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Alternative Social Media Apps Kids in Australia Are Turning to After Under-16 Ban

Australia's world-first social media ban is now in effect, but children are migrating to lesser-known platforms outside the restricted list. Here's what parents need to know about these apps.

International Business Times UK

UK government ‘would consider’ Australia-style social media ban for under-16s

The Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said ministers would be keeping a close eye on the success of Australia’s policy

The Independent UK

UK will ‘keep close eye’ on Australia’s under-16s social media ban – Lisa Nandy

The Culture Secretary said ministers would be watching carefully to see how the Australian policy unfolds.

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Over 1 Million Australian Kids Locked Out of Social Media

Australia's world-first social media ban kicks under-16s off TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and seven other platforms. Tech giants face £26m fines.

International Business Times UK

Australian teens bid farewell to social media as world-first ban comes into force: ‘See you when I’m 16’

Ban requires 10 largest social networks to lock out children under 16 or face hefty fines

The Independent UK

Elon Musk's X Accepts Australia Block — Thousands of Aussies Risk Losing Online Voice

Elon Musk's X has agreed to comply with Australia's groundbreaking law banning under-16s from social media, making it the last major platform to do so.

International Business Times UK

Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed a groundbreaking social media ban for children under 16 as families taking back power from tech giants

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Australia’s social media ban for kids is here. Experts warn it could have ‘a lot of mistakes'

Experts say Australia’s new social media ban might not change children’s online lives as much as regulators hope.

Euronews

Teens Are Spamming Albo’s TikTok To Prove Social Media Ban Isn’t Working: ‘Still Here’

Teens claiming to be under 16 are spamming Anthony Albanese’s TikTok with “still here” comments after the social media age ban.

Pedestrian.tv

Why a TikTok Ban May Be Unenforceable in Britain and Beyond

Ex-TikTok exec Theo Bertram says bans are unenforceable, with VPNs and geopolitics undermining prohibition. Learn why regulation may be wiser.

International Business Times UK

From today, Australian teens and children under 16 can't sign-up to Twitch and 9 other social media platforms, as world-first ban takes effect

TikTok, Kick and X are also among those banned, and the rest of the world is taking notice.

PC Gamer

‘Omg now I need to bring my own’: Florida woman checks into hotel. Then she learns the hard way what those small towels are actually for

For some travelers, the idea of sleeping in hotel rooms is a little iffy. After all, it’s a room that has probably housed hundreds or thousands or even tens of thousands of people over the years without the furniture ever changing. For most of us, it’s best not to think…

The Mary Sue

Pornhub Year in Review's Top Search Include First-Time Entry Representing Global Shift in Gender Identity Preferences

Pornhub's 2025 review shows a shift in habits, with a term for feminine adult men entering the top 10, reflecting evolving global views on gender identity and sexuality.

International Business Times UK

You'll Never Believe Which British Royal Is TikTok's Top Royal Fashion Icon, Beating Kate, Meghan and Diana

The People's Prince?

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Woman fired for racist outburst at Somali muslim couple — then somehow raises almost $100K

She reached the fundraising goal in only a matter of hours.

The Conversation

How short-form videos could be harming young minds

Online short-form video has shifted from a light distraction to a constant backdrop in many children’s lives. What used to fill a spare moment now shapes how young people relax, communicate and form opinions, with TikTok, Instagram Reels, Douyin and YouTube Shorts drawing in hundreds of millions of under-18s through…

The Mary Sue

Kentucky woman goes to Walmart for some ink, sees it’s cheaper to buy the printer again. Then she confronts a worker about it: ‘This makes no sense’

Printer ink is one of those items that never seems to go down in price. While efficiencies in the market have allowed some tech products to become incredibly cheap—for example, it’s pretty easy to get a massive TV on a budget these days—there are some items that seem wholly immune…

Digital Camera World

This unremarkable Nikon compact is trending,here’s why and what I’d buy instead

The Nikon Coolpix S6900 has become a bit of an unlikely online darling

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The Independent UK

Mother worries about her son being forced to fly commercial for soccer trip in viral Facebook post

The mother revealed that she was considering sending her nanny to fly with her son, while planning to fly private herself

The Independent UK

Gen Z have their own idea that could be far more effective than Australia’s social media ban

IN FOCUS: As Australia pulls the plug on social media for under-16s, Lydia Spencer-Elliott speaks to teenagers about how they really feel about the ban – and discovers why the new trend for ‘zero posting’ could be much more effective

International Business Times UK

'Overconsumption-Core' Influencer Jaclyn Hill Faces Brutal Reactions After Emotional Plea About Falling Views

Beauty influencer Jaclyn Hill's emotional TikTok about falling views triggered fierce backlash, reviving memories of past product scandals and highlighting growing audience fatigue with influencer overconsumption.

We Got This Covered

NYU student minding her own business randomly assaulted by attacker with 16 prior arrests

"Why being a woman is so damn hard?"

The Independent UK

Busta Rhymes firmly sets TikTok creator straight for calling him Tracy Morgan

The tense confrontation happened at an Art Basel event in Miami

Budget and the Bees

11 Phrases From the ’60s That Deserve a Comeback

Language evolves constantly, and it seems like new slang appears on TikTok almost daily. While these digital trends are fun, they are often fleeting and lack staying power. However, sometimes the old ways were simply better. In reality, the 1960s possessed a unique, colorful lexicon that we seem to have…

TechRadar

Under-16s social media ban lands in Australia

Australian teens are now locked out of the most popular social media apps. Here's how the platforms are complying with the new rules

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