social media

Is the mental health of adolescents and teenagers being harmed by apps like Snap, TikTok, and YouTube?

Following Facebook, US lawmakers are questioning internet companies like Snap, TikTok, and YouTube on the influence of content on such…

4 years ago

Inflation does not faze Britain’s young – perhaps it should

In online chats to his 132,000 young followers, 19-year-old British social media influencer Joshua Gausden is focusing more on inflation…

4 years ago

Instagram’s algorithm has been changed as a result of suspected bias in the Gaza crisis

Instagram reportedly shifted the way it shows content after being chastised for allegedly suppressing pro-Palestinian sentiments during the recent Gaza…

4 years ago

Nigeria’s Twitter ban leaves some businesses in the lurch

Lagos-based entrepreneur Ogechi Egemonu was selling more than 500,000 naira ($1,219) worth of watches, shoes and handbags on Twitter per…

4 years ago

China blocks several cryptocurrency-related social media accounts amid crackdown

A slew of crypto-related accounts in China’s Twitter-like Weibo platform were blocked over the weekend, as Beijing stepped up a…

4 years ago

Facebook oversight board to rule on Trump’s return to Facebook

Facebook Inc’s (FB.O) oversight board on Wednesday will decide whether to uphold the company’s indefinite suspension of former U.S. President Donald Trump,…

5 years ago

Twitter bans Indian actress for violating hate and abuse rules

Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) on Tuesday said it has banned leading Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, known for her ardent support of Indian Prime…

5 years ago

Premier League clubs have launched a social media boycott in an attempt to reduce abuse

In an attempt to fight bullying and sexism, Premier League, English Football League, and Women's Super League clubs will participate…

5 years ago

Twitter is free to ban users

Jan Bouwens discusses the decision by Twitter and other social media platforms to ban President Trump and members of his campaign,…

5 years ago