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Christianna Silva

Senior Culture Reporter

Christianna Silva is a Senior Culture Reporter at Mashable. They write about tech and digital culture, with a focus on Facebook and Instagram. Before joining Mashable, they worked as an editor at NPR and MTV News, a reporter at Teen Vogue and VICE News, and as a stablehand at a mini-horse farm. You can follow them on Twitter @christianna_j.


Latest From Christianna Silva
How to take control of someone else's screen during a FaceTime
FaceTime displayed on a phone screen is seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on January 29, 2023.


Cable companies sue to block click-to-cancel rule
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) headquarters in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. The Federal Trade Commission's actions against companies it said were deceiving customers about the value of their AI tools exemplifies the agency's efforts to rein in overhyped claims about the technology while also raising questions about its ability to stretch its enforcement powers.

Check out the new AI features coming to iOS 18.2
Gold iPad and Xiaomi Redmi 12 Sky Blue color. Close-up. Concept of Confrontation between Apple and Xiaomi.



Why Instagram carousels sometimes start on the second slide
Instagram head Adam Mosseri describing engagement on Instagram posts.


Google Chrome disables popular ad blocker
The Google Chrome application app can be seen on the display of a smartphone.

What is a winter arc?
TikTok users posting about the winter arc

You can get art from MoMA on your Samsung Frame TV now
A Samsung Frame TV with starry night

Apple TV+ joins Amazon Prime Video as an add-on
Online streaming services Netflix YouTube Disney Plus Amazon Prime and Apple TV on smart phone screen

How to know an AirTag is tracking you
Apple AirTag device inserted into the small credit card wallet to track its location




Meta promises a fix to Threads' engagement bait problem
A Thread logo seen displayed on a smartphone with a Meta Logo in the background.

'Underconsumption core' is just another form of consumerism
Two people in a minimalist home, but with a secret closet full of past purchases showing that they are just following the trend.

How to make words shake, nod, and explode on iMessage
How to add effects to your iMessages



Instagram launches 'best practices' to help creators
Instagram's professional dashboard includes best practices to help creators with engagement, reach, and monetization.

Brazil isn't done fining Elon Musk and X
The Brazilian flag is seen reflected on a phone screen with the X logo in this illustration photo taken in Warsaw, Poland on 01 Septemnber, 2024.

Apple reportedly backs out of OpenAI funding round
An iPhone with the new charger on a wooden background and artificial intelligence technology background.

Think twice before following financial advice you find on social media
TikTok and Facebook application on screen Apple iPhone XR
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