Amazon says TikTok hasn’t been banned from workers’ phones
Amazon said Friday that an internal email sent earlier in the day that banned TikTok on workers' devices was sent by mistake. Its app policies haven't changed.
Black creators urge their audiences to sustain social activism for the long term
Black creators who have long been using their platforms to speak about inequality say that it is now up to their new audiences to help sustain social activism.
Twitter hints at subscription-based platform with job listing
Twitter is searching for web engineers to work on a project aimed at "building a subscription platform that can be reused by other teams in the future."
Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google will testify before Congress in July
Apple, Amazon, Google, and Facebook are expected to appear before Congress in late July for an antitrust hearing -- an event that's been long in the making.
Coca Cola gives up on social media advertising entirely
Coca Cola said Friday it will take all of its advertising off of social media completely for the next 30 days, saying it will take this time to reassess.
Verizon pulls ads from Facebook and Instagram amid growing boycott
Verizon said it would join a growing campaign of advertisers to boycott Facebook until the social media platform "create an acceptable solution."
A Facebook advertiser boycott is gaining traction
A handful of advertisers are planning to pull ads off of Facebook after the social media platform failed to censor harmful rhetoric used by President Trump.
Warner Bros. delays Wonder Woman 1984 and Christopher Nolan’s Tenet
Warner Bros. pushed back the release of Christopher Nolan's Tenet and Wonder Woman 1984 as movie theaters across the country grapple with how to safely reopen.
Biden takes aim at Facebook’s moderation policies
The campaign for Democrat Joe Biden will release a petition to its millions of supporters urging them to sign a petition aimed at Facebook's content policies.
Amazon bans police from using facial recognition tech Rekognition for 1 year
Amazon said Wednesday that it will temporarily halt police use of its facial recognition technology. Activists have pushed Congress to regulate the technology.
Twitter tests prompt asking you to read an article before retweeting
On Wednesday, Twitter said it will begin testing a new feature that will prompt users to read the articles they plan on sharing before tweeting out the link.
Zuckerberg says Facebook will review content policies after employee outrage
In a post on Facebook, founder Mark Zuckerberg said the social media network plans to review its content policies and products following a tumultuous week.
The rise of ‘swipe-up’ activism on Instagram
Instagram users are sharing links to prewritten emails, the latest viral way to spread social activism amid U.S. protests against racism and police brutality.
No, the Minneapolis Police Department didn’t shut down its email account
Social media users are posting about their emails being bounced back from the Minneapolis Police Department. It's not intentional. Servers are overwhelmed.
Mark Zuckerberg explains why Facebook didn’t block Trump’s Minnesota post
Zuckerberg addressed Facebook's response to Trump's posts where he wrote regarding the Minneapolis protests, "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
Trump plans executive order targeting social media after Twitter fact-check spat
After threatening to regulate or even shut down social media networks, President Donald Trump plans to soon sign an executive order regarding social media.
Instagram plays catch-up by finally paying its creators. Will they stay?
Instagram is one of the last major social media platforms to pay its creators for content they make on the app. Experts say it's been a long time coming.
Twitter just added a new feature that it should’ve had years ago
Twitter's latest "conversation settings" feature lets people pick and choose who can reply to their tweets. This is what users have been waiting for.
TikTok roller-skating queen Ana Coto is leading the hobby’s revival
Actress Ana Coto took up roller skating just three years ago. She still considers herself a newbie. Thanks to TikTok, she is inspiring millions to do the same.
Google is tired of employees expensing their lunches while working from home
In a companywide email, Google said it will no longer reimburse employees for food, furniture, and gym memberships while they work from home during coronavirus.
Why virtual reality will be a must-have for our socially distanced future
Videoconferencing platforms have exploded since coronavirus. But those looking for more dimensions are turning to virtual reality, and selling out headsets.
Whole Foods will start giving free face masks to all customers
Whole Foods announced it will begin to provide its customers with face masks prior to shopping. The Amazon-owned grocery store has over 500 stores nationwide.
Marvel just changed the release dates for Thor, Doctor Strange, and more
Release dates of highly anticipated Marvel sequels are being shuffled around as Disney deals with production setbacks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
FDA says it’s a terrible idea to use hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirus at home
The FDA issued a warning in late April about the potentially life-threatening side effects of using hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine to treat the coronavirus.
WHO warns that coronavirus antibody tests won’t save us
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday that antibody, or serology, tests have not shown to prove a patient has developed immunity to the coronavirus.
Garmin data shows how we’re staying active during the coronavirus pandemic
Outdoor activities like golfing, swimming, skiing, and snowboarding have seen a significant drop in recent weeks as coronavirus closed gyms and ski resorts.
Fighting through coronavirus isolation: 4 people share their tech habits
Millions across the world are currently under shelter-at-home orders. For those living alone, tech has become an essential service connecting them to others.
This spray paint lets you turn on your lights or change the TV channel with a touch
Developed by researchers at MIT, SprayableTech allows users to simply spray conductive ink on everyday surfaces to turn them into helpful digital interfaces.
Bill Gates will gamble billions to make a potential coronavirus vaccine
Bill Gates told The Daily Show's Trevor Noah that the Gates Foundation is spending billions to manufacture factories for potential coronavirus vaccines.
HBO will let you stream its best shows for free, including Veep and The Sopranos
HBO's #StayHomeBoxOffice campaign is aimed to get viewers to self-isolate to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
You can now download Facebook’s Messenger app to your desktop
Facebook's Messenger app has long competed with other chat services, its latest desktop version features free video and text chat, as well as Dark Mode.
Is it ethical to do a digital detox during the coronavirus pandemic?
There is no shortage of content right now during the coronavirus pandemic. But for some, more information means more anxiety. Is it okay to disconnect?
Self-isolating comedians are pivoting from stand-up to Instagram
Comedians are flocking to Instagram as coronavirus closes clubs and bars in entertainment hubs like New York City and Los Angeles.
