Spain and Greece propose banning teenagers from using social media, following Australia's example. This decision is part of the tightening regulation of social media in Europe.
Kateryna Osadcha and Yuriy Horbunov celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary. The couple shared details of their family life, including jokes about children and everyday moments.
French police searched X offices, and Elon Musk was summoned for questioning on April 20. The investigation concerns algorithm abuse, fraudulent data extraction, and possible complicity in the dissemination of child pornography.
Inna Bielen, the winner of "The Bachelor-13", and her fiancé were denied marriage registration due to problems with documents regarding a previous divorce. The couple planned to get married on the mirror date 02.20.2026, but are now considering getting married through "Diia".
France is working on a bill to ban social media for children under 15, following the example of Australia and Denmark. In Ukraine, restrictions are only discussed at the level of ideas.
Jamala, producer of the National Selection for Eurovision 2026, held rehearsals with the participants. The final selection will take place on February 7.
Mark Zuckerberg is reorienting Meta towards an AI-generated social media feed, considering it the next big media format. This will allow for the creation of personalized and interactive content, moving away from the metaverse concept.
56-year-old Jennifer Lopez surprised fans by demonstrating her natural beauty without makeup. She showed how she applies cosmetics from her own JLo Beauty line.
Threads has overtaken X in terms of daily active users on its mobile app, reaching 141. 5 million compared to X's 125 million. However, X remains the leader in web browsers.
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has denied accusations of sexual and physical abuse, calling the women's statements "an absolute lie. " The Supreme Court of Spain has received documents in the case, which may be heard in Madrid.
A massive Instagram hack led to the leak of personal data of 17. 5 million users, creating risks of phishing and account compromise. Hackers published information obtained from the Instagram API back in 2024.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri claims that companies producing digital cameras are going down the wrong path.
Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire Singaporean AI startup Manus, which conducts in-depth research and performs tasks for paying users. The deal is valued at over $2 billion, with Manus maintaining independent operations while integrating its agents into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The elusive street artist Banksy unveiled a new mural depicting two children. Instagram users called the work cute and tender, rejoicing at the new creation for Christmas.
Most respondents in Germany supported a ban on social media for children under 16. This happened after Australia introduced similar restrictions for most popular platforms.
Australia has legally banned children under 16 from accessing social media, including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged young people to use their free time for personal development.
Meta company halted Project Mercury research, which found a reduction in depression and anxiety among Facebook users after a week of being "offline. " This became known from documents in court proceedings regarding the harm of social networks to teenagers.
A Spanish court has ordered Meta to pay over $550 million to Spanish digital media outlets. This is due to the use of personal data for behavioral advertising and a violation of EU data protection rules.
Gaming giant Roblox Corp. will introduce mandatory facial recognition or ID verification next month for players who wish to access chat features. This innovation aims to prevent children under nine from chatting without parental consent and to limit communication between adults and minors online.
The European Commission plans to designate WhatsApp's open channels as a "very large online platform" under the Digital Services Act, which will require adherence to high content moderation standards. This decision applies to channels that are open news feeds and have over 45 million users in Europe, without affecting personal messages.
Denmark plans to ban children under 15 from using social media, but parents will be able to grant permission to access certain platforms. This move is a response to concerns about youth mental health.
Meta, ByteDance, Alphabet, and Snap are accused of deliberately creating addiction in teenagers. A Los Angeles court ruling has allowed the cases to proceed, which could be of historical significance for the industry.
Australia has added Reddit and Kick to its list of social media platforms banned for under-16s, as part of a groundbreaking law. These platforms, along with other giants, will face a legal obligation to close accounts of younger children from December 10.
Meta is facing a lawsuit from adult film producers who claim the company illegally downloaded thousands of pornographic videos to train artificial intelligence models. Meta denies the allegations, claiming the content was intended for private use by employees.
Google's YouTube will use AI to improve the visual clarity of low-resolution videos on TVs, the web, and mobile devices. The upscaling feature will initially apply to videos below 1080p, with an opt-out option for content creators.
The European Commission stated that Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok violate EU legislation by not providing users with easy ways to report illegal content. The companies face fines of up to 6% of their annual global turnover.
Tech giant Meta offers a range of entry-level positions with salaries around $200,000 per year, requiring only a bachelor's degree. The company is actively hiring AI talent, and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg values skills over education.
On October 15, the Victoria's Secret fashion show 2025 will take place, where famous "angels" and new faces, including plus-size models, will walk the runway. The show will be available on Prime Video, Amazon Live, and the brand's official pages.
Targeted advertising allows businesses to show ads only to their target audience, saving budget. It has advantages in precisely reaching the target audience and increasing conversion, but carries risks of high competition and dependence on platforms.
In 2025, storytelling became a key trend in communications, ensuring an emotional connection between brands and their audience. Research shows that 92% of consumers expect stories, and quality storytelling increases conversion by 30%.
