39 stories tagged #social media

  1. Reddit Smashes Revenue Forecasts as AI Tools Drive Ad Boom
    finance

    Reddit Smashes Revenue Forecasts as AI Tools Drive Ad Boom

    Reddit projects Q2 revenue above analyst estimates, boosted by AI ad tools and a 75% surge in active advertisers.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. 11-Year-Old Israeli Boy Battles Antisemitism on Social Media
    world

    11-Year-Old Israeli Boy Battles Antisemitism on Social Media

    An 11-year-old Israeli boy, Ben Carasso, is using social media to combat rising antisemitism and give a voice to children affected by conflict and hatred.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  3. Goldman Sachs CEO Warns Iran Conflict's Social Media Impact Could Heighten US Recession Risk
    finance

    Goldman Sachs CEO Warns Iran Conflict's Social Media Impact Could Heighten US Recession Risk

    Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon warns that social media narratives surrounding the Iran conflict could increase the risk of a US recession, with prediction markets currently pricing the odds at 40%.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Extreme Fitness Trends Linked to Rise in Potentially Deadly Rhabdo Cases
    health

    Extreme Fitness Trends Linked to Rise in Potentially Deadly Rhabdo Cases

    Health experts warn viral fitness trends and extreme exercise may be contributing to a surge in rhabdomyolysis cases, a condition causing rapid muscle breakdown and kidney failure.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  5. Bluesky Confirms DDoS Attack Caused Widespread Outages
    tech

    Bluesky Confirms DDoS Attack Caused Widespread Outages

    Social media platform Bluesky experienced significant downtime due to a sophisticated Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack, confirming user fears about the cause.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Outdated Status Symbols That Reveal Insecurity
    finance

    Outdated Status Symbols That Reveal Insecurity

    Once-seen markers of success now signal desperation. Here's what changed and why.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Swiss Voters Back Tougher Social Media Rules for Minors
    world

    Swiss Voters Back Tougher Social Media Rules for Minors

    A Swiss survey reveals widespread support for stricter protections for youth on social media platforms.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. 5 Tech Tips to Protect Your Social Media Privacy
    tech

    5 Tech Tips to Protect Your Social Media Privacy

    Adjust these settings to limit tracking, reduce data sharing, and enhance privacy on social media.

    3mo ago 1 min read