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TikTok found to be breaching EU advertising rules

TikTok found to be breaching EU advertising rules

The short-form video platform TikTok has been cautioned over its EU digital ads by the European Commission, after failing to provide sufficient details on their content. TikTok has breached EU rules by not disclosing enough information about its advertising, the European Commission (EC) has said. According to a statement, the EC believes that the platform ‘does not fulfil the Digital Services Act’s obligation to publish an advertisement repository.’ This...

By Bristol, UK
Meta to bar teenagers from livestreaming on Instagram

Meta to bar teenagers from livestreaming on Instagram

Those under sixteen will not be able to use Instagram’s Live feature unless they acquire parental permission. New restrictions are being introduced on Instagram for users under the age of 16. As part of Meta’s expansion of current safety measures, younger teenagers will be barred from using the platform’s ‘Live’ feature unless they have parental permission. They’ll also need approval from a guardian to manually turn off blurred image thumbnails that...

By Bristol, UK
Opinion – emojis are missing the trick with hair inclusivity

Opinion – emojis are missing the trick with hair inclusivity

Since when did representation stop at skin tone?  In the distant land of pre-2015 texting, all emojis were jaundiced little blobs. That was until the great Skin Tone Update, which allowed users to transform their emojis into a spectrum of humanity – sort of. Despite these ostensibly diverse offerings, one very obvious detail has remained overlooked in the world of digital mini people: hair. Fast forward to 2025, and despite boasting a library...

By Brighton, UK
Is Tumblr making a comeback with Gen Zers?

Is Tumblr making a comeback with Gen Zers?

Data suggests that Gen Z are finding solace in Tumblr, the creative social media platform that was popular fifteen years ago with younger Millennials. Why are young people flocking to a long-forgotten site? It looks like Tumblr is back in a big way with young social media users, at least according to the latest data.  Bought by Yahoo in 2013 for $1.1 billion USD, the platform encourages people to upload and...

By Bristol, UK