Tag: Social media
Most Popular Types Of Mobile Apps In 2023
Mobile apps have revolutionised the way we interact with technology and have fast become an essential part of our daily lives. There are now many types of popular mobile apps that people use on a daily basis, for their work and for their downtime. Whether you're a casual user or a tech enthusiast, let’s take…
People now spend more time on TikTok than any other social app
In the world of social media, there's a new king in town. According to data presented by the Atlas VPN team, people are now spending more time on TikTok than any other social app. The average user spent an astonishing 23.5 hours (23 hours and 28 minutes) each month scrolling through TikTok throughout 2022 — 3…
Facebook infiltrated by ‘fake review factories’, warns Which?
Facebook is still being infiltrated by fake review factories, despite the imminent publication of a new bill that will make this activity illegal and subject to potentially huge fines from the regulator, new Which? research has found. The consumer watchdog's latest snapshot investigation found more than a dozen groups trading fake glowing reviews in exchange…
Teens on screens: Ofcom survey reveals life online for kids and young adults
Drawn to drama: Kids gravitate to dramatic, short-form videos on social media Rise of ‘split-screening’: Trend for watching two videos at once More careful, less creative: Youngsters more socially self-conscious, posting fewer videos. Screen time: 16–24-year-olds more likely to take social media break to manage wellbeing Children are gravitating to ‘dramatic’ online videos which appear…
Going viral is Gen Z’s ultimate career ambition, claims Mastercard report
The majority of Generation Z would rather go viral across the internet than perform a sell-out show at Wembley, according to new research by Mastercard. The research reveals what success looks like for the future of our creative industries, and it’s clear social media has ushered in huge changes: Young people (aged 16-24) see social…
Relationships matter more than emotion for Instagram likes
The emotional buzz of receiving a like to an Instagram post can leave people more disposed to return a like in the future. However, it’s the status of the relationship that is the overriding factor in determining the tap of approval, according to a study from the University of Bath. Close friends can expect a…
Meta named as the least trusted technology company
Forbes Advisor names Meta the technology company Brits trust the least with their data, with nearly half (48%) holding the view it is untrustworthy Paypal is the most trusted technology company, with almost half (47%) claiming they trust the payments platform with their data Nine in ten Brits (90%) are concerned about their data being hacked…
5 Social Media Alternatives to Twitter
As Ryan Reynolds joins Tumblr and new owner Elon Musk bans parody accounts, we look at some alternatives to Twitter including Mastodon and Bluesky… A new study from Financial-World.org has revealed the emerging social media platforms that could soon replace Twitter, as Elon Musk continues to cause controversy among users. Using Google Trends data, the…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Amazon could have to pay UK shoppers £900m compensation
Amazon shoppers in the UK could receive a share of £900m in compensation, once a legal claim is submitted against the technology giant. The proposed claim alleges the company breached competition law and caused customers to pay higher prices. It is being led by consumer-rights champion Julie Hunter, who alleges independent sellers are excluded from…
Ofcom: 1 in 3 children lie to access adult social media accounts
One in three children lie about their age to access adult content on social media, according to research commissioned by the regulator, Ofcom. Yonder Consulting found that the majority of children aged between 8 and 17 (77%) who use social media now have their own profile on at least one of the large platforms. And…
