Category: Mobile Applications

This Florida School District Banned Cellphones. Here’s What Happened.

Schools in Orlando took a tougher approach than a new state law required. Student engagement increased. So did the hunt for contraband phones.
X Says It Is Worth $19 Billion, Down From $44 Billion Last Year

The social media company’s valuation was disclosed in the paperwork for stock grants that it handed to employees on Monday.
How Elon Musk Changed the Meaning of Twitter for Users

Twitter was a deeply personal source of conversation, news and community for many people. One year after Mr. Musk took over, users say that has shifted — for better and for worse.
As Users Abandon X, Sports Twitter Endures

Many users have migrated to other platforms since Elon Musk bought Twitter, but sports fans still find it indispensable.
What the U.S. Has Argued in the Google Antitrust Trial

As the government wraps up its case in the landmark monopoly trial, it has built a picture of how Google became dominant in online search — and the harms that it says resulted.
Meta Sued Over Features That Hook Children to Instagram, Facebook

More than three dozen states and the District of Columbia accused the tech giant of knowingly using addictive features to draw in and retain children and teenagers.
Feeld Dating App Finds Another Niche: Those Who Love Directness

Feeld, the kink- and queer-friendly dating app, has carved out a niche for customers looking for something unusual in potential romantic partners — honesty.
As Red States Curb Social Media, Did Montana’s TikTok Ban Go Too Far?

Montana is at the forefront of a wave of new tech laws passed by Republican-led states. Some give parents control over their children’s social media accounts.
TikTok Shuts Shop Feature in Indonesia Following Ban

TikTok’s retail ambitions have confronted an obstacle in its second-largest market, which views the app as a threat to local businesses.
The New ChatGPT Can ‘See’ and ‘Talk.’ Here’s What It’s Like.

The image-recognition feature could have many uses, and the voice feature is even more intriguing.
To Bring Socializing Back to Social Networks, Apps Try A.I. Imagery

Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and several newcomers are betting on artificial intelligence to rejuvenate the fun, interactivity and whimsy of creating and sharing images.
Meet the A.I. Jane Austen: Meta Weaves A.I. Throughout Its Apps

Meta introduced artificially intelligent characters based on Jane Austen, Snoop Dogg and others into Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, as the race to lead the technology heats up.