SocialMedia

TikTok Denies Report It Can ‘Track’ US Citizens

Chinese owned TikTok has denied a media report that it had 'targetted' US citizens, and says it does not collect…

2 years ago

Elon Musk To Axe 75 Percent Of Twitter Staff – Report

Twitter denies plans for large number of staff layoffs, as Elon Musk tells investors he plans to axe nearly three…

2 years ago

UK’s Final Decision Orders Meta To Sell Giphy

Facebook owner Meta is ordered by the CMA to sell Giphy - first time the British regulator blocks acquisition by…

2 years ago

Kayne West To Acquire Right-Wing Parler App

Parler social networking app, favoured by the right-wing in the US, is to be acquired by controversial rapper Ye (Kanye…

2 years ago

TikTok Competitor Triller Delves Into Metaverz

TikTok rival Triller kicks off Metaverz VR platform with electronic dance music concert and plans thousands of events in coming…

2 years ago

Elon Musk Under Federal Investigation, Says Twitter

US federal authorities are allegedly investigating the “conduct” of Elon Musk during his on, off, on again acquisition of Twitter

2 years ago

Texas Social Media Law Enforcement Paused By Federal Appeals Court

Federal appeals court pauses Texas social media law’s enforcement, as case heads to the US Supreme Court for ruling

2 years ago

Donald Trump Truth Social Gains Google Play Store Approval

Return of the Donald? Truth Social app from former US President gains approval for release on Google Play Store

2 years ago

Russia Adds Meta To Terrorist Blacklist

Moscow declares Meta a terrorist organisation, so accessing Facebook or Instagram is now a criminal offence for Russian citizens

2 years ago

Twitter Reviews Permanent User Ban Policies – Report

Return of Donald Trump to Twitter? Platform is reportedly reviewing its policies over permanently banning users, amid Elon Musk acquisition

2 years ago

Mark Zuckerberg Unveils Meta Quest Pro Headset

Mark Zuckerberg showcases the Quest Pro virtual and mixed reality headset, as Metaverse moves one step closer

2 years ago

Judge Delays Trial, As Musk Says Twitter Won’t Take Yes For Answer

Elon Musk says Twitter won't take yes for answer, as judge rules he must complete acquisition by 28 October to…

2 years ago

Elon Musk Halts Fight, Agrees To Buy Twitter At Original Asking Price

Huge u-turn by Elon Musk less than a fortnight before his courtroom showdown, after now agreeing to buy Twitter at…

2 years ago

Prince of Wales Calls For Online Safety After Molly Russell Ruling

Prince William calls for online safety after coroner rules social media 'likely' to have played role in death of teenager…

2 years ago

Meta Platforms To Pause Hiring, Warns Of Restructuring – Report

Facebook parent Meta is to freeze hiring and further restructure, as Mark Zuckerberg says budgets will be reduced, headcount adjusted

2 years ago

Apple Removes Russian Social Media Giant VK From App Store

Russian regulator demands explanation after Apple removes Vkontakte from its app store to comply with UK sanctions

2 years ago

Meta Takes Down Influence Operations By China, Russia

Covert influence campaigns run by China and Russia targeted users in US, UK, EU, covering issues such as US mid…

2 years ago

ICO Warns TikTok Of Possible £27m Fine

British data protection watchdog says TikTok's failed to protect children's privacy and may have breach UK data protection laws

2 years ago

Florida Seeks Supreme Court Ruling On Social Media Law

US state of Florida seeks Supreme Court ruling on its controversial social media law that stops platforms from banning political…

2 years ago

EU Top Court Rules German Data Law Illegal

Germany's data retention law ruled illegal by top EU court, except in cases of serious national security threat

2 years ago

Viral Social Media App BeReal Considers Revenue Plans

Fast-growing social media app BeReal reportedly looking for ways of earning money while avoiding advertising

2 years ago

ByteDance Plans Share Buy-Back As IPO Stalls

Planned share buy-back values TikTok owner ByteDance at $300bn, making it one of world's most valuable start-ups, as IPO plans…

2 years ago

Dutch Town Sues Twitter Over Satanic Conspiracy Theories

Dutch town takes Twitter to court to force it to remove conspiracy theories about supposed 1980s Satanic paedophile ring

2 years ago

‘Explosion’ At VR Lab At US University Injures Staff Member – Report

Employee injured at virtual reality lab at Northeastern University, after opening package that included note attacking Mark Zuckerberg

2 years ago

Whistleblower Tells Senate Twitter Prioritised Profit Over Security

Peiter “Mudge” Zatko tells Senate panel of ‘egregious’ security failings at Twitter, and warns of multiple breaches by intelligence agencies

2 years ago

Twitter Shareholders Approve Musk’s $44bn Takeover

Bit of a moot point? Twitter shareholder vote overwhelmingly in favour of Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover deal

2 years ago

Twitter Says Latest Musk Termination Attempt ‘Wrongful’

Twitter says latest notice by Elon Musk to terminate buyout agreement is 'invalid and wrongful' as whistleblower testifies before Congress

2 years ago

Twitter Agreed To Pay Whistleblower $7m – Report

Settlement for $7 million between Twitter and Peiter “Mudge” Zatko was made days before former security boss filed his whistleblower…

2 years ago

Twitter Again Expands Fact-Checking Birdwatch Scheme

Content moderation development. Another expansion of Twitter's community fact-checking project, known as Birdwatch

2 years ago