Category: Social Media
Twitter account branded ‘homophobic’ after mass-blocking LGBTQ+ users
A Twitter profile set up in protest against inclusive sex education in UK schools has mass-blocked LGBTQ+ users. People who have had no interaction with the account have logged […]
What both families and businesses should know about TikTok
Even if you’ve never used TikTok, you’ve probably heard of it, perhaps through a teenage relative or friend who seems obsessed with it. After all, this social networking app has […]
Half of people get news from social media, Ofcom claims
Half of UK adults get their news from social media, according to research. But social media platforms tend to be rated least favourably for quality, accuracy, trustworthiness and impartiality, Ofcom […]
US launches antitrust investigation into tech giants
The US government is to examine if big technology firms have hurt competition or suppressed innovation as part of a new antitrust investigation. The Department of Justice announced it had […]
Snapchat reports improved user numbers and revenue rise
Snapchat added 13 million daily active users in the last quarter, as the messaging app reported its latest financial results. The multimedia message platform’s parent company Snap Inc said users […]
French Teenager creates Emoji Mashup Bot
A new bot Twitter account has quickly earned a large following after tweeting mashup emojis every hour. The Emoji Mashup Bot was created by Louan Bengmah, an 18-year-old student from […]
MPs consider probe into Facebook Libra cryptocurrency
A probe into Facebook’s Libra digital currency plans is being considered by MPs, it has been reported. Concerns have been raised over the social network’s intentions to start a cryptocurrency […]
Increased screen time ‘linked to growth in teenage depression’
Increased social media use and television viewing are linked to worsening teenage depression, researchers say. The more time adolescents spend on social media and in front of the television, the […]
Removing extremist groups from social media limits impact, report shows
Removing extremist groups from major social media platforms such as Facebook is an effective way to limit their impact and reach, new research suggests. A report by the Global Research […]
Call for ‘urgent legislation’ against online electoral interference
MPs have accused the Government of ignoring urgent calls to protect future elections, in the face of growing fears around online interference from foreign players and the way campaigns […]
