Mindless Scrolling Increases Boredom, According to New Social Media Study
A recent study shared a surprise about the changing media landscape.
A New Social Platform Called ‘Noplace’ Hit #1 On the App Store
Noplace is calling for ‘NPCs, main characters, swifties, barbs, nerds, and stans’ to join its ranks.
Supreme Court Sidesteps Ruling on Social Media Censorship Laws
The laws pose serious questions about First Amendment rights.
The U.S. Surgeon General Wants To Put Warning Labels on Social Media
A tobacco-style social media health warning was posited.
The Best Time to Post on Social Media
Posting at the right time can have a real impact on your engagement.
President Biden Signs Bill Forcing TikTok Sale or Ban
TikTok will be forced to sell its assets to a U.S. buyer, or be banned nationwide.
Life After Deplatforming: Bans Work, But For Who?
A new study shows social media bans are effective. But creators say platforms enforce bans ‘very unevenly and very arbitrarily.’
‘Influencer’ Review: A Refreshingly Sharp and Sinister Thriller About Social Media Exploitation
With its focus on social media engineering as a tool to be sharpened by professional manipulators, Shudder’s ‘Influencer’ (2022) is the rare web noir with a refreshing lack of cynicism; acknowledging the difficult realities of building a sustainable online following and the growing surrender of autonomy that typically yields.
