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Australia's social media ban: 4chan accessible to under-16s
Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s faces scrutiny as controversial platform 4chan escapes restrictions, raising questions about enforcement and platform classification.
Instagram suffers major global outage
Instagram users worldwide reported widespread technical issues on Thursday, with many unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in what appears to be one of the platform's most significant outages this year.
Denmark plans social media ban for under-16s
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces radical plan to prohibit social media access for children under 16, citing mental health crisis and 'stolen childhoods' in major policy address.
Denmark plans social media ban for under-15s
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces radical plan to prohibit social media access for children under 15, warning platforms are 'robbing children of their childhood' in major digital wellbeing initiative.
Partiful App: The Hidden Cost of Digital Party Invites
The viral party planning app Partiful is facing scrutiny as experts reveal how our digital invitations come with hidden costs to personal privacy and data security.
Instagram Rings: Meta's New Creator Awards System
Meta introduces Instagram Rings, an innovative awards system recognising top creators with exclusive profile features and enhanced visibility on the platform.
Instagram suffers major global outage disrupting millions
Millions of Instagram users were left disconnected as a major platform outage disrupted service across the UK and globally, triggering widespread social media reactions and highlighting our digital dependency.
Instagram suffers major global outage affecting millions
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide outage, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform and turning to rival social networks to voice their frustration.
AI Influencers: Social Media's New Digital Stars
Computer-generated personalities are amassing millions of followers and lucrative brand deals, raising questions about authenticity and the future of social media influencing.
Trump's Truth Social platform experiences mysterious outage
Donald Trump's Truth Social platform experienced a mysterious 90-minute outage, triggering widespread speculation about technical issues versus intentional suspension during a critical political moment.
TikTok child accounts can access pornographic content
Shocking investigation reveals TikTok's child safety failures as pornographic material remains readily available to under-13 accounts, sparking urgent calls for regulation.
PNG considers social media age restrictions
Papua New Guinea considers imposing age restrictions on social media platforms, sparking fierce debate between child protection advocates and free speech campaigners.
Instagram suffers global outage affecting millions of users
Meta's Instagram platform experienced widespread technical failures leaving millions unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages during hours-long disruption.
Instagram suffers major outage affecting thousands
Instagram experienced major technical issues leaving users unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in widespread outage affecting thousands globally.
Social media posts could get Brits banned from holidays
British travellers are being cautioned about strict new social media rules that could see them denied entry to countries like Spain, Turkey, and Greece for posting inappropriate content.
Instagram suffers major outage affecting UK users
Millions of Instagram users worldwide experienced service disruption as the platform suffered a major outage, leaving businesses and creators scrambling.
Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, accusing them of deliberately addicting children to their platforms while demanding billions in compensation for the mental health damage caused.
Global Blackout: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Crash
Meta's tech empire grinds to a halt as users worldwide report being locked out of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in a major service failure.
Elon Musk's X challenges Australia's social media ban for kids
Elon Musk's X platform demands a pause on Australia's landmark law banning under-16s from social media, citing concerns over its 'lawfulness' and implementation, setting the stage for a major legal and policy clash.
Australia's expanded social media ban targets Reddit, Twitch
The Australian government proposes a major expansion of its social media ban for minors, targeting platforms like Reddit, Twitch, Roblox, and Steam to create a safer online environment for children.
Instagram Hit By Major Global Outage
Instagram users worldwide were hit by a major service disruption, with the app becoming inaccessible for hours. Here's what we know about the crash that sparked chaos on social media.
Trump's Truth Social Soars to $6bn Valuation in Market Debut
Shares in Donald Trump's Truth Social parent company surged by as much as 59% in their first day of trading, creating a massive paper fortune for the former president despite the platform's modest revenue.
Instagram's Global Outage: Millions Locked Out of Platform
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users locked out and frustrated. Here's the full breakdown of the technical meltdown.
Australia's Social Media Ban Loophole Exposed for Under-16s
A critical loophole in Australia's new social media age verification law allows minors to easily access harmful content, including gambling and violent far-right material, by simply browsing without an account, experts warn.
Dallas Airports Halt Flights After Critical Radar Failure
A major technical failure cripples radar and radio systems at Dallas Fort Worth International and Dallas Love Field airports, forcing a complete ground stop and sparking travel chaos across the US.
Instagram Suffers Major Global Outage: Users Locked Out
Meta's Instagram suffers a catastrophic global outage, leaving millions of users unable to access feeds, send messages, or refresh content. The widespread disruption sparks chaos and frustration across social media platforms.
Instagram censors plus-size model, sparking global backlash
Instagram is under fire after censoring a post by Italian plus-size model Natascia Maesi for 'violating nudity policies', sparking accusations of body-shaming and discriminatory algorithms. The incident has ignited a global conversation on digital censors
Optus network failure linked to Triple Zero deaths
A catastrophic failure during an Optus network upgrade disrupted emergency calls to Triple Zero, resulting in three tragic deaths, as confirmed by the telecom giant's CEO in a damning revelation.
Foxtel's Hubble UK Launch Fails, Enters Maintenance Mode
Foxtel's new streaming service, Hubble, has been forced into emergency 'maintenance mode' just days after its high-profile UK launch, leaving subscribers locked out despite a massive marketing campaign.
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