McDonald’s to enter the metaverse, files trademark for virtual restaurant, goods and services
The giant fast-food franchise is jumping on the metaverse and NFT bandwagon, following other major retailers such as Walmart, Microsoft and The Walt Disney Co.
The giant fast-food franchise is jumping on the metaverse and NFT bandwagon, following other major retailers such as Walmart, Microsoft and The Walt Disney Co.
Elon Musk allegedly broke law while buying Twitter stock, claims lawsuit
Musk spent about $2.6 billion on Twitter stock — a fraction of his estimated wealth of $265 billion, the largest individual fortune in the world. In a regulatory filing Monday, Musk disclosed he may increase his stake after backing out of an agreement reached last week to join Twitter’s board of directors.
Musk spent about $2.6 billion on Twitter stock — a fraction of his estimated wealth of $265 billion, the largest individual fortune in the world. In a regulatory filing Monday, Musk disclosed he may increase his stake after backing out of an agreement reached last week to join Twitter’s board of directors.
Instagram brings back chronological feed, adds feature to prioritize family, friends posts
Instagram did away with the chronological feed in 2016 and switched to an engagement-based ranking of content.
Instagram did away with the chronological feed in 2016 and switched to an engagement-based ranking of content.
Instagram ‘negligent’ over harassment in women’s DMs, study claims
Researchers combed through thousands of misogynistic, hate-filled messages in women’s DMs on Instagram and found that Meta failed to act on their incident reports 90% of the time.
Researchers combed through thousands of misogynistic, hate-filled messages in women’s DMs on Instagram and found that Meta failed to act on their incident reports 90% of the time.
Elon Musk no longer joining Twitter's board of directors, company says
Elon Musk won't be joining Twitter's board of directors as previously announced. The Tesla CEO remains its largest shareholder.
Elon Musk won't be joining Twitter's board of directors as previously announced. The Tesla CEO remains its largest shareholder.
Twitter edit feature in the works, company says
The social media giant announced on its account that the company had been working on an edit feature since last year.
The social media giant announced on its account that the company had been working on an edit feature since last year.
App offering laundry service, work-from-home opportunity
For most of us, weekly chores include several loads of laundry, but it's not always a favorite. Proctor & Gamble estimates that Americans spend an average 225 hours a year on laundry. To offer some relief, an app offers to hire someone for the job for those who want it.
For most of us, weekly chores include several loads of laundry, but it's not always a favorite. Proctor & Gamble estimates that Americans spend an average 225 hours a year on laundry. To offer some relief, an app offers to hire someone for the job for those who want it.
Texas Walmart employee goes viral after photo promoting Little Debbie's ice cream
A Corpus Christi Walmart employee is going viral after taking a photo promoting Little Debbie's ice cream. The Facebook post has thousands of shares and thirsty comments.
A Corpus Christi Walmart employee is going viral after taking a photo promoting Little Debbie's ice cream. The Facebook post has thousands of shares and thirsty comments.
Elon Musk to join Twitter's board, teases 'significant improvements'
Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors after it was disclosed that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.
Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors after it was disclosed that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.
Social media helps mom diagnose her son's rare disease: Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A Houston-area mother is thankful for social media, after it helped lead to an important diagnosis for her baby boy. She was able to get him prompt medical care and the right treatment to stop the symptoms of his rare, debilitating disease.
A Houston-area mother is thankful for social media, after it helped lead to an important diagnosis for her baby boy. She was able to get him prompt medical care and the right treatment to stop the symptoms of his rare, debilitating disease.
Did Facebook run a smear campaign against TikTok?
Remember the "Slap a Teacher" challenge? Turns out Facebook made it all up to smear TikTok.
Remember the "Slap a Teacher" challenge? Turns out Facebook made it all up to smear TikTok.
TikTok reportedly testing ‘watch history’ feature so users can recover lost videos
TikTok users know the pain of watching an amazing video, only to lose it because they accidentally swiped and refreshed their “For You” page. But good news seems to be coming.
TikTok users know the pain of watching an amazing video, only to lose it because they accidentally swiped and refreshed their “For You” page. But good news seems to be coming.
Decoding drug emojis used among teenagers
The screenshot may look like an innocent text, but this combination of Emojis is also code for a large batch of cocaine has arrived. The DEA released this emoji decoder showing various ways that drug traffickers and criminal organizations are now communicating with customers.
The screenshot may look like an innocent text, but this combination of Emojis is also code for a large batch of cocaine has arrived. The DEA released this emoji decoder showing various ways that drug traffickers and criminal organizations are now communicating with customers.
The Babylon Bee reacts to losing Twitter appeal: 'Doesn't change our position'
'We will not overturn our decision,' Twitter said
'We will not overturn our decision,' Twitter said
Dress Up Buttercup | Who is Dede Raad? Houston mom makes Fortune Creator 25 for 2022
Fortune Magazine has listed a Houston mom on their Creator 25 list of people charting unique territory in the world of social media. How the laid-off oil and gas worker gained a million followers and national acclaim.
Fortune Magazine has listed a Houston mom on their Creator 25 list of people charting unique territory in the world of social media. How the laid-off oil and gas worker gained a million followers and national acclaim.
Orbeez Challenge: Police warn about the dangers of the trend involving gel pellets, air guns
Police across the country are warning about the dangers of the Orbeez Challenge as children fire gel pellets at innocent bystanders, resulting in criminal charges for some.
Police across the country are warning about the dangers of the Orbeez Challenge as children fire gel pellets at innocent bystanders, resulting in criminal charges for some.
Orbeez Challenge: 4 teens facing charges after firing gel pellet gun at students, faculty
Authorities in Pennsylvania say four teens are facing charges after they fired a gel pellet gun at a group of students outside a Delaware County middle school.
Authorities in Pennsylvania say four teens are facing charges after they fired a gel pellet gun at a group of students outside a Delaware County middle school.
Kanye West suspended from Instagram for 24 hours
Kanye West was placed on a 24-hour suspension by Instagram on March 16 for violating its policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying, a Meta spokesperson said.
Kanye West was placed on a 24-hour suspension by Instagram on March 16 for violating its policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying, a Meta spokesperson said.
Instagram rolls out new parental supervision tools
Parents will be able to view how much time their teens spend on Instagram and set time limits.
Parents will be able to view how much time their teens spend on Instagram and set time limits.
DuckDuckGo ‘down ranks’ websites linked to Russian disinformation, CEO says
DuckDuckGo joins a growing list of tech and social media companies limiting access to users in Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine.
DuckDuckGo joins a growing list of tech and social media companies limiting access to users in Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine.