EU unveils ‘revolutionary’ laws to curb big tech firms’ power Digital Markets Act aims to allow more competition and let consumers delete preloaded phone apps The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023
EU targets Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, ByteDance, Meta, Microsoft in next phase of digital crackdown The European Union is targeting Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google parent Alphabet, Facebook owner Meta and TikTok parent ByteDance under new digital rules aimed at reining in the market power of online companies The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
Aussie Woman Exposes Roommate’s ‘Dating Roster’ Test & Good God, The Root Rat Has Evolved An Aussie gal has exposed her roommate’s “dating roster” test, and I’m not sure whether it’s total genius or complete lunacy. For those chronically online or chronically on the dating scene, you’ll be well aware of the term that’s sweeping TikTok and your group chats. For those not so up… Pedestrian.tv · Sep 6, 2023
Aussie Influencer Slams Two Sydney Boutiques For Their ‘Hostile’ Service In Now-Deleted Video Aussie influencer Em Davies has ripped two Sydney bridal boutiques a new one after experiencing "hostile" customer service while on the hunt for a wedding dress. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 6, 2023
Fake social media posts on Burning Man festival stir conspiracy theory frenzy Rumors and fake posts about an Ebola outbreak posted on TikTok and Twitter led to a rapid spread of misinformation The Guardian - US · Sep 6, 2023
Couple sparks debate after boyfriend moves out with no plans to break up ‘He’s putting in the two-week notice girl,’ one person commented on TikTok explaining the situation The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Google turns 25, with an uncertain future as AI looms For 25 years, Google has shaped the internet. Now, artificial intelligence threatens to change everything. WEKU · Sep 5, 2023
Dwayne Johnson and Oprah Winfrey spark backlash after asking fans to donate to Maui fund ‘A billionaire and a millionaire asking YOU to donate YOUR money?’ one critic says The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Look: Colorado’s Travis Hunter Flexes Hoops Skills in Sade-Soundtracked Viral Video The Buffaloes’ two-way star is a smooth operator. Sports Illustrated · Sep 5, 2023
TikTok star teacher is arrested for allegedly having sex with 16-year-old in Thailand ‘He told my daughter that he loved her and would let her come live with him when she’s no longer a minor,’ the girl’s mother said The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
The Guardian view on Poland’s election campaign: a new far right courts the youth vote Editorial: Alienation among younger voters is fuelling the rise of a maverick party that could play a kingmaker role after the poll The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
TikTok opens datacentre in Dublin in bid to combat European privacy concerns The Chinese-owned app also announced a UK-based cybersecurity company will independently audit data controls and protections The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
Meghan Markle has ‘adorable’ reaction after Prince Harry takes a selfie at Beyoncé concert Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended night one of the singer’s Renaissance tour stop in Los Angeles The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
The September surge: Now is the best time to find a new job, according to TikTok Here's why job seekers who haven’t yet refreshed their resumes in time for the September surge need not worry. Fortune · Sep 5, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 TikTok's Irish data center up and running as European privacy project gets under way TikTok says operations have started at the first of its three European data centers, part of the popular Chinese owned app’s project to ease Western fears about privacy risks
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Nevada sheriff bats away wild conspiracy theories about Burning Man festival Claims of an Ebola outbreak at Burning Man were debunked by local authorities, as thousands leave the festival
Reason · Sep 5, 2023 The Sticky Spaghetti School of Constitutional Law Politicians are throwing laws at the wall and seeing what sticks.
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023 Wait, so people are really using LinkedIn as a dating app? Some are using the career-centric app to message a potential boss, colleague, or even a lover
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023 The fashion cult of the £700 Maison Margiela Tabi shoe (and why it’s going viral) The Mary Janes have gone viral thanks to the ‘Tabi Swiper’ theft story on TikTok. Amy Francombe investigates what’s so special about these ugly shoes
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 5, 2023 ‘Not Approved’: Turns Out There Was A Big Whoopsie With That Taylor Swift Sydney Ticket Release I knew this was trouble.
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 5, 2023 Lili Reinhart Has Spoken Out After Viral Tiktok Of Her W/ Sydney Sweeney Sent Fans Into A Tizz It’s incredible what editing can do, don’t you think?
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Death investigation underway, thousands trapped: What we know about 2023 Burning Man festival’s flooding chaos Attendees – including Chris Rock and Diplo – walked miles to escape muddy chaos
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 4, 2023 Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner Now Appear To Be In Mad Damage Control Mode After Split Rumours Still waiting for a notes app announcement before I believe anything.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Emma Roberts has run-in with Secret Service agent as Bill Clinton browses bookstore: ‘Get out of the way’ ‘Is she telling Secret Service to get out of the way?’ asked one viewer
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Tabi Swiper: How a woman’s Tinder date committed the most ‘sinister’ of fashion crimes Woman reveals how a Tinder date stole her $1,000 Maison Margiela shoes as a gift for his girlfriend, and uses TikTok to track him down