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

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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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 Whether it’s due to outdated products,…

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

A young driver sent and received 85 Snapchats while driving down on a busy country road before he hit and killed a man, and injured a six-year-old boy.

On social media no less.

In a world where smartphones rarely leave anyone’s hands, apps have become trusted companions for work, play, and staying connected. Yet behind sleek interfaces and addictive features, some apps quietly siphon far more data than their users ever suspect.

From photo-editing apps to ‘Instagram face’, technology has radically altered the way we see ourselves. Ahead of a new exhibition at Somerset House, our critic considers the meaning of art in a digital age