Category: Social Media
Twitter tests ability to hide replies to tweets
Twitter is testing a feature which allows users to hide replies to their tweets that they find abusive or irrelevant. The social media platform said early trials had shown that […]
How can social media users deal with online trolls?
Social media users are being encouraged to ignore and report abusive messages they receive from online trolls as part of a new campaign to stop the spread of hateful content. […]
Rachel Riley in social media pledge to silence trolls
High profile celebrities – including ex-England striker Gary Lineker and Countdown presenter Rachel Riley – have pledged not to publicise the social media abuse they receive from vile online trolls. […]
Social media linked to poorer mental health among teenagers – study
Teenagers who spend more than three hours a day on social media may be at higher risk of mental health problems, a large study has found. Data from 6,595 youngsters […]
Parents compete with gadgets for children’s attention
More than a third of parents have admitted they are competing against gadgets when it comes to getting their children’s attention, according to a survey. Almost four in 10 of […]
Like button, push notifications ‘most toxic elements of social media’
The like button and push notifications are considered some of the most toxic elements of social media, according to a new poll. More than 2,000 people ranked triggering content – […]
Snapchat unveils Spectacles 3 for capturing ‘3D images’
Snapchat has unveiled the third generation of its camera-enabled Spectacles, which allow users to capture images and video to post to the social media site. Introducing Spectacles 3. A new […]
Tech firms could be fined by Ofcom over harmful videos
The Government is considering giving new powers to Ofcom that would allow the media regulator to fine technology companies over harmful videos posted online. The proposals, currently under consultation, would […]
Owner of far-right forum 8chan refutes ‘lawless’ accusation
The owner of far-right internet forum 8chan has refuted accusations that the platform is “lawless”, after the firm providing cybersecurity protection dropped support. Cloudflare decided to stop serving the forum […]
Far-right forum 8chan cut off by cybersecurity provider
The far-right internet forum 8chan, which has been linked to mass shootings in the US, has lost its cybersecurity protection after its provider Cloudflare cut off support. Cloudflare said it […]
