Social media’s next evolution: User-controlled algorithms

Social media feeds are becoming more customizable as platforms like Threads, Instagram, and TikTok introduce tools that let ...
BGR

5 Reasons Why Gen Z Is Ditching Social Media Apps

Social media usage is at an all-time high. According to Meltwater's 2026 Global Digital Report, 5.66 billion people use social media, almost a 5% increase compared to the previous year, and Gen Z ...
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A South Portland woman has designed a new social media app with the goal of helping animals

SOMETIMES SOCIAL MEDIA DOES MORE HARM THAN GOOD... ESPECIALLY WHEN IT LEADS TO "DOOM SCROLLING". ONE SOUTH PORTLAND WOMAN IS TRYING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH A NEW APP SHE'S DEVELOPED... FOCUSED ON ...

Beyond Instagram: Introducing the next generation of social apps

These newer social apps offer alternatives to Big Tech’s feeds, focusing on interests, creativity, and community.
The New York Times

‘Teachers Are Going to Hate It’: How Social Media Apps Hooked Teens at School

Internal documents show how tech giants grabbed children’s attention throughout the day, a strategy that schools say has undermined education. By Jennifer Valentino-DeVries Jennifer Valentino-DeVries ...
Seattle Times

‘Teachers Are Going to Hate It’: How Social Media Apps Hooked Teens at School

Snapchat sent phone alerts to adolescents during school hours, urging them to share what was going on in their classrooms. Meta paid “teen ambassadors” to promote Instagram and hand out swag to their ...
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Social media platforms, app stores at odds over who should enforce social media bans

As countries including Canada move toward social media bans in an attempt to keep youths safe online, tech companies are in a tug of war over who should be the gatekeepers. Executives from Snapchat ...
9to5Mac

Apple needs a better solution for the App Store’s vibe coding flood: Here’s what I’d do

Vibe coding has shaken the App Store. As stated at WWDC, over 1000 apps are being submitted every hour. Apps can be built substantially faster now – creating a flood of submissions. This is a bit of ...
Reuters

ChatGPT app hits 1 billion monthly active users in record time, data shows

June 2 (Reuters) - OpenAI's ChatGPT has crossed 1 billion global monthly active app users, becoming the fastest app ever to reach the milestone, ‌according to estimates from market intelligence firm ...

I've reviewed every PDF editor out there - then I had ChatGPT build me a better one

I've reviewed every PDF editor out there - then I had ChatGPT build me a better one ...
The New York Times

Canada Moves to Ban Social Media Use for Youth Under 16

The country’s previous attempt to get tech companies to shelter young users failed amid heavy criticism from civil liberty groups. By Vjosa Isai Reporting from Toronto Canada is joining a growing list ...
NBC News

Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from having social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten online safety ...