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
ByteDance rolls out paid subscriptions for China's largest AI chatbotChinese tech giant ByteDance has launched paid subscriptions for its popular AI chatbot, Doubao, a move aimed at monetizing its vast user b...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Qualcomm in talks to provide custom chip-design services to ByteDanceUS chip giant Qualcomm is reportedly in talks with Chinese tech behemoth ByteDance, parent of TikTok, to design custom chips. This move sig...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.14 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
Mamdani's power play, a Kennedy's TikToks. Four things to watch in Tuesday's primariesNew York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing far-left candidates against mainstream Democrats, potentially clashing with House Minority Leader ...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.09 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
UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritise trusted newsThe culture department said on Monday it was considering requiring platforms such as Meta's Facebook, Alphabet-owned YouTube and TikTok to ...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Tech, crypto firms to help tackle illegal wildlife tradeAnnouncement made as part of a business forum convened by Prince William and The Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife during London Cli...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.02 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
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
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