Parents turn to 'smart firewalls' to monitor children's online activity
Watching over kids' online activity can be difficult, especially with so many devices. But more parents are turning to so-called "smart firewalls" to protect themselves and their kids.
Watching over kids' online activity can be difficult, especially with so many devices. But more parents are turning to so-called "smart firewalls" to protect themselves and their kids.
Congress takes aim at TikTok
A group of lawmakers wants to force big changes to TikTok.
A group of lawmakers wants to force big changes to TikTok.
Instagram joins the edit club: Users can now correct DMs
Instagram, owned by Meta, has introduced a new feature allowing users to edit direct messages within 15 minutes of sending.
Instagram, owned by Meta, has introduced a new feature allowing users to edit direct messages within 15 minutes of sending.
Meta outage: Facebook, Instagram back online after disruption
Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram were down for a few hours Tuesday morning after a technical issue. Many users across the country reported login issues during the widespread outage.
Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram were down for a few hours Tuesday morning after a technical issue. Many users across the country reported login issues during the widespread outage.
Facebook, Instagram back online after widespread outages
A technical issue caused widespread login issues for over an hour on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms on Tuesday.
A technical issue caused widespread login issues for over an hour on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms on Tuesday.
How to fight 'popcorn brain'
Social media is causing a new phenomenon called popcorn brain. Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano explains how technology is shortening your attention span.
Social media is causing a new phenomenon called popcorn brain. Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano explains how technology is shortening your attention span.
Stress hormone myths making the rounds on social media
Many of us are tempted to follow medical advice on social media, especially dealing with stress. FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti shares what you need to watch out for.
Many of us are tempted to follow medical advice on social media, especially dealing with stress. FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti shares what you need to watch out for.
X makes audio and video calls available to all users: Who can call you? And how to opt out
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has made audio and video calls available to all users, not just paid subscribers. Here's how to control your privacy.
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has made audio and video calls available to all users, not just paid subscribers. Here's how to control your privacy.
Thousands of parents sue TikTok over harm caused to children
The battle over social media regulation is only growing with time. Whether it's Congress or concerned parents, the heads of popular social media companies are repeatedly finding themselves on the defensive.
The battle over social media regulation is only growing with time. Whether it's Congress or concerned parents, the heads of popular social media companies are repeatedly finding themselves on the defensive.
At-home skincare devices: What works and what doesn't?
If you're on social media and someone who has shown any interest in skincare, then you are likely being inundated with ads for devices that promise to make you get rid of wrinkles and improve your skin. But which one's really work and who can you trust? Dr. Lauren Fine breaks it down for us.
If you're on social media and someone who has shown any interest in skincare, then you are likely being inundated with ads for devices that promise to make you get rid of wrinkles and improve your skin. But which one's really work and who can you trust? Dr. Lauren Fine breaks it down for us.
Black Women in Chicago Facebook group offers community, comfort to women across the city
A Facebook group is helping hundreds of Black women across the city form lifelong connections and friendships. Black Women in Chicago gives members a chance to get together for exciting events and meet-ups and there is still room for you.
A Facebook group is helping hundreds of Black women across the city form lifelong connections and friendships. Black Women in Chicago gives members a chance to get together for exciting events and meet-ups and there is still room for you.
NYT investigates child influencers
Instagram has a policy against children under 13 having their own accounts. However, that hasn't stopped parents from running accounts for their children. An investigation by the New York Times finds that parents think this is just a jumpstart into a career for their child, but it can quickly descend into a dark underworld.
Instagram has a policy against children under 13 having their own accounts. However, that hasn't stopped parents from running accounts for their children. An investigation by the New York Times finds that parents think this is just a jumpstart into a career for their child, but it can quickly descend into a dark underworld.
Supreme Court justices express skepticism over social media case
The Supreme Court appears skeptical of the social media laws in Florida and Texas. Justices just started hearing oral arguments yesterday. The laws would regulate how large social media companies control content posted on their sites.
The Supreme Court appears skeptical of the social media laws in Florida and Texas. Justices just started hearing oral arguments yesterday. The laws would regulate how large social media companies control content posted on their sites.
Supreme Court to rule on social media censorship accusations
Can social media platforms decide for themselves what content goes on their sites and what is removed? That's the question before the Supreme Court today, as some states accuse big tech of censoring users.
Can social media platforms decide for themselves what content goes on their sites and what is removed? That's the question before the Supreme Court today, as some states accuse big tech of censoring users.
Supreme Court hears major social media cases on content moderation and free speech
The Supreme Court social media cases center on Texas and Florida laws that aim to prevent platforms like Facebook, TikTok and others from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
The Supreme Court social media cases center on Texas and Florida laws that aim to prevent platforms like Facebook, TikTok and others from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard launches podcast on Spotify
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, who’s being investigated by the FBI for allegations of corruption, is launching what she calls "the most entertaining political podcast ever."
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, who’s being investigated by the FBI for allegations of corruption, is launching what she calls "the most entertaining political podcast ever."
Wyzr Friends app helps older adults make friends
Making friends as an adult can be difficult. That's why two women have created the Wyzr Friends app, to help people find friends, combat loneliness and carpool to events.
Making friends as an adult can be difficult. That's why two women have created the Wyzr Friends app, to help people find friends, combat loneliness and carpool to events.
Teacher goes viral for decoding Gen Z/Gen Alpha slang
Philip Lindsay, @mr_lindsay_sped, Arizona-based middle school math teacher has made it his mission to help us all decode Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang with his viral tiktok videos.
Philip Lindsay, @mr_lindsay_sped, Arizona-based middle school math teacher has made it his mission to help us all decode Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang with his viral tiktok videos.
What is ‘popcorn brain?’: How social media could impact your focus
Social media use may be causing ‘popcorn brain.’ Here’s what you need to know.
Social media use may be causing ‘popcorn brain.’ Here’s what you need to know.
Instagram’s latest feature encourages teens to close app at night
The new feature nudges teen users to get downtime off the app when it's late at night. Here’s how it works.
The new feature nudges teen users to get downtime off the app when it's late at night. Here’s how it works.