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Mark Zuckerberg's audacious bet on the metaverse, once heralded as the successor to social media, is undergoing its most severe retrenchment yet. Meta Platforms Inc. is preparing t...

EU Fines Elon Musk’s X $140M for DSA Violations on Blue Checks, Ads

The European Union's decision to impose a $140 million fine on Elon Musk's social media platform X marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing tussle between global regulators and tec...

Meta Simplifies Hacked Account Recovery on Facebook and Instagram

In the ever-evolving realm of social media security, Meta Platforms Inc. has unveiled a suite of enhancements aimed at simplifying the arduous process of reclaiming hacked accou...

EU Fines Elon Musk’s X €120M for DSA Violations, Fueling Free Speech Tensions

The Transatlantic Chill: EU's €120 Million Strike on X and the Brewing Storm Over Digital Freedom The European Union's decision to impose a €120 million fine on Elon M...

Meta Launches AI-Enhanced Unified Support Hub for Facebook and Instagram

Meta's Support Overhaul: A Unified Hub Reshapes User Assistance on Facebook and Instagram In a move that signals a broader push toward efficiency and us...

Meta Rolls Out AI Tools to Boost Facebook and Instagram Support

# Meta's AI Overhaul: Mending the Cracks in Social Media Support In the sprawling world of social media, where billions of users navigate daily interactions, the backbon...

TikTok Videos Hide Malware in Fake Activation Tutorials

TikTok's Shadowy Underbelly: Malware Lurking in Viral Reels and Fortifying Your Digital Defenses In the ever-evolving world of cyber threats, TikTok has emerged a...

Trump’s H-1B Visa Policy Denies Applicants for Content Moderation Roles

Visas in the Crosshairs: Trump's H-1B Crackdown on 'Censorship' Reshapes Tech Hiring The Trump administration's latest move on H-1B visas has sent rippl...

Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s: YouTube Enforces Logouts in 2025

YouTube's Down Under Disconnect: Teens Logged Out in Australia's Bold Social Media Crackdown Australia's groundbreaking push to shield young users from online perils i...

Reddit Phases Out r/popular for Personalized Feeds to Rival TikTok

Reddit's Feed Overhaul: Why r/Popular Is Fading Into Obscurity In a candid admission that underscores the evolving dynamics of social platforms, Reddit'...

AI Regulation Draws Lessons from Social Media’s Scandals and Risks

Echoes of the Feed: Why AI Regulation Demands the Same Hard Calls as Social Media In the rapidly evolving world of technology, artificial intelligence stands at a cros...

HMD Global Unveils XploraOne: Safe Hybrid Phone for Kids with GPS Tracking

The Fortress of Focus: HMD's Walled Garden for Young Digital Explorers In an era where smartphones have become ubiquitous extensions of our daily lives, a growing chor...

Man Sabotages Plagiarizing AI Page with Poison Pills, Exposing Vulnerabilities

The Poison Pill Uprising: Sabotaging AI Slop in the Social Media AbyssIn the sprawling digital ecosystem of social media, where algorithms churn out content at breakneck...

Discord Launches In-Chat Purchases and Gifting for Marvel Rivals

Discord's Chat-to-Cart Revolution: Embedding Commerce in Gaming Conversations In a move that could redefine how gamers interact with their favorite titles, Discord has...

TikTok Adds Slider to Control AI Content in For You Feeds

In the ever-evolving world of social media, TikTok is taking a bold step to address one of the most pressing challenges of the AI era: the proliferation of synthetic content flo...

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