These newer social apps offer alternatives to Big Tech’s feeds, focusing on interests, creativity, and community.

Apple will now recommend apps based on your downloads and behavior.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — The messaging app “Signal” is making headlines again, after military plans were leaked in a group chat. The app didn’t fail, but did exactly what it’s supposed to ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — Do you ever catch yourself scrolling, and think, “what am I doing?”. You’re not alone. A recent Pew study found nearly half of U.S. adults say on their phone ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - We’ve all been there. You’re checking your social feeds or watching TV and suddenly hear about a story that everyone seems to know about, except you. A celebrity trending, a viral ...

SHREVEPORT, La. – No matter what we're doing, it only takes a buzz or ringtone to break our concentration. And while most apps compete for our attention, this one does the opposite. It's called Focus ...

Building a new app used to be reserved for technically skilled programmers with a good grasp of different coding languages. But now, that’s no longer the case. In fact, as of April 2026, a full 62% of ...

If you’re an avid doomscroller, you’ve likely been told to touch grass. According to a 2024 report, about 1 in 2 adults in the U.S. are exposed to “excessive” screen time — which is defined as seven ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We use timers all the time. In the kitchen. At the gym. Even asking Alexa or Siri to remind us to leave the house on time. But timers can also be one of the simplest tools ...