UN says protecting children online an 'urgent priority'The United Nations is demanding tech companies prioritize child safety on their platforms. Officials state that business practices and desi...
29 May, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
ET Snapchat Genz Index: Young India chooses steady money over risky trendsIndia's Gen Z prioritizes financial stability, opting for savings and steady investments over risky ventures to build long-term wealth. The...
24 Feb, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Madras High Court suggests Australia-like ban on Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat for children under 16The Madras High Court has suggested Centre to explore the possibility of drafting legislation similar to that adopted by Australia which re...
26 Dec, 2025, 09.15 AM IST
Reddit sues Australian government to block social media banReddit filed a lawsuit in Australia's highest court seeking to block the country's new law banning social media accounts for children young...
12 Dec, 2025, 07.30 PM IST
Internet suspended in Odisha's Malkangiri after two villages clash over discovery of headless body; Police forces deployedOdisha authorities suspended internet and social media in Malkangiri district. This action followed violent clashes between two villages af...
09 Dec, 2025, 09.26 AM IST
YouTube says it will comply with Australia's teen social media banThe decision ends a stand-off between the internet giant and the Australian government which initially exempted YouTube from the age restri...
03 Dec, 2025, 08.07 AM IST
CCI order flawed, offers no reason for 5 yr ban for data sharing: Meta to NCLATSenior Advocate Amit Sibal, appearing for Meta, submitted that in a dynamic and fast-moving industry, the necessity of a five-year term is ...
16 Sep, 2025, 08.12 PM IST
Mississippi social media law: Age verification and parental consent now mandatory on Facebook, Instagram, XMississippi’s new social media law now requires sites like Facebook, Instagram, and X to verify children’s ages and get parental consent. N...
16 Aug, 2025, 05.50 AM IST
Australia revokes exemption to add YouTube to teen social media banAustralia has reversed its decision and included YouTube in the social media ban for teenagers, sparking potential legal challenges from Al...
30 Jul, 2025, 11.40 AM IST
From Trendsetters to Changemakers: Gen Z shopping carts take a green turnGen Z in India now drives change, not just follows trends. They prioritize environmental and social causes in their purchases. Many are rea...
08 May, 2025, 04.08 PM IST
No cubicles, no clocks: Gen Z’s vision for the future of workGen Z in India prioritizes flexibility and work-life balance alongside salary, reshaping traditional career expectations. Hybrid work model...
08 May, 2025, 04.07 PM IST
Why is Australia targeting social media platforms like TikTok, X, and Instagram with AU$50M fines?Australia's government has introduced legislation to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms. The law, if passed, would...
21 Nov, 2024, 02.19 PM IST
Social media ban for children younger than 16 introduced in Australia's ParliamentThe bill has wide political support. After it becomes law, the platforms would have one year to work out how to implement the age restricti...
21 Nov, 2024, 07.26 AM IST
Instagram AI? Meta is set to launch series of AT chatbots soon. Here’s everything we knowA recent report suggests that Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is planning to accelerate the integration of AI into its platforms.
02 Aug, 2023, 02.21 AM IST
Here's why your kid don't listen you about limiting the use of mobile deviceIt's not parents' - or the kids' - fault, there is a science behind this addiction.
03 Mar, 2022, 06.00 PM IST
The big picture in the entire AR-filter crazeWith AR filters catching advertisers' fancy, an ecosystem of specialised creators has emerged. But the growing popularity of AR filters cou...
25 May, 2021, 02.25 PM IST
Are your pictures beautified? Indians become prolific users of filters in selfiesIndian women are enthusiastic about their ability to beautify their images.
20 Nov, 2020, 04.37 PM IST