X's Location Tool Reveals Fake Political Accounts
Elon Musk's X platform reveals foreign accounts posing as American supporters through new location feature. Discover how this impacts misinformation and user privacy.
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Snapchat to block 440k Australian under-16 users
Australian Snapchat users under 16 face account lockdown from 10 December 2025. Learn how age verification works and appeal options if wrongly banned.
X Tool Reveals Foreign-Based Maga Influencers
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 Social Media Ban: Concerns Over Effectiveness
Australia's government pushes ahead with controversial social media ban for under-16s, but experts question whether it will deliver promised protections.
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Explained
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.
Why celebrities risk humiliation on TV quiz shows
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.
Women find LinkedIn success by pretending to be men
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 blocks Instagram, Facebook for under-16s in Australia
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.
AI Christmas Market Hoax Leaves Tourists Locked Out
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.
Meta begins Australian teen account shutdowns
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.
AI helps nihilistic extremists evade online detection
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 gives users control over AI content
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.
AI Detective Nightmare: Your Social Media Feed Is Fake
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 Rolls Out Age Verification in Australia
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.
Musk calls Eilish 'not sharpest tool' in online feud
Elon Musk questioned Billie Eilish's intelligence after she criticised how billionaires use their wealth. Read about their explosive online confrontation.
Facebook AI mistakes photography charity for drug promotion
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.
East London rapist jailed for 2019 station attack
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.
Sheffield man's accounts removed for RSF propaganda
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.
Government uses influencers to reach voters directly
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.
Student sues London uni over wrongful expulsion
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 axes Halo TikTok after sexism backlash
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.
Two-year-old boy dies in 20-floor fall from window
A two-year-old boy has died after falling from the twentieth floor of a Newark apartment block. The tragic accident has sparked urgent calls for improved window safety in high-rise buildings.
Allsopp criticised for Michael Rosen Freedom Pass comments
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.
Democrat politician caught staring at X-rated photos on flight
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.
How to Navigate the Digital Information Crisis
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.
TikTok star avoids jail after McLaren crash and escape
HSTikkyTokky receives suspended sentence after crashing supercar at 71mph in 40 zone then spending 12 months travelling abroad. Read the full court details.
TikTok influencer avoids jail after McLaren crash
TikTok star Harrison Sullivan, known as HSTikkyTokky, receives suspended sentence for dangerous driving after crashing McLaren at 71mph in 40 zone. Read the full story.
UK Social Media Breaks Rise as Users Seek Digital Balance
Discover why millions of Britons are limiting screen time and taking social media breaks in 2025. Learn practical strategies for digital wellness and reclaim your time online.
Study: Online Racism Affects Black Adolescents' Health
New research reveals Black adolescents experience racial bias online daily, impacting sleep and concentration. Learn how algorithmic filters perpetuate harm and what experts say must change.
Celebrity Secrets of Letterboxd's Four Favourites
Discover how stars like Kristen Stewart and Hugh Grant master Letterboxd's film lists with these unwritten rules. Learn what makes the perfect cinematic confession booth.
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