Social Media

The TikTok trend has users telling us what not to buy. Here’s why it matters.

The most-followed person on YouTube said he wanted to shine a light on curable blindness.

Social media company Discord acquired Gas this week, a fast-growing startup that is designed around teens giving each other compliments.

When it comes to teenagers and social media, online safety is a priority for most parents. We meet with TikTok to discuss app settings and get tips on keeping your account secure. MORE: TikTok.com/Safety

The move comes after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered in December that the app be removed from any government-issued devices.

Twitter owes $136,260 in overdue rent on its offices on the 30th floor of a building in downtown in San Francisco, according to a lawsuit filed by the building’s landlord last week.

Hannah Williams, 26, quit her job as a data analyst in April to focus on Salary Transparent Street, a viral TikTok series about pay transparency.

Congress passed a large spending package that includes a bill banning TikTok from being used on government devices and new filing fees for mergers.

Screens are now a part of our daily routine. We meet with experts at TikTok to get tips on how to manage your screen time. MORE: TikTok.com/Safety

Looking out for your teenager is only one of many jobs as a parent. We hear from TikTok on steps they are taking to keep its users safe online. MORE: TikTok.com/Safety

“It’s like being stuck in a hall of distorted mirrors where you’re constantly being told you’re ugly, you’re not good enough, maybe you should kill yourself.”

While the act of doxxing someone isn’t new, it’s getting easier for some bad actors to find and distribute private information online. Here’s what you need to know.

Parents can stay up to date with their teenager’s safety settings in TikTok using the Family Pairing feature. MORE: TikTok.com/Safety

U.S. government regulators charged eight social media influencers Wednesday in a $100 million fraud scheme in which they’re accused of promoting exchange-traded stocks, then selling their shares when prices rose.

TikTok is full of do-it-yourself hacks, easy-to-make recipes, and more. Watch as we discuss TikTok’s settings that help filter out content we’re not interested in. MORE: TikTok.com/Safety

Citing concerns over self-harm and mental health, a North Texas state representative wants to stop Texans under the age of 18 from using social media and has filed legislation that will require all users to provide proof of age to gain access.

TikTok is on a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy to those on its platform, so we learn more about their role in creating a safe environment. MORE: TikTok.com/Safety

Blogger, Ana Cruz, shares ways to combat the social pressures of motherhood. MORE: @RollosDeMujeres

Nearly half of the Twitter accounts that spewed hate speech there as Elon Musk took over have been suspended, according to new research.

Parler launched in 2018 as a conservative alternative to social media giants Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Here’s what you need to know.