A nonprofit watchdog group has found that the right-wing group PragerU has pushed out more than 100 political ads on Facebook and Instagram, flouting Meta’s policies.
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Meta’s News Block Causes Chaos as Canada Burns
News has been removed from Facebook and Instagram after the Canadian government told Meta to pay publishers, leaving consumers unable to access vital information during wildfires.
The Killer App for Threads Is the Web
Threads coming to the web doesn’t mean the new social app is the ultimate Twitter killer, but it makes it infinitely more usable.
YouTube Music Adds a TikTok-Like Video Feed to Attract Gen Z
Gregor Dodson, a director of product management, shares why Samples is the music streaming app’s newest video feature.
India’s Internet Shutdown Means Manipur Is Burning in the Dark
Since May 4, the Indian government has shut off the internet in Manipur, giving cover to murders, rapes, and arson.
This Is the Era of Zombie Twitter
The bird may be dead, but Twitter—er, X—is still alive for communities, news, and memes.
Meta Just Proved People Hate Chronological Feeds
Some social media users and lawmakers say chronological feeds are healthier. A new study found that Facebook and Instagram users who were forced to see time-ranked posts turned to TikTok instead.
X Isn’t a Super App. It’s Just Twitter
Twitter’s rebrand to X is both a bad joke and an attempt by Elon Musk to realize his decades-long ambition for an all-conquering super app.
It’s Getting Harder for the Government to Secretly Flag Your Social Posts
Social apps prioritize content moderation tips from governments and online watchdogs. A US court ruling and a new EU law could restrict the practice, but they still leave loopholes.
6 Threads App Settings Worth Trying Out
From muting accounts to scheduling break reminders, here’s how to get the most out of Meta’s recent social media app.