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‘The emotions of our children and teenagers are not for sale’ – France wants its own social media ban for minors, and it won’t be the last we see in 2026.
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Bluesky is teasing new features and improvements ranging from the Discover feed to video support.
Jury selection begins Tuesday as this case moves closer to trial.
What’s Happening on TikTok’s New U.S. Platform and Why Brands and Creators Are Rethinking Their Approach in 2026.
TikTok says some of the glitches continue but it’s making “significant progress” in recovering its U.S. infrastructure.
Pinterest is planning to lay off hundreds of workers and reduce its office space to reallocate resources for its artificial intelligence initiatives. In a regulatory filing posted Tuesday, Pinterest says the reduction is expected to impact “less than 15 percent” of its current workforce, and that the layoffs should be complete by September 30th, 2026. […]
TikTok users are deleting the app in droves over privacy concerns, while smaller rivals are seeing a big boost in numbers.
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