Tea app fallout worsens as leaked selfies used in rating site, online map

The Tea app data breach has spiraled into online harassment, with leaked user photos reportedly used in a rating site and an unverified map. Experts say this wasn’t a hack—but a major security failure.

San Francisco chef implicated in viral TikTok video issues apology

Luke Sung, the former chef at Kis Cafe, shared his statement on the restaurant's Instagram account, though he has since been fired from his role.

Tea app, built for women's safety, suffers major data breach

Tea, an app designed to help women safely share information about men they date, has suffered a data breach.

'Liver King' says he 'will never stop' after arrest over alleged threat against Joe Rogan

Social media influencer Brian Johnson, better known as the “Liver King,” bonded out of jail after allegedly making a terroristic threat against Austin-based podcaster Joe Rogan.

YouTube raising minimum age for live streaming to 16

Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.

WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know

WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.

Trump reportedly to extend TikTok ban deadline for third time

The president announced a second extension on a TikTok ban in April as several U.S. companies have shown interest in acquiring the popular social media platform's U.S. operations.

US to revoke some Chinese student visas, expand social media vetting for Communist Party ties

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking some visas for Chinese students with ties to the Communist Party or sensitive research fields, amid heightened scrutiny from the Trump administration.

Texas law will require age verification, parental consent for app store downloads

The App Store Accountability Act requires age verification from all users and will prevent minors from downloading apps or making in-app purchases without parental consent from a connected account that has been verified.

Is X down? Several users report issues Saturday morning

Several users of the social media platform X reported issues getting onto the platform on Saturday morning.

Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study

A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.