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Social Media Backlash Grows Against Arshdeep Singh Following Controversial Teammate Video.

May 23, 2026 at 4:36 PM

Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh faces intense criticism online after a leaked Snapchat video showing him teasing teammate Priyansh Arya went viral, marking another social media controversy for the cricketer.

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Social Media Backlash Grows Against Arshdeep Singh Following Controversial Teammate Video

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Venmo Shifts Strategy: Default Privacy Settings Finally Arriving After Years of Scrutiny.

After years of public pressure and security concerns regarding its default public transaction feed, Venmo is finally updating its app to set user posts to 'friends only' by default for new accounts.

May 11, 2026 at 1:10 PM

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Digital Resurrection: Friendster and Vine Make Unconventional Returns.

April 30, 2026 at 6:29 PM

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Google Enhances User Control Over News Feeds with Global 'Preferred Sources' Rollout.

April 30, 2026 at 3:56 PM

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Meta Faces Growing User Discontent as Feed Quality Concerns Mount

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April 30, 2026 at 1:37 PM

Meta Faces Growing User Discontent as Feed Quality Concerns Mount.

Meta reports a decline of 20 million daily active users across its family of apps, as user frustration over feed quality—cluttered with ads and irrelevant content—intensifies. The company is now pivoting its recommendation algorithms to prioritize original content.

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Social Media Fraud Surge: Americans Hit by $2.1 Billion in Losses During 2025.

April 27, 2026 at 7:13 PM

A new FTC report reveals that financial losses from social media scams soared to $2.1 billion in 2025, marking an eightfold increase since 2020. Facebook remains the primary platform for these fraudulent activities.

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Social Media Fraud Surge: Americans Hit by $2.1 Billion in Losses During 2025

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Navigating the Social Media Landscape: Strategic Opportunities and Hidden Risks for Brands.

April 27, 2026 at 4:49 AM

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The High-Stakes World of Content Clipping: How One Streamer Invested $1.4 Million to Dominate Social Feeds.

Kick streamer N3on has spent over $1.4 million in just five weeks paying a massive network of 'clippers' to circulate his content, highlighting a growing trend in the creator economy where viral snippets drive mainstream fame.

April 26, 2026 at 10:45 AM

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Meta Launches 'Instants': A New Social Platform Focused on Low-Pressure Sharing.

April 23, 2026 at 6:40 PM

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X Discontinues 'Communities' Feature Due to Spam and Low Engagement

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April 23, 2026 at 3:49 PM

X Discontinues 'Communities' Feature Due to Spam and Low Engagement.

X is shutting down its 'Communities' feature on May 6, 2026, citing that it accounted for 80% of spam and scams while being used by less than 0.4% of its user base.

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Navigating the Digital Landscape: How Social Media Shapes Modern Youth Development.

April 17, 2026 at 4:16 AM

An in-depth look at how social media impacts teenagers, balancing concerns over mental health and sleep disruption with the benefits of community connection and digital socialization.