Toronto Woman Receives a ‘Hey Girly’ Message, Then Discovers That the Man She is Talking to Has Been in a Relationship for 7 Years I’m locked in The Mary Sue · Jun 11
Phone thefts halve in central London as Apple joins police crackdown to make stolen handsets 'unusuable bricks' Drones are being used to pursue phone thieves on e-bikes through the capital’s streets Evening Standard · Jun 11
Kendall says social media giants ‘had their chance’ as new restrictions ‘imminent’ New FOI data showed more than 100,000 criminal offences had been linked to Snapchat since 2021 The Independent UK · Jun 11
Online Safety Experts Urge Parents to Check These Apps Before Summer Begins As summer break approaches, many children and teens will spend more time on their phones, tablets, and gaming devices. That increase in screen time can also increase exposure to online risks that often go unnoticed by busy parents. Online safety experts consistently warn that some of the most popular apps… Kids Ain't Cheap · Jun 8
The Viral 'PE Guy' Turned Private Equity Memes Into a $1 Million Business in One Year: 'I'm Still Dumbfounded' Johnny Hilbrant's PE Guy parody of private equity culture earned $1 million (£790,000) in 12 months through Cameo, brand deals and live events. International Business Times UK · Jun 8
Teen 'Assassin For Hire' Landed In UK With Guns To Carry Out Assassination For Iran-Backed Crime Network A 19-year-old Norwegian, Johannes Natland, was arrested in the UK for allegedly planning a murder for an Iran-backed crime network, the Foxtrot Network. International Business Times UK · Jun 5
Social media child predator jailed over heinous crimes A 34-year-old man has been sentenced for more than 80 child sexual abuse-related crimes relating to social media platforms. AAP · Jun 5
Snapchat’s India advertiser base jumps 10-fold in just two years: Pulkit Trivedi Snapchat has significantly expanded its advertiser base in India tenfold over the past two years, with a threefold increase in recurring advertisers. This growth highlights India's crucial role in Snap's global strategy, as the platform aims to monetise its largest user market. The Economic Times · Jun 3
'Oops': Snapchats captured moment man fired shotgun out his mum's car window He was arrested after tactical police surrounded his Lake Macquarie home. Newcastle Herald · Jun 3
Henry Nowak Records Chilling 'Bad Man' Snapchat of Vickrum Digwa Hours Before Murder The University of Southampton student unknowingly recorded a brief exchange with Vickrum Digwa before the confrontation turned deadly. International Business Times UK · Jun 2
Stop Posting Photos Like This: Prosecutors Are Using Them as Evidence Social media turns everyday moments into instant public records, and that creates legal risks many people never consider. A single photo can reveal location, timing, companions, and even behavior that becomes relevant in court. Prosecutors now pull images from Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and TikTok as supporting evidence in both criminal… Clever Dude · Jun 1
Kansas Woman Sparks a TikTok Love Story, but the Guy Reveals He’s Married When She Tried To Take Things Forward: ‘Hope Your Wife Likes It.’ Kansas-based influencer‘s dreamy TikTok love story ends before beginning when she finds out the man is married. The Mary Sue · Jun 1
10 Photos of Josh Jacobs' Girlfriend, Ash Kash: Influencer's Past Trauma Re-Emerges Amid NFL Player's Arrest Josh Jacobs' arrest on domestic abuse charges has reignited speculation about his rumoured connection to influencer Ash Kash, despite no confirmed relationship. Kash's social media presence fuels public interest. International Business Times UK · May 27
10 Photos of Ash Kash: Josh Jacobs' Rumoured Girlfriend Under Fresh Spotlight Following Footballer's Arrest NFL player Josh Jacobs' arrest on domestic abuse charges has thrust internet personality Ash Kash into the spotlight, as rumours about their relationship fuel online speculation. International Business Times UK · May 27
The Economic Times · May 25 ETtech Explainer: Everything to know about Meta’s Forum and Instants apps Forum is Facebook Groups reimagined as a Reddit-style discussion platform with AI-powered search and recommendations, while Instants turns Instagram into a more spontaneous, Snapchat and BeReal-like space for ephemeral photo sharing.
International Business Times UK · May 25 Conversion Therapy Figurehead Who Said Gay People Should 'Pray to Cure Their Sexuality' Has Been Charged With Soliciting a Boy of 14 Alan Chambers, former leader of Exodus International, was arrested in Florida for allegedly soliciting sex from a minor. The arrest followed a four-month undercover operation by local authorities.
The Guardian - UK · May 22 Meta and Snapchat blocking Saudi dissidents’ accounts US social media firms acting on orders from Middle East kingdom accused of being ‘instruments of repression’
The Independent UK · May 21 Ofcom warns TikTok and YouTube ‘still not safe enough’ for children in new report The regulator vowed to ‘force through’ more changes and accused some big tech firms of ‘failing’ to take steps to protect children
The Guardian - UK · May 16 Arrest of Iraqi terror suspect with alleged links to Iran’s Quds Force is astonishing but not surprising Iran has a long history of unconventional operations, all designed to divert, distract and destabilise current or potential enemies
Tom’s Guide · May 14 What is an instant on Instagram? How to use the latest feature that’s taking on Snapchat Learn what Instagram Instants are and how to use the new photo-sharing feature.
Bored Panda · May 13 25YO Elementary School Teacher Turned In By Her Own Husband After Confessing To Unsettling Crime Mackenzie Naught reportedly came clean to her husband about her inappropriate behavior, who then informed authorities.
International Business Times UK · May 13 TikTok Says Pay Up to Avoid Data Tracking for Ads — Privacy Now Costs £3.99 a Month TikTok's new £3.99 ($5.44) ad-free tier removes ads and data tracking for UK users. Free accounts can no longer opt out of personalised ads.
Fortune · May 5 The Met Gala raised a record $42 million as Silicon Valley picked up the tab—and as celebs protested Jeff Bezos' sponsoring of the event The Met Gala raised a record $42 million this year, powered by Silicon Valley sponsors. Other usual regulars decided to skip because of their presence.
Reason · May 1 A Journalism Tax Is a New Front in Australia's War on American Tech A new bill would compel Meta, Google, and TikTok to pay for Australian journalism.
The Times of India · Apr 24 'I want all the evidence to...': Indian-origin Akash Singhania on calling police after Youtuber’s pedophilia accusation An Indian-origin man wrongly accused of being a pedophile in a viral online sting video has described the moment he decided to call the police, saying, “I want all the evidence to be documented immediately. Immediately.”