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 [...]

This App Blocks Social Media Until You (Literally) Touch Grass, and I'm So Excited for It

It may seem like a joke or a bit extreme, but it could be a great weapon in the fight to curb our screen time. [...]

Reddit's rule check feature will help users avoid breaking subreddit rules

Reddit has announced several new tools that seem like they were designed to encourage more lurkers to participate in discussions on the website. One of the new tools called Rules Check will make it ea [...]

X is 'pausing' encrypted DMs

X users can no longer send encrypted messages on the platform. The company said in an update that it's "pausing" the feature "while we work on making some improvements." Users [...]

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 [...]

Instagram wants you to personalize your Reels algorithm for 2026

Last month, Instagram began rolling out a new set of controls that allowed users to personalize the topics recommended to them by the Reels algorithm. Now, Meta is making that feature available to all [...]

UK will ban social media for children under 16

The UK is following Australia by banning young people under 16 from TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms. [...]

Rumors of a Final Fantasy 9 Remake Heat Up After Social Media Tease

Fans think a social media post from Square Enix might signal a remake announcement of one of the franchise's beloved games. [...]

I swapped my iPhone for the distraction-free Balance Phone to curb my social media habit, and it wasn't quite the digital detox I expected

I spent a week with the distraction-free Balance Phone, but it left me feeling conflicted about blanket social media bans. [...]