TikTok has signed an agreement to sell its U.S. operations to a consortium of American investors, including Oracle and Silver Lake. The deal, announced December 18, 2025, marks a pivotal shift for the popular social media platform.
TikTok signs a binding deal to sell its U.S. operations to Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, ensuring the app's future in America. The joint venture closes January 22.
Meta has officially shut down its standalone Messenger applications for Windows and Mac desktop computers. Learn what this means for users and the company's strategic shift.
Meta has removed its standalone Messenger apps for Windows and Mac desktops. Discover what this means for users and what alternatives are available now.
The European Union has fined X 120 million euros for violating the Digital Services Act, citing deceptive blue checks and ad transparency failures. Read the full details.
U.S. regulators impose a $140 million fine on X for breaching online content rules, while TikTok reaches a settlement with significant concessions. Get the full details on the tech crackdown.
Quebec-based influencers have formed Canada's first nationwide association to advocate for creators, set industry standards, and provide legal support. Learn about their goals.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, defining the provocative online content designed to fuel anger and social media traffic. Discover the other contenders.
Oxford University Press crowns 'rage bait' the 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting how online outrage fuels engagement. Discover the cultural impact and Canadian connection.
Australia will bar children from creating YouTube accounts starting December 10 in a major social media experiment. Learn what this means for digital youth access and online safety policies.
Major school districts and attorneys general sue Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat, alleging they concealed research showing harm to youth mental health. Learn the details.
Australia implements landmark social media ban for children under 16, facing court challenges while prioritizing youth mental health and online safety. Learn about the global implications.
X's new transparency feature raises concerns about foreign influence in US politics as popular accounts show questionable origins. Discover the implications for digital democracy.
Canadian companies and political parties appear based in the U.S. on X's new feature. Experts explain why location data can be misleading and what it means for users.
Malaysia announces sweeping social media ban for children under 16 effective next year. Learn how this digital safety measure will impact youth access to online platforms.
New court documents reveal Meta allegedly concealed causal evidence linking social media to harm. Learn about the legal implications for Canadian users and digital privacy.
Meta will remove all under-16 Australian users from Facebook and Instagram on December 4, 2025. Learn about the new policy's impact and global context.
A US judge ruled against breaking up Meta, citing its declining market share and increased competition from platforms like TikTok and YouTube. Discover the legal reasoning behind this landmark decision.
A U.S. judge ruled Meta does not hold a social networking monopoly, rejecting the FTC's case that sought to force the spin-off of Instagram and WhatsApp.
Elon Musk's X platform experienced widespread outages for thousands of U.S. users according to Downdetector data. The service disruption occurred on November 18, 2025.
A new report finds social media influencers command larger audiences than news outlets and politicians across five major platforms. Discover how this shift impacts information consumption in Canada.
A Malian woman known for her TikTok content was abducted and executed in a disturbing case highlighting digital safety concerns. Learn about this tragic incident and its implications.
Denmark announces groundbreaking legislation to prohibit social media access for children aged 15 and under. Learn how this could impact digital safety policies worldwide.
French authorities are investigating TikTok over disturbing youth suicide content. Learn how this probe could impact social media regulation and child safety online.
New York state pushes back against Elon Musk's X Corp in legal battle over new hate speech legislation. Discover the high-stakes courtroom showdown between tech giants and government regulators.
Discover how TikTok is reshaping holiday shopping with viral product predictions for 2025. From personalized AI gifts to sustainable must-haves, learn what will dominate wish lists this season.
A Tennessee man's parody of conservative activist Charlie Kirk backfired when Facebook suspended his account, sparking debate about free speech and platform moderation in Canada and beyond.
The White House confirms critical negotiations could place TikTok under American ownership, with a potential deal being finalized during high-stakes talks in South Korea. Get the latest developments on this groundbreaking tech security agreement.
The White House confirms critical negotiations to bring TikTok under American ownership are advancing, with a potential landmark agreement being finalized in South Korea amid ongoing national security concerns.