Commentary / World Mar 1, 2021
Clubhouse won over Elon Musk. Now it’s conquering the world.
by Tae Kim
With its stunning emergence this year, Clubhouse has already become the biggest U.S. social-media success story in nine years after the Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat era.
Commentary / World Feb 26, 2021
Twitter’s moment in the sun won’t last
by Tae Kim
Does Twitter deserve the benefit of the doubt? They may see something to cheer but, at least for now, I don’t.
Our Lives Feb 8, 2021
Blossom The Project starts a much-needed bilingual discussion on mental health in Japan
by Zanete Zujeva
Meg Hoffmann Nakagawa's Instagram account Blossom The Project provides explanations in English and Japanese on a wide range of current affairs.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Jan 1, 2021
Adults seek solace in the wisdom of children online amid pandemic
by Kaori Shoji
Parents have spent more time with their children over the past 12 months than perhaps any time in the country's history.
Commentary / World Dec 14, 2020
Facebook has only itself to blame for drastic remedy
by Joe Nocera
Mark Zuckerberg has apologized a dozen times or more for some Facebook missteps and promised to do better. Nothing much changes.
Business / Corporate Dec 11, 2020
‘It’s hard to prove’: Why antitrust suits against Facebook face hurdles
by Mike Isaac and Cecilia Kang
Any company breakup may face the skepticism of courts, which have been hesitant about undoing mergers because that can sometimes cause more harm to consumers than good.
Business Dec 10, 2020
'Buy or bury': Facebook faces U.S. lawsuits that could force sale of Instagram
The complaints say the social media giant relies on a strategy to snap up rivals and keep smaller competitors at bay.
World / Social Issues Oct 5, 2020
Online abuse drives girls off Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, poll finds
by Emma Batha
Social media companies were urged to take action to address the issue and called on governments to pass laws to deal with online harassment.
Business / Tech Oct 4, 2020
On 10th birthday, Instagram no longer an escape from reality
Artful photos of sunsets and ice cream are being challenged by more activist content on Instagram as it turns 10 years old in a time of social justice protests, a climate crisis and the pandemic. Founded in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, the ...
Business Aug 15, 2020
With the app facing bans from an increasing number of countries, countless firms are pushing their technology as a replacement.
Business / Tech Jun 18, 2020
Facebook lets users block political ads in bid to quell outcry
A professor of political communication says the move "is likely to exacerbate the incumbency advantage."