Keywords: Social media


Meta prepares Instants app to rival Snapchat with ephemeral media

Meta is reportedly developing a new standalone application, Instants, designed to send photos and videos that disappear after a set period. Still in internal development, the app has not yet been officially released, but it represents a strategic push to attract younger users who prefer ephemeral, fast-paced......

Meta and Google face trial over alleged addiction of young users

A civil trial opened this week in Los Angeles examining allegations that Meta and Google deliberately designed their platforms to encourage addictive behavior among young users, a case that could reshape legal accountability for major technology companies. Lawyers representing the plaintiff argued that......

Nostalgia trend takes social media back to 2016

Social media users are embracing a wave of nostalgia, dubbing 2026 as the new 2016. The trend, which began on TikTok, has spread across Instagram and other platforms, as people recreate the aesthetics, music, and challenges of a decade ago. This viral phenomenon blends celebrity participation with widespread......

Spain proposes raising social media age limit to 16

The Spanish government plans to prohibit access to social media platforms for children under 16, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Tuesday during the World Governments Summit in the United Arab Emirates. Sánchez explained that the measure aims to protect minors from online risks,......

Huda Beauty faces boycott over antisemitic conspiracy claims

A fierce social media backlash has erupted against Huda Beauty following explosive statements by its founder, Huda Kattan, who accused Israel of orchestrating major global catastrophes. In a now-deleted TikTok video viewed by her 1.7 million followers, the Iraqi-American entrepreneur claimed Israel engineered......

Two inmates sentenced to 30 months for plotting attack on Baumettes prison director

Two inmates have been sentenced to 30 months in prison for relaying a social media post that offered a “contract” on the head of Karine L., the former director of Marseille’s Baumettes prison. The ruling, issued Wednesday by the 7th Criminal Chamber of Marseille, involved charges of......

Goa considers restricting social media access for children

India’s leading tourist destination, the state of Goa, is examining the possibility of restricting or banning access to social media platforms for children, following rising concerns about mental health and online safety. The proposal is inspired by measures adopted in other countries, notably......

French lawmakers vote to ban social media for children under 15

French lawmakers have approved a bill banning access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to protect young people online. The measure, adopted overnight by a large majority, is strongly supported by the government and President......

Emmanuel Macron pushes for a ban on social media for children under 15

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed strong support for a proposal to ban access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15, with the aim of implementing the measure as early as the next school year. The initiative reflects growing concerns in France about the impact of digital......