Hidden settings and features for the world's most ubiquitous social network.

There are ways to actively resist the idea that your life would be better if you lost some weight.

Facebook's algorithm exploits seniors through targeted scams, causing $12.5 billion in losses as AI weaponizes personal data against vulnerable users.

Scammers on Facebook are gaming the platform’s recommendation engine to push fraudulent content directly into the feeds of ...

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A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets.

Dina Al-Mahdy examines how screens, schedules, and algorithms are reshaping Ramadan, raising questions about what it means to fast, reflect, and slow down in an accelerating world ...

There was a time when Facebook felt like one big food court. Students, bloggers, and foodies used to compete to write dramatic reviews of biryanis, burgers, or brownies. People used to joke about ...

More people have opinions about clothes than ever before. That’s a good thing. But how to evaluate a runway show? That’s still rarefied. Here’s how to do it.

As a landmark trial in Los Angeles puts social media giants Meta and YouTube on trial over claims they deliberately addicted ...

From Tinder-style apps to astrological birth charts — how today's arranged marriages blend tech and tradition in unexpected ways.

Algorithms shape our lives and steal our focus. Rituals can help us not only regain control of our attention; they're also a ...