Autoplay might not be as grating as autotune, but it sure is annoying. Social networks have been quick to add the so-called feature to their offerings, but it’s not always welcome. On mobile, the ...

Graphic video of conservative activist Charlie Kirk being shot and killed during a debate on Wednesday is circulating through social media platforms, sometimes shocking unsuspecting users. Yes, but: ...

Every day, new videos beam onto your smartphone that you probably didn’t expect (or want) to watch. Certain services, like TikTok, Instagram, and X, are entirely based on autoplaying videos as soon as ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Social media platforms allow users to manually disable video autoplay settings. Disabling autoplay requires navigating distinct menus ...