Where power, privacy, and platform politics collide on a global digital stage.
A TikTok troll is testing Truth Social’s appetite for free speech—and getting suspended for it
Both pranksters and Trump’s more ardent supporters are pushing back on Truth Social’s moderation policies.
On Mar 2, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
How little tech is turning the tide in the fight against big tech
Smaller companies like DuckDuckGo and Mozilla are now winning fights against Google and Amazon.
On Feb 2, 2022 by Robert Locklear
Ransomware group exploits Parler’s hands-off approach to shake down victims
The ransomware gang previously ran accounts on Twitter and Tumblr.
On Jan 20, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
Gettr, a so-called alternative to big tech, uses Google and Facebook trackers and has serious security flaws, investigation finds
The researchers say Gettr’s claims about privacy and security are ‘disingenuous.’
On Jan 11, 2022 by Claire Goforth
‘Being like this isn’t healthy’: TikToker says she called Verizon to check ex’s messages, sparking debate over partner surveillance
‘If you have a gut feeling you should trust it.’
On Dec 27, 2021 by Mikael Thalen
The beta for Trump’s ‘Truth Social’ gets located online yet again
The testing version of ‘Truth Social’ disappeared after Trump’s social media site was located once again.
On Dec 16, 2021 by Mikael Thalen
Why Lina Khan put the fear of god into big tech this year
Lina Khan was the most influential person in the tech world in 2021.
On Dec 16, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
A new surveillance state is here: Inside your own home
Our homes are looking and feeling much different.
On Dec 6, 2021 by Jake Pitre
Why YouTube lets MLMs run rampant on the site
Other social media has taken a stance against MLMs—why hasn’t YouTube?
On Nov 5, 2021 by Jules Schulman
Tech newsletter: When can you expect net neutrality?
Here’s this week’s tech newsletter.
On Nov 2, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
In order to use Trump’s new social site, you can’t post like Trump
The terms of service for ‘Truth Social’ are all over the place.
On Oct 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Facebook slammed for giving far-right preferential treatment after blacklist of ‘dangerous individuals and groups’ leaks
The company also was criticized for bias against certain races and religions.
On Oct 12, 2021 by Claire Goforth
Maxine Waters claims her Twitter was hacked, even though it appears it wasn’t (updated)
There’s little context besides her tweet.
On Oct 12, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
‘Lives are at stake’: Senators want Reddit to do more about ivermectin forums
Three senators told Reddit it needs to ‘act swiftly’ to curb the spread of COVID misinformation.
On Oct 6, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
‘Privacy rights are civil rights’: Why Biden’s pick for FTC signals a new effort to protect user data
He’s been called ‘a regulator who wants to regulate.
On Sep 22, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
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