The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growingTwo mothers, Amy Neville and Kristin Bride, are spearheading a movement for stronger online child safety after losing their sons to social ...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.57 AM 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
TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government curbs, minister saysIndonesia has taken significant action regarding child social media engagement, leading to the deactivation of around 4.7 million accounts ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Australia teen social media ban has little impact: researchAustralia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the fi...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Why do people colour their hair? The psychology, fashion trends and personal reasons behind itMillions globally embrace hair colouring, transforming their look for diverse reasons. From masking grey strands to embracing bold self-exp...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM 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
Psychology says people who start the TV while having a meal but can't decide what to watch are not looking for entertainment, they want comfort and familiarityPsychology suggests that people are rarely just struggling to pick a television show. More often, they are trying to decompress after navig...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Psychology says people who refuse to eat food that doesn't look appealing aren't being difficult, their brains may be programmed to trust their eyes firstPsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal hidden mental processes. The appearance of food is rarely the real story. The brain...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
A billion prompts later, ChatGPT rewrites the record booksThree years after its launch, it achieved another milestone, reaching 1 billion users in May 2026, according to the latest data from Sensor...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
India shows that forcing teens off their phones isn’t always goodThe UK's initiative to restrict social media access for individuals under 16 mimics India's stance, rooted in fears surrounding child well-...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
US court rules Ohio can restrict children's use of social mediaAn appeals court has allowed Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use social media. This decision over...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
W marks the X-spot: European social network takes on MuskAs Europe pushes for more tech sovereignty, social network W believes it has the X- it's European. The most popular social networks in Euro...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
ChatGPT’s market share dips below 50%: Key AI trends to knowHit by Google Gemini's continued expansion and Claude's recent growth, ChatGPT's share of the AI assistant market fell below 50% for the fi...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Jelly Roll hinted at Bunnie Xo divorce ahead of shocking breakup news? Here's what his social media post revealsCountry star Jelly Roll and wife Bunnie Xo have filed for divorce after nearly a decade. Fans suspect trouble brewed earlier, pointing to h...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Chinese social media firm Xiaohongshu taps Goldman, CICC to work on Hong Kong IPOChinese social media platform Xiaohongshu is preparing for a potential Hong Kong initial public offering. Banks including Goldman Sachs and...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety lawThe lawsuit seeks a court order directing the platform, which is owned by ByteDance, to make changes to bring it into compliance with the l...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
How will the UK ban on social media for under 16s work?Prime Minister Keir Starmer intends to ban social media platforms for children under sixteen. This move aims to protect young people's chil...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST