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An Unauthorized Fox News Account Is On Truth Social

Fox News sounds like the kind of company that would want to be on Truth Social. It tends to provide information in a way that attracts people who are conservative. It has a history of being extremely supportive of former President Trump. Axios reported a verified Fox News account appeared on Truth Social. The strange thing is, Fox News was

Three Top Executives Quit Trump Social

It is no secret that Truth Social has had some problems. Reuters reported that there is a Truth Social app for iPhone, but none for Android. According to Reuters, many who downloaded the app on their iPhone are on a waiting list, unable to access the platform. Trump Media & Technology Group Chief Executive Devin Nunes, a former Republican congressman,

Social Media Sites May Face Criminal Sanctions from UK Law

CNBC reported that the UK Government has announced that executives of social media companies (like Meta, Google, Twitter, and TikTok) could now face prosecution or jail time within two months of the new Online Safety Bill becoming law, instead of two years as it was previously drafted. According to CNBC, The Online Safety Bill aims to make it mandatory for

TikTok Reveals its State-Controlled Media Policy

TikTok posted information about its state-controlled media policy in a Newsroom post titled: “Bringing more context to content on TikTok”. Some social media companies already have put in place similar policies. Those who don’t have one will probably create one now. Last year we began working to develop a consistent and comprehensive state media policy, as we recognize that an

Russia Blocked Facebook and Twitter

Both Facebook and Twitter were blocked by Russia on Friday, amid President Vladimir Putin’s ongoing military invasion of Ukraine, BuzzFeed News reported. According to BuzzFeed News, Roskomnadzor, Russia’s communications regulator, posted a statement on Friday, explaining the decision was made to “block access to the Facebook network” after at least 26 cases of “discrimination against Russian media and information resources”

Snapchat Will Ad Mid-Roll Ads to Snap Star Stories

Snapchat announced that it will be introducing a new opportunity to support creators: mid-roll advertisements in Snap Star Stories. It appears that Snapchat feels that this will help the Snap Star creators to earn money. In beta testing now with an early set of U.S. Snap Stars, Snap Stars will receive a share of the revenue generated from ads within

Signal Allows You to Change Your Phone Number

Signal announced that it will now allow users to change their phone number. It is an unusual choice for a company that identifies users based on their phone number. That said, it may be a feature that people who use Signal will be excited about. Millions of people worldwide rely on Signal every day for secure and private communication. Some