function. It announced on Wednesday that the Web version of the social media platform will now remember the timeline a user was last on. On their return to the site, the user will be greeted by the timeline tab they

Advertising spend on Twitter dropped by 71 percent in December, data from an advertising research firm showed, as top advertisers slashed their spending on the social-media platform after Elon Musk’s takeover. The recent data by Standard Media Index (SMI) comes as Twitter is moving to reverse the advertiser exodus. It has introduced a slew of initiatives

Britain’s Crown Estate, an independent commercial business that manages the property portfolio belonging to the monarchy, said on Monday it had begun court proceedings against Twitter over alleged unpaid rent on its London headquarters. Court lists showed the case against Twitter had been filed at the High Court in London last week. In a statement,