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UpScrolled’s founder says the social network has zoomed past 2.5M users
UpScrolled has crossed 2.5 million users, according to its founder, marking a major growth milestone for the fast-rising social network.
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AppsTikTok says its services are restored after the outage
TikTok says its services have been fully restored after a widespread outage temporarily disrupted access for users across multiple regions.
SocialBluesky issues its first transparency report, noting rise in user reports and legal demands
Bluesky has released its first transparency report, detailing increased user moderation reports, more legal requests, and enforcement actions as the platform continues to grow rapidly.
AIElon Musk teases a new image-labeling system for X… we think?
Elon Musk has hinted at a new image-labelling feature for X that could flag edited or manipulated visuals, though details on how the system works remain unclear.
Government & PolicyIndian States Consider Australia-Style Ban on Social Media for Children
Indian states, including Goa and Andhra Pradesh, are studying Australia-style restrictions that could limit children under 16 from accessing social media, amid growing global concern over…
SocialThreads rolls out ads to all users worldwide
Threads has begun showing ads to users worldwide, marking a major monetisation step for Meta’s social platform as it looks to scale revenue and attract advertisers.
SocialWe’re not nostalgic for 2016 — we’re nostalgic for the internet before all the slop
Online nostalgia isn’t about 2016 itself, but about a time before algorithmic feeds, spammy content, and engagement-driven platforms flooded the internet with low-quality “slop.”
AppsSnap reaches settlement in social media addiction lawsuit
Snap has agreed to a settlement in a social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial, as scrutiny over the impact of platform design on teen mental health intensifies.
SocialICE Becomes One of the Most-Blocked Accounts on Bluesky After Verification
ICE has quickly become one of the most-blocked accounts on Bluesky following its official verification, sparking backlash from users across the platform.
SocialThreads edges out X in daily mobile users, new data shows
Meta’s Threads has surpassed X in daily mobile users, according to new Similarweb data, signalling a shift in how people use social platforms on smartphones.
SocialBluesky rolls out cashtags and LIVE badges amid a boost in app installs
Bluesky has introduced cashtags and LIVE badges amid surging app downloads, following renewed user interest and growing activity on the social network.
SocialYouTube gives parents new tools to block Shorts for kids
YouTube has rolled out new parental controls that allow parents to limit or completely block Shorts on kids’ accounts, helping families better manage screen time and reduce endless…
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