Meta: Facebook owner could be forced to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp The trial could mark a ‘new social media world order,’ tech expert says The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025
Rand Paul on China, Free Speech, and Banning TikTok "I said now that they're banning it, I want to join, just because they're telling me I can't," the Kentucky senator tells Reason. Reason · Apr 14, 2025
Meta faces historic antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp Meta Platforms Inc. faces a historic antitrust trial Monday that could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups it bought more than a decade ago that have since grown into social media powerhouses The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025
GTA 6 could spark a comeback that consoles need as PC revenue overtakes with growth PC revenue has overtaken consoles in the last three years. Can Grand Theft Auto VI tip the scales in favor of Xbox? Windows Central · Apr 14, 2025
Meta faces landmark trial which could break up its tech empire The social media giant faces a competition trial, beginning on Monday, which could force it to sell Instagram and WhatsApp. Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025
Meta Faces Landmark US Antitrust Trial Social media juggernaut Meta stands trial on Monday facing serious US government allegations that it abused its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors. International Business Times · Apr 14, 2025
Why More Parents Are Saving Their Children’s TikTok Videos - Before the Platform Alters or Deletes Them A toddler’s first dance, a child’s spontaneous joke, a birthday surprise caught in vertical video—shared, liked, and gone. TikTok’s popularity among parents has surged, but so has the quiet anxiety: What if these memories vanish? inkl · Apr 14, 2025
“Smart Girl”: 13YO Who Met Man On TikTok Pulled Out Hair To Leave DNA At His Home "If nobody found her, maybe they could at least find her DNA." Bored Panda · Apr 13, 2025
Algeria lodges 'strong protest' after consular official indicted in France Algeria has summoned the French ambassador to protest the arrest of an Algerian consular official on suspicion of involvement in the April 2024 abduction of a TikTok influencer near Paris. It threatens to scupper a recent easing of tension between France and its former colony. Radio France Internationale · Apr 13, 2025
While boomers despaired over crashing markets, Gen Z saw an opportunity to make $42K in one hour As baby boomers comfortable retirement briefly went up in flames, Gen Z saw the stock market crash as a chance to get rich and retire early. Fortune · Apr 13, 2025
#TikTokChristian: the Catholic influencers bringing young people into the fold With huge turnouts across France at Ash Wednesday Mass, marking the start of Lent, Christian influencers are being credited with bringing young people back to church, with their explanatory videos and practical advice shared on social media attracting a new generation in search of spirituality. Radio France Internationale · Apr 13, 2025
How a new generation fell for fishing — and the 5 best places to pick up a rod near London With people picking up rods in their droves, Kevin Adams, author of a new guide to wild fishing, chooses five of his favourite sites near London Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025
I tried this weird TikTok cleaning hack on my window tracks, and now they're looking spotless for spring This TikTok hack made it easier (and cleaner) than ever to dislodge years of dirt and dust. Tom’s Guide · Apr 12, 2025
Hidden Trails — TikTok's Favorite Interior Designer, Bilal Rehman, on Houston, the City That Made Him The Texan design phenomenon shares the places that inspire him most around his home Livingetc · Apr 12, 2025
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2025 Trump is ‘making it up as he goes’ on tariffs, hurting US and allies, charges Wall Street Journal Whose side is he on, wonders editorial
The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2025 Five Great Reads: housemate horrors, TikTok chocolate and a Disney heir talks Trump Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Claire Keenan
Android Central · Apr 11, 2025 ByteDance reportedly working on a pair of AI smart glasses to challenge Meta ByteDance, creators of TikTok, are allegedly pursuing the creation of AI smart glasses.
Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2025 ‘Disruptive’ Minecraft movie trend ‘causing distress to autistic children’ Send charities have said the trend creates ‘unnecessary anxiety’ for autistic people.
GamesRadar · Apr 11, 2025 Tiny wireless microphones are all the rage right now, but should you buy one for streaming? Tiny wireless mics are everywhere right now thanks to how much short-form content is made on a phone. Here's what you need to know about USB wireless mics.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2025 $2,150 for an iPhone? Trump tariffs are ‘category 5 price storm’ US is not set up to supply mobile phones and would cost estimated $30bn to move just 10% of chain from China
Bored Panda · Apr 11, 2025 People Are Sick And Tired Of Consumerism So They’re Quitting Buying Non-Essential Things Elysia Berman once considered herself a “shopaholic,” constantly filling her closet with luxury fashion items. Today, she’s paid off almost $50,000 in debt and has overcome her shopping addiction, thanks to the “No-Buy Year" challenge.
Marie Claire · Apr 11, 2025 TikTokers are claiming that their luteal phase is making them ‘ugly’—here’s how it actually affects your skin, hair and nails Plus, how to prepare for it…
International Business Times UK · Apr 11, 2025 'Racism in Paris?' Arab Influencer Denied Entry to Luxury Hotel Despite Reservation Hotel Costes is under fire following accusations that its Parisian staff racially profiled a group of Middle Eastern women and denied them entry despite them having a reservation.
Marie Claire · Apr 11, 2025 Where Are the Members of The Squad From 'Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing' Now? The names in the Netflix docuseries have fallen out of touch with subject Piper Rockelle.
International Business Times · Apr 10, 2025 TikTok Fuels ByteDance Revenue As US Ban Looms: Report TikTok's international revenue boomed last year as China-based parent ByteDance faced a deadline to sell the app or have it banned in the United States, The Information reported on Thursday.