Age verification for social media is the right idea built the wrong way

Social media bans for minors risk sacrificing digital privacy in pursuit of online safety. [...]

Google decides it won't comply with EU fact-checking law

Google has told the EU it will not comply with a forthcoming fact-checking law, according to a copy of a letter obtained by Axios. The company states that it will not be adding fact checks to search r [...]

Under-16s social media ban lands in Australia

Australian teens are now locked out of the most popular social media apps. Here's how the platforms are complying with the new rules [...]

TikTok rolls out a Security Checkup tool to help protect your account

Although the future of TikTok remains uncertain, the app continues to get new features. The latest is called Security Checkup, which is a centralized dashboard designed to help you protect your accoun [...]

X shuts down the European Commission’s ad account the day after major fine

Just a day after receiving a roughly $140 million fine, X has terminated the ad account of the European Commission. Nikita Bier, X's head of product, accused the European Commission of using an e [...]

UK bans social media ban for under-16s — all the latest news live and what it means for Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and more

The UK has become the latest country to ban social media for under-16s — here's everything you need to know. [...]

Honor implies the Trump Mobile T1 is a 'Chinese-made gold phone' in playful social media jibe

Chinese smartphone brand Honor has poked fun at the Trump Mobile T1 Phone in a new social media post. [...]

How to bypass social media blocks and increased surveillance in 2026

Hitting a firewall on your travels? From stealth VPNs to encrypted eSIMs, here is your definitive 2026 guide to bypassing social media blocks and escaping government surveillance safely abroad. [...]

Threads reaches 150 million daily users and is ramping up ads

Threads has grown to 150 million daily active users. Mark Zuckerberg shared the latest milestone for the company's text-based app during Meta's third-quarter earnings call. The company previ [...]