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Parenting
fromTODAY.com
10 hours ago

Carson Daly Jokes He and His 13-Year-Old Daughter Don't Speak ... But They Do Snapchat

A father uses teen-focused communication, including Snapchat, to connect with his 13-year-old daughter and stay engaged as she grows.
Photography
fromWAKA 8
16 hours ago

What The Tech App of the Day: BeReal - WAKA 8

BeReal uses daily random prompts and simultaneous dual-camera capture to encourage unedited, authentic sharing and build a timeline of ordinary moments.
#artificial-intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago
Higher education

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed after AI remarks at Arizona commencement

AI and modern information technologies connect people while isolating them and destabilizing public life, prompting rational fears among new workers.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed after AI remarks at Arizona commencement

AI and modern information technologies connect people while isolating them and destabilizing public life, prompting rational fears among new workers.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

JB Pritzker laughs along with commenter who mocked his 1993 Pride parade outfit - LGBTQ Nation

Pritzker embraced a joke about his 1993 Pride shorts while continuing to defend LGBTQ+ and especially transgender youth rights.
Washington Wizards
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

WNBA Called Out for Shunning Caitlin Clark in Promotional Image and Instead Showing Photo of a Bench Player

WNBA promo posts for Sunday games used Fever and other stars instead of Caitlin Clark despite her higher viewership impact.
Photography
fromMedium
6 days ago

What do you do if your best design work is a small project?

Small, high-impact work can be translated into measurable value by describing the problem in detail rather than inflating scale.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

You May Be Guilty Of This 1 Thing Boomers Do All The Time Without Even Realizing

Urgent, context-free “bad news” texts from boomers often trigger panic because recipients lack details, even when the situation is less serious than implied.
Psychology
fromFortune
2 days ago

We talked to 12 tarot card readers who are using AI. They split in 2 camps, with big implications for the technology | Fortune

AI is increasingly used to interpret tarot, reshaping readings while risking advice that lacks personal context and historical knowledge.
fromUnofficial Networks
2 days ago

How To Find Ski and Snowboard Buddies When You Don't Know Anyone

If you want to go on a ski or snowboard trip but don't know anyone who would join you, a good first step is searching your local area for an established club or group. Most cities have organizations built around various hobbies to facilitate community, and skiing and snowboarding are no exceptions. These groups often use Facebook or Instagram to spread the word and tend to be welcoming by nature, making it easy to connect with like-minded people and join organized outings.
Snowboarding
Digital life
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Louise McSharry: Blanket social media ban for under-16s is like punishing them for someone else's crime

Children should not be denied social media’s benefits because adults have not forced big tech to prioritize online safety.
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

Xbox Is Rebranding Itself, Sort Of

Earlier this week, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma put the following question to fans on social media: "Xbox" or "XBOX"? Out of the 19,176 votes cast, all caps XBOX was the clear winner with 64.8% of the total. Now, Microsoft has seemingly taken that to heart by rebranding the Xbox account on X with all-caps XBOX.
Games
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans beauty influencer turns the tables on her haters in major TV talk show clapback - LGBTQ Nation

Online mockery is reframed as support that increases views and income, turning harassment into motivation and financial success.
#misinformation
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

People Prefer the Truth on Social Media

People distinguish true from untrue social media statements, including those written by an LLM, and true statements are more persuasive even when attention-grabbing.
Social media marketing
fromEsquire
1 week ago

I'm Begging You, Please Don't Share Fake Trump Posts

Fake Donald Trump social media posts spread rapidly; verifying before sharing helps protect democratic information ecosystems.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

People Prefer the Truth on Social Media

People distinguish true from untrue social media statements, including those written by an LLM, and true statements are more persuasive even when attention-grabbing.
Social media marketing
fromEsquire
1 week ago

I'm Begging You, Please Don't Share Fake Trump Posts

Fake Donald Trump social media posts spread rapidly; verifying before sharing helps protect democratic information ecosystems.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A billionaire, a taco, reality TV: the top 4 attack lines in California's elections

Candidates in California’s major primaries are intensifying last-week attacks, using debate moments and social media jabs to sway voters in crowded gubernatorial and mayoral races.
#tech-addiction
Education
fromRAPPLER
4 days ago

Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen time

Meta and Google sponsor children’s brands to promote moderated tech use while their apps are designed to make it hard for kids to unplug.
Marketing
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Meta and Google fund kids' brands with millions as critics highlight social media risk

Meta and Google sponsored children’s brands to promote moderated technology use while their apps were designed to make unplugging difficult.
Education
fromRAPPLER
4 days ago

Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen time

Meta and Google sponsor children’s brands to promote moderated tech use while their apps are designed to make it hard for kids to unplug.
Marketing
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Meta and Google fund kids' brands with millions as critics highlight social media risk

Meta and Google sponsored children’s brands to promote moderated technology use while their apps were designed to make unplugging difficult.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

Man Charged With Posting Bomb Instructions Used in New Orleans Attack

A former Army combat engineer was charged for sharing step-by-step explosive-making instructions online linked to explosives used in a New Orleans terrorist attack.
#nfl
New England Patriots
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Chargers couldn't resist making references to Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini in schedule video

Chargers’ 2026 schedule release video uses Halo-themed jokes referencing the Vrabel-Russini controversy and related media coverage.
Los Angeles Rams
fromBleacherreport
4 days ago

NFL's Memo on Team Schedule Memes, Videos Revealed Ahead of 2026 Releases

NFL schedule releases rely on club-created memes and videos, with the league amplifying content while advising teams to keep personal content clean.
New England Patriots
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Chargers couldn't resist making references to Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini in schedule video

Chargers’ 2026 schedule release video uses Halo-themed jokes referencing the Vrabel-Russini controversy and related media coverage.
Los Angeles Rams
fromBleacherreport
4 days ago

NFL's Memo on Team Schedule Memes, Videos Revealed Ahead of 2026 Releases

NFL schedule releases rely on club-created memes and videos, with the league amplifying content while advising teams to keep personal content clean.
Intellectual property law
fromFast Company
4 days ago

He says Kim Kardashian ruined his life with one Instagram post. Now he owes her six figures

A mistaken identity post linked the wrong Ivan Cantu to a Texas death row case, leading to a lawsuit and a legal-fee ruling.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
4 days ago

'Another reason to be proud of him' - Lamine Yamal defended by Spain's Prime Minster after Barcelona star criticised for waving Palestine flag

Lamine Yamal’s flag-waving drew criticism from Israel’s defense minister, while another official defended it as solidarity with Palestine.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Amazon delivery driver caught on doorbell camera stealing family cat is spared prison

A delivery driver who took a family cat avoided immediate custody after a suspended prison sentence and returned the pet after viral footage prompted backlash.
Marketing
fromInc
4 days ago

This Strategy Changed the Way Netflix Connects With Audiences

Culture cannot be earned through borrowed slang, aesthetics, or performance; broad messaging is an inefficient way to connect with culture.
Digital life
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Gen Z Is Pioneering a New Understanding of Truth

Smartphone-driven social platforms have coincided with rising adolescent mental health problems and a shift in how truth is understood through identity and emotion.
#tiktok
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Very demure, very mindful': how Jools Lebron went viral and her life fell apart

A makeup TikTok video using the phrases “very demure” and “very mindful” rapidly went viral, turning a supermarket worker into a meme and public figure.
Social media marketing
fromAol
1 week ago

TikTok launches 3.99 subscription for no ads in UK

UK users aged 18+ will be offered a £3.99 monthly TikTok Ad-Free subscription to avoid company-delivered ads.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

TikTok helped Trump win the 2024 election as the platform's future in the US hung in the balance

TikTok's algorithm favored pro-Republican content during the 2024 election, influencing user exposure to political videos.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Very demure, very mindful': how Jools Lebron went viral and her life fell apart

A makeup TikTok video using the phrases “very demure” and “very mindful” rapidly went viral, turning a supermarket worker into a meme and public figure.
Social media marketing
fromAol
1 week ago

TikTok launches 3.99 subscription for no ads in UK

UK users aged 18+ will be offered a £3.99 monthly TikTok Ad-Free subscription to avoid company-delivered ads.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

TikTok helped Trump win the 2024 election as the platform's future in the US hung in the balance

TikTok's algorithm favored pro-Republican content during the 2024 election, influencing user exposure to political videos.
#first-amendment
Education
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Censorship Alleged at Marin County Student Newspaper Related In Part to Epstein Files Story

Teachers and students allege school administration pressured a student newspaper to censor itself, raising First Amendment concerns after photo and social media disputes.
Education
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Censorship Alleged at Marin County Student Newspaper Related In Part to Epstein Files Story

Teachers and students allege school administration pressured a student newspaper to censor itself, raising First Amendment concerns after photo and social media disputes.
NYC music
fromConsequence
5 days ago

Billie Eilish Makes the Case for Phones at Concerts

Phones at concerts can help people share experiences and stay connected, and filming can deepen memory of the crowd and audio.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Image of water polo players in Speedos sparks feud. Mom demands SoCal school officials resign

The team posted the photograph on a school Instagram page. It caught the attention of Temecula Valley Unified School District Board President Joseph Komrosky and member Jennifer Wiersma. "Speaking of dress code...are our teams now an 'OnlyFans' crew? Hats off to the kids that kept their pants on," Wiersma wrote in a caption for an Instagram story reposting the image of the students.
SF parents
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Neuty the nutria, viral pet rodent whose family fought a state to keep him, dies of cancer

A Louisiana couple kept a rescued nutria as a pet after wildlife authorities tried to confiscate it, and the nutria later died of cancer.
Online Community Development
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

The Power Of Community: Why Lawyers Can't Grow Alone Anymore - Above the Law

Local community groups on social media show how shared bonds and mutual help create real value, highlighting a missing element in legal business development.
Marketing
fromHer Campus
6 days ago

Edgly Marketing: The Marketing Team Taking Over TikTok

Edgly Marketing builds a recognizable TikTok brand through distinctive visuals, behind-the-scenes content, and a fresh approach to reaching audiences.
Careers
fromForbes
6 days ago

What Recruiters Look for When They Google Your Name

Employers often Google candidates and may use AI to screen social media, so online presence must align with resumes and professional brand.
Intellectual property law
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

What an LA County Court case means for the future of social media | Computer Weekly

Social media companies were found negligent for app design that encouraged compulsive engagement, leading to $3m damages and $3m punitive damages.
LA Clippers
fromMarketing Dive
1 week ago

Foot Locker debuts year-round basketball brand platform under new CMO

Foot Locker launches the year-round “Hoops Lives Here” platform to strengthen basketball and sneaker culture through multi-channel campaigns and community-first engagement.
Social media marketing
fromKPBS Public Media
6 days ago

The clipping economy: How short-form video 'clippers' are overrunning the internet

Freelance clippers edit long-form content into short viral clips and earn money through per-view or affiliate-based payouts, forming a large online shadow economy.
Digital life
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Something Nefarious Is Quietly Spreading Online. It's Ruining Lives-and Making Teenagers Obsessed With the Most Violent Videos Imaginable.

Children are being exposed to AI-edited gore and shock sites that normalize extreme violence and expand into an endless archive of human suffering.
World politics
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Trolling, memes, and deepfakes: How AI is thickening the fog of war

AI-generated and manipulated media are increasing uncertainty in modern conflicts, making it harder to verify reality and cover wars accurately online.
fromBarca Blaugranes
1 week ago

'Talk is cheap' - Lamine Yamal takes aim at Real Madrid and Jude Bellingham after Barcelona win La Liga

Yamal has now reacted on social media with a photo of himself at the game and the words “talk is cheap” along with several emojis. The post seems to be in response to a similar message Bellingham posted on Instagram after October's Clasico win for Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
FC Barcelona
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The hill I will die on: Voice notes have made my generation a bunch of self-absorbed bores | Annabel Martin

Voice notes on WhatsApp have become excessive, reducing conversation quality and amplifying sender narcissism.
Coronavirus
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

'This Is Not Going to Be the Next COVID'

The ship carrying confirmed hantavirus cases is relocating to dock in the Canary Islands, while online fears spread despite evidence indicating limited public risk.
Digital life
fromSkift Meetings
1 week ago

Disconnect to Connect: The Rise of Phone-Free Events

A phone-free Coachella activation encouraged presence, offline inspiration, and analog living while still generating strong social conversation.
Social media marketing
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Meta Has Entered Its Death Spiral

Facebook’s growth has slowed as user disaffection, engagement bait, ads, and misinformation increased, following failed Metaverse efforts and declining earnings.
Media industry
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

AI Accents the Role of Media Psychology in Shaping Culture

Media psychology studies how mediated content shapes behavior, thoughts, emotions, and culture across evolving technologies.
Social media marketing
fromInc
1 week ago

Stop Obsessing Over How Many LinkedIn Followers You Have. Focus on These Key Metrics Instead

Twitter normalized one-way follower attention in 2006, and LinkedIn later shifted from connections to follower-based outreach for scalable audience growth and monetization.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

This Book May Cause Side Effects by Helen Pilcher review can you think yourself sick?

Negative expectations can trigger real physical symptoms through the nocebo effect, increasing illness likelihood when people are warned to expect harm.
EU data protection
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'Addiction' and harmful content among seven concerns raised at Oireachtas committee on online safety

Representatives from major social media companies denied claims that their platforms are addictive to young people during questioning by Irish lawmakers.
#influencer-culture
Media industry
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Robert Downey Jr. Calls Social Media Influencers "Evangelical Hucksters of the Information Age"

Influencer fame is dismissed as inauthentic when it relies on self-promotion, while authentic celebrity should come from creating, building, and learning.
Film
fromFast Company
1 week ago

'Self-aggrandizing,' 'absolute horseshit': Robert Downey Jr. has strong words for social media influencers

Influencer fame is easier to create via social media, but it should not replace true celebrity status.
Social media marketing
fromAol
1 week ago

Influencer Spencer Barbosa Reveals She's Making Her Wedding a 'Brand Trip' and the Internet Has Thoughts

Spencer Barbosa plans a non-traditional wedding as a brand trip for family instead of a traditional ceremony.
Media industry
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Robert Downey Jr. Calls Social Media Influencers "Evangelical Hucksters of the Information Age"

Influencer fame is dismissed as inauthentic when it relies on self-promotion, while authentic celebrity should come from creating, building, and learning.
Film
fromFast Company
1 week ago

'Self-aggrandizing,' 'absolute horseshit': Robert Downey Jr. has strong words for social media influencers

Influencer fame is easier to create via social media, but it should not replace true celebrity status.
Social media marketing
fromAol
1 week ago

Influencer Spencer Barbosa Reveals She's Making Her Wedding a 'Brand Trip' and the Internet Has Thoughts

Spencer Barbosa plans a non-traditional wedding as a brand trip for family instead of a traditional ceremony.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Student wins second chance at Galway pub with viral handwritten note apologising for 'idiotic' antics

A student apologized in a handwritten note after smashing glasses in a Galway pub, and the pub welcomed him back after accountability.
Real Madrid
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

What's Mbappe Out', and why are fans demanding Real Madrid star's exit?

An online petition calling for Mbappe's removal from Real Madrid has gathered 33 million signatures, sparking controversy and social media debate.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK Scientology buildings targeted for speed runs' as TikTok trend spreads

Hundreds of UK teenagers participated in a TikTok-driven trend of speed running into Scientology buildings, rushing inside to see how far they could penetrate before staff removed them.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Men Want Kids While Women Don't, And These Brutally Honest Responses Explain Why

Women are increasingly opting out of parenthood, while men are pushing for marriage and babies, flipping the traditional script.
Social media marketing
fromTheWrap
1 week ago

Creatorverse: How Creator Companies Are Going Viral Without a Star

Digital-first production companies like Dropout, Jubilee, and NowThis adapt Hollywood strategies for social media, focusing on IP over talent.
#meta
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 week ago

A Kid With a Fake Mustache Tricked an Online Age-Verification Tool

Meta is enhancing age-verification on Instagram and Facebook using AI to identify and delete accounts of users under 13.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
1 week ago

'Date Cancelled' is the latest dating meme ruined by brands

Modern dating is complicated, with social media trends like 'date cancelled' reflecting personal experiences and dealbreakers among young daters.
Social media marketing
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

They're Low-Paid. Big Companies Exploit Them. They've Made All Your Favorite Viral Videos.

Viral video clipping reshapes cultural trends by maximizing reach through strategic sharing on social media, often without transparency.
#youth-mental-health
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston

City Council calls on BPS to explore joining nationwide litigation aimed at social media companies

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Freeing Our Children from the Harm of Social Media

Social media addiction significantly contributes to anxiety and depression in young people, necessitating changes in usage and social interaction.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

City Council calls on BPS to explore joining nationwide litigation aimed at social media companies

Massachusetts officials are urging schools to consider joining litigation against social media companies for their role in youth mental health issues.
Marketing
fromUSA TODAY
1 week ago

Millennial or Gen Z? Brands lean into differences in marketing trend

Brands are adapting marketing strategies to appeal to Millennial and Gen Z audiences, with Gen Z favoring brevity and emojis.
#google
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Google's AI search results will now turn to Reddit for 'Expert Advice' - Engadget

Google is enhancing AI search features by prominently including first-hand accounts from social media and forums in its AI-generated responses.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Google's AI search results will now turn to Reddit for 'Expert Advice' - Engadget

Google is enhancing AI search features by prominently including first-hand accounts from social media and forums in its AI-generated responses.
Digital life
fromMoneyLion
1 week ago

Your Friends Are Selling to You, but Gen Alpha Doesn't Care

Younger generations, particularly Gen Alpha, are indifferent to the commercialization of friendships and social interactions.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 week ago

Modern Motherhood Pressure: Rethinking Mother's Day

From a psychological perspective, the role of motherhood hasn't just expanded-it's become internalized. Today's mothers are expected to not only do more, but to be more: more present, more patient, more attuned, more self-aware, while also maintaining careers, relationships and a sense of identity.
Women
Fashion & style
fromTheStreet
1 week ago

Iconic clothing retailer has (old) new plan to win customers back

Gap is experiencing a resurgence by focusing on basics and engaging younger consumers through social media and influencer marketing.
Right-wing politics
fromemptywheel
1 week ago

The Complicity of Trump Conspiracy-Washer Michael Scherer - emptywheel

Conspiracy theories surrounding Cole Allen's alleged attack on Trump reflect social media's role in dehumanizing political opponents.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Nicole Saphier Deletes Tweets Criticizing Trump, RFK Jr.

Saphier's tweets include raising questions about an MRI the president had and pushing back on his public comments about Tylenol. Lots of people questioning POTUS MRI I have questions too, Saphier wrote in a deleted October post.
Healthcare
Online marketing
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Google's AI search summaries will now quote Reddit

Google is enhancing AI Search to include firsthand sources like social media and forums for more trustworthy information.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Why Is Everybody in Russia Talking About Victoria Bonya?

Victoria Bonya's Instagram post criticizing Putin highlights the disconnect between the government and the people, sparking widespread public discussion.
Photography
fromHer Campus
1 week ago

The 'Casual' Instagram Lie

The shift from curated perfection to a performative mess on social media reflects a new era of effort disguised as nonchalance.
LA Clippers
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Viral volleyball star Jordan Lucas: I'm celebrating like NFL players, just in a more feminine way'

Jordan Lucas's flamboyant style and openness about his sexuality are reshaping perceptions of college volleyball and attracting significant attention.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 week ago

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff turned his earnings call into a vodcast. Why other Fortune 500 CEOs might follow | Fortune

Salesforce transformed its earnings call into an engaging, influencer-style event featuring live streaming and guest interviews.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

SF Giants hide 'F-k the Padres' in a new social media ad

The top portion of the letter F in the Giants' 'SF' logo had 'F-k the Padres' written in a slightly darker orange font, making it just barely visible in the opening frames of the 15-second video.
San Francisco Giants
Digital life
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Jen Hamilton Isn't Trying To Be Everyone's Friend

Jen Hamilton has become a trusted voice for moms through social media, blending humor and hard truths in her work as a labor and delivery nurse.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Kids with fake mustaches can fool high-tech age verification systems

Young users in the UK are bypassing age verification measures implemented by the Online Safety Act, often with parental assistance.
fromAol
1 week ago

Influencer Spencer Barbosa Reveals She's Making Her Wedding a 'Brand Trip' and the Internet Has Thoughts

"Instead, we are planning the first-ever influencer-style wedding brand trip. And we'll be spam-posting like crazy," Connor added, coming into the frame.
Social media marketing
#threads
Django
fromMashable
1 week ago

Vine reboot, diVine, is out now to save us from AI slop

Vine has been relaunched as Divine, focusing on human-made content and preserving original videos.
Cooking
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Big Sister Films Little Sister Cooking Dinner for Family Like Nature Documentary

Mia Steinfeld's cooking series featuring her sister Lexi has gained immense popularity online for its humorous and educational approach.
Social media marketing
fromPeople.com
1 week ago

Influencer Spencer Barbosa Reveals She's Making Her Wedding a 'Brand Trip' and the Internet Has Thoughts

Spencer Barbosa plans a unique influencer-style wedding brand trip instead of a traditional ceremony.
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