Children's commissioner warns of risk after poll finds 45% of children aged 8-17 have seen harmful online content, including self-harm and suicide material.
Instagram introduces PG-13 style restrictions for teen accounts, requiring parental opt-out. Critics question effectiveness.
A WHO study reveals Africa has the highest loneliness rates globally, driven by urbanisation and cultural shifts.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle back UK's social media ban for under-16s but call for stronger action to tackle online harm at its source.
Elon Musk urges his 227m X followers to cancel Netflix over transgender content in kids' shows, accusing the streamer of woke bias.
A secret Facebook group with 17,000 members is helping women identify and avoid sexual abusers on dating apps by sharing warnings and red flags.
Coroner Andrew Walker recommends separate social media for children after Molly Russell's death, prompting calls for action on the Online Safety Bill.
1.4 million Britons left dating apps in the past year, with experts citing fatigue, detachment, and market monopolisation as key factors.
TikTok creators Moses Combe and Kobi Coker review London's artisan bakeries, sparking debate on gentrification, cost, and community inclusion.
Facebook-owned platforms including Instagram suffered a global outage lasting nearly six hours, affecting millions of users and businesses.
Woman wears dolphin costume on first Hinge date to test reaction; video goes viral but no second date.
Molly Rose Foundation warns rushed under-16 social media ban could backfire, urges strict safety standards instead of blanket prohibition.
Ofcom reports UK social media users are posting and commenting less due to video platforms and fears about historic posts affecting their future.
TikTok influencer Michael Selwood, with thousands of followers, found dead in Tameside after being reported missing. Tributes pour in.
New research shows text abbreviations make senders seem less sincere and reduce response rates, though context matters.
Tyler Robinson, 22, charged with aggravated murder of Charlie Kirk; prosecutor seeks death penalty.
Australia adds Reddit and Kick to under-16 social media ban, with more platforms under review. Fines up to $49.5m for non-compliance.
Jesse Eisenberg breaks silence on not returning for The Social Network sequel, The Social Reckoning, as Jeremy Strong takes over as Mark Zuckerberg.
Megan Stalter deletes TikTok, claiming ICE censorship; TikTok cites power outage bug.
A user describes how clicking a cheerful dog post led to a feed full of death announcements, highlighting algorithm effects.
Dubai influencers Mitchell Armstrong and Soudi of Arabia downplay drone attacks and criticise Brits who left, while UAE says it intercepted hundreds of missiles and drones.
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp restore service after a global outage lasting nearly six hours due to faulty router configurations.
Tinder introduces AI matchmaking and real-world features to combat app fatigue among Gen Z users, shifting from endless swiping to curated compatibility.
Gen X's own vacant stares, from hearing loss to existential dread, are more deserving of criticism than the gen Z 'blank' expression, argues a columnist.
From Tesco employee to West End star: Hannah Lowther on leveraging TikTok fame into a stage career and facing criticism.
CBS News cuts 6% of staff, shuts 98-year-old radio network, as Bari Weiss leads digital shift under Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison.
Advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith offers tips for a reader whose friend constantly sends disturbing social media content.
Gen X is increasingly using voice notes, causing friendship strains as recipients criticise the self-indulgent, time-consuming messages.
Mike Graham sacked from TalkTV after failing to assist investigation into racist Facebook post he claimed was result of hacking.
Parents say Instagram promotes eating disorder content to teens, citing leaked Facebook research and their daughters' severe illnesses.