LA man accused of using Instagram to commit sextortion arrested
According to the indictment, Alejandro Aranda used Instagram with the self-proclaimed goal of exposing and targeting girls who attended schools in the San Fernando Valley.
VidCon returns to Anaheim
Top digital content creators and social media stars will gather in VidCon this weekend.
Snapchat boosts teen safety with new features
Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.
How a Chipotle delivery turned into an Arizona couple's wedding being paid off
An Arizona man delivering food to earn money for he and his fiancé's wedding got the surprise of a lifetime when a note he wrote went viral on TikTok. Donations poured in, covering the cost of their dream wedding.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Boxer Ryan Garcia posts series of cryptic tweets following arrest
In a series of tweets, Ryan Garcia asked his fans for prayers and compared himself to Britney Spears and Donald Trump.
YouTuber charged in stunt of helicopter shooting fireworks at Lamborghini
If convicted, YouTuber Alex Choi faces a maximum of 10 years in federal prison.
Most and least dangerous states for online dating: study
Privacy Journal researchers ranked the 50 states by using data from the FBI, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crime Complaint Center to analyze where dating app users may be most likely to find danger.
Man who went viral for driving during virtual court hearing for suspended license reportedly vindicated
A Michigan man, Corey Harris, who went viral after a judge caught him driving during a virtual court hearing for his suspended license, was reportedly the victim of a clerical error.
Instagram testing 'unskippable' ads feature that you can't scroll past
Instagram users would have to watch the full ad before scrolling through content on their feeds under the tested feature.
Teens sneak into Knott's Berry Farm
The social media influencer, @shawty_grandmaa, previously made headlines for sneaking into Dodger Stadium, SoFi Stadium and the Los Angeles Clippers' future home, Intuit Dome. Fast-forward to May 2024, the teens have broken into Knott's Berry Farm.
VIDEO: SoCal teen almost misses high school graduation due to 91 Freeway standoff
Thanks to her determined dad and the kindness of several others, a California teen whose family became struck in standstill traffic on the 91 Freeway made her high school graduation in the nick of time.
Kabosu, Shiba Inu behind 'doge' meme and face of Dogecoin, has died
Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.
OC sex offender accused of trying to meet 'teen girl' from Reddit for sex
Shaw Warrington was arrested for allegedly trying to meet a "13-year-old girl" who was actually an undercover officer, for sex. He was convicted of the same thing in 2013.
'One chip challenge' caused teen's death, autopsy concludes
The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.
‘Get Ready With Me’ TikTok star announces own death in final video
Popular TikTok creator Dr. Kimberley Nix announced her own death in a heartfelt final video titled "Get Ready with Me, One Last Time," where she shared her journey with metastatic sarcoma and encouraged new followers to learn from her experiences.
TikTok files lawsuit over law that would force sale, ban in US
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the U.S. federal government over the recently-passed law that could ban the social media platform.
LinkedIn adds 3 games to spark conversation and connection
As word games continue to dominate the daily internet routine of many, LinkedIn is hoping its versions will spark a conversation among your co-workers, college alumni and other associates.
Viral chopped sandwich trend
Aliza Sokolow shows how to make the chopped sandwich that's gone viral on social media.
Tinder, Hinge unveil new safety features for users: Here’s what to know
Dating apps Tinder and Hinge announced “Share My Date" and “Hidden Words" – new protective features for app users.