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
Tech News Instagram tests AI to catch underage users as part of teen safety push As scrutiny grows over social media’s impact on teens, Instagram is ramping up safety tools. New AI systems will flag underage users who misrepresent their age when signing up. 21/04/2025
Tech News Everything you need to know about Meta’s ‘monopoly’ trial If the case brought by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is successful, Meta could be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp. 17/04/2025
Europe News From soldier to influencer: Bridging Gen Z and the German army "The Bundeswehr has shown me how diverse people can be, even when wearing the same uniform," Captain David Matei told Euronews. 12/04/2025
Tech News Meta blocks teens livestreaming on Instagram without parental consent The measures will come out in Europe in the following months after rollout in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia first, Meta said. 08/04/2025
Culture news What are the 10 most Instagrammable bookstores in the world? From the bookstore that inspired J.K. Rowling’s vision of Hogwarts to one featuring a magical book portal, these are the most Instagrammable bookstores around the world. 08/04/2025