twitter Twitter Launches 'twttr' Beta App to Test Threaded Replies Twitter launches an invite-only prototype app called twttr to test threaded replies and conversation improvements.
twitter Twitter Launches Early Beta App to Test Conversation Redesigns Twitter introduces a new beta program that invites select users to test and publicly discuss early-stage features like conversation thread redesigns. The feedback from this non-NDA group directly shapes whether and how these significant changes roll out to the wider public.
snap Snap Plunges 9% in Tech Sell-Off Snap Inc. stock plunges 9% amid a broader tech sell-off and concerns about slowing user growth.
tiktok TikTok Lite Surpasses 12 Million Downloads in Emerging Markets TikTok quietly expands its global reach with two Lite app versions that attract over 12 million downloads since August 2018. The streamlined apps target emerging markets like India and Indonesia while the flagship app receives heavy marketing.
blockchain You're Going to Have to Learn to Love the Blockchain Blockchains face valid criticism but serve as a vital alternative to the internet's flawed advertising-driven architecture.
youtube YouTube Algorithm Acts as a Powerful Radicalizing Instrument Research shows that YouTube's recommendation algorithm consistently pushes users toward increasingly extreme content, regardless of their initial political interests or everyday search topics.
facebook Facebook CEO Zuckerberg Admits Mistakes in Massive Data Privacy Scandal Mark Zuckerberg breaks his silence on the Cambridge Analytica scandal, acknowledging a major breach of trust regarding the personal data of millions of Facebook users. He promises new restrictions to prevent similar privacy failures in the future.
cambridge analytica Cambridge Analytica Shuts Down Amid Facebook Data Scandal Cambridge Analytica and its affiliated company SCL Elections cease all operations and file for bankruptcy due to massive customer loss following the Facebook data privacy scandal. However, observers suspect the shutdown serves as a strategic rebrand rather than a true end.
cambridge analytica Cambridge Analytica Ceases All Operations Following Facebook Data Scandal Cambridge Analytica closes its doors completely after facing massive backlash over the misuse of Facebook user data. The controversial data firm shuts down all operations worldwide amid ongoing investigations.
facebook Facebook Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Massive Data Harvesting Scandal Facebook is under heavy fire after a political consulting firm improperly obtains the personal data of up to 87 million users. The social media giant claims the researcher involved lied about his intentions for the harvested information.
facebook Facebook Confirms Up to 87 Million Users Hit by Cambridge Analytica Scandal Facebook reveals that the data firm Cambridge Analytica potentially harvests information from up to 87 million users, a figure much higher than previous estimates. This massive breach highlights significant vulnerabilities in how the social network protects user privacy.
elon musk Elon Musk Deletes Tesla and SpaceX Facebook Pages Amid Data Scandal Elon Musk deletes the official Facebook pages for Tesla and SpaceX after learning of their existence during the Cambridge Analytica data scandal.
facebook Zuckerberg Breaks Silence on Massive Facebook Data Breach Mark Zuckerberg finally addresses the Cambridge Analytica scandal, admitting responsibility and outlining new security measures to protect user data.
reddit Reddit Bans Deepfakes Communities Amid Growing AI Porn Backlash Reddit shuts down major deepfakes subreddits and updates its involuntary pornography policies to explicitly ban AI-generated fake porn. The crackdown aligns with similar recent actions taken by other major platforms like Twitter and Discord.