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.
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Meta takes aim at Twitter with the launch of rival app Threads
Meta has unveiled an app called Threads to rival Twitter, targeting users looking for an alternative to the social media platform owned by Elon Musk.
Meta looks to target Twitter with a rival app called Threads
Meta is poised to unveil a new app that appears to mimic Twitter — a direct challenge to the social media platform owned by Elon Musk.
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.
What the Tech? U.S. Surgeon General Outlines Social Media Risks on Children
The U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory shows just how much children are exposed to sex, violence and other harmful material on popular social media sites.
Montana Becomes First State to Ban TikTok
Montana’s ban on TikTok is expected to face a legal challenge.
Sen. Katie Britt, Others in U.S. Senate, Want Social Media Ban for Children
A bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt and three other senators would ban all children under the age of 13 from using social media.
What the Tech? U.S. Supreme Court Considering Section 230 and Its Effect on Social Media
A U.S. Supreme Court decision could impact every website and social media platform on the internet.
What the Tech? See Alternatives to Twitter
If you’re one of the more than one million people who left Twitter after Elon Musk took it over, see social media alternatives to try.
Several MPS Students Hospitalized after Participating in the One Chip Challenge
Several students in Montgomery Public Schools have been hospitalized after participating in the one chip challenge, and Board of Education Administrators want parents to be aware of the dangers.
