EU tells Meta to change Facebook, Instagram's 'addictive design'The European Union has warned Meta to alter Facebook and Instagram's addictive design features. Brussels accuses the tech giant of failing ...
10 Jul, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros dealSeveral U.S. states are preparing to sue and block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. California is leading the investigati...
09 Jul, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
EU moves closer to kicking kids off social mediaRestrictions on children's use of social media in the European Union could come as early as this summer, as a long-awaited expert report ne...
09 Jul, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources saySeveral U.S. states are preparing to sue Paramount over its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition. California is leading the investigation int...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Federal Judge rejects Kalshi bid to block New York gambling enforcement lawIn a decision on Tuesday, US District Judge Analisa Torres in Manhattan said Kalshi did not deserve a preliminary injunction, because the f...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Australia's teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says studyAustralian online platforms are failing initial age checks for a teen social media ban. Studies show most under-16s can still access platfo...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Australia's teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says studySince December, Australia's new social media law has mandated that platforms including Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube bar people under 16 ...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
EU tells France to amend social media ban lawThe EU on Monday ruled that a French draft law to ban social media for under-15s would infringe the bloc's rules if approved in its current...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Meta says US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in August youth safety trialMeta put forward the figure in its response to the attorneys general's filings on how penalties should be calculated if the states prevaile...
07 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
When in India, play by Indian rulesIn response to a BBC Eye investigation, India's government has instructed Meta to deactivate Instagram ads that promote child abuse. Meta h...
07 Jul, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Denmark intervenes in EU court case over publishers' rightsDenmark has stepped in at the European Court of Justice to back Belgium in a crucial case against tech giants like Google and Meta. The Dan...
06 Jul, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Fear and anger brew inside Meta amid AI frenzyA frenzied push for artificial intelligence dominance comes with a different kind of cost for Meta, where massive layoffs, employee surveil...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
Meta loses bid to dismiss US states' claims that Facebook, Instagram addict childrenIn a decision late Monday, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, denied Meta's motion to dismiss claims based ...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
Why do people smoke? The psychology, science and social reasons say those who smoke despite knowing the health risks aren't just chasing nicotine, they may be seeking...Why do people smoke despite knowing the health risks? Explore the science, psychology and social factors behind smoking addiction, and nico...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firmsAustralia is doubling penalties for tech firms failing to enforce its child social media ban, as evidence shows limited impact on teen usag...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Psychology explains why we stay addicted to social media longer than we intendEver wonder why a quick social media check turns into hours? It's not just weak willpower. Platforms are designed to hook you with unpredic...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Google's YouTube settles case over social media harm to childrenThe terms of the settlement of the state court lawsuit were confidential, the lawyers said on Tuesday. The suit named four defendants - You...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST