Meta is notifying underage Instagram and Facebook users in Australia that their accounts will be deactivated under new laws. Discover how the age verification process works and its implications.
Two 15-year-olds launch a High Court challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Read the latest.
Two 15-year-olds launch a landmark legal challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Discover the constitutional fight.
Groundbreaking research reveals famous singers die 4.6 years younger than lesser-known peers. Discover why fame itself, not lifestyle, is the toxic factor. Read the shocking findings.
Elon Musk's X platform reveals foreign accounts posing as American supporters through new location feature. Discover how this impacts misinformation and user privacy.
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, known for hits like 'You Can Get It If You Really Want', has died at 81. Read the full tribute to the two-time Grammy winner.
Australian Snapchat users under 16 face account lockdown from 10 December 2025. Learn how age verification works and appeal options if wrongly banned.
Elon Musk's X platform unveils a new transparency feature, 'about this account', exposing prominent Maga personalities operating from Russia, Nigeria, and India.
Australia's government pushes ahead with controversial social media ban for under-16s, but experts question whether it will deliver promised protections.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Discover which platforms are included, how age checks work, and the appeal process for wrongful bans.
From Monty Panesar to David Lammy, celebrities face lasting reputational damage from quiz show blunders. Discover why agents still push clients to appear and how social media amplifies the fallout.
A viral LinkedIn experiment reveals women dramatically increase profile views and engagement by adopting male personas and 'bro-coded' language. Discover the surprising results and LinkedIn's response.
Meta will deactivate Instagram, Facebook and Threads accounts for Australian users under 16 by December 10. Find out how this social media ban affects young teenagers.
Tourists flocked to Buckingham Palace after AI-generated ads promoted a fake Christmas market. Discover how this digital deception unfolded and learn to verify travel plans.
Exploring the viral phenomenon of Jake Paul's fight with Anthony Joshua - where boxing meets performance art in a spectacle driven by fame and attention.
Meta starts notifying Australian teens under 16 that their Facebook, Instagram and Threads accounts will be deactivated by December 10. Affected users can download content or return at 16.
Violent extremists are using AI to spread messages and evade moderation. With nihilistic extremism on the rise, experts warn it's harder to catch. Discover the new safety measures being implemented.
TikTok is launching a new feature allowing users to reduce AI-generated videos on their feeds. The platform hosts over 1bn AI videos. Learn how to manage your content preferences.
Discover why your social media is becoming a 'hellish stream of AI slop' and how trying to spot fakes makes the problem worse. Learn to navigate the hyperreality.
Roblox introduces voluntary age estimation tech to limit cross-generational chat, arguing its 'immersive gaming platform' should be exempt from Australia's under-16s social media ban.
Elon Musk questioned Billie Eilish's intelligence after she criticised how billionaires use their wealth. Read about their explosive online confrontation.
Gloucestershire charity Hundred Heroines had Facebook page wrongly removed twice after Meta's AI confused name with opioid reference. Discover how AI errors impact small organisations.
Marvin Ogbogbo, 23, from Stratford, has been sentenced to four years for raping a 14-year-old girl at Chafford Hundred station in 2019 after grooming her online. Read the full report.
A British citizen in Sheffield has had his social media accounts removed for glorifying Sudan's RSF militia. Tech platforms act after evidence of hate speech emerges.
The UK government is increasingly using social media influencers to communicate policies, raising concerns about avoiding proper scrutiny. Discover how this strategy works and its implications.
A former student is taking Richmond American University London to court after being expelled over impersonated social media posts. She seeks £98,000 in damages for financial and mental health impacts.
Sky Sports has shut down its female-targeted TikTok channel Halo just three days after launch following widespread criticism of patronising content. Discover what went wrong.
Location, Location, Location presenter Kirstie Allsopp faces online backlash after criticising author Michael Rosen's use of his Freedom Pass. The social media dispute has been viewed millions of times.
California Rep. Brad Sherman, 71, faces backlash after being photographed viewing explicit images during a flight. The Democrat blames X's 'For You' algorithm for the controversial content.
Author Naomi Alderman offers 12 practical strategies to manage information overload, avoid online conflicts, and maintain mental wellbeing in our digital age. Learn how to thrive in challenging times.