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September 11, 2024

Mark Zuckerberg Discusses Meta at ‘Acquired’ Podcast Live Taping

In front of a packed house on Tuesday night, Mr. Zuckerberg chatted about his company, Meta, with the hosts of the “Acquired” podcast, as tech titans […]
February 1, 2024

Millennials Flock to Instagram to Share Pictures of Themselves at 21

The generation that rose with smartphones and social media had a chance to look back this week. Most of the photos are slightly faded. The hairlines […]
July 7, 2023

What Is the Threads Logo Supposed to Look Like?

Sure, it’s probably an @ symbol. But the abstract logo of Instagram’s new Twitter rival has drawn comparisons to an ear, an ampersand and a piece […]
May 10, 2023

The Companies Trying to Make Live Shopping a Thing in the U.S.

The market for selling goods in real time online is relatively small, but a number of start-ups and big tech names are betting American consumers will […]
June 17, 2022

Non-Monogamy Advocates Ask Facebook to Be More Open

A group supporting those who practice polyamory and other forms of “ethical non-monogamy” want more relationship-status options on Facebook. A group that supports ethical non-monogamy sent […]
June 14, 2022

Furniture Flippers Will Take That Dresser You’re Done With, Thank You

Fueled by the pandemic’s convergence of endless scrolling, supply chain woes and the thrill of quick cash, furniture flipping has become a D.I.Y. that, for many, […]
November 6, 2021

An 8-Year-Old Explains the Metaverse

“One minute you get scammed, another minute you’re having the best time of your life, making billions of dollars.” Like a lot of people, I have […]
October 29, 2021

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Presentation Was Full of Meme References

For those watching closely, his 80-minute video announcing Facebook’s rebrand delivered some self-referential jokes. Amid a massive company pivot, a monthlong press cycle and increasing calls […]
July 12, 2021

Facebook Wants to Court Creators. It Could Be a Tough Sell.

The social network is aiming to be a destination for creators and their viral memes. But TikTok and YouTube got there first. SAN FRANCISCO — Over […]
May 11, 2021

Feeling Stuck on Twitter and Facebook? So Is Everyone Else.

Our complicated relationship with social media might be simpler than it feels. Just remember how it started. It’s a testament to the power of the biggest […]