Global Instagram Outage Locks Users Out Of Accounts
Instagram and Facebook suffered a global outage on Friday, locking users out of accounts for nearly an hour before services resumed.
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Phone Habits Killing Intimacy In Uk Couples
Research shows phone use is causing 'technoference' in UK couples, leading to conflict and reduced intimacy, with 72% reporting daily interruptions.
Optical Illusion of Tree Stump Hides Cat, Baffling Thousands
A tricky optical illusion of a tree stump hides a cat, baffling thousands on Reddit. Only a 'true master of observation' can spot it.
Boy Aquarium: TikTok Trend Rebrands Ice Hockey Rinks
TikTok trend 'boy aquarium' rebrands ice hockey rinks as places to watch male players, boosted by romance books and TV shows like Heated Rivalry.
Black Scots Go Viral on TikTok, Sparking Transatlantic Conversations on Race
A Glasgow teacher's viral TikTok rant about Scottish weather sparks global conversations on race and diaspora, with black Scots engaging African Americans.
The 'Gen Z Stare': A New Social Phenomenon Explained
The 'Gen Z stare' trend explained: why younger people are staring instead of speaking, and how different generations perceive it.
Doomscrolling named Britain's top habit but least enjoyable pastime
Study finds doomscrolling is UK's most common but least enjoyable pastime; listening to music tops joy list.
Brazil gripped by craze for whistling-only WhatsApp groups
Brazil sees a sudden craze for whistling-only WhatsApp groups, with some receiving 600 voice notes daily and reaching member limits in under 24 hours.
Facebook Removes Anti-Vax Influencer Campaign Linked to Russian Firm
Facebook removes hundreds of accounts linked to Russian anti-vax disinformation campaigns targeting India, Latin America, and the US.
Children As Guinea Pigs In Social Media Experiment
Facebook's emotional contagion experiment raises ethical concerns, highlighting public distrust and the power of tech giants over personal data.
Meta Outage Locks Users Out of Facebook and Instagram
Meta outage on Tuesday locked thousands out of Facebook and Instagram, with users unable to log in or load feeds. Over 300,000 reports filed on Downdetector.
Instagram Rolls Back Changes After Backlash from Users and Celebrities
Instagram reverses algorithm changes after backlash from users including Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian, who criticised the app for mimicking TikTok.
I’ve Deleted the Dating Apps – Now, I’m Looking for Love on LinkedIn
A woman explains why she has deleted dating apps and now uses LinkedIn to find love, citing its detailed profiles and lower pressure.
American Baffled By 3 British Phrases
An American expat in London vents about three British phrases she finds baffling: 'you alright?', 'unwell', and 'lollipop man'.
Mormon Women Navigate Social Media Fast Amid Campaigns and Work
Mormon women react to prophet's call for a 10-day social media fast, balancing faith with work and political campaigns.
Dunbar's Number: The 150-Friend Social Limit Explained
Dunbar's number theory says humans can only maintain 150 relationships. Explore the science behind this social limit and its modern relevance.
Theroux Documentary Exposes Influencer HSTikkyTokky's Manosphere Grift
Louis Theroux's documentary exposes the influencer HSTikkyTokky and the manosphere as a grift, revealing the banal and trapped reality behind the glamour.
Sluts, simps and body shaming: the rise of Africa’s manosphere
Experts warn of rising misogyny in Africa's manosphere, with influencers like Amerix and Andrew Kibe gaining traction online.
Louis Theroux's Manosphere Doc: Mother Scolds Hstikkytokky
Louis Theroux's new Netflix documentary features a mother confronting influencer Hstikkytokky, sparking debate on the manosphere's impact.
ASA Rules Beauty Filters in Ads Mislead Consumers
ASA bans misleading beauty filters in social media ads, following #filterdrop campaign. Influencers must not exaggerate product effects.
Looksmaxxing: The Dangerous Obsession With Appearance
Looksmaxxing, a TikTok trend rooted in incel forums, promotes extreme male beauty standards and risky practices like surgery and steroids.
Titanic Disaster: 10 Critical Errors Revealed in BBC Podcast
BBC podcast reveals 10 critical errors leading to Titanic disaster, including a coal fire, missing binoculars, ignored iceberg warnings, and insufficient lifeboats.
Women Report 1,600% LinkedIn Boost After Pretending to Be Men
Women report up to 1,600% increase in LinkedIn engagement after switching profile to male and using 'bro-coded' language, raising questions about algorithmic bias.
UK Social Media Users Post Less as Video Apps and Privacy Fears Grow, Ofcom Finds
Ofcom study shows UK social media users posting less due to video apps and privacy fears; active posting drops from 61% to 49%.
Mother of Teen Who Died in TikTok Challenge Urges PM to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
Ellen Roome, whose son Jools Sweeney died in a TikTok challenge, urges PM to ban social media for under-16s as consultation closes.
Manosphere’s Grip on Young British Men Revealed
A teenage boy recounts being lured into the manosphere and calls for constructive alternatives to toxic masculinity narratives.
TikTok Deletions Surge 150% After US Ownership Change
TikTok deletions surge 150% after US ownership change to Trump allies, sparking censorship and privacy concerns.
Rising UK food prices turn cash-strapped shoppers away from high street
UK food prices rose 4% in July, driven by meat and butter costs, as shoppers cut spending due to economic uncertainty, according to BRC and CBI surveys.
SYBAU, WYLL and PMO: Decoding the Latest Teen Text Abbreviations
A new list of teen text abbreviations like SYBAU, WYLL and PMO has parents baffled, with meanings far from what adults expect.
TikTok Deletions Surge in US After New Deal
US TikTok deletions rise sharply after new deal securing app's future, amid privacy concerns and technical issues.
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