News by Category: Social Media

Threads is officially moving to threads.com and introducing new web features. The platform is also making efforts to attract users from X.

Meta rolls out ads on Threads to over 30 countries, reaching a larger portion of its 300 million users. The ads will appear between organic content.

Meta is using AI to identify teen users misrepresenting their age, promoting enrollment in teen accounts with enhanced safety features and parental controls.

TikTok is testing a new feature surfacing user reviews for places directly within the comments section, challenging Google Maps.

Donald Trump's tariffs on China have jeopardized a potential deal to save TikTok from a US ban, creating uncertainty around the app's future.

OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely makes a last-minute bid for TikTok's US operations, challenging established social media giants.

WhatsApp introduces music clips for Status updates, letting users add songs to their disappearing content with end-to-end encryption.

Facebook introduces a new 'Friends' tab, prioritizing connections with friends and aiming for a return to its original social networking focus.

YouTube Shorts updates its view count, removing the minimum play time requirement. Find out how it affects creators and their analytics.

China utilizes AI to enhance online censorship, flagging sensitive content and suppressing dissent.

Sez Us aims to foster civil online conversations by rewarding positive contributions and discouraging disruptive behavior through a reputation engine.

Support for a TikTok ban in the US is declining, with only 34% now in favor, down from 50% in 2023. Opposition has also increased.