What Is Spotlight? Snapchat's TikTok Rival Explained
Snapchat's TikTok competitor Spotlight reached more than 100 million monthly active users in January, with CEO Evan Spiegel saying the team has been "pleasantly surprised with the momentum."
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Parler Says Social Network Will Relaunch 'Very Soon,' Deletes Posts by Ex-CEO John Matze
Parler chief policy executive Amy Peikoff did not provide a timeline of when users should expect to regain access to the once-thriving social network, but said it is moving forward with a "relaunch."
Mark Zuckerberg Appears on Clubhouse App Days after Elon Musk, Causing Platform Crashes
The billionaire social media boss spoke about his firm's Reality Labs division, and his appearance was seemingly linked to app glitches experienced by some listeners.
The Best Valentine's Day Gifts for Kids in 2021
Show the little ones some love this Valentine's Day with these adorable and fun gift ideas for girls and boys.
Four Stimulus Check Scams To Look Out for As Government Issues Warning
Among the common scams are fake checks, which "can take weeks to be discovered and untangled," the Federal Trade Commission warns.
Python Found Lurking in Family BBQ With Belly Full of Chicken Eggs
Stuart McKenzie, the owner of reptile relocation service Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7, said he initially feared the snake had consumed golf balls.
As Facebook Turns 17, Three Charts Show the Scale of Mark Zuckerberg's Social Media Empire
Once a scrappy underdog, the company's apps reach billions of people each month, making it billions of dollars every year.
Asteroid Bigger than Empire State to Pass Earth as Donald Trump's Presidency Ends
The space rock, estimated to measure up to 1,345 feet in diameter, is set to pass Earth on January 17.
Donald Trump's Facebook Gains Almost 150,000 New Likes Since He Was Blocked 'Indefinitely'
The last post on Trump's Facebook page is dated January 6, the day that a mob of his supporters violently stormed the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Stunning Photos Show Seals Lounging on Beach After Thousands of Pups Born
An estimated 2,778 seal pups were born on a stretch of coastline in the U.K.
Amazon Shut Down Parler After Users Called for Politicians, Police to Be Killed: Lawsuit
AWS said it uncovered dozens of examples of content that encouraged violence, including "calls to hang public officials, kill Black and Jewish people, and shoot police officers."
Donald Trump's YouTube Gains 100,000 Subscribers After U.S. Capitol Riot
Data from analytics firm Social Blade suggests that since the violent attack Trump's YouTube account consistently gained between 10,000 and 30,000 new followers a day.
Giant 9-foot Python Spotted Slithering Outside Florida Family's Home
Burmese pythons are native to Southeast Asia but have become an invasive species in Florida.
'Fluffy' Tarantula Named Gwen Looking for a Home After Massachusetts Owner Moved
The adoption center looking after the spider said: "If you've been looking for a fluffy pet, this may be your chance!"
What Google's YouTube Has Said About Donald Trump's Channel Suspension
Donald Trump got given one "strike" by YouTube but he must get three before the platform permanently suspends his channel.
