What really counts as social media "addiction?" And who decides?

Social media could fundamentally shift our understanding of what is and isn't "addictive."Tech companies are back in court...and likely will be for a while. A wave of lawsuits allege that platforms - ...

Mark Zuckerberg quizzed on kids’ Instagram use in social media trial

Mark Zuckerberg and opposing lawyers dueled in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday, where the Meta CEO answered questions about young people’s use of Instagram, his congressional testimony and internal ...

I developed an app without code in seconds — it's my favorite Google experiment yet

You'll also identify where the experience feels subpar. When you have the time, it's also worth exploring apps inside Google's experimental ecosystem. Beyond Opal, the Mixboard cracked my style, and ...
Wall Street Journal

Social Media

Leaders in Europe and Asia look to block younger users from scrolling feeds, citing mental-health risks. Madrid is requesting prosecutors investigate the social-media platforms for potential crimes ...
TechAnnouncer

Top-Rated Free Python Course Recommendations from Reddit

Corey Schafer’s YouTube channel is a go-to for clear, in-depth video tutorials covering a wide range of Python topics. The ...
CNN

Instagram chief denies social media can be ‘clinically addictive’ in landmark case

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, testified on Wednesday that he does not think users can be “clinically addicted” to the social media app. Mosseri is the first executive to testify in the landmark ...
The Verge

Vibe coding Nothing’s apps is fun, until you try to make them useful

Nothing wants to make an ecosystem of AI-generated apps, but it has a long way to go. Nothing wants to make an ecosystem of AI-generated apps, but it has a long way to go. is a London-based reporter ...
CNN

Lawyers argue that Instagram and YouTube intentionally addicted and harmed teen in landmark social media trial

Lawyers for a now-20-year-old woman argued that addictive features harmed her mental health as opening statements began Monday in a landmark trial against Meta and YouTube, the first of hundreds of ...
Android

Gizmo Turns Social Media Scrolling into Interactive, AI-Powered Mini Apps

Gizmo is a new social platform that blends TikTok-style feeds with AI-powered vibe coding, allowing users to create and share interactive mini apps without programming skills. While safety and ...
ZDNet

7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free

File and folder security is crucial in this day and age. There are apps you can use to heighten the security of your files. These apps are free and available for desktop and mobile devices. The need ...
CNET

Spain Follows Australia in Banning Children From Social Media. Crackdown Could Begin Next Week

Tyler is a writer for CNET covering laptops and video games. He's previously covered mobile devices, home energy products and broadband. He came to CNET straight out of college, where he graduated ...
Los Angeles Times

Spain looks to ban social media for children under 16, joining others in Europe

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Spain plans to ban social media for children under 16 and criminally hold tech executives liable for illegal ...