Florida county votes to restrict cellphone usage in schools to reduce 'distractions'
The measure will go into effect when the school year begins in August
Los Angeles school district bans cellphone and social media usage by students
The measure is in effect during the school day and is set to reach over 420,000 students
Elon Musk to reinstate X account of white supremacist and holocaust-denying Nick Fuentes
Musk announced the decision after a Fuentes supporter asked him to do so on Thursday
Top psychology group says social media platforms are 'particularly risky' and 'not suitable for youth'
The American Psychological Association said that young people, whose brains are not fully developed yet, are less able to disengage from addictive experiences
Trump Media unveils Truth Social streaming service, promising freedom from cancel culture
Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, had fewer than half a million active users in February
Instagram Introduces Automatic Nudity Blur in DMs to Safeguard Teens and Combat 'Sextortion'
Social media apps have faced increased criticism for not doing enough to protect minors. Latinos are among the heaviest social media users
'Me Gusta': Spanish Reigns as Top Choice for Americans Using Social Media to Learn Other Languages
Gen Z is the generation that most uses social media to learn languages
Florida Passes Restrictive Social Media Law with Latino Parents Being Supportive of Such Measures
The law, which is set to face legal challenges, bans accounts for children under 14 and requires parental permission for those aged 15 and 16
Most Latino Parents Support Policies Addressing Social Media Impact on Children, Survey Shows
One third of Latino adolescents and children using social media in the U.S. do it "almost constantly," according to their parents.
China Warns Proposed TikTok Ban Will 'Come Back To Bite' US
The US House of Representatives is set to vote later Wednesday on a bill that would force the app to cut ties with its Chinese owner or get banned in the United States.
Five Latino TikTokers Who Could Be Impacted by the Possible Ban of the Platform in the U.S.
A bipartisan initiative threatens to ban TikTok in the US
'Anti-Hero' Singer Taylor Swift Urges Fellow Americans to Vote on Super Tuesday
"If you haven't already, make a plan to vote today," said the artist to her 282 million followers on Instagram
Supreme Court Deliberates Social Media Laws: Potential Paradigm Shift Looms
Former President Trump has thrown his weight behind the state laws, decrying what he perceives as bias and discrimination by social media platforms.
Snap Lets Go 10% Of Staff
The company had slightly more than 5,300 employees at the start of November last year, the company said.
'Crime is Down, Jobs are Up': Takeaways from Mayor Eric Adams' State of the City Address
Mayor Eric Adams gave his third state of the city address, focusing on the decrease in crime and the power of social media.
More Hispanic Teens Are 'Almost Constantly' on TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat than Any Other Group
A new study by the Pew Research Center showed that almost a third of Hispanic teens spend a sizable part of their time on TikTok
Lele Pons, Camila Coelho among The Latin Times List of Top Latino Influencers of 2023
Lele Pons, Camila Coelho and other social media personalities made the Latin Times List of Top Latino Influencers of 2023
Back from the Ban: Elon Musk Reinstates Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones on X
Jones' efforts to demonize Latinos in the U.S. span several decades
Trend or Isolated Cases? Some Latinos Are Taking To Social Media to Criticize Migrants
Different videos show people who can be identified as Latinos claiming migrants should leave the U.S.
What Social Media Platforms Are Latinos Using To Get Their News?
Facebook and YouTube are still the two main sources. However, the overall level of consumption is decreasing across all platforms but TikTok
Elon Musk Pulls Plug On Paying For X Factchecks
Musk's announcement follows the unveiling Friday of a $16-a-month subscription plan that users who pay more get the biggest boost for their replies
'Not a Bot': X to Start Testing $1 Annual Charge to New Users
The social media company is implementing the feature in New Zealand and the Philippines. Those who don't pay won't access key features
Elon Musk's X Starts Getting Rid of News Headlines and Links in Some Feeds
The social media platform had confirmed the changes were on the works last month, saying it would "greatly improve esthethics"
Meta Resolves WhatsApp Messaging Disruption
The widespread disruptions impacted users across different regions, highlighting the magnitude of the issue.
Mark Zuckerberg Remains Optimistic About Threads Despite Sharp Decline In Users
Mark Zuckerberg has shared via a Threads post that "10s of millions of people are returning" to Threads.
Threads, Meta's Twitter Competitor, Surges To 100 Million Users Faster Than ChatGPT
Since its release on Wednesday, Threads has been making headlines for its remarkable user growth.
Elon Musk Takes Jab At Meta CEO Zuckerberg, Calling Him 'Zuck Is A Cuck' After Rival Twitter App Launch
The social media feud has involved jibes, threats of legal action, promises of physical confrontation, and now a personal insult.
Meta's Threads App Takes On Twitter, Gains Millions Of Users
Meta aimed to capitalize on Twitter's weakened state following a series of controversial choices made by its owner, Elon Musk.
All Play and No Work at Disneyland
TikToker Jesús (@juixxe) can be seen inviting different groups of Hispanic laborers to accompany him to the Disney Land theme park with the promise of an all-expenses paid trip.
'You Guys Are True Idiots:' Billie Eilish Confronts 'Women-Hating' Trolls Over Style Evolution
Billie Eilish fiercely responded to trolls who targeted her, criticizing her evolving fashion choices and accusing her of being a 'sellout'.