AI Slop Has Turned Social Media Into an Antisocial Wasteland

Commentary: Platforms that once helped us stay in touch have become fractured and impersonal -- and AI slop and deepfakes are making it so much worse. [...]

A TikTok US power outage caused a 'cascading systems failure' leading to multiple bugs

If your TikTok feed has felt a little off lately, it's not just you. TikTok says is still working to fix its service in the US following a power outage at one of its data centers that's caus [...]

X experiments with showing more information about profiles to fight inauthentic engagement

X has long been a hotbed for fake accounts, bots and other scammy behavior. Many of those dynamics have been exacerbated by the rise of paid verification, which boosts the visibility of anyone who pay [...]

Bluesky is testing a 'live now' feature with streamers and the NBA

Bluesky doesn't have its own live streaming capabilities, but the service testing out a new feature to boost users' streams off the platform. The company is allowing "select" accou [...]

Reddit and Kick added to Australia's social media ban as deadline looms – but critics are increasingly concerned

Australia's eSafety Commissioner has added online forum Reddit and streaming service Kick to its list of platforms subject to an impending ban for under-16s. The law, which comes into effect soon [...]

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the landmark social media addiction trial to more Netflix price hikes

The week's biggest tech news stories from Sonos, DJI, iOS, and more for March 28, 2026. [...]

Why we're all posting less on social media these days

Americans are getting quieter and more selective about what they share online. And, honestly, same. [...]

The World Cup is turning lesser-known players into social media stars

Vozinha, Tim Payne, Kai Trewin, and other lesser-known World Cup players are becoming viral stars through creators and fans on social media. [...]

Engadget Podcast: Why is the Nex Playground 'AI console' such a hit?

Over the past two years, the Nex Playground has carved out a niche for itself with kids and parents alike. It's a small box that sits in front of your TV and uses a camera, along with computer vi [...]