I deleted every major social app — Instagram, Facebook, X (you know, Twitter), Reddit, and TikTok — and replaced them with their Progressive Web App (PWA) alternatives. The goal was to add some intentional friction. I aimed to make using my phone annoying again by adding micro-latency, login barriers, and difficult interfaces.

It’s the return of Vine and when it comes back, many will “Do It for the Vine” once more. And yes, you remember the nostalgic phrase. The once-iconic short-form video app that disappeared and went on an eight-year hiatus after its shutdown in 2017 is making a big return and has unveiled itself under the new name “diVine.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT became the most downloaded iPhone app in the U.S. for 2025, surpassing TikTok, Instagram, and Google apps.

However, few anticipated the return of Vine, the once-iconic short-form video app, after an eight-year hiatus. Founded in 2012 and acquired by X, within months, Vine quickly gained popularity before its shutdown in 2017. Its brief life made a significant mark on internet culture, leaving fans to wonder if it would ever make a comeback.

Some app makers worry that a subtle change to the iPhone’s contact-sharing permissions could make it hard for them to get the fast growth they need to compete. Credit...Mark Wang Supported by By Kevin Roose Reporting from San Francisco This year, when ...

A year ago, Bluesky was opening up to the public and was known as one of the many X competitors that emerged after Elon Musk acquired the network formerly known as Twitter. Today, Bluesky’s social network has grown to over 36.5 million users, while the ...

Acting Chief Constable Becky Riggs, national lead for child protection and abuse investigation, said social media platforms must do more to report crime and stop underage images being shared.

COMMITTED BY KIDS IN NEW MEXICO ARE WITH A GUN. BUT IF IT’S ILLEGAL FOR KIDS TO BUY GUNS, THEN HOW ARE THEY GETTING THEM? POLICE TELL US IT’S MOSTLY FROM BREAKING INTO CARS OR FROM THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. BUT THERE IS ANOTHER WAY. KIDS ARE GETTING ...

Social media usage among teens is more prevalent than ever before. In recent years, researchers have begun investigating how much social media affects teen weight concerns and body image issues. A new study from the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development and Stanford University uses an innovative method to track teens' social media usage and body image over time.