Social Media
ByteDance says it has no plans to sell TikTok and refuses to bow to US pressure
ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, stated that it "doesn't have any plans to sell TikTok" on Toutiao, a social media platform that it also happens to own.
Solar eclipse wipes out internet traffic
The solar eclipse that blotted out the sun across much of North America didn't herald an apocalypse — but it did wipe out internet traffic.
How brands are adopting virtual influencers
Virtual influencers - Instagram-ready characters generated by AI - are attracting major brands and starting to earn major money. Could any brand join in the fun?
X introduces $1 Not A Bot fee to fight spam
X is trying a new way to fight spammers and scammers: by testing a $1 subscription that Elon Musk calls “the only way” to tackle automated bots.
Will X go subscription-only? Even the CEO can’t say
Fresh doubt cast over X's subscription-only plans in a chaotic on-stage interview
Is the newly passed UK Online Safety Bill a security disaster waiting to happen?
Is the UK Online Safety Bill a security disaster or a great protection for children? Could it possibly be both? Davey Winder explores the arguments for and against.
Welcome to Threads, the bland internet franchise of the future
Meta has sold Threads as a Twitter alternative that will give users a simple and easy app experience. The reality is a bit more complex.
Should businesses join Threads?
Meta has launched a new rival to Twitter. But should brands be hopping aboard Threads already?
Why you should think twice before posting ANY personal information online
Our not-so-friendly IT manager has another confession to make - that he only has one friend. And he thinks, for the sake of your personal data, you should only have one friend too.
Twitter didn’t remove the blue ticks – it just hid them really badly
Twitter finally banishes the blue ticks from legacy accounts, but benefits remain.
Elon Musk has captured the bird: now he must use the API to set it free
Twitter expert and enthusiast James O'Malley believes that Elon Musk has made the wrong move by restricting access to the Twitter API - but all is not lost, as he sets out a path for future success.
SMS shutdown: secure your twitter account now
Forget paying Elon Musk for the privilege of two-factor authentication. Here's how to secure your Twitter account without paying for Twitter Blue.
How do you find Twitter users on Mastodon?
Find your Twitter friends on Mastodon using a tool called Fedifinder. Follow our guide to find Twitter users on Mastodon.
Are Twitter/X reports anonymous?
Want to report someone on Twitter/X? We explain how the process works and how to keep your identity anonymous
How can I stop people from seeing I viewed their LinkedIn profile?
Want to stop people from seeing you viewed their LinkedIn profile? There are a couple of ways to do so, but only one of them is free...