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In a surprising turn of events that could reshape the global tech industry, the U.S. and China have struck a framework agreement to transfer ownership of TikTok, averting an immine...

Trump Admin Strikes TikTok Deal with China for US Ownership Shift

Framework Agreement Reached In a significant development amid ongoing U.S.-China tensions, the Trump administration announced on Monday that it has reached a framework agre...

TikTok US Ban Deadline Looms in September 2025 Amid Security Concerns

As the clock ticks toward mid-September 2025, the fate of TikTok in the United States hangs in a delicate balance, shaped by a confluence of national security concerns, legal battl...

Social Media’s Decline: Users Flee Overload for Newsletters

In the ever-evolving realm of digital communication, social media platforms once heralded as beacons of connectivity are now facing an existential reckoning. What began as tools fo...

Meta Distributes $725M Cambridge Analytica Settlement Payments to Users

In a significant development for data privacy and tech accountability, Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, has commenced distributing payments from its landmark $7...

US-China TikTok Talks Stall, Ban Threatened Amid Tariff Demands

As negotiations between the U.S. and China reach a critical juncture, the fate of TikTok in America hangs in the balance, with the Trump administration signaling a willingness to e...

US-China TikTok Deal: ByteDance Divests Control to Avert Ban

The U.S. and China have reached a preliminary "framework" agreement on the future of TikTok, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, signaling a potential resolution to one...

Instagram Launches ‘Shots’ for Candid One-View DM Photos, Rivaling BeReal

Instagram's latest feature, dubbed "Shots," is making waves in the social media sphere by emphasizing authenticity in a platform increasingly dominated by polished content. Launche...

Meta’s Threads Tests Communities for Niche User Discussions

Threads' Push into Community-Driven Discussions Meta Platforms Inc.'s Threads app is venturing into new territory with an experimental feature called Communities, designed...

Snapchat Launches Infinite Retention and Group Streaks for Enhanced User Engagement

Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, has introduced two significant updates to its messaging platform: Infinite Retention and Group Streaks. These features mark a notable evo...

Pinterest Launches Educator’s Fund: Grants and Training for U.S. Teachers

In a move that underscores Pinterest's evolving role as a hub for creative and educational content, the platform has unveiled its latest initiative: the Pinterest Educator’s Fund....

US-China Near TikTok Deal to Avert Ban Amid Trade Talks

In the high-stakes arena of U.S.-China relations, the fate of TikTok has emerged as a pivotal flashpoint, blending national security concerns with economic diplomacy. As of Septemb...

Meta Distributes $725M Cambridge Analytica Settlement Payments to Users

After years of legal wrangling and public scrutiny, Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, has begun distributing payments from its landmark $725 million settlement t...

Meta Distributes $725M Cambridge Analytica Payouts, Averaging $29 per Claim

In a significant development for data privacy and tech accountability, payments from Meta Platforms Inc.'s $725 million settlement over the Cambridge Analytica scandal have begun d...

Social Media Harms Understated: Witkin’s Rebuttal to Williams’ Defense

In recent discourse on the societal impacts of social media, a compelling counterargument has emerged challenging the notion that criticisms of these platforms are overstated. P...

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