Category : Social


Gen Z's 'Unc' Replaces 'OK Boomer' as Top Slang

Gen Z's new slang term 'unc' is spreading rapidly online, with searches up 74%. Experts explain its meaning and why it's a softer successor to 'OK Boomer'. Discover if you have 'unc status'.

Facebook tests charging users to share web links

Meta is trialling a system limiting non-paying users to two free link posts per month, a move experts warn could further damage news publishers' traffic. Discover the implications for media.

Bakery harassed after TikTok video goes viral

A Melbourne bakery in Montmorency was targeted by online abuse and prank calls after a TikTok criticising its sausage rolls went viral. Discover the impact of digital harassment on small businesses.

Teens React to Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban

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.

Instagram down in major global blackout

Instagram experienced a major worldwide outage on 4 December 2025, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform. Reports flooded Downdetector as the blackout hit. Read the latest.

YouTube launches 2025 Recap feature globally

YouTube has launched its 2025 Recap, offering users a personalised overview of their viewing habits. Find out how to access your video year in review and what insights it provides.

Rage bait is Oxford Word of the Year 2025

Lexicographer Susie Dent explains the meaning of 'rage bait', the Oxford Word of the Year 2025, which beat 'aura farming' and 'biohack'. Discover its origins and modern usage.

Nagi Maehashi: Social Media Is Not A Career

Recipe Tin Eats founder Nagi Maehashi delivers a surprising message to aspiring influencers at the TikTok Awards, urging them to pursue formal education and skills. Discover her crucial advice for the digital generation.

Study: Instagram use is habit, not addiction

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.

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