Social Media

1+ hour, 10+ min ago   (245+ words) In sharp contrast to “masculinity content” or the “manosphere,” encouraging toxic male behavior particularly from teen boys, there is a corner of the internet where it’s OK for men of all ages to be vulnerable, share personal struggles, and offer…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago   (238+ words) TikTok has denied restricting access to its platform in parts of Northern Nigeria following weeks of complaints from users who reported difficulties using the application. Naija News reports that the social media company said the restriction was not introduced by…...

8+ hour, 2+ min ago   (267+ words) Growing an Instagram account in Brazil is a slow climb when the follower count sits near zero. A page with a handful of followers gets scrolled past, while one carrying a few thousand local names earns a second look from…...

6+ hour, 12+ min ago   (311+ words) A popular TikToker has been remanded in custody after a Nairobi court cancelled his bond for failing to attend a trial scheduled for October 1 this year, in a Ksh500,000 extortion case. The content creator was arrested in Nakuru and transferred to…...

5+ hour, 29+ min ago   (1047+ words) Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Rabi al-Thani 30, 1448 | Fajr 04:58|DXB 31.4°C For some, TikTok is a way to relax after a busy day. For others, it has become a habit that is difficult to break, with hours passing by as they scroll through short…...

7+ hour, 2+ min ago   (138+ words) Orkut founder Orkut Büyükkökten has called for support for a proposed new social network inspired by the late platform Orkut. In his post, Orkut explained that the new network would focus on emotional connections and community building rather than algorithms....

6+ hour, 21+ min ago   (524+ words) X, the artist formerly known as Twitter, is having a moment. Which is a weird thing to write because the service is technically 20 years old. Still, it feels like it nearly died a few years ago, so perhaps this moment…...

7+ hour, 25+ min ago   (645+ words) TikToker Michael (@mikeygrimm13) shares scary story submissions from his followers, and he has one about a woman who had a possible run-in with a vampire. About a year ago, a woman named Erin accidentally matched with a vampire on a dating…...

8+ hour, 54+ min ago   (538+ words) GEN Z has revived yet another unlikely word as an insult, and this time it comes from the world of fantasy role-playing. Being branded a “larper” online no longer necessarily means someone thinks you spend your weekends dressed as a…...

9+ hour, 33+ min ago   (327+ words) Instagram has addressed a bizarre bug involving Creed's 1999 hit Higher. Creed's Higher has been turning up everywhere Users have been left scratching their heads after the platform repeatedly recommended the rock anthem for their Instagram Stories, regardless of what they…...