Social Media

Snapchat to Introduce Ads Directly in Chat Snapchat will soon display ads directly within chat conversations. Several brands are already on board, and the rollout is also happening in Germany.

With the new "Rearrange Grid" feature, Instagram users finally have the ability to freely design their profile pages.

A court ruling from Cologne could significantly tighten the labeling of advertising on Instagram. Even preview images are coming under scrutiny.

Meta is testing a new app for Facebook groups called Forum. The app is reminiscent of Reddit but requires a Facebook account.

Meta introduces "Instants," a new app for spontaneous content. Photos and videos disappear after being viewed once.

eYou has launched: The European network focuses on data protection, transparent algorithms, and fact-checking to combat fake news.

Instagram and TikTok are each testing AI tools that automatically create ads—even from private users' posts! Here are all the details.

Few people find cat content anything but cute or amusing. But why is that? TECHBOOK investigated.

Millions of Facebook users affected: How to join the class action against Meta and secure up to 600 euros.

U.S. Court fines Meta $375 million for inadequate protection of minors on Facebook and Instagram.

Austria plans a social media ban for those under 14. A law is expected to be enacted by 2026 to establish new regulations.

After a major outcry, X is testing a new setting to counter AI manipulation by Grok. However, the protection only works partially.

Instagram to Notify Parents When Teens Search Sensitive Topics Instagram will now inform parents if teenagers search for sensitive topics. This move aims to provide more protection for young users.

A new Meta patent describes an AI that could continue the accounts of deceased individuals on Facebook and Instagram.

The EU Unveils Action Plan Against Cyberbullying The European Union has introduced an action plan to combat cyberbullying. It includes an app, stricter regulations, and increased protection for minors.

Discord tightens youth protection with age verification. Users who don't verify age face restrictions. TECHBOOK has the details.

Myspace was once one of the most well-known and frequently visited websites in the world. Today, only a few people are familiar with the social media platform.

Should users only post online using their real names? The debate over the requirement for real names is gaining new political support.

What was initially a test is now official: Instagram limits the number of usable hashtags to five per post.

U.S. company demands release of trademark rights to Twitter and Tweet. Elon Musk no longer uses the terms.

U.S. travelers are already required to provide extensive information—soon, they may also need to disclose their entire social media activity.

seven39 is a social network with a time limit. Usable for only three hours a day, it encourages more mindful social media consumption.

MSN Messenger defined the 2000s: TECHBOOK takes a look back at the chat classic from launch to Microsoft's shutdown.

Founded in Karlsruhe, the online community Knuddels still exists in the German-speaking world today—a look at its history.

Do you know Jappy? The social network that had many users in the early 2000s still exists today. Here’s everything you need to know.

There once was a kind of German Facebook: SchülerVZ. Today, however, the platform no longer plays a role.

€5.99 per month for an ad-free subscription, yet Meta continues to collect data through Instagram and Facebook.

Elmo from "Sesame Street" has an X account that was recently hacked. As a result, hateful messages were spread.

Like any social network, Instagram can also be hacked. TECHBOOK explains what you can do after a hack.