The messaging app, which Meta bought nearly a decade ago, was an asset that Mr. Zuckerberg largely left alone for a while. No longer.
Category: Social Media
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Mark Zuckerberg Taps the Strengths of WhatsApp
The messaging app, which Meta bought nearly a decade ago, was an asset that Mr. Zuckerberg largely left alone for a while. No longer.
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What Is ‘Looksmaxxing’?
“Looksmaxxers” are a booming online community creating new terms for age-old insecurities.
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Hopeless Romantic Society quiere escuchar tus penas de amor
J. C. Carter tenía mala suerte en el amor. Entonces, con un pequeño micrófono en mano, decidió crear una serie en YouTube para encontrar a otras personas como él.
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Spill Sesh Spills a Secret of Its Own
For years, people have wondered who’s behind the popular Spill Sesh channel. On Friday, the person behind the account unmasked herself.
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In a Worldwide War of Words, Russia, China and Iran Back Hamas
Officials and researchers say the deluge of online propaganda and disinformation is larger than anything seen before.
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Gen Z Beatles Fans Come Together on TikTok
“Can’t believe it’s 2023 and I get the joy of hearing a new Beatles song for the first time ever,” a 23-year-old says in a video post.
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Laufey’s Old-Time Pop Is Smooth. Its Relationship to Jazz Is Spikier.
The 24-year-old multi-instrumentalist found fame on TikTok with her nostalgic songs. But her dedication to her followers may be holding her music back.
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TikTok Pushes Back Against Claims It Fuels Antisemitism
The company said it had removed millions of TikTok videos in recent weeks related to hate speech, hateful behavior, harassment and bullying.
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HBO Chief Calls His Effort to Attack Critics a ‘Very, Very Dumb Idea’
The push to attack television critics through fake Twitter accounts became the talk of the entertainment world on Wednesday after it was reported by Rolling Stone.
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On Social Media, People Face Pressure to Speak Out About Israel-Hamas War
Silence is viewed by many as its own statement. Posting, though, can come with costs, including angry outpourings and even personal attacks.
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Keith Lee’s Visit to Atlanta Shakes Its Dining Culture
When Mr. Lee, a TikTok food reviewer with 14 million TikTok followers, visited Atlanta, his reviews gave voice to gripes that some followers have about parts of the city’s dining culture.