Beef brews as Nicki Minaj and Yung Miami trade blows on Twitter
Nicki Minaj sparked a Twitter beef with Yung Miami over an age-old catch phrase popularised by the LGBTQIA+ community.
News
Technology
AI-generated image of ‘fake’ Pentagon bombing affects stocks
The image of the fake Pentagon bombing spread rapidly across various social media accounts, triggering a brief dip in the stock market.
Technology
Instagram reportedly lining up to launch Twitter alternative
Instagram, the popular social media platform, is reportedly gearing up to launch a text-based app that will directly compete with Twitter.
Technology
Reasons why Instagram notifications are not working and how to fix them
In this article, we’ll explore some reasons why Instagram notifications may not be working and how to fix them.
Crime
Police warn motorists to avoid this Facebook Marketplace scam
Police confirmed there’s been a spike in cases of car buyers getting scammed on Facebook Marketplace.
Technology
Here are some benefits to Twitter open-sourcing its code
This move is expected to have a number of benefits for both Twitter and the wider community.
Technology
WhatsApp for Windows: How to make calls from your desktop
Here are five things you need to know about how to make calls on the WhatsApp app for Windows.
Lifestyle
Industries can harm health in many ways: Here are three that aren’t so obvious
Research shows that some commercial products and practices are directly linked to avoidable ill health,
Viral
Who is Dr Qwabe? – Viral doctor causes stir over ‘eccentric’ behaviour [video]
Dr Qwabe was subjected to the worst kind of classist attacks, but what exactly do we know about the eccentric doctor?
Technology
TikTok rolls out new screen time limit features for teen users
TikTok users aged 18 and below will be actively encouraged to limit usage with the screen time tool.
Technology
Meta will ‘turbocharge’ AI for WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger
Meta is launching a new team to ‘turbocharge’ AI for WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Instagram.
Technology
Twitter makes 200 more people redundant, say reports
Twitter made 200 more people redundant, say reports, after new CEO Elon Musk let go over half of the workforce in late 2022.
News
Selena Gomez quits social media: ‘I’m too old for this’
Selena Gomez has quit Instagram, just a day after being named the most followed woman on the site once again.
Viral
Hermes Penelope mom blasted for taking three-year-old on meet-and-greet tour
Hermes Penelope. a three-year-old influencer, is going on a five-city meet-and-greet tour and fans are boycotting the event. Here’s why.
Technology
Here’s why Conservative Party MPs want TikTok banned in the UK
TikTok ‘is the ultimate data source for anyone with hostile efforts,’ says the chair of the UK’s foreign affairs committee, Alicia Kearns, a Conservative MP amid concerns about China.
Technology
Twitter sued in Germany for antisemitism failings
Hate Aid and the EU’s Union of Jewish Student are taking legal action against Twitter’s apparent inaction on anti-semitic posts.
Technology
Meta will let Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram
Meta has ruled that Donald Trump will be reinstated on both Facebook and Instagram.
Technology
Taliban start paying for Twitter blue ticks
The Taliban have started paying for blue ticks on Twitter amid their rolling back of human rights since taking power in summer 2021.
Technology
Instagram removing Shop tab from February 2023
Instagram will now longer have a Shop tab from February 2023.
Technology
Meta say they will remove content supporting the attempted coup of Bolsonaro supporters
Meta says they will remove content supporting the attempted coup of ex Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro supporters, who attacked government buildings in the capital of Brasilia.
Technology
Trevoh Chalobah becomes first athlete to partner with The Residency app
Chelsea footballer Trevoh Chalobah has become the first athlete to partner with The Residency app which gives fans a unique opportunity to communicate with their idols.
Technology
WhatsApp will allow users to send messages during internet blackouts
WhatsApp will allow users to send messages in internet blackouts amid Iran’s communication crackdown during the recent protests.
Events
Calvin Harris announces first immersive concert on TikTok Live
Calvin Harris’ avatar will play a DJ set next week on the video-sharing platform.
News
Kendrick Lamar reveals why he keeps off social media
Kendrick Lamar tries to stay away from social media as much as he can.
Technology
TikTok guns for YouTube competition with this next update
TikTok is testing landscape videos in a bid to compete with YouTube amind threats of a ban in the US.
Technology
Future of TikTok in the US hangs in the balance
TikTok could be banned in the US amid concerns about national security.
Technology
Elon Musk suspends critical journalists Twitter accounts
Elon Musk suspends the Twitter accounts of journalists from news outlets like CNN, the New York Times and the Washington Post.
Technology
Elon Musk gets rid of Twitter’s hate speech council
Elon Musk has sent his Twitter Trust and Safety Council packing.
News
Here’s why Sir Elton John deleted his Twitter account
Sir Elton John has quit Twitter and has blamed the platform’s ‘change in policy’ around misinformation for his exit.