In a significant development that underscores the mounting legal and public pressure on social media giants, TikTok has agreed to pay the state of Alabama at least $100 million in a settlement, just days before a scheduled trial addressing allegations that the platform deliberately misled users about safety features and employed design elements intended to […]
Bitchat, the pioneering decentralized messaging application developed by Jack Dorsey and designed to function without reliance on internet connectivity, has been removed from both Apple and Google app stores within India. This significant development comes months after New Delhi initiated its first efforts to restrict access to the open-source software, signaling a heightened governmental push […]
The highly anticipated four-hour documentary "Musk," helmed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney, continues to encounter significant resistance from major social media platforms in its efforts to promote the film, culminating in a permanent advertising ban from TikTok. This latest development follows a pattern of initial rejections and subsequent reversals from other tech giants, raising critical […]
Meta Platforms, Inc., the technology giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, recently found itself at the center of a debate concerning its updated commercial terms of use. The company had introduced language that appeared to grant it broad permission to utilize content from business accounts for various purposes, including the training of its burgeoning artificial […]
San Francisco is set to become the epicenter of global technology from October 7-16, 2026, as TechCrunch Disrupt returns to Moscone West, extending its renowned influence far beyond the main conference floor through an ambitious and diverse Side Events program. While TechCrunch Disrupt is celebrated as a pivotal gathering where the tech community converges to […]
San Francisco is gearing up to host TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, a pivotal event in the global technology calendar, from October 13-15. However, the influence and activity of this marquee conference will extend far beyond its official dates and venue, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of innovation for an entire week. Dubbed "Disrupt Week," […]
Orkut Büyükoğlu, the visionary behind the once-ubiquitous social networking platform Orkut, has issued a public plea to former users and new enthusiasts alike, signaling a potential resurgence for the platform that ceased operations over a decade ago. His call to action, articulated through a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday and a poignant letter […]
A recent lawsuit filed by the State of New York has cast a harsh spotlight on TikTok, alleging that the popular social media platform deliberately provided a "placebo" safety feature to thousands of its underage users, deceiving them into believing they were protected while their content feeds remained unchanged. This serious accusation, revealed on October […]
San Francisco, California – Bluesky, the open social network, has announced a significant expansion of its platform, venturing beyond its core social application into the realm of user-generated interactive content. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, the company unveiled a new suite of tools within its experimental platform, Attie, designed to […]
Bluesky, the decentralized social network, has announced its imminent introduction of a payment system, marking a significant first step in its strategic pivot towards sustainable monetization without reliance on advertising. The ambitious plans were detailed on Thursday at TechCrunch Disrupt by CEO Toni Schneider and COO Rose Wang, who articulated the company’s vision to capitalize […]
