Scrolling: the unseen journey of our thumbs and brains
In today's interconnected world, mobile applications and social media platforms have become integral to our daily routines. These digital tools are not just used sporadically; they are often a constant presence, filling brief intervals during work hours and extending into
Pinterest beats quarterly estimates on ad market recovery
By Jaspreet Singh (Reuters) - Pinterest beat estimates for third-quarter revenue and profit on Monday, as a stabilizing digital advertising market helped draw marketers to the image-sharing platform, sending its shares up 13% in aftermarket trading. The company expects adjusted core earnings
Elon Musk’s X launches two new premium subscription plans
By Zaheer Kachwala (Reuters) - Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, rolled out two new subscription plans on Friday, including a Premium+ tier for users willing to pay for an ad-free experience. The Premium+ plan, priced at about
Utah sues TikTok, claiming app has harmful impact on children
By David Shepardson (Reuters) - Utah sued Chinese-owned app TikTok on Tuesday, accusing it of harming children by intentionally keeping young users spending unhealthy amounts of time on the short-video sharing platform. The Utah suit is the latest action challenging the popular
Clubhouse, change not to die
Change to try and rise again and not die of indifference. This is the story of Clubhouse, the social app with audio-only content that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, had suddenly achieved enormous popularity, which then waned entirely within a short time. Offering a list of
Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet over ‘horrific’ content, misinformation
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somalia has banned TikTok, messaging app Telegram and online betting website 1XBet to limit the spread of indecent content and propaganda, its communications minister said. "The minister of communications orders internet companies to stop the aforementioned applications, which
Meta to launch web version of Threads App early next week
By Gokul Pisharody (Reuters) - Meta Platforms plans to launch a web version of its microblogging app Threads early next week, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. "Threads is where communities come together to discuss
Elon Musk says X will strip ability to block accounts
By Mrinmay Dey (Reuters) - Social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, will remove a protective feature that lets users block other accounts, owner Elon Musk said on Friday in another controversial move for the company he bought last
Italy stands ready to host as Musk talks up Zuckerberg rumble
By Angelo Amante and Federico Maccioni ROME (Reuters) - Tesla boss Elon Musk said on Friday his planned cage fight with billionaire rival Mark Zuckerberg would be held at an "epic location" with an ancient Roman theme, as Italy indicated it