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Gen Z is breaking up with dating apps, Ofcom says

Watchdog says Tinder, Hinge, Bumble and Grindr have all seen dip in use since last year

The Guardian - UK

Reddit overtakes X in popularity of social media platforms in UK

Discussion platform takes fifth place in rankings and is the fastest growing large social media platform in the UK

The Guardian - UK

Women spend more time online than men, but worry more about online harms – Ofcom

The regulator’s latest Online Nation report shows a stark contrast in the online habits of men and women.

The Independent UK

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Four in 10 UK adults encountered misinformation in a single month, Ofcom says

New research from the regulator said 71% of those said they had seen misinformation online, and the content was often linked to politics.

Evening Standard

TikTok to block teenagers from beauty filters over mental health concerns

Social media platform under pressure to improve security as it announces plans to block under-13s from signing up

The Guardian - UK

The best subtitle fonts for accessibility

Here are the accessible fonts to use for subtitling video, TV and film content, with advice from experts. Subtitles are vital for accessibility.

Creative Bloq

BBC risks losing working class viewers to GB News, Lords report finds

BBC bosses should “reflect” on the rise of GB News, the report finds

The Independent UK

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Fact check: Jeremy Clarkson’s remark on striking workers was a joke over balance

Comments from a 2011 television interview have resurfaced after the former Top Gear presenter became involved in the farming protest.

Evening Standard

BBC reveals Radio 2 ‘pop nostalgia’ spin-off plans after industry feedback

The new Radio 2 extension station plans to play songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s, with at least 6,000 unique tracks a year.

The Independent UK

UK cloud market set to get stronger anti-competitive rules in clampdown on US giants

Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority is reportedly looking at investigating Microsoft, Amazon and Google over cloud dominance.

TechRadar

Royal Mail owner says it cannot rule out job cuts after £120m Budget hit

It is the latest major business to caution that workers and customers could face an impact from the rise in business taxes.

The Independent UK

‘Nearly 15 million online shoppers faced parcel delivery problem in last month’

Citizens Advice said its annual survey revealed a ‘worrying trend’ of worsening customer service among delivery firms.

Evening Standard

Former John Lewis chair Sharon White takes role at Canadian pension fund

She starts in January as head of European arm of CDPQ, which holds shares in Eurostar and Heathrow

The Guardian - UK

MPs to summon Elon Musk to testify about X’s role in UK summer riots

Commons inquiry into rise of harmful content on social media also expected to call Meta and TikTok executives

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Evening Standard

Social media ban for teenagers under consideration – Technology Secretary

Peter Kyle is setting out Ofcom’s social media priorities as powers from the Online Safety Act come into force.

The Independent UK

Instagram will let users ‘reset’ their app

People will be able to ‘start fresh’ with a whole new set of recommendations

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: Make Me a Mixtape; 16 Sunsets; Cinematic Soundtracks; How to Play – review

Clara Amfo and Jordan Stephens return with more bespoke celebrity playlists; a new space shuttle podcast goes into orbit; Radio 3’s spin-off station takes unwinding to the next level. Plus, the ins and outs of Holst’s Planets

The National (Scotland)

BBC meets Scotland TV quota using mostly London production firms, study reveals

THE BBC meets its Scotland quota using mostly London-based production companies, a new study has revealed ...

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The Independent UK

GB News condemned for going ‘off air’ with loud sustained beeping and adverts during Remembrance Day silence

‘Shame on you and your disrespect,’ wrote one viewer

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom warns tech firms after chatbots imitate Brianna Ghey and Molly Russell

After ‘distressing incidents’, watchdog says content from user-made bots would be covered by UK Online Safety Act

Evening Standard

Ofcom warns online platforms over generative AI tools

The regulator has published an open letter to tech firms, reminding them how generative AI tools will be in scope of the Online Safety Act.

Evening Standard

Culture Secretary looks at adding online news platforms to media plurality rules

Lisa Nandy said she wants to make changes for the ‘digital age’.

Evening Standard

Treat revenge porn in same way as child abuse content online, MPs told

A committee is looking into the impact of revenge porn on victims and what steps big tech is taking to prevent and tackle it.

The Guardian - UK

What could UK merger between Vodafone and Three mean for customers?

As competition watchdog looks poised to approve tie-up, questions raised over what it could mean for prices, competition and investment

The National (Scotland)

Media Watch: GB News' £100k fine and Isabel Oakeshott's 'disgraceful' rant

Good evening and welcome to this week's Media Watch where a months-long drama involving GB News has finally come to a conclusion ... for now anyway.

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