Opinion: Does social media rewire kids’ brains? Here’s what the science really says

Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation" feeds the latest technology panic. But the research says something different. Read More

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TikTok fears point to larger problem: Poor media literacy in the social media age

The U.S. government moved closer to banning the video social media app TikTok after the House of Representatives attached the measure to an emergency spending bill on Apr. 17, 2024. The House voted on ... Read More

Instagram vs. Facebook: Which One Is Best for Your Business?

Deciding if Facebook or Instagram ... period of time. It’s important to track this because if you find yourself not gaining new followers, it means something else in your social media strategy ... Read More

Best social media management tool of 2024

But there's no point spending time and resources on fantastic Facebook posts ... and managing your social media, but critically also ensuring that the work you put into it translates into some ... Read More

Is your child using social media? The safety conversations every parent needs to be thinking about

Is your child using social media? The safety conversations every parent needs to be thinking about - Social media users are getting younger and younger – so how can we help protect them? Read More

Your 2025 Social Security COLA Could Be Bigger Than Your 2024 Increase. Here's Why That's Bad News for Retirees.

Learn More A bigger Social ... news for retirees. First, benefit adjustments for 2025 go into effect next January. But you'll pay the higher prices in the meantime. The time value of money isn't ... Read More

Parents could be alerted when children access disturbing content on phone

Parents would receive alerts if their children search for disturbing ... in the government’s consultation on smartphones and social media, which will be published this month. Read More

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Compiled by Michael Gonchar What Got Your Attention in the News Recently ... The Learning Network, a site that helps educators and students teach and learn with The New York Times. Read More

Airchat Is the New Social Network That Talks to You

Call it hands-free social media—imagine loading up your feed ... View on Facebook Page (Opens in a new tab) View our Twitter Page (Opens in a new tab) View our Instagram Page (Opens in a new ... Read More

Social Networking Stocks Q4 Highlights: Yelp (NYSE:YELP)

Helping residents figure out what's happening on their block in real time, Nextdoor (NYSE:KIND) is a social network that connects neighbors with each other and with local businesses. Nextdoor ... Read More