Meta bans TikTok ads from its platforms in tit-for-tat row Posted on 09/10/2026 by Steve Dent Meta has placed a complete ban on ads and marketing from TikTok's US minority owner, ByteDance.
New Mexico wants Meta to pay $40 billion in penalties for Cambridge Analytica scandal Posted on 02/10/2026 by Mariella Moon New Mexico's attorney argued that the penalties Meta has to pay need to be significant enough to make an impact on the company.
Reddit imposes new restrictions on Old Reddit Posted on 30/09/2026 by Karissa Bell The Old Reddit is dying; the new Reddit struggles to avoid scraping.
Instagram expands what partner schools can do on its app Posted on 29/09/2026 by Mariella Moon Instagram has expanded the features its School Partnership Program can access.
TikTok will pay Alabama $100 million to settle social media addiction lawsuit Posted on 26/09/2026 by Mariella Moon TikTok has settled Alabama's social media addiction lawsuit before it was supposed to go to trial.
X now tells users when local laws have reduced their posts’ visibility Posted on 21/09/2026 by Anna Washenko The latest addition to X's Under the Hood feature could stave off claims around shadowbanning.
Europe’s EU Kids Act would ban social media access for children under 13 Posted on 17/09/2026 by Steve Dent It's the most sweeping proposal yet to limit kids' access to social media.
Europe’s EU Kids Act would ban social media access for children under 13 Posted on 17/09/2026 by Steve Dent It's the most sweeping proposal yet to limit kids' access to social media.
Snap Specs hands on: Standalone AR glasses are here Posted on 16/09/2026 by Karissa Bell The glasses come with AR apps that actually feel useful, but is that enough to get people excited for the $2,195 device?
Snap introduces a standalone AI assistant, Specs Intelligence Posted on 16/09/2026 by Karissa Bell The new assistant works with the company's new AR glasses, but will also have its own mobile and desktop apps.