Every swipe feeds the machine—shaping what you see, think, and want. Behind the fun lies a tool built for control, not connection.

YouTube's shift to Shorts comes from fear and greed. After its ad revenue declined due to competition from TikTok, Google responded by aggressively pushing Shorts. However, recently, CEO Sundar Pichai ...

A new study examining the relationship between social media and eating behaviors suggests that the connection may be more ...

ByteDance did not respond to Ars’ request for comment. The TikTok owner has remained quiet throughout the Trump ...

Tech giants Meta and TikTok said Tuesday they will obey Australia's under-16 social media ban but warned the landmark laws could prove difficult to enforce.

If you’ve been scrolling TikTok recently and discovered your “For You” page is suddenly in the Group 7 algorithm, you’re not alone. But you also might have no ...

TikTok has recently announced its Q2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, which primarily focuses on the platform’s commitment to providing a secure and accurate safety experience. The report ...

Sora captures all the attention that keeps people engaged with TikTok and Reels without the need to keep your guard up.

A young entrepreneur has taken the plunge and launched her own makeup brand. Rebecca Sinclair, 35, had worked in the makeup industry for 12 years after previously working in call centres and for Marks ...

Viral social media star 'Big John' Fisher has been abruptly ordered to leave Australia - on what was supposed to be his 52nd birthday celebration Down Under. Father to heavyweight boxer Johnny Fisher, ...

On October 1, 2025, BTS member Jungkook made a notable return to the social media platform TikTok after an absence of almost 2 years on the app. His post featured a dance video set to the rookie boy ...

Fall is a lovely time in Portland, and this year, a whole lot more people are finding out why. Ever since President Donald Trump called the city “war-ravaged Portland,” social media has been awash ...