Some blue check Twitter users were unable to edit their names

Yesterday, some blue check Twitter users tweeted that they weren't able to edit their screen names anymore. This issue appears to be resolving though.

Anita George     November 8, 2022

Mastodon surpasses 1 million monthly active users as Twitter backlash worsens

Social media platform Mastodon is experiencing growth as Twitter experiences a backlash against upcoming changes to its platform.

Anita George     November 7, 2022

Musk says some impersonation Twitter accounts face permanent ban

New Twitter owner Elon Musk has laid out a strict new rule for any impersonation account that fails to explicitly state that it's a parody.

Trevor Mogg     November 6, 2022

Twitter is reportedly working on paid DMs to celebrities

Twitter is reportedly working on another feature to help generate revenue. This time it involves paid DMs to celebrities.

Anita George     November 4, 2022

Twitter to start layoffs on Friday, internal email reveals

Following days of speculation after Elon Musk’s recent takeover of Twitter, the company is expected to make significant job cuts on Friday.

Trevor Mogg     November 4, 2022

Twitter reportedly plans to enable Edit Tweet for everyone this week

Twitter may roll out Edit Tweet to all users as early as this week, according to a report from Bloomberg.

Anita George     November 3, 2022

Elon Musk to cut half of Twitter workforce, report says

New Twitter owner Elon Musk is planning to lay off 3,500 workers, a report said on Thursday, with affected employees expected to be informed on Friday.

Trevor Mogg     November 2, 2022

Instagram to soon let creators make NFTs and sell them to fans

Meta has announced a number of new features for creators on its social media platforms, including one that lets creators make and sell NFTs on Instagram.

Anita George     November 2, 2022

Twitter’s edit button could soon be free for all users

Twitter's recently launched edit button is only available to subscribers of the platform's premium Twitter Blue service, but this could be about to change.

Trevor Mogg     November 2, 2022

Clear Mode on TikTok: Here’s what it is and how to use it

You've probably heard that TikTok has a Clear Mode. But what is it? In this guide, we'll explain what this feature is and how to use it.

Anita George     November 1, 2022

Twitter Blue is losing Ad Free Articles and Musk’s latest tweets indicate further changes

Twitter Blue subscribers will lose one of their paid subscription perks: Ad-Free Articles, reports say. Elon Musk also tweeted other changes to Twitter Blue.

Anita George     November 1, 2022

Elon Musk now Twitter CEO after firing entire board

Twitter staff appear to be in for a roller coaster ride following the takeover of the company by Elon Musk. If they keep their jobs, that is.

Trevor Mogg     October 31, 2022

Staying on Twitter? Here are two ways to make it easier

If you're concerned about the future of Twitte, but not quite ready to leave just yet, you should know that you still have other options.

Anita George     October 31, 2022

Elon Musk considers bringing Vine back from the dead

Elon Musk has tweeted a poll asking about bringing back Vine, a defunct but beloved short-form video app.

Anita George     October 31, 2022

Having trouble accessing your Instagram account? You’re not alone

Today's outage is an odd one since it apparently involves account suspensions. But if you're having trouble accessing your Instagram account, you aren't alone.

Anita George     October 31, 2022

Twitter to start charging for verification mark, reports say

Various reports suggest Twitter will start charging a monthly fee of up to $20 for an account holder to display a blue verification badge.

Trevor Mogg     October 30, 2022

How to use Twitter Advanced Search

Are you looking for something specific on Twitter? You'll probably want to use its Advanced Search tool. Here's how to access it on a PC or on a mobile device.

Anita George     October 28, 2022

Elon Musk officially owns Twitter now: a timeline of how we got here

Curious to know how Elon Musk purchased Twitter? We'll guide you through this complex story of takeover bids and poison pills.

Anita George     October 28, 2022

Elon Musk finally in charge of Twitter, reports say

Reports suggest that after months of wrangling, Elon Musk has finally closed his controversial $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter.

Trevor Mogg     October 27, 2022

What do the eyes mean on your Snapchat Story?

Ever wondered what the "eyes" symbol means on a Snapchat Story? In this guide, we'll tell you exactly what it means and the feature it represents.

Anita George     October 27, 2022

TikTok is launching a dedicated gaming channel

TikTok is planning to launch a dedicated gaming channel, giving users access to a handful of mobile games and additional content for purchase.

Cristina Alexander     October 27, 2022

Watch Elon Musk show up at Twitter HQ carrying a sink

A couple of days ahead of a deadline to close his $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter, Elon Musk showed up at the company’s HQ carrying, of all things, a sink.

Trevor Mogg     October 26, 2022

YouTube is rolling out handles. Here’s what you need to know

YouTube is rolling out handles, and no, they're not the same as channel names. Here's what you need to know.

Anita George     October 26, 2022

Something’s happening with Twitter’s most active users

An internal document compiled by a Twitter researcher suggests that the platform is losing some of its most active users, though it's not clear why.

Trevor Mogg     October 26, 2022

WhatsApp down globally Tuesday morning

WhatsApp has gone down around the world, making it impossible for users to send and receive messages. The outage started shortly after 3 a.m. ET on Tuesday.

Trevor Mogg     October 25, 2022

Twitter workers call Elon Musk’s reported layoff plan ‘reckless’

Days ahead of Elon Musk's expected takeover of Twitter, workers at the company have been circulating a letter calling a possible round of layoffs reckless.

Trevor Mogg     October 24, 2022

YouTube brings pinch to zoom and video navigation changes to everyone

YouTube is getting a slight makeover and apparently that also means everyone is finally getting pinch to zoom.

Anita George     October 24, 2022

10 longest videos on YouTube

If you were wondering how long a YouTube video can possibly be, check out this list of some of the longest videos on the platform.

Zachary Sosland     October 22, 2022

Elon Musk plans to lay off 75% of Twitter’s staff, report says

If Elon Musk finally gets his hands on Twitter in the next week, a new report suggests he could lay off up to 75% of the workforce.

Trevor Mogg     October 20, 2022

Reels are about to show up in yet another Facebook feature

Meta is still pushing Reels but it's also developing other features to bolster its platforms' other products like Facebook Groups and Events.

Anita George     October 20, 2022

Instagram’s expanded blocking lets you block a person’s backup accounts

Instagram has announced three new safety feature updates and one of them lets you block people and more of their backup accounts.

Anita George     October 20, 2022

Snapchat+ now lets you customize when Snaps on Stories expire

Snapchat+ is dropping a few new features for its subscribers this week, including custom Story expiration for Snaps on Stories.

Anita George     October 20, 2022

Instagram may be adopting this beloved MySpace feature

Instagram has been spotted working on a feature that could let users add a song to their profiles. But it's not being tested externally.

Anita George     October 19, 2022

What is a Facebook Pixel? Meta’s tracking tool, explained

Thinking about getting a Facebook Pixel? In this guide, we'll go over what it is and whether or not it's worth it.

Anita George     October 17, 2022

Twitter begins testing new Spaces functionality for Twitter Communities

Twitter has begun testing its Community Spaces feature, which would allow Twitter Communities to host Spaces in their own Twitter Community.

Anita George     October 12, 2022

Meta plans to bring Avatars to Reels and video chat

Meta plans to bring its Horizon social VR avatars to Reels and to video chats in Messenger and WhatsApp.

Anita George     October 11, 2022

Meta brings Horizon Worlds to the web, expanding beyond VR

Meta plans to bring Horizon Worlds to the web as part of its focus on building it as the next social platform.

Anita George     October 11, 2022

YouTube to overhaul channel names with @ handles for all

YouTube is launching 'handles' to make it easier for creators to engage with fans and newcomers on the video-sharing platform.

Trevor Mogg     October 11, 2022