Social media
Study finds five social media posts may shape lasting opinions
The study noted that, rather than evaluating the accuracy of the information presented, social media users tended to trust what was familiar and repeated.
Coming Soon to Instagram: A quick search within the Story viewer list
Politicians must prioritize 'hasbara' as Israel's global image crisis deepens - opinion
Your Investments: Shavuot lessons, from Torah to retirement planning
Forget ayatollahs, meet the AI propagandists of Tehran - opinion
The Iranian security establishment, aware of who currently drives narratives on social media – from TikTok to Instagram – has made a sharp pivot.
UK PM Starmer tells social media firms to 'take responsibility' for children's safety online
"Social media shapes how children see themselves, their friendships, and the world around them. When that comes with real risks, looking the other way is not an option," Starmer said.
Dan Bilzerian wants to ‘kill Israelis,' thinks Judaism is ‘terrible,’ and is running for Congress
In an interview with TMZ, Dan Bilzerian denied that he’s antisemitic and questioned the term “antisemitism” altogether, saying it’s been “hijacked to only talk about Jews.”
Former Gaza hostage Rom Braslavski faces online attacks after criticizing Gal Hirsch
Former hostage Rom Braslavski wrote on social media that the choice to have Brig.-Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony is “a slap in the face” to hostage families.
$80 for the perfect selfie: The accessory changing phone photography
Insta360 introduces a new accessory that lets users take selfies with the rear camera using a small touchscreen, offering higher quality and faster response for content creators.
Instagram on the way to a subscription revolution: Paid features revealed
A new service called “Instagram Plus” is being tested, offering extended Stories, anonymous viewing, and advanced analytics not previously available to users.
Connecticut Catholic school punishes students who targeted ‘Jew Canaan’ rivals on social media
Fairfield College Preparatory School informed families about the posts and told The New York Times that the posts did not reflect the school's values.
Sword-wielding Massachusetts man arrested over threats to Trump, FBI says
Andrew Emerald was charged in an eight-count indictment over a string of threatening posts, including one in which he vowed to travel to Mar-a-Lago if Trump was not dead by 2026.
Under the radar: Foreign accounts are shaping the online narrative on the Iran War - opinion
A data analysis of 1,000 viral posts on the Iran war found many originated outside the US, in English, seemingly aimed at shaping American opinion.
US veterans disturbed by President Trump’s 'trivialization' of war
US veterans criticized the White House for using memes to promote the Iran war, saying the approach trivializes casualties and the realities of conflict.
