EU formally accuses TikTok of failing to protect children online
European regulators conclude TikTok has not done enough to ensure minors' safety on the platform, opening the door to potential fines.
Impakter · +14 outlets
Influencer killed by husband after accusing him of pedophilia on TikTok
Sara Gilson (also reported as Sara Duffey), a TikTok creator who used a Netflix documentary trend to publicly accuse her estranged husband, was fatally shot by
NBC News · +14 outlets
Meta stock trades near record highs on AI and advertising growth
Meta Platforms shares approach all-time highs as investors bet on continued strength in digital advertising and the company's AI investments.
Ad-hoc-news.de · +14 outlets
TikTok tests Prime-style shopping membership service
TikTok is experimenting with a subscription-based shopping membership program similar to Amazon Prime to boost e-commerce on its platform.
PYMNTS.com · +8 outlets
TikTok reportedly to launch live shopping in the US
The platform is preparing to roll out live shopping features in the United States, expanding its social commerce ambitions.
Mashable · +14 outlets
Meta paying influencers to post on Reels before TikTok, report says
Meta is offering significant payments to creators who publish video content on Instagram Reels before posting to rival TikTok.
Mashable · +14 outlets
Instagram banning users who film harassment videos with Meta smart glasses
Meta moves to prohibit and remove content filmed with its smart glasses that involves harassment or creepshots of unsuspecting people.
breitbart.com · +14 outlets
Meta faces Tennessee trial over claims Instagram designed to be addictive
A Tennessee trial is set to examine allegations that Meta intentionally designed Instagram to be addictive to young users.
The Boca Raton Tribune · +14 outlets
TikTok creator Rebecca Luna dies by MAID at 49 after sharing Alzheimer's battle
Rebecca Luna, a Canadian TikTok star who documented her young-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis, ended her life with medical assistance in dying.
People.com · +7 outlets
TikTok video model coming to Facebook's opening screen
Meta is bringing TikTok's full-screen video experience to Facebook's main screen, deepening its pivot to short-form video.
Qoo Media · +14 outlets
Google, Meta, TikTok face EU complaints over financial scam protections
Consumer groups file EU complaints against major platforms alleging inadequate protections against financial scams and fraudulent ads.
Mashable · +13 outlets
PM Modi urges ministers to boost presence on Instagram Reels amid student protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi asks cabinet ministers to increase their Instagram activity to reach young voters amid social media-fueled student unrest.
myind.net · +10 outlets
TikTok boss reveals future plans including secret video marks and AI sliders
TikTok's CEO previews upcoming features such as invisible watermarks and AI-powered editing controls for creators.
The Irish Sun · +1 outlets
Facebook to pay users up to $3,000 a month to post
Meta launches a program paying Facebook creators up to $3,000 monthly for posting content, aiming to boost engagement.
TechJuice · +14 outlets
TikTok deletes 4.8 million Nigerian videos in Q1 2026 amid AI enforcement push
TikTok removed millions of videos in Nigeria during the first quarter of 2026, citing stronger AI-driven content moderation.
innovation-village.com · +5 outlets
Kick aiming for GCC expansion as gaming grows in the region
Live-streaming platform Kick is targeting expansion in Gulf Cooperation Council countries to capitalize on growing gaming audiences.
Arabian Gulf Business Insight
TikTok reportedly testing Watch History feature
TikTok is testing a 'Watch History' feature that would let users see previously viewed videos, a long-requested functionality.
Mashable · +8 outlets
TikTok's 24-hour rule throttling sellers, report warns
TikTok's policy requiring sellers to ship within 24 hours is causing issues for merchants on TikTok Shop.
Tribune Online