New Mexico seeks $3.7 billion, changes to Meta platforms in youth harm trialNew Mexico is suing Meta Platforms, accusing it of harming young users. The state wants a judge to declare Meta's Facebook, Instagram, and ...
05 May, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phaseNew Mexico prosecutors are demanding significant changes to Meta's social media platforms. This follows a jury verdict finding the company ...
04 May, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platformsA New Mexico trial could force Meta to overhaul its social media platforms. The state accuses Meta of addicting young users and failing to ...
04 May, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Computerphobia, yes, it's a thingOur relationship with computers is complex; it's not ignorance that fuels our fear, but rather our profound dependence on technology. This ...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
Are you affected? Millions could lose social media access under new rules this summerMillions of Americans could soon face social media bans. California is moving to prohibit children under 16 from using platforms like TikTo...
24 Apr, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
EU to soon roll out age-check app for social media where India could be looking to followEuropean Union is launching an age-verification app to shield children online. India's Karnataka state has banned social media for under-16...
15 Apr, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
In wake of US social media verdicts, look at what limits other countries have imposed for kidsOn Wednesday, a Los Angeles jury found both Meta and YouTube liable for harms to children using their services. A day earlier in New Mexico...
27 Mar, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Meta, Google declared 'Digital Drug' dealersA California court ruled Google and Meta harmed a minor's mental health through addictive design, drawing parallels to tobacco litigation. ...
26 Mar, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kidsThe jury found Meta liable for $4.2 million in damages and Google for $1.8 million, small amounts for two of the world's most valuable comp...
26 Mar, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
YouTube argues it isn't social media in landmark tech addiction trialYouTube, its lawyers said, is an entertainment platform more like Netflix than a social network like Facebook. People use the video streami...
12 Feb, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
YouTube argues it isn't social media in landmark tech addiction trialYouTube, its lawyers said, is an entertainment platform more like Netflix than a social network like Facebook. People use the video streami...
11 Feb, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design,' seeks changes to protect usersThe European Union has accused TikTok of breaching digital rules over “addictive design” features such as autoplay and infinite scroll. EU ...
06 Feb, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
No option 'off the table' as UK mulls social media ban for childrenBritain is considering tougher limits on children’s social media use, with no ideas ruled out, including possible bans. Prime Minister Keir...
20 Jan, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
What is ‘popcorn brain’? Inside the alarming mental shift fueled by reels, shorts and infinite scrollExcessive scrolling and constant digital stimulation are contributing to a rising condition psychologists call “popcorn brain.” Coined by r...
30 Nov, 2025, 08.47 PM IST
Get smart by going back to dumb phoneDriven by Gen Z and millennials, dumb phones are making a comeback as individuals seek relief from constant connectivity and digital overlo...
13 Jun, 2025, 10.45 PM IST
World's first rollable touch-screen tablet inspired by ancient scrolls developedBeyond the innovative flexible display, the prototype also features a camera that allows users to employ the rolled-up MagicScroll as a ges...
02 Sep, 2018, 11.20 AM IST
Reliance Games launches official game for upcoming Amitabh Bachchan thriller ‘TE3N’Gamers will get an opportunity to embody Bachchan, bringing alive the chase to unravel clues related to the movie.
04 Jun, 2016, 05.07 PM IST