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X's standalone messaging app XChat to launch on April 17
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (219+ words) X's messaging app, XChat, is expected to be available for download on April 17. The app is designed for users to direct message (DM) anyone on X, functioning as a standalone messaging application. XChat is currently listed on the App Store and…...
Meta, Snapchat, Tik Tok and You Tube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia says
1+ week, 6+ day ago (103+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. MELBOURNE, Australia " Australia's online safety watchdog said Tuesday it was considering court…...
New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law
2+ week, 6+ day ago (61+ words) Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A New Mexico jury finds that social media conglomerate Meta is harmful to children's mental health and in violation of state. .. A New Mexico jury finds…...
X to Launch Standalone Messaging App "XChat" on April 17 with Privacy-Focused Features
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (258+ words) XChat launches April 17 with encrypted messaging, disappearing chats, screenshot blocking, and large group support, signaling X's strong push into private communication. X is set to introduce a new standalone messaging application called XChat for i Phone and i Pad users,…...
Elon Musk to launch XChat as part of push to build We Chat-like super app " Tech Node
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (324+ words) Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) said its instant messaging app XChat will launch on Apple App Store on April 17, as Musk pushes. .. Thank you for registering! Your contribution is appreciated. Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly…...
Meta, You Tube must pay $3 M to woman who got hooked on apps as a child
2+ week, 5+ day ago (49+ words) Blogs generally don't have "algorithms", which seems to be the sticking point in this case. A social media site is a fusion of a large, centralized mass of "content" with mechanisms for surfacing and. .. Meta, You Tube must pay $3 M…...
Campaigners welcome Meta and You Tube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1046+ words) Parents and campaign groups seeking tighter restrictions on social media have welcomed a Los Angeles jury handing down an unprecedented win for a young woman who sued Meta and You Tube over her childhood addiction to social media. Jurors found…...
Can't stop endlessly scrolling? Tips to help you take back control
1+ week, 3+ day ago (770+ words) It's called the'infinite scroll" a design feature on social media, shopping, video and many other apps that continuously loads content as you reach the bottom of the page. Handy? Yes. Clever? Also yes. Devious? Very much so. The infinite scroll…...
Jury find Meta and You Tube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
2+ week, 4+ day ago (830+ words) A spokesperson for Meta said the company would consider its options now, ITV News' US Correspondent Dan Rivers reports A jury in the US has found Meta and You Tube liable on all counts in a landmark case that accused…...
5 simple tech tips to take back control of your social media
2+ week, 3+ day ago (546+ words) Social media platforms collect more data than most people realize. They track what you click, who you interact with and even where you go. Over time, that information builds a detailed profile of your habits and behavior. The good news…...