The rise of the childfree movement on TikTok

“I never had any children. I used to want kids…for like five seconds. And I’m so glad I never did it,” says Samantha Osborne, an activist and comedian, in a recent TikTok. “I love my nieces, I love my nephew, I love kids, I really do. But I don’t want to be a mother.” Osbourne…

Yelp adds virtual restaurant attribute to help reduce customer confusion

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Yelp has rolled out a number of profile attributes for restaurants, ranging from vaccine-related notices to attributes for LGBTQ and Asian-owned businesses. Now, Yelp is rolling out a Virtual Kitchens attribute for ghost kitchens, virtual restaurants and virtual food courts to identify themselves to potential customers and cut down…

Facebook announces $50 million distraction as it plots its metaverse

Because Facebook can’t earn the public’s trust, it’s trying to buy it. The company that earlier this month compared its effect on the world to deadly car crashes announced Monday that its next big venture, building the metaverse, will be done “responsibly.” And, in case anyone has any doubts that the juggernaut that automated discrimination…

How Ivermectin became polarized on social media

“Hey Doc, are you a Democrat or a Republican?” This may seem like a bizarre question to ask your doctor. What would their political affiliation matter in the treatment of your medical issues? One emergency care physician in Montana, overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases in her ICU, recently reported being asked that very question by a…

Facebook changes business ad options in reaction to iOS updates

If you’re a social media marketer, you know Facebook isn’t a fan of Apple’s recent privacy changes. The social media giant recently announced some updates and new features to help business owners advertise on the platform in light of the loss of data from Apple.  “The social networking giant has repeatedly argued that Apple’s changes…