Australia says Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube are not complying with its child social media ban. Court action may follow.
Australia says Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube are not complying with its child social media ban. Court action may follow.

Three months after Australia became the first country in the world to ban children under 16 from holding social media accounts, its online safety regulator says the platforms are not doing enough to make the ban work. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman G…

If TikTok doomscrolling wasn’t bad enough, it now serves an emoji game in DMs

TikTok has rolled out a secret emoji game in DMs globally, letting users challenge friends without ever leaving the app.

Oracle Layoffs Lead To Heartbreaking Posts On LinkedIn

Several workers at the Texas-based tech giant expressed the shock of being part of the downsizing on the social media platform LinkedIn.

The Cost Of Flying Blind In Influencer Marketing

Influencer marketing is a core channel, but limited measurement makes it harder for leaders to evaluate performance and allocate budgets.

Instagram tests letting you pay to view stories anonymously
Instagram tests letting you pay to view stories anonymously

Meta is testing an Instagram subscription that offers a bunch of new perks, such as the ability to view stories without the poster knowing, according to a report from TechCrunch. The paid plan will also allow subscribers to see how many times people replay their own stories and search for specific viewers. Other features include […]

WhatsApp support for CarPlay is right around the corner

I’ve been a loyal CarPlay user for years, so this update feels long overdue. WhatsApp is finally working on a proper app for CarPlay, and it’s about time. Until now, all I could do was see notifications pop up on the dashboard, with zero real interacti…

Social media restrictions for minors are gaining steam in more countries

Minors probably didn’t need social media this early, and now it’s showing.

Bluesky built a new AI tool that wants to free you from social algorithms

Bluesky’s new Attie app lets you build custom social feeds using natural language, handing algorithmic control back to users instead of platforms.