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Victim of catfish predator Max Hollingsbee: ‘I will always be angry at him for taking my innocence away’

Hollingsbee was sentenced in May to five years and two months after admitting child sexual abuse crimes against girls

The Independent UK

Famous influencers to wage ‘ground war’ on Australian government over social media ban, documents reveal

Julie Inman Grant said the laws would provoke a ‘lobbying surge’ brought on by concerns the ban would affect advertising revenue

The Guardian - AU

Instagram’s new Maps feature has sparked major privacy worries – here’s how to make sure it’s turned off

Meta recently announced the new Instagram Maps feature, but it's bee met with an angry response from users online.

TechRadar

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FBI and NSPCC alarmed at ‘shocking’ rise in online sextortion of children

Snapchat logged about 20,000 cases last year of adults grooming children online, more than other social media platforms combined

The Guardian - UK

Schools are using AI surveillance to protect students. It also leads to false alarms — and arrests

Surveillance systems in American schools increasingly monitor everything students write on school accounts and devices

The Independent UK

What Is 'Reposts Instagram': Where Can You See It, How Long Does It Stay And Is It Just Another Snapchat Copy?

Instagram introduces Reposts and Friends Feed to boost social discovery—find out how it works, where to see it, and how long it lasts.

International Business Times UK

Instagram Map is giving Snapchat vibes, as 'repost' debuts for content feed

Instagram announced several updates rolling out to keep friends and family engaged on the platform.

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A parents’ guide to keeping kids safe online in the summer holidays

Parenting over the summer holidays, especially when juggling work and childcare, comes with significant challenges. One of those is screen time and staying safe online.

The Conversation

Snap Stock Plunges Over 14% After Hours As CEO Evan Spiegel Says Engagement Shifted From Stories To Content Sharing

Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) shares tumbled over 14% in after-hours trading after the company reported second-quarter results on Tuesday and CEO Evan Spiegel addressed a slowdown in U.S. user engagement and a shift in how people interact on Snapchat.

Benzinga

Can’t Look Away review – a harrowing, heartbreaking indictment of social media’s ruthlessness

Bloomberg journalist Olivia Carville follows a small legal outfit as it takes Silicon Valley’s most powerful companies to task for endangering young users

The Guardian - UK

‘Children are entering a hellscape’: the terrifying film about grieving parents taking on social media giants

Sextortion, suicide scenarios, unwanted sexual advances – all this and more is served up to teens on their phones. Can’t Look Away tells a devastating story of bereft parents trying to hold the likes of Snapchat to account

The Guardian - UK

Could a Simple Snapchat Post Ruin Your Kid’s Reputation Forever?

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Kids Ain't Cheap

American Eagle's 'good jeans' ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards

U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney

The Independent UK

How will Australia’s under-16s social media ban be enforced, and which platforms will be exempt?

No prescribed avenue for social media companies to check users’ ages, but options include facial estimation technology and matching photos with ID

The Guardian - AU

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The Independent UK

American Eagle's 'good jeans' ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards

U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney

The Independent UK

Chipotle is giving away one year of guac: How to score yours

Chipotle fans can score free guacamole for a year by taking part in the chain’s AvoLotto Sweepstakes on Snapchat

The Guardian - AU

Children to be banned from having YouTube accounts as Albanese government backflips on exemption

Labor reverses earlier decision to exempt Google-owned platform from national social media youth ban in move communications minister says will make ‘positive difference’

The Guardian - AU

As Australia’s teen social media ban looms, here’s how the platforms are lobbying for an exemption

Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat are running ads and events saying their services are safe for children – with the possibility of a legal challenge

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Benzinga

Alibaba's New AI Glasses Let You Pay, Navigate, And More

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) has entered China’s competitive smart glasses market, unveiling its first AI-powered wearable, Quark AI glasses, at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.

The Independent UK

Voices: Girlguiding’s new badges are a vital ‘woke’ revamp for Gen Alpha

COMMENT: With new badges ranging from Thrifting to Fandom, Laughter to Bee Rescuer, the youth organisation for women and girls is finally speaking the language of today. It’s about time, too, writes Victoria Richards

Kids Ain't Cheap

Your Kid’s Privacy: 6 Apps Kids Are Using That Secretly Collect Their Data

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The Independent UK

Children face two-hour limits on Snapchat and TikTok as government cracks down on ‘compulsive’ screen time

Labour deputy prime minister Angela Rayner warned that increasing time spent online is having a ‘profound impact’ on British society

Kids Ain't Cheap

The Truth About Screens: 9 Apps Your Kids Use That Secretly Collect Data

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Clever Dude

7 Tech Brands Losing Market Share Fast

In the fast-moving world of technology, even the biggest names aren’t safe. Innovation, user preferences, and fierce competition can cause tech brands to fall from grace almost overnight. Companies that once led the market are now scrambling to keep up—or quietly fading into irrelevance. Whether it’s due to outdated products,…

The Guardian - UK

Labour spent 30% more than Tories in 2024 general election, figures show

Labour spent £30m compared with the Conservatives’ £23m, according to Electoral Commission data

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