Tag Archives: Social

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial that Meta just wants Instagram to be ‘useful’

  Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial that Meta just wants Instagram to be ‘useful’ The company has tried to downplay the idea that its apps can be addictive. Karissa Bell   Wed, February 18, 2026   Meta CEO and Chairman Mark Zuckerberg arrives at Los Angeles Superior Court ahead of the social … Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial that Meta just wants Instagram to be ‘useful’ →

A developer turned Wikipedia into a social media-style feed

  A developer turned Wikipedia into a social media-style feed Lyra Rebane’s Xikipedia is perhaps a healthier alternative to doomscrolling. Kris Holt   Mon, February 2, 2026 RICCARDO MILANI via Getty Images While it’s important to stay informed about what’s going on in the world, endlessly scrolling through your social media feeds and absorbing what’s … Continue reading A developer turned Wikipedia into a social media-style feed →

SGLA testifies before Massachusetts committee about ‘Social Plus’ gaming

SGLA testifies before Massachusetts committee about ‘Social Plus’ gaming Sophie Atkinson   Suswati Basu     The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has this week (November 13) testified before a Massachusetts committee on a bill that contains provisions that could see Social Plus games banned in the Commonwealth. Just the day before, the alliance announced … Continue reading SGLA testifies before Massachusetts committee about ‘Social Plus’ gaming →

Australia shares tips to wean teens off social media ahead of ban. Will it work?

October 18, 2025 Australia shares tips to wean teens off social media ahead of ban. Will it work? The Australian government has begun a public education campaign with tips on how to wean children off social media ahead of a world-first national 16-year age limit taking effect in December. Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said Friday … Continue reading Australia shares tips to wean teens off social media ahead of ban. Will it work? →