X was down –here's what we know about the major outage X experienced a big outage on mobile and desktop today that was most likely caused by Cloudflare problems –here's what happpened. TechRadar · Nov 18, 2025
World's Strictest Social Media Law: 9 Platforms Must Block Everyone Under 16 or Pay $33M Australia expanded its world-first under-16 social media ban to include Reddit and Kick, effective December 10. Nine platforms—Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Threads, Reddit, and Kick—face AU$49.5M fines for non-compliance. WhatsApp and gaming platforms are exempt. International Business Times · Nov 5, 2025
Fans Call For Israel Show Of 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' To Be Axed Amid Outrage Fans have called for an Israeli screening of NBC's 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' to be cancelled after social-media posts sparked outrage; official NBC/Universal promotional material confirms the special but distributors have yet to address territory-specific concerns. International Business Times UK · Oct 29, 2025
While Musk And Zuck Chase Likes, Trump Is Monetizing Belief When Elon Musk talks about making X the "everything app" and Mark Zuckerberg rebrands Threads as the calmer corner of the internet, Donald Trump's Truth Social has taken a sharper turn — it's literally turning belief into a tradable asset. The announcement led to a surge in its parent company… Benzinga · Oct 28, 2025
Threads adds vanishing 'ghost posts' on a timer for those one-off hot takes Meta highlighted an update for Threads that's started rolling out, bringing "ghost posts" to users. Android Central · Oct 27, 2025
Influencers could learn a thing or two from traditional journalism about disclosing who’s funding their political coverage Online influencers, through their postings on Instagram, Threads, TikTok and elsewhere, have created an exuberant universe of news and commentary that often outruns mainstream media in reach and even impact. They work the same waterfront as journalism and public relations, but their relationship with those mainstay practices built around fact… The Conversation · Oct 24, 2025
Meta Bets Big On AI: Ad Revenue Set To Outpace Google Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) is accelerating artificial intelligence-driven ad demand across its core platforms — Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp. Benzinga · Oct 21, 2025
Florida breastfeeding mom gets a cheeky surprise from her toddler. The moment has gone viral for all the right reasons The moms know best. We Got This Covered · Oct 20, 2025
Ruby Rose Stood Up for Taylor Swift Amid MAGA Accusations. Now, Everyone’s Wondering Why KC's Travis Kelce Won’t Ruby Rose stepped into the conversation and she didn’t hold back. After online chatter accused Taylor Swift of pushing MAGA-friendly themes following the release of The Life of a Showgirl, Rose fired back on Threads with sharp words and no patience for the claims. Operation Sports · Oct 15, 2025
Threads is rolling out group chats and expands messaging to the EU Threads is making a significant move to keep conversations flowing directly within its app, rolling out two major updates to its direct messaging feature. Android Central · Oct 15, 2025
Instagram tests a 'Home' tab with short-form content before anything else Instagram reportedly started a test in India where Reels are placed front and center in the app. Android Central · Oct 3, 2025
Can't believe your eyes? When fakes flood the internet From burning icons to fabricated crowds, viral AI images and videos are spreading fast and showing how easily reality can be distorted in the digital age. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
Meta Faces Scrutiny Over Algorithm Bias as Schoolgirl Images Pushed in Threads Ads Meta under fire for using schoolgirl photos in Threads ads shown to men, raising safety fears and regulatory questions in the UK. International Business Times UK · Sep 20, 2025
Parents outraged as Meta uses photos of schoolgirls in ads targeting man Exclusive: Instagram pictures of girls as young as 13 were posted to promote Threads site ‘as bait’, campaigner says The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2025
TechRadar · Sep 18, 2025 Meta Connect 2025 as it happend: Ray-Ban Gen 2, Oakley Vanguard, Meta Display glasses, and Zuckerberg running away with Diplo Meta Connect 2025 is kicking off soon –and we're expecting Mark Zuckerberg to show us the future of Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses. Here's all the latest news as it happens.
Tom’s Guide · Sep 4, 2025 James Gunn reveals Superman returns to the DCU with 'Man of Tomorrow' — and he's bringing an unlikely ally James Gunn has officially revealed "Man of Tomorrow," the next installment in the DCU to feature Superman.
GOBankingRates · Sep 2, 2025 The Price of a McDonald’s Hash Brown in 12 Major US Cities Just how much does a McDonald's hash brown really cost across major U.S. cities and are the price hikes as outrageous as social media suggests?
International Business Times UK · Sep 2, 2025 Melania Trump Seen at Walter Reed: Is Trump Secretly Confined for CKD and Heart Failure Treatment? Melania Trump's unexpected visit to Walter Reed sparks rumours about Donald Trump's health. Is the US President secretly confined for CKD and heart failure treatment?
TechRadar · Aug 25, 2025 Revealed: X knows where you are, but YouTube doesn’t care VPN company Surfshark has looked into the location data requirements for the top social media apps. Its findings reveal that Elon Musk’s X really likes to know where you are at all times, and a VPN can’t necessarily help you.
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025 Viral elementary math question has stumped a teacher - can you solve it? Bobby Seagull is baffling the internet with a math problem from a 7-year-old that even he can’t solve
Benzinga · Aug 12, 2025 Meta Stock Hits New High As Threads Rockets Past 400 Million Users Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) Threads has surpassed 400 million monthly active users, just two years after launching as a rival to Twitter (now X), Instagram’s Adam Mosseri announced on Tuesday. The company’s stock price crossed the 52-week high of $784.75 on Tuesday after the update.
Marie Claire · Aug 8, 2025 This Luxury Watch is the New Celebrity Favourite—but It's Almost Impossible to Get Ahold Of Introducing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Mini
Tom’s Guide · Aug 4, 2025 James Gunn shuts down rumors on 'The Batman: Part II' and this highly anticipated upcoming DC movie James Gunn just gave fans an update on two upcoming DC Universe movies, including "The Batman: Part II."
Latin Times · Jul 30, 2025 Home Depot Denies Claims of $250 Million Deal With ICE After Rumor Goes Viral Home Depot and DHS publicly denied claims circulating on social media that the retail chain signed a $250 million contract to allow ICE agents to conduct immigration arrests in its parking lots.
Benzinga · Jul 29, 2025 Meta Q2 Preview: 11 Straight Revenue Beats On Line With Stock Near All-Time Highs Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is one of the top-performing Magnificent 7 stocks in 2025 and could highlight its AI investments when the company reports second-quarter financial results after market close Wednesday.