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#social-media
fromEngadget
1 day ago
Mental health

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
15 hours ago

The Verdict on Social Media Addiction

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube indicate social media harm is linked to platform design, particularly affecting adolescents' mental health.
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Shocking: Parents think their teens spend too much time on TikTok, a new study reveals

Parents are more concerned about teens' TikTok usage than teens themselves, with 44% of parents worried compared to 28% of teens.
Digital life
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
Mental health
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Most teens report social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat do not harm their mental health, but some experience negative effects on sleep and productivity.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
15 hours ago

The Verdict on Social Media Addiction

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube indicate social media harm is linked to platform design, particularly affecting adolescents' mental health.
Privacy technologies
fromBoston.com
20 hours ago

Healey proposes bill to limit time young people can spend on social media

Healey's bill mandates age verification and restricts features on social media for users under 18 to combat mental health issues.
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Shocking: Parents think their teens spend too much time on TikTok, a new study reveals

Parents are more concerned about teens' TikTok usage than teens themselves, with 44% of parents worried compared to 28% of teens.
Digital life
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago
LGBT

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
Education

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
LGBT

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian mom confronted an anti-trans activist, defending her nonbinary child amidst aggressive questioning about gender identity and bathroom use.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

Beth Bourne disrupted a school board meeting by removing her clothing to protest trans-inclusive bathroom policies.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
20 hours ago

Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge in Australia has set aside a ruling allowing the Lesbian Action Group to discriminate against trans and bisexual women, returning the case for reevaluation.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian mom confronted an anti-trans activist, defending her nonbinary child amidst aggressive questioning about gender identity and bathroom use.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
#gen-z
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago
Careers

Older Generations Are Sharing The Things About Gen Z They Simply Don't Understand

Marketing
fromMacon Telegraph
2 days ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.
fromDeadline
1 day ago
Media industry

Former Disney & Discovery Exec Carolina Lightcap Launches ShowUp Studios To Create Gen Z Content On YouTube & TikTok

Fashion & style
fromForbes
1 week ago

Latest Gen Z Spend Trend: Trading Down To Glow Up

Gen Z is shifting to frugal shopping, opting for store brands to afford premium spending on wellness and personal style.
Careers
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

Older Generations Are Sharing The Things About Gen Z They Simply Don't Understand

Gen Zers experience constant tracking by family and friends, leading to concerns about privacy and autonomy.
Marketing
fromMacon Telegraph
2 days ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.
fromDeadline
1 day ago
Media industry

Former Disney & Discovery Exec Carolina Lightcap Launches ShowUp Studios To Create Gen Z Content On YouTube & TikTok

Fashion & style
fromForbes
1 week ago

Latest Gen Z Spend Trend: Trading Down To Glow Up

Gen Z is shifting to frugal shopping, opting for store brands to afford premium spending on wellness and personal style.
Arts
fromwww.businessinsider.com
9 hours ago

These Gen Z artists cracked the code to getting a stable paycheck: snail mail clubs

Trinity Shiroma's snail mail art club offers monthly prints and interactive elements, attracting 2,400 subscribers and generating $16,000 monthly income.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
14 hours ago

Social media companies must step up' on child safety, Starmer says

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for accountability from social media companies regarding child protection.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
5 hours ago

Inside Yale's Hasan Piker Spectacle

The invitation of Hasan Piker to Yale Political Union sparked backlash from Laura Loomer, Rick Scott, and Turning Point USA due to his controversial statements.
Television
fromForbes
23 hours ago

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.
#gaming
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.
Video games
fromThedrum
1 day ago

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.
Video games
fromThedrum
1 day ago

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 day ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise of Network Shutdowns

In 2024 alone, authorities imposed 304 internet shutdowns across 54 countries - the highest number ever recorded. This reflects a growing trend of governments treating connectivity as a weapon.
World politics
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers and getting legal threats

Jay became a prominent influencer critic after mocking entitled influencers, helping to grow his family's snack brand on TikTok.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromThe Bobby Bones Show
1 day ago

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | The Bobby Bones Show

Younger remote workers face higher loneliness rates, prompting calls for structured social opportunities from employers.
Remote teams
fromiHeart
1 day ago

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | iHeart

Younger remote workers face higher loneliness rates, prompting calls for structured social opportunities from employers.
Remote teams
fromThe Bobby Bones Show
1 day ago

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | The Bobby Bones Show

Younger remote workers face higher loneliness rates, prompting calls for structured social opportunities from employers.
Remote teams
fromiHeart
1 day ago

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | iHeart

Younger remote workers face higher loneliness rates, prompting calls for structured social opportunities from employers.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 day ago

Searching for a 'technofix' to climate change has many dangers. Could radical humility save the planet?

Technological solutions to climate change may pose unforeseen risks and dangers to the planet.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

From Molotov cocktails to data center shutdowns, the AI backlash is turning revolutionary | Fortune

Recent violent incidents against AI leaders highlight escalating tensions surrounding artificial intelligence and its perceived threats to humanity.
Psychology
fromBustle
2 days ago

The Viral "Chair Theory" Will Help You Find Your People

Chair theory helps identify where you belong socially by recognizing who invites you to their table and who does not.
#ai
fromFortune
2 days ago
Silicon Valley

He was coding at 12 like Elon Musk and became one of Google's youngest ever CMOs-but now says Gen Z are better off ice skating than learning to code | Fortune

AI has rendered coding obsolete, emphasizing the need for creativity, resourcefulness, and execution instead.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Gen Z Sabotaging AI at Work So It Won't Take Their Job

A significant portion of workers are sabotaging AI initiatives due to concerns over automation, security, and increased workload.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
2 days ago

He was coding at 12 like Elon Musk and became one of Google's youngest ever CMOs-but now says Gen Z are better off ice skating than learning to code | Fortune

AI has rendered coding obsolete, emphasizing the need for creativity, resourcefulness, and execution instead.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Gen Z Sabotaging AI at Work So It Won't Take Their Job

A significant portion of workers are sabotaging AI initiatives due to concerns over automation, security, and increased workload.
SF parents
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

Jorginho Walked Back His Criticism Of Chappell Roan, But People Are Appalled At His Lack Of Accountability

An incident involving a child and a security guard at a hotel during Lollapalooza left the child shaken after encountering Chappell.
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds

These results raise major questions about the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban and show it would be a high stakes gamble for the UK to follow suit now.
Public health
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Kingston police investigating alleged 'sexualized' TikTok convo involving school employee

Kingston police are investigating a former school employee for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with a minor on social media.
Health
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

Older Adults Are Sharing The Common Experiences From The Past That Have Younger People Baffled

Younger generations find it hard to imagine everyday experiences from the past, such as X-ray machines in shoe stores and sock hop dances.
#tiktok
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Dr TikTok: patients diagnose chronic illnesses with anonymous commenters' help

TikTok's algorithm and user comments have led to early medical diagnoses, saving lives like Malina Lee's from thyroid cancer.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
22 hours ago

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: Teens share which app affects sleep most

TikTok is perceived by teens as a major distraction, negatively impacting sleep and productivity more than Instagram and Snapchat.
Social media marketing
fromWWD
2 days ago

Beauty Brands Are Heavily Reliant on Paid Content for TikTok Growth, Data Shows

Paid content significantly drives TikTok views growth for beauty brands, with most top brands relying heavily on sponsored content.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Dr TikTok: patients diagnose chronic illnesses with anonymous commenters' help

TikTok's algorithm and user comments have led to early medical diagnoses, saving lives like Malina Lee's from thyroid cancer.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
22 hours ago

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: Teens share which app affects sleep most

TikTok is perceived by teens as a major distraction, negatively impacting sleep and productivity more than Instagram and Snapchat.
Social media marketing
fromWWD
2 days ago

Beauty Brands Are Heavily Reliant on Paid Content for TikTok Growth, Data Shows

Paid content significantly drives TikTok views growth for beauty brands, with most top brands relying heavily on sponsored content.
Europe news
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Maeve McTaggart: How a spark of social media anger ignited a movement that stopped a nation in its tracks

Algorithms facilitated the organization of protests and fuel blockades in response to rising petrol prices.
fromBustle
5 days ago

TikTok's "Unexpected Red Theory" Lives On In Millie Bobby Brown's Summery 'Fit

Millie Bobby Brown's outfit features a cropped tank with a strawberry print and a light denim micro miniskirt, showcasing the unexpected red theory in fashion.
Fashion & style
Digital life
fromFortune
1 day ago

Meet the millennial and Gen Z 'attention activists' who are trying desperately to unplug from their phones | Fortune

A movement is emerging among millennials and Gen Z to reduce screen time and promote real-life interactions over digital distractions.
Fundraising
fromChronicle of Philanthropy
1 week ago

Gen Z Wants to Raise Money for You. Here's How to Stop Scaring Them Off.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital successfully supported Ryan Trahan's fundraising campaign, raising $11.6 million by allowing him creative freedom in communication.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
4 hours ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
15 hours ago

Almost a quarter of teenagers fear being cancelled over their political views

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the impact of political fear among teenagers on sharing their views.
Marketing
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Can Puck reinvent news for the influencer age?

Puck combines influencer economy incentives with traditional journalism, offering equity and revenue sharing to its star reporters.
#coachella
Silicon Valley food
fromInc
2 days ago

Coachella Has Hit Peak Sponcon. The Internet is Not Having It

Coachella has transformed from a music festival into a commercialized event dominated by brand activations and influencer culture.
Digital life
fromELLE
2 days ago

Why Quenlin Blackwell Went Phone-Free for Coachella

Pinterest encourages festival-goers to disconnect from phones and engage in real-life experiences at Coachella.
Silicon Valley food
fromInc
2 days ago

Coachella Has Hit Peak Sponcon. The Internet is Not Having It

Coachella has transformed from a music festival into a commercialized event dominated by brand activations and influencer culture.
Digital life
fromELLE
2 days ago

Why Quenlin Blackwell Went Phone-Free for Coachella

Pinterest encourages festival-goers to disconnect from phones and engage in real-life experiences at Coachella.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

The Analog Bag: Gen Z's solution to doomscrolling

An analog bag filled with screen-free activities helps individuals reduce phone usage and embrace more engaging, hands-on experiences.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

There's a generation of people who were praised exclusively for being easy to deal with, and they became adults who genuinely cannot tell the difference between being content and being convenient. The two feelings merged so early that separating them now feels like surgery. - Silicon Canals

A false ground in electrical work symbolizes individuals raised to be easy, appearing fine but lacking true grounding in their own needs.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Beyond awareness: How youth leadership is reshaping the HIV response

Young people, especially Black and Latinx youth, face significant barriers in HIV advocacy and decision-making despite being heavily impacted by the epidemic.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

What Is Your Quarter-Life Crisis Trying to Tell You?

The quarter-life crisis is driven by internal factors like purpose, meaning, and anxiety, alongside external pressures such as financial instability.
Privacy technologies
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

LGBTQ+ groups warn Meta's facial recognition smartglasses could harm queers & abuse victims - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of over 70 activist groups urges Meta to halt its facial recognition feature on smartglasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
UK politics
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Gen Z exodus: Report finds three in four now quitting UK aged under 35

The cost of living is driving a significant exodus of young Britons under 35 from the UK.
Media industry
fromUSA TODAY
3 days ago

Democrats won't win elections from the For You page | Opinion

Democratic candidates must enhance their social media strategies and focus on effective messaging to compete with Republicans.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Why brands can't stop acting like reply guys and jumping into viral comment threads on social media

Brands are increasingly engaging in social media replies to drive interaction and remain culturally relevant.
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Spectacle or support? The complicated visibility of trans youth in film & TV - Queerty

Since the 1990s, a largely underground upwelling of trans creativity has helped new trans identities, communities, and political movements come together. Trans Cinema provides an entryway to the wildly diverse and creative cinema made by trans creators, including those who are BIPOC.
LGBT
Marketing
fromInc
5 days ago

The Biggest Missed Opportunity in Social Media Has Nothing to Do With Marketing

Brands must transition from social listening to social doing to leverage insights for transformative action.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 weeks ago

Young people want their news to be more fun, a new report says

Young adults prefer news that is entertaining and fun, contrasting with older adults who favor traditional news sources.
Digital life
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Taylor Lorenz's Screen Time Is Almost 17 Hours a Day

Taylor Lorenz embraces her digital lifestyle, finding value in her screen time for work and creativity despite concerns about excessive usage.
Psychology
fromThred Website
1 month ago

why the obsession with gen z + viral auramax just dropped

Gen Z attracts intense commercial and media focus due to their digital nativity, unique generational conditions, and projected high spending power by 2035.
Women in technology
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Gen Z Men Want to Be "Obeyed" By Women

Gen Z men show more regressive attitudes toward gender equality than older generations, with over 30% believing women should obey husbands and 60% feeling burdened by supporting gender equality efforts.
#gen-z-social-media-behavior
Digital life
fromThe Independent
4 weeks ago

Gen Z turning their backs on social media except for this one app, survey finds

Gen Z uses TikTok daily but distrusts it, while increasingly abandoning other social media to pursue offline activities, fitness, hobbies, and real-world connections.
Digital life
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Gen Z turning their backs on social media except for this one app, survey finds

Gen Z uses TikTok daily but distrusts it, while increasingly abandoning other social media to pursue offline activities, fitness, hobbies, and real-world connections.
Digital life
fromThe Independent
4 weeks ago

Gen Z turning their backs on social media except for this one app, survey finds

Gen Z uses TikTok daily but distrusts it, while increasingly abandoning other social media to pursue offline activities, fitness, hobbies, and real-world connections.
Digital life
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Gen Z turning their backs on social media except for this one app, survey finds

Gen Z uses TikTok daily but distrusts it, while increasingly abandoning other social media to pursue offline activities, fitness, hobbies, and real-world connections.
Online marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Three simple ways to get your brand in front of Generation Z

To reach Generation Z, advertisers must use digital, data-driven strategies that optimize exposure across multiple touchpoints to capture attention and drive conversions.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Younger generations aren't just growing up online

For today's young people, online content isn't a backdrop to daily life-it is daily life. Streaming platforms, short-form video, and social media don't just entertain; they influence how young people see themselves, their health, and what behaviors are seen as normal or aspirational. Movies, television, and streaming content still have influence, but as the digital ecosystem expands, so does its power to shape choices-for better and for worse.
Public health
Social justice
fromAxios
2 months ago

The Civil Rights era is losing its grip on young Americans

Younger Americans lack knowledge of Civil Rights history as weaker K-12 teaching and social-media consumption replace classroom learning, and activism occurs online instead of organizing.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why is everyone so obsessed with gen Z?

Generation Z is the most studied generation due to their unique digital immersion from infancy, distinctive behaviors, and significant economic influence on employers and marketers seeking to understand and reach them.
Digital life
fromFortune
1 month ago

Gen Z is already nostalgic for TikTok - and the platform is only 6 years old | Fortune

Gen Z users nostalgic for early TikTok express declining loyalty as the platform becomes increasingly commercialized with ads, brands, influencers, and shopping features replacing raw, unfiltered content.
Digital life
fromBustle
2 months ago

I'm Gen Z & Spent A Week Living Like A Millennial In 2016

Recreating a 2016 millennial lifestyle reveals that the era's social energy and constant socializing clash with today's remote work and trend-driven culture.
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