Social Media Scams Cost Americans $2.1 Billion in 2025

Facebook was the most popular platform for social media scammers, the FTC reports. [...]

Greece Reportedly Wants to Curb Anonymity on Social Media Platforms

Greek politicians, as they gear up for next year's national elections, are considering steps beyond banning children from social media. [...]

A new search AI tool from Google will summarize tips from Reddit and social media — the ‘Expert Advice’ panel will ‘include a preview of perspectives from public online discussions’ and other sources as part of its updates to AI Mode and AI Overviews

A new search AI tool from Google will summarize tips from Reddit and social media. [...]

RIP social media. What comes next is messy.

As social media splinters, how can we keep the new online spaces from devolving into toxic pits of despair? [...]

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. [...]

The UK's under-16s social media ban could arrive soon — but here are 8 measures we could see instead

The UK Government's new social media rules are coming soon, here's what we expect, [...]

Malaysia's under-16 social media ban carries fines up to $2.5 million

Malaysia's under-16 social media ban has taken effect. [...]

Japan is considering stronger age restrictions for social media use — but public response to the move hasn't been as positive as hoped

Japan’s communications ministry has proposed new measures to protect young people from social media addiction [...]