Tag: Social media
Social media scams inflicting mental health toll on victims, Which? warns
A new report from consumer association Which? has revealed the psychological toll of online fraud, showing that social media scams inflict lasting damage on victims’ mental health, stress levels and […]
How to protect your home, secure peace of mind this summer
Heading off on a summer holiday should be an opportunity to unwind. But new research from security brand Reolink reveals that nearly half of Brits (46%) worry about home security […]
Fake social media engagement costs as little as $1.40 – but our naivete is to blame
New research from cybersecurity firm Surfshark highlights how easily public perception can be manipulated online, revealing that artificially generated engagement costs from $1.40 per 1,000 views. However, experts warn that […]
1 in 4 Brits believe media consumption has negative effect on wellbeing
Key findings: More than one in four (27%) UK media consumers say the amount of media they consume harms their wellbeing. Spending more time consuming media than intended is the […]
UK government proposes midnight social media curfew for 16/17 year olds
The UK government has announced plans to implement a default overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, part of a broader strategy to mitigate the impact of addictive online […]
The rise of real-time conversation around live global events
Something changes in the rhythm of a room the moment a major event starts unfolding. Phones come out, timelines refresh, and within seconds a shared conversation begins to form across […]
WhatsApp to introduce usernames, ending need to share phone numbers
WhatsApp is rolling out a new privacy-focused feature that will allow its three billion users to communicate using unique usernames rather than sharing their personal phone numbers. The change, which […]
Social media ban made little difference in Australia, concerns over smart glasses filming retail staff
Some 85% of under-16s are still using social media in Australia despite a ban being put in place in December, a major new study suggests. Not only were the vast […]
YouTube settles social media addiction lawsuit with Florida teenager
Google’s YouTube has settled a high-profile social media addiction lawsuit brought by a 15-year-old Florida teenager, marking the latest legal setback for tech giants accused of fuelling a youth mental […]
UK to ban social media for under-16s in digital crackdown
The UK government has announced a sweeping ban on social media for children under the age of 16, following the footsteps of Australia in a bid to tackle widespread online […]
