Kate Garraway announced on Good Morning Britain that teenagers are exposed to harmful content within minutes of creating a social media account, according to new research.
Global outage locks users out of Instagram and Facebook accounts in UK, US, Spain; issues persist on some platforms.
Instagram experienced a major global outage with over 1,000 reports on Downdetector, affecting login, audio, and messaging features.
Digital misogyny beyond the 'manosphere' threatens democracy, with women in public roles facing online abuse. Experts call for urgent legislative action.
TalkTV presenter Mike Graham sacked after failing to cooperate with inquiry into racist Facebook post featuring Churchill and Tube caption.
Influencer Clavicular hospitalised after suspected overdose on Kick livestream; now stable but under observation.
Meta, TikTok, and Roblox executives deny social media addiction in children, call under-16 ban unenforceable before MPs.
TikTok user Tiffany shares creepy discovery at Craters of the Moon National Park, sparking viral debate over whether it's a person, animal, or rock formation.
Colour analysis trend from the 1980s returns on TikTok, driven by Gen Z seeking confidence and sustainability in fashion.
UK adults send 58 hours of voice notes yearly, with many preferring them over real conversations, but most still value face-to-face interaction.
Researcher finds that romantic comedy ideals have been replaced by romantic dread, with dating apps industrialising anxiety and cultural optimism fading.
A man spent seven months in a stranger's family WhatsApp group after being added by mistake, observing daily life and family drama before being discovered and removed.
Exploring why society is obsessed with Gen Z—from marketing and data to generational hysteria and genuine behavioural shifts.
AI helps craft personal messages like condolences, but research shows disclosure harms trust. Is authenticity at stake?
Twitter experienced a major outage for about an hour on Thursday, with thousands of users unable to access the platform. The issue has been resolved.
Professional Jockeys Association warns of fake AI-generated stories on Facebook, urges public to ignore defamatory content.
Los Angeles jury finds Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive products that harmed a young user, awarding $6m damages.
Dubai influencers faced criticism for posting luxury videos during Iran's missile strikes, with many ignoring safety warnings and continuing to party.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcome a US court ruling holding Meta and Google liable for a woman’s childhood social media addiction.
A major outage at Fastly brought down numerous websites including Reddit and Gov.uk for 45 minutes in the UK.
A dachshund named Wilson earns £4,600 a month via social media, funding his owners' £50k wedding.
Australian mum's cheese slicing trick using a potato peeler has taken TikTok by storm, with many calling it 'genius'.
A bacon cooking test between air fryer and hob finds the air fryer produces crispier bacon faster with less mess.
TikTok's Bold Glamour filter sparks debate over mental health and beauty standards due to its seamless, hyper-realistic transformation of users' appearances.
Perfectionism is driving mental health issues among millennials, according to research linking high standards to anxiety and depression.
Gen Z is leaving other social media but still uses TikTok daily, despite falling trust and nostalgia for simpler times, survey finds.
YouTubers are visiting Jeffrey Epstein's island for videos, gaining millions of views amid renewed interest from released FBI files.
The National Lottery app and website went down for hours, locking thousands out of their accounts. The issue has been resolved.
Parents are using emojis to hide children's faces on social media, a trend criticised as performative privacy. Celebrities like Meghan and Markle join in.
A woman caught her cats stealing defrosted raw meat from the fridge using a hidden camera, uncovering a tuxedo cat leading the operation.