Charli XCX cancels show after losing voice on US tour
Fans offered refunds after concert cancellation Charli XCX has cancelled a scheduled concert in Arizona after a prolonged bout of illness caused her to lose her voice. The pop star was expected to perform at Desert Diamond Arena as part of her Music, Fashion, Film tour, but will now miss the date after struggling with […]
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Instagram Instants probed by Ofcom over safety checks
Why Ofcom is investigating Instagram Instants Instagram Instants is under Ofcom investigation, after the regulator said Meta may have broken the Online Safety Act by skipping proper safety checks before launch. Ofcom’s investigation into Instagram Instants centres on the Snapchat-style feature that lets users send photos which disappear after viewing. The watchdog wants to know […]
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Instagram account pouring jug of water on grass until it turns green goes immediately viral
A simple action taking over a quiet part of social media Certain fads come and go, and with today’s reach through social media, they are pretty much inevitable for you or your friends to have not witnessed the latest trend. However, with the over saturation of trends, videos and AI slop content, many are retrieving […]
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Instagram and Facebook could be changing forever as major trial begins
The changes could be massive A jury trial set to begin on Tuesday may pose the biggest threat yet to Meta’s operations, as the company has been hit with successive losses in court over how its platforms have targeted and harmed young users. Some 30 US states, including California and New York, claim numerous violations […]
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Gen Z are driving a boom in antiques and collectibles, research finds
And there is a reason for it… With apps like Instagram and TikTok as their key source of inspiration, Gen Z are driving a boom in antiques and collectibles, according to new research. A study of 1,000 18 to 29-year-olds found that 63% say they are interested in antiques, while of those interested in antiques, […]
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Meta ordered to pay record $567m over child safety
A costly blow for Meta A US judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay a further $567m (£421m) for failing to warn the public about the dangers its platforms pose to children, which is the largest Meta fine yet handed down over child safety. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, comes on top of […]
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