What the Tech: What’s the reason behind all of the social media outages?
We talk to computer experts to find out why social media networks sometimes crash.
What the Tech: More than three dozen states sue over social media addiction claims
Attorneys general in 41 states are suing Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, claiming the company knowingly uses features that get kids hooked on the social media networks.
What the Tech? What to know about the new Threads social media platform
Here’s what to know about Threads before you decide whether to sign up for this new social media service.
Meta launches more parental supervision tools for Instagram. Is it enough?
Instagram and Facebook’s parent company Meta is adding some new parental supervision tools and privacy features to its platforms as social media companies face increasing scrutiny over their effects on teen mental health.
Montgomery Public Schools, Two Other Alabama School Systems Suing Large Social Media Companies
Montgomery Public Schools is one of three Alabama school systems filing a lawsuit against some of the world’s largest social media companies.
What the Tech? App of the Day: Glass
The Glass app is like how Instagram used to be — just photos with no ads or silly videos.
What the Tech? Gift Ideas for Content Creators
If you know someone who creates videos for the internet, here are some gift ideas to make the job easier.
What the Tech? Why Young People Use TikTok and Instagram for Searching Instead of Google
More and more, young people are using TikTok and Instagram for searches and shopping instead of Google.
What the Tech? App of the Day: BeReal
A new social media app that burst on the scene a few weeks ago aims to share photos of “the real you”. Authentic photos capture users doing what they are doing at a precise moment in time.
What the Tech? Does Instagram Make Teenagers Feel Worse about Themselves?
A study by the research group “Sum of Us”, found 22 different hashtags that promote eating disorders, 22 million posts promoting plastic surgery.
