FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."

Twitter verification could cost $8 a month, Elon Musk says

On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.

Instagram claims issue that left many users locked out of accounts has been fixed

Some Instagram users reported seeing a message that they were locked out but were still able to scroll through their feeds. Others said they were completely shut out.

TikTok lawsuit settlement: Some users receiving payments up to $167

A federal lawsuit alleged TikTok collected and shared the personal data of TikTok and Musical.ly users without notice or consent.

Elon Musk in control of Twitter
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Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter after a protracted legal battle and months of uncertainty. The question now is what the billionaire Tesla CEO will actually do with the social media platform.

Elon Musk in control of Twitter, but where will he go from here?

Twitter's users, advertisers, and employees are parsing Elon Musk's every move in an effort to guess where he might take the company.

No, scientists didn't 3D-model Mary's husband, Joseph — that's Andre the Giant

A viral tweet this week claimed scientists at Stanford University had reconstructed a 3D model of how Joseph, the husband of Mary, might have looked.

Report: Elon Musk plans to cut 75% of Twitter workforce

Elon Musk plans to lay off most of Twitter’s workforce if and when he becomes owner of the social media company, according to a report Thursday by The Washington Post.

What is the 'One Chip Challenge' TikTok trend?

The viral ‘One Chip Challenge’ is back and making headlines for more than just social media videos this year. Several schools across the country have banned the chip after health issues caused by the challenge.

Kanye West agrees to buy social media platform Parler, company says

After being kicked off other platforms for antisemitic posts, Kanye West has agreed to buy Parler — a social media network known as a conservative version of Twitter.

Snapchat and guns: California man says he used the app to illegally sell 'ghost guns'

A California man is in trouble for reportedly using Snapchat to sell "ghost guns." The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives explains just how he was caught.

Pop star Madonna appears to come out as gay in viral TikTok video

Madonna took part in a TikTok trend called “If I miss, I’m gay” and now social media and multiple reports are now speculating that was her way of officially coming out.

Kanye West locked out of Twitter after anti-semitic tweet
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A Twitter spokesperson confirmed that West?s account has been locked for violating Twitter policies. The tweet in question has been removed, but screen shots show the Saturday night tweet was another rant against Jewish people.