Tech News Meta to end encrypted private messaging on Instagram End-to-end encryption is a way of sending messages to the intended recipients without anyone else, including tech companies, being able to read them. 18/03/2026
Tech News Portugal approves social media restrictions for kids under 16 Portugal is the latest European country to approve social media bans for children. 13/02/2026
Destinations Italian valley to restrict tourist access to Instagram-famous church It comes after residents expressed frustration over traffic and tourists clogging up the town’s parking places and trespassing on private land. 27/01/2026
Business FTC presses on with appeal after Meta's monopoly battle win The agency says Meta cemented its dominance by buying rivals. Meta says the market is fiercely competitive and points to TikTok and YouTube. 21/01/2026
Culture news No way Beck: Brooklyn Beckham says he's been manipulated by his family Brooklyn, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, says he's cutting ties with his famous parents accusing them of 'ruining' his relationship with his wife since before they even got married. 20/01/2026
Tech News Australia banned social media for under-16s. Could it work in Denmark? Australia is cracking down on social media for kids under 16, and Denmark looks set to follow with a ban for under-15s. 09/12/2025
Culture news TikTok scrolling can cause 'brain rot' according to new study The American Psychological Association's verdict is clear: short-form video is measurably bad for mental health. 24/11/2025
Business Meta wins historic FTC antitrust trial focused on WhatsApp, Instagram Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp don't violate US antitrust law, ruled district judge James Boasberg on Tuesday. 19/11/2025
Business Meta projects higher expenses for 2026, sending shares plummeting Meta did not say what it expects 2026 expenses to be, but analysts are forecasting $97 billion (€83.51bn) — according to FactSet. 30/10/2025
Tech News Meta and TikTok breach EU online platform rules, Commission finds Both platforms have now time to reply to the findings or face a penalty of up to 6% of their global annual turnover. 24/10/2025
Tech News Rise of political influencers sparks questions about ad regulation The upcoming Digital Fairness Act, aimed at protecting consumers from misleading influencer marketing, could include stricter rules for influencers. 24/10/2025
Tech News Meta to allow parents to limit teenagers’ interactions with AI The changes come as the social media giant, which owns Facebook and Instagram, faces criticism over harms to children from its platforms. 17/10/2025
Tech News Instagram to use PG-13 rating to limit content for teenagers The changes come as Meta faces relentless criticism over harms to children on social media. 14/10/2025
Tech News Social media sites accused of pushing suicide-related content to teens The popular social media platforms recommend "shocking levels of harmful content" to teenagers, the researchers said. 21/08/2025
Travel News Lavender fields draw unmanageable tourist numbers to Spanish village Brihuega’s lavender fields attracted more than 100,000 visitors in July alone. 29/07/2025
Tech News Dutch government says kids under age 15 should not use social media The guidance differentiates between social media sites like TikTok and Instagram and messaging services like WhatsApp. 18/06/2025