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Jason Citron, co-founder of popular social chat app Discord, resigned as the company’s chief executive on Wednesday. Citron said in a statement that the new CEO…
The Federal Trade Commission on Monday accused Meta of creating a monopoly that robbed the competition by buying startups that were on the road, and by…
Elon Musk’s Xai artificial intelligence company has purchased Musk’s X, a social media platform formerly known as Twitter, for $330 billion, showcasing the billionaire’s rapid integration…
Smartphones help kids socialize AYO Production/Shutterstock A study of over 1,500 children suggests that smartphones are beneficial for mental and social well-being unless they begin using…
a The skeleton is at the center of the T. So, that’s because of Joyce Carroll Oates’s online infamy. In 2021, the award-winning novelist provided her…
Male chimpanzees may have sexual contact during stressful periodsJake Brooker/Chimhunsi Wildlife Orphanage Trust Some chimpanzees seem to use sexual behaviors like genital rubbing to manage stressful…
Whenmai* began studying psychology in mid-2019. She looked forward to traveling to college to have a lively conversation with her classmates working on new ideas. However,…
wHEN Congress was postponed to the holiday in December. This is a groundbreaking bill aimed at overhauling how technology companies protect the youngest users. The Kids…
SSocial media has always served as an entertainment mirror for society as a whole. The algorithms and amplification of our always-on online presence have highlighted the…
On TikTok, people claim that pouring castor oil on their belly buttons can cure endometriosis, aid in weight loss, improve complexion, and promote healthy hair. However,…
Social media platforms are required to take action to comply with UK online safety laws, but they have not yet implemented all the necessary measures to…
a Elon Musk’s departure from X resulted in the loss of around 2.7 million active Apple and Android users in the U.S. in a span of…
WWhen the baby parrots were delivered to Alice Soares de Oliveira’s desk, they had no wings and could barely open their eyes. The pair, housed in…
HHello. Welcome to TechScape. Happy belated Thanksgiving to all my American readers. I hope you all enjoy a fun holiday party this weekend. I’m looking forward…
JJust by clicking on the “shiny babe” filter, the teenager’s face was subtly elongated, her nose was streamlined, and her cheeks were sprinkled with freckles. Then,…
According to the communications watchdog, Reddit, the US online discussion platform, has surpassed X to become the fifth most popular social media platform in the UK.…
UNESCO has issued a warning that social media influencers urgently need help in fact-checking before sharing information with their followers to prevent the spread of misinformation…
It took around 90 seconds for Liana Montag to witness the violence on her X account. The altercation in the restaurant escalated into a full-fledged brawl,…
Ministers have stated that the social media ban for under-16s is not currently being considered, despite teenagers urging a reconsideration of plans to restrict access to…
MPs in a parliamentary inquiry into the UK riots and the proliferation of false and harmful AI content are set to call on Elon Musk to…
Bluesky sign-ups continue to grow Anna Barclay/Getty Images As a technology reporter, I like to think of myself as an early adopter. I first signed up…
A prominent philosopher has raised concerns about a growing “social disconnect” between those who believe that artificially intelligent systems possess consciousness and those who argue that…
A parliamentary committee investigating the impact of social media on Australian society has recommended empowering users to change, reset, and disable algorithms, as well as enhancing…
“What a privilege to be able to run in the rain. What a privilege to have a house to clean.” Social media is often criticized for…
Norway has set a strict minimum age limit of 15 for social media in its efforts to combat tech companies that are deemed harmful to young…
Legislation supported by Labor, the Conservative Party, and child protection experts will require social media companies to exclude teenagers from algorithms intended to reduce content addiction…
vinegarFor the past decade or so, Brits looking to meet their soul mate online have relied on two main methods: trying their luck on dating apps,…
vinegarWe've reached a point where the CEO of a major social network is being arrested and detained. This is a big change, and it happened in…
TRussian-born tech entrepreneur Pavel Durov founded wildly popular social networks and cryptocurrencies, amassed a multi-billion dollar fortune, and found himself at odds with authorities in Russia…
“Bcontinue @thread “This week has felt like sitting on a half-empty train early in the morning as gradually more people board with horror stories of how…
What actions can the UK government take regarding Twitter? Should What are your thoughts on Twitter? What interests does Elon Musk have? The billionaire proprietor of…
aAmong those quickly convicted and sentenced recently for their involvement in racially charged riots were: Bobby Silbon. Silbon exited his 18th birthday celebration at a bingo…
During Keir Starmer’s 2020 Labour leader campaign, his team debated the idea of him leaving Twitter altogether. Many of Starmer’s close associates wanted to change the…
The 1996 Dunblane massacre and the protests that followed were Textbook example of how an act of terrorism mobilized a nation to demand effective gun control.The…
An innovative British startup focusing on technology to prevent cold and damp in rental homes has received new funding to expand its operations. This comes as…
According to the European Commission, Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, has breached the EU’s new digital law with its advertising strategy. This model involved charging users…
The people of Easter Island built hundreds of monolithic statues called Moai. Stephanie Morcinek via Unsplash The widely held claim that the ancient people of Easter…
“Put that phone away!” Most parents have yelled something similar to this at their children, usually resulting in a shocked look on the child’s face. In…
Analysis of millions of tweets shows the changing meaning of the word “bot” Svet foto/Shutterstock Calling someone a bot on social media once meant suspecting they…
If anything symbolizes the end of Twitter, it’s the rise and fall of Oprah Winfrey’s account. Oprah joined the platform in 2009. First time tweeting Live…