Free Yourself from Social Media Brain Rot in 2026
Discover practical strategies to reclaim your focus and mental wellbeing from the grip of social media in the new year. Learn how to combat digital overload.
Discover practical strategies to reclaim your focus and mental wellbeing from the grip of social media in the new year. Learn how to combat digital overload.
President Macron's government will propose a law to ban social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high schools from 2026, following Australia's lead. Read the full details.
President Macron's government will table legislation to ban under-15s from social platforms and extend mobile phone prohibitions to high schools. Discover the details and political context.
Kate Hudson reveals she has quit email, calling it a day-ruiner. The actress juggles her busiest career stretch in decades with a Netflix series and Oscar-buzzed film. Discover her digital detox.
Volkswagen pauses US sales of its electric ID. Buzz for 2026, citing a cooling EV market and disappointing sales. The rebooted model is now slated for a 2027 arrival. Read the full analysis.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is closely monitoring Australia's world-first law banning under-16s from platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Could the UK follow suit?
Leonardo DiCaprio's father and stepmother were guests of honour at a Los Angeles celebration for his Oscar-tipped film 'One Battle After Another'. The event, attended by Al Pacino and Baz Luhrmann, highlighted the actor's close family ties.
As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.
George Clooney's new Netflix film 'Jay Kelly' is being hailed as a masterpiece, reducing viewers to tears and sparking major Oscar buzz. Stream it now.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for young users.
Australians are being locked out of their social media accounts due to flawed AI moderation. Learn about the legal fight for digital rights and how to protect your account.
Australia begins enforcing a 16-year age limit for social media, with platforms facing fines up to £26 million for non-compliance. Discover the details and global implications.
Australia's Communications Minister warns LinkedIn could lose its exemption from the under-16s social media ban if it becomes a haven for bullying. The ban starts December 10.
Shocking analysis shows hundreds of thousands of children aged 3-5 are on social media. Experts warn of adult-targeted algorithms and call for urgent action to protect young minds.
New research reveals excessive social media use is often a habit, not an addiction. Discover the real impact on mental health and why so many feel hooked. Read the full story.
New research finds excessive social media use is often a conditioned habit rather than a true addiction. Discover how this changes responsibility and what it means for UK teens.
The European Parliament votes to ban under-16s from social media platforms. Learn how this landmark resolution could reshape digital childhoods across Europe.
The European Parliament urges a 16+ age limit for social media. Discover how the UK, Australia, and other nations are regulating children's online access. Read the full global comparison.
Malaysia will prohibit under-16s from social media from 2026, mirroring Australia's strict new law. Discover how nations are tackling online harms for children.
From 10 December 2025, Australians under 16 will be blocked from Snapchat. 440,000 users must verify their age or face locked accounts. Discover the verification process.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its teen social media ban but excludes Pinterest. Find out which platforms are affected and the hefty fines for non-compliance.
The beloved app Vine is making a comeback as diVine with a strict ban on AI-generated content, championing real, human-made videos. Discover how this revival plans to reshape social media.
McFly's Tom Fletcher and his 11-year-old son Buzz delivered a show-stopping duet for Children In Need, leaving viewers emotional and raising £45 million. Read the full story.
Netflix's 'Jay Kelly' starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler leaves audiences emotional. The film premieres in cinemas before its December 5 streaming debut.
New analysis reveals a 10% drop in daily social media use since 2022. Are you cutting back? Share your experience with the Guardian.
The Oscar-winner's latest directorial effort about the infamous Nazi trials receives mixed reviews while generating awards season conversation.
Australian policymakers are pushing to include popular gaming platform Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for under-16s, sparking debate about online safety versus digital freedom.
Australia's controversial new social media ban raises critical questions about digital expression and whether features like Reddit's downvote could face government scrutiny in the name of online safety.
Australia implements unprecedented social media ban targeting Reddit and Kick, sparking global debate about online regulation and digital freedoms.
Australia announces landmark legislation banning under-16s from social media platforms including Reddit, joining global efforts to protect children's mental health and online safety.