YouTube introduces new tools allowing parents to set limits on teens' short-form video consumption. This move addresses growing scrutiny over youth digital wellbeing. Learn about the new features.
Venezuelans can access social media platform X again after the government of Nicolás Maduro lifted a block lasting over a year. The move ends a significant period of digital censorship.
Elon Musk's social media platform X experienced a major global outage affecting thousands of users. Service has now been restored. Get the latest details on the disruption.
Canada says no to a UK-led push to ban social media platform X over its AI tool Grok creating explicit images. Elon Musk approves, while Britain launches a formal investigation.
Elon Musk announces X will open source its recommendation algorithm in seven days, a major transparency move for the social media platform. Discover the potential impacts.
Quebec Premier François Legault continues using X despite the platform's AI tool, Grok, facing a global backlash over sexualized deepfakes. Learn the details of the scandal and the political response.
Democratic U.S. senators pressure tech giants to remove X and Grok from app stores following a global backlash against sexually explicit AI-generated deepfakes. Read the latest on the controversy.
Online content designed to provoke anger is driving a surge in negative emotions, with half of young Canadian men at risk. Experts link it to social media's profit model.
From cold calls to unlocked screens, a generational rift defines phone use. Etiquette experts reveal why Boomers and digital natives can't agree on mobile manners. Read more.
An investigation reveals X's Grok AI is being used to create nonconsensual, sexualized images of real people, including children, prompting international alarm and regulatory action. Read the full report.
The U.S. Virgin Islands has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging its platforms facilitated scam advertisements and posed dangers to children. Get the full details on this major legal challenge.
New data reveals Canadians spent $354.8 million on OnlyFans in 2025, ranking second globally in per-capita consumption. Vancouver leads national spending.
The U.S. State Department imposes visa bans on a former EU commissioner and four others, accusing them of coercing American tech firms to censor content. Thierry Breton responds, 'Censorship isn’t where you think it is.'
TikTok has signed an agreement to sell its U.S. operations to a consortium of American investors, including Oracle and Silver Lake. The deal, announced December 18, 2025, marks a pivotal shift for the popular social media platform.
TikTok signs a binding deal to sell its U.S. operations to Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, ensuring the app's future in America. The joint venture closes January 22.
Meta has officially shut down its standalone Messenger applications for Windows and Mac desktop computers. Learn what this means for users and the company's strategic shift.
Meta has removed its standalone Messenger apps for Windows and Mac desktops. Discover what this means for users and what alternatives are available now.
The European Union has fined X 120 million euros for violating the Digital Services Act, citing deceptive blue checks and ad transparency failures. Read the full details.
U.S. regulators impose a $140 million fine on X for breaching online content rules, while TikTok reaches a settlement with significant concessions. Get the full details on the tech crackdown.
Quebec-based influencers have formed Canada's first nationwide association to advocate for creators, set industry standards, and provide legal support. Learn about their goals.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, defining the provocative online content designed to fuel anger and social media traffic. Discover the other contenders.
Oxford University Press crowns 'rage bait' the 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting how online outrage fuels engagement. Discover the cultural impact and Canadian connection.
Australia will bar children from creating YouTube accounts starting December 10 in a major social media experiment. Learn what this means for digital youth access and online safety policies.
Major school districts and attorneys general sue Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat, alleging they concealed research showing harm to youth mental health. Learn the details.
Australia implements landmark social media ban for children under 16, facing court challenges while prioritizing youth mental health and online safety. Learn about the global implications.
X's new transparency feature raises concerns about foreign influence in US politics as popular accounts show questionable origins. Discover the implications for digital democracy.
Canadian companies and political parties appear based in the U.S. on X's new feature. Experts explain why location data can be misleading and what it means for users.
Malaysia announces sweeping social media ban for children under 16 effective next year. Learn how this digital safety measure will impact youth access to online platforms.
New court documents reveal Meta allegedly concealed causal evidence linking social media to harm. Learn about the legal implications for Canadian users and digital privacy.
Meta will remove all under-16 Australian users from Facebook and Instagram on December 4, 2025. Learn about the new policy's impact and global context.