Is X down? Elon Musk claims ‘massive cyberattack’
Elon Musk said Monday that his social media platform X was hit with a cyberattack.
Remember Digg? Its founders are bringing it back, with AI's help
Digg, a news site that popularized up- and down-votes online, is making a comeback over 20 years after it launched, with the help of AI and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
Is Facebook down? Thousands of users report outage
Thousands of users reported an outage on Facebook on Wednesday evening, according to Downdetector.
Gabby Petito case: Brian Laundrie's sister estranged from family amid explosive new docuseries
Brian Laundrie's sister says she hasn't spoken to her parents in two years amid fallout from a new docuseries that reveals text messages between her and her mom that shows them joking about how police let Gabby Petito's killer slip out under their nose before ultimately killing himself in a park nearby.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw caught on hot mic allegedly threatening to 'kill' Tucker Carlson
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw was caught on a hot mic seemingly threatening to "kill" former Fox News host Tucker Carlson after an interview with GB News. Carlson made a post on X offering Crenshaw his address.
Paid subreddits coming in 2025, CEO says
Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.
Were users forced to follow Trump on social media? What we know about claims
Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.
TikTok restoring service after Trump's statement, company says
TikTok said it's restoring service for users in the U.S. after going dark Saturday night.
TikTok ban: Apps to try if the platform shuts down
As the U.S. considers banning TikTok, here are the social media alternatives users can explore for short videos and trends.
Was Instagram down? Outage reports surged Wednesday morning
Instagram appeared to be down for some users Wednesday morning.
Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok
With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.
Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
The most iconic memes of 2024
From "Skibidi Toilet" to the Paris Olympics, these were the internet's most viral memes of 2024.
Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
Meta apologizes for Facebook, Instagram outages
Meta issued an apology after a widespread outage affected Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger on Wednesday.
Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
Man targeted 14-year-old girl for sex using Snapchat, Coweta County deputies say
Brallan Martinez has been charged with child molestation, sodomy, and child sexual exploitation.
Social media user discovers Olive Garden breadstick with mysterious letters, numbers
A breadstick from popular restaurant chain Olive Garden has drawn attention on social media for seemingly having a few alphanumeric characters on it.
Australia is about to ban social media for anyone under 16; how it will work
The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than 16 years old from having accounts.
Family finds body of missing TikToker in the woods, Clayton County police say
After a week and a half of hoping for the best, loved ones of 31-year-old aspiring TikTok creator Jiare Schneider faced the worst outcome on Tuesday.