OpenAI’s Sora app is struggling after its stellar launch

Sora’s mobile app downloads fell 45% in January, and consumer spending dropped.

Spotify rolls out group chats

Spotify users can now share the podcasts, playlists, and audiobooks they’re listening to with up 10 people.

Meta burned $19 billion on VR last year, and 2026 won’t be any better

The reported financial losses follow a series of layoffs at the VR unit.

Elon Musk teases a new image-labeling system for X… we think?

Elon Musk says X will begin identifying “manipulated media” but doesn’t share details.

What you should know about the owners of US TikTok

​ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, recently established a separate American entity to run the app’s U.S. operations. This restructuring aims to separate U.S. TikTok from its Chinese parent, addressing concerns about data privacy and foreign c…

Bluesky teases 2026 roadmap: a better Discover feed, real-time features and more

Bluesky is teasing new features and improvements ranging from the Discover feed to video support.

TikTok joins Snap to settle social media addiction lawsuit

Jury selection begins Tuesday as this case moves closer to trial.

TikTok says it’s still working to recover its U.S. infrastructure

TikTok says some of the glitches continue but it’s making “significant progress” in recovering its U.S. infrastructure.

Indian states weigh Australia-style ban on social media for children

Goa and Andhra Pradesh are among Indian states mulling Australia-like social media ban for under-16s.

Pinterest to lay off 15% of staff to redirect resources to AI

Pinterest says it’s “reallocating resources to AI-focused roles and teams that drive AI adoption and execution” and “prioritizing AI‑powered products and capabilities.”