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TikTok targets Google in a devastating way (and you may love it)

Google must look at this and feel even more uncomfortable than usual.

1 day ago by Chris Matyszczyk in Social Media

How Android users can join their iPhone friends' FaceTime fun

Did you know that Android and iPhone users can now FaceTime each other? Here's how to do it.

January 26, 2023 by Christina Darby in Smartphones

Want to create better TikToks and Reels? You need one of these ring lights

The right lighting makes all the difference, especially when shooting a TikTok video, Instagram Reel, or YouTube Short. The best ring lights have multiple brightness levels, Bluetooth remote capabilities, stepless dimming, and more for creating quality content.

January 24, 2023 by Allison Murray in Smart Lighting

8 gift ideas for creatives and live streamers

Have someone in your life who's interested in starting a Twitch or YouTube channel? From audio to editing, check out these top tech gifts for streaming beginners.

January 23, 2023 by Jada Jones in Deals

Your Messenger app is about to get some major upgrades, including end-to-end message encryption

If you ever wanted to make sure your Facebook Messenger chats were truly private, peace of mind may be coming your way.

January 23, 2023 by Sabrina Ortiz in Social Media

Twitter's new blue checkmark isn't always blue, and other verification system changes

Here are all of Twitter's many account verification changes explained.

January 18, 2023 by David Gewirtz in Social Media

Hacked! My Twitter user data is out on the dark web -- now what?

Your Twitter user data may now be out there too, including your phone number. Here's how to check and what you can do about it.

January 13, 2023 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Security

YouTube Short creators win big with these new updates

YouTube adds new features to enhance short-form video sharing on its app.

January 12, 2023 by Sabrina Ortiz in Social Media

Twitter is overhauling its app design and the first change is about swiping

Your Twitter feed may look a little different today. Here's why.

January 11, 2023 by Sabrina Ortiz in Social Media

Your Instagram app is going to look very different next month

Instagram is introducing changes that will alter the look of your app's home screen.

January 10, 2023 by Sabrina Ortiz in Social Media

I'm running my own Mastodon server on a Raspberry Pi. Here's what I've learned

There's something liberating about knowing that I own the entire experience, including all of my data -- and it's all stored in my basement.

January 9, 2023 by Jason Cipriani in Social Media

How to get started with Mastodon

Now that Twitter is under new (and controversial) management, a decentralized open-source alternative has seen surprising growth. Here's how the Fediverse works and how you can get started.

January 2, 2023 by Ed Bott in Social Media