Social media's double-edged sword: Study links both active and passive use to rising loneliness
In an age where social media promises to connect us, a Baylor University study reveals a sobering paradox—the more time we ...
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Social Networking
The term "social network" refers both to a person's connections to other people in the real world and to a platform that supports online communication, such as Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.
Automattic and others back Openvibe, an app that’s unifying the open social web
Openvibe’s clever app that integrates multiple open social networks including Bluesky, Mastodon, Nostr, and Threads, just got ...
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Czech startup that bridges social media networks gets large investment
Openvibe has secured a significant investment to develop its mobile app that combines decentralized networks like Mastodon, Bluesky, and Threads.
What is Xiaohongshu, Chinese app topping US download charts after TikTok's exit?
The Chinese app Xiaohongshu has become the most downloaded in the U.S. as TikTok users migrate due to potential bans.