Facebook is allegedly changing its name to emphasize being a metaverse company, rather than just a social media one. The announcement was met with some speculation, with many believing that the name change is a rebrand attempt to shift away from the negativity many associate with the company.
Before Patrice Ingram shuts off her bedside light, before she closes her eyes to prepare for the day ahead, she checks Instagram. She’s not floating through a numbing sea of glamorized self-portraits and intricately posed interiors. Instead, she’s navigating the direct messages for Mutual Aid Philly, the volunteer-run organization dedicated to getting Philadelphia’s residents the…
While reality may have a liberal bias, Twitter does not. A Twitter study and accompanying blog post, published Thursday, show that the company’s algorithm tends to favor right-leaning news outlets and right-wing political parties. In other words, long-disputed claims of anti-conservative bias on social media couldn’t be further from the truth. How does this right-wing…
Former President Donald Trump finally announced his long-rumored next endeavor: His very own social media platform. And trolls have already gained access to it. It hasn’t even launched yet. On Wednesday night, Trump distributed a press release announcing the formation of his new media venture called the Trump Media & Technology Group. Its first project…
Ever wish you had a green, mossy beard in your Messenger video calls? If so, Facebook heard you loud and clear. On Thursday, the company announced a new Messenger feature, allowing users to add augmented reality effects to their video calls. Group Effects include such fun masks and animations as green beards, cat tails, and…
Talk about a last minute decision. Yesterday, The Verge reported that Facebook might be changing its name to better reflect its “metaverse” ambitions. Now another report claims that the name hasn’t been decided upon yet, even though the company plans to unveil it soon. Journalist Casey Newton says he’s confirmed with his sources that the…
Donald Trump is launching a new social media platform, and because the “very stable genius” is a wealthy former U.S. president, I guess we have to hear about it. I’m just as thrilled about this as you. Hilariously named “TRUTH Social,” Trump’s new vanity project plans to launch its invite-only beta in November, with a…
OnlyFans, purveyor of sexually explicit content, has found an unlikely candidate: the Vienna Tourist Board. Vienna, Austria’s capital city, is known amongst other things for a rich history of art, measured by its many museums and infamous artistic revolt. But the tourist board found obstacles in its path to promote the city’s art, particularly the…
Facebook, the social media company that’s been a massive part of our lives for the last decade or so, might not be called Facebook anymore. The change may happen as soon as next week. The news comes from The Verge, which quotes a source with direct knowledge of the matter. According to the report, CEO…
Overnight Noodle, Jonathan Graziano’s 13-year-old pug, has become the internet’s oracle. Most mornings Graziano makes a TikTok on his account @jongraz where he plays the game “no bones” with Noodle. Graziano checks if it is a bones day by setting Noodle in a sitting position. If Noodle can hold himself up, it’s a bones day.…