Utah's new social media law means kids need approval from parents
Two new laws prohibit kids under 18 from using social media overnight, require age verification, and open the door to lawsuits on behalf of children claiming social media harmed them.
Two new laws prohibit kids under 18 from using social media overnight, require age verification, and open the door to lawsuits on behalf of children claiming social media harmed them.
Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety concerns
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
How TikTok collects your data, even if you don’t use TikTok
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.
TikTok CEO to tell Congress video-sharing app is safe, urge against ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is due to answer questions Thursday from U.S. lawmakers concerned about the social media platform's effects on its young user base and possible national security risks.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is due to answer questions Thursday from U.S. lawmakers concerned about the social media platform's effects on its young user base and possible national security risks.
Selena Gomez makes history as 1st woman to reach 400 million Instagram followers
The actress and singer passed Kylie Jenner as the most-followed woman on the popular social media platform.
The actress and singer passed Kylie Jenner as the most-followed woman on the popular social media platform.
Why is the White House considering banning TikTok, how would they do it
As to how TikTok might be banned, tech experts believe the apps could be turned off, while servers connected to TikTok could be blocked. A larger argument is whether it's right.
As to how TikTok might be banned, tech experts believe the apps could be turned off, while servers connected to TikTok could be blocked. A larger argument is whether it's right.
Why TikTok ban in the US is being considered
A report in the Wall Street Journal this week says the Biden Administration is threatening a possible ban of the popular TikTok app claiming it threatens national security. With more than 100,000,000 U.S. users on the platform, FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka explains how the ban might work and why it's being considered.
A report in the Wall Street Journal this week says the Biden Administration is threatening a possible ban of the popular TikTok app claiming it threatens national security. With more than 100,000,000 U.S. users on the platform, FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka explains how the ban might work and why it's being considered.
Donald Trump posts on Facebook for 1st time since Jan. 6 riot
Trump's post comes nearly two months after Facebook’s parent company said it would allow the former president to return to the platform.
Trump's post comes nearly two months after Facebook’s parent company said it would allow the former president to return to the platform.
TikTok under federal investigation for spying on Americans: reports
Both the FBI and the FCC have warned that ByteDance, which is based in Beijing, could share TikTok user data with China’s authoritarian government.
Both the FBI and the FCC have warned that ByteDance, which is based in Beijing, could share TikTok user data with China’s authoritarian government.
US threatens TikTok ban if Chinese owners don't sell stakes in company
Lawmakers are considering a measure that would give the Biden administration more power to clamp down on TikTok amid national security concerns.
Lawmakers are considering a measure that would give the Biden administration more power to clamp down on TikTok amid national security concerns.
Facebook parent Meta to lay off 10K workers
Facebook-parent Meta is slashing another 10,000 jobs and will not fill 5,000 open positions as the social media pioneer cuts costs.
Facebook-parent Meta is slashing another 10,000 jobs and will not fill 5,000 open positions as the social media pioneer cuts costs.
TikTok's Papa and Roscoe: Katy grandfather goes viral on TikTok after knee surgery
Papa and Roscoe will just warm your heart! The 81-year-old Katy grandfather got his new Chiweenie puppy after his knee surgery and everyone on TikTok has fallen in love with the sweet pair.
Papa and Roscoe will just warm your heart! The 81-year-old Katy grandfather got his new Chiweenie puppy after his knee surgery and everyone on TikTok has fallen in love with the sweet pair.
People use emojis to mask their negative feelings, study suggests
The research team found that negative emojis were generally only used when the negative feelings were very strong.
The research team found that negative emojis were generally only used when the negative feelings were very strong.
Arizona man indicted, accused of trying to sell tiger cub on social media
Phoenix Police say 25-year-old Carlos Alcaraz was arrested after officers negotiated the sale of the animal before serving a search warrant at a home near 27th Avenue and Baseline Road.
Phoenix Police say 25-year-old Carlos Alcaraz was arrested after officers negotiated the sale of the animal before serving a search warrant at a home near 27th Avenue and Baseline Road.
Instagram is the app Americans want to delete more than other apps, report finds
More than 900,000 people searched online for ways to delete or deactivate Instagram in a six month period, a recent report shows.
More than 900,000 people searched online for ways to delete or deactivate Instagram in a six month period, a recent report shows.
Latest TikTok challenge: The Kool-Aid Man becomes trend on social media platform
The challenge, inspired by the iconic Kool-Aid Man TV commercials from the 1970s, involves people smashing through fences and yelling, “oh yeah!”
The challenge, inspired by the iconic Kool-Aid Man TV commercials from the 1970s, involves people smashing through fences and yelling, “oh yeah!”
TikTok to limit screen time for teens to 60 minutes per day
TikTok said when the 60-minute limit is reached, minors will be prompted to enter a passcode and make an “active decision” to keep watching.
TikTok said when the 60-minute limit is reached, minors will be prompted to enter a passcode and make an “active decision” to keep watching.
More teens turning to TikTok to get mental health advice
These teens are self-diagnosing themselves and it can be a dangerous rabbit hole of misinformation. Are teens turning to TikTok because of a lack of access to therapy? What can parents do to protect their kids?
These teens are self-diagnosing themselves and it can be a dangerous rabbit hole of misinformation. Are teens turning to TikTok because of a lack of access to therapy? What can parents do to protect their kids?
Romanian court: Influencer Andrew Tate to be held for 3rd month
The divisive social media influencer and former professional kickboxer is detained in Romania on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking.
The divisive social media influencer and former professional kickboxer is detained in Romania on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking.
Chipotle to feature viral TikTok fajita quesadilla on their menu
Chipotle also revealed five new Quesadilla combinations, and offer the fan-favorite honey vinaigrette dressing as a side option. Here's when you can get your hands on one!
Chipotle also revealed five new Quesadilla combinations, and offer the fan-favorite honey vinaigrette dressing as a side option. Here's when you can get your hands on one!