Big Tech’s grip on social media is a growing problem

A single trillion-dollar company controls Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp. That concentration of digital ownership can create real-world harm, as a recent censorship dispute with Meta lays ... Read More

Reddit Is the Last Good Social Network

That was the original promise of so many networks: Facebook would connect you to your friends, new and old; Instagram would show you those people's ... new tab) What do you look for in a social ... Read More

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Young people are overspending online. How social media and 'buy now, pay later' apps play a big role.

According to a new Bankrate survey conducted by YouGov and released on April 11, Gen Z is the generation most likely to use these services. Over 50% of Gen Z respondents say they use buy now, pay ... Read More

Why is Instagram automatically limiting political content? Here's how to fix your feed

Instagram is now limiting by default the suggested political content that appears on the social media app. But if you want to turn off the limit, there's a simple ... Get all the news you need ... Read More

Social Networking

The term "social network" refers both to a person's ... Why worry about excessive time on social media platforms? Created with Sketch. Do social networks prevent people from accessing objective ... Read More

Social Media for Business: Marketing, Customer Service and More

If your small business doesn’t have a social media presence ... and products. Instagram is a visual platform focused on photo and video posts, so it’s an excellent tool for businesses with ... Read More

Big brands could pivot easily if TikTok goes away. For many small businesses, it’s another story

It’s unclear when the Senate will take up the legislation or if it will approve a ban when it does. Big ... on Instagram or YouTube or devoting more attention to their other social media ... Read More

TechCrunch Minute: You’re likely seeing less news and politics on Instagram. Here’s why

As the election cycle heats up, Instagram and ... elections, or social topics.” As for why these changes have gone into effect, and what it says about Meta’s priorities across its wide-ranging ... Read More

How do I allow political content on Instagram? Follow these steps to fix your settings

Instagram is now limiting by default the suggested political content that appears on the social media app. But if you want to turn off the limit, there's a simple ... breaking news for The Arizona ... Read More

Australians report widespread outage on Instagram, thousands flock to social media

Almost 2000 people from across Australia have reported an outage on the social media platform ... thinking my instagram was hacked and deleted but turns out it’s just down and i’m extremely ... Read More

Social Psychology News

Mar. 15, 2024 — Scientists tested several hypotheses on the drivers of social aging in free-living Assamese macaques in Thailand. The researchers collected data on the social behavior of females ... Read More