Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Journalist, analyst, author, podcaster. Australia may have blocked social media apps for those under 16, but kids are already ...

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) is calling on the U.S. to follow Australia’s lead and ban children younger than 16 from using social media. “When it comes to our adolescents, it’s either going ...

It’s the return of Vine and when it comes back, many will “Do It for the Vine” once more. And yes, you remember the nostalgic phrase. The once-iconic short-form video app that disappeared and went on ...

Australia's new social media law goes into effect on December 10, 2025, and ahead of that date, Apple is sharing information on developer tools that are designed to help social media apps adhere to ...

SYDNEY, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Sydney teenager Ayris Tolson believes the start of her first summer holiday under Australia's youth social media ban will be relatively easy as she spends time with family, ...

Taiwan’s government has ordered a one-year block of a popular, Chinese-owned social media app following its failure to cooperate with authorities over fraud-related concerns. Xiaohongshu, also known ...

The world’s first attempt to ban all children under 16 from social media is about to come into force in Australia – but teenagers are already fighting back. Announced in November last year by the ...

The challengers lost in court, so Florida’s law banning young teens from having their own social media accounts can now go into effect. Passed with bipartisan support, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 3 ...

Social media usage among teens is more prevalent than ever before. In recent years, researchers have begun investigating how much social media affects teen weight concerns and body image issues. A new ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

In Italy’s mafia underworld, the traditional professions of extortioner, hitman and drug-runner are being supplanted by a less risky occupation: social-media influencer. A new young generation is ...