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Should violent criminals be allowed on social media?

Should violent criminals be allowed on social media?

The successful TikTok career of a US school shooter has raised questions around the accessibility of online spaces.  Many people dream of going viral on social media. After all, it promises overnight fame and widespread influence. The growing capability of almost anyone to gain internet notoriety has increasingly aroused controversy. Whether it’s a seemingly mindless dance video or a unique soundbite, people are turning into overnight sensations – and capitalising...

By Brighton, UK
Will X navigate a slew of trademark lawsuits?

Will X navigate a slew of trademark lawsuits?

An endless slew of infringement lawsuits have come Elon Musk’s way since the Twitter to X rebrand. Will the whole thing be short lived, or can the billionaire prevail? Elon Musk’s strange affinity with the letter X isn’t sufficient enough to negate existing licensing laws apparently. Who would’ve thought? Back in July, when the obsessive billionaire began to implement Twitter’s rebrand to ‘X’, we delved into the underlying motivations behind...

By London, UK
This digital app makes banned books freely available to everyone

This digital app makes banned books freely available to everyone

With bans on important literary genres on the rise across America, an app called The Banned Book Club is a digital library that makes banned books available for everyone, regardless of where they are located. Across America, libraries are being forced to pull highly acclaimed books from their shelves. State-wide bans on certain types of literature are being implemented by local governments at the request of organisations that believe children...

By London, UK
Tinder rolls out new ‘SELECT’ feature for $499 USD a month

Tinder rolls out new ‘SELECT’ feature for $499 USD a month

The new premium tier will allow paying users to see the ‘most sought after profiles’, promises to boost their profile, and grants the ability to DM others even if they haven’t matched. Tinder is rolling out an exclusive and expensive new feature called ‘SELECT’. Operating as an invite-only subscription model, SELECT will allow users to be part of a VIP premium tier for the cool price of $499 USD a...

By London, UK