Parents’ phone addiction affects bond with kids, new study finds
Parents' attachment to screens and smartphones can have negative, long-lasting developmental and psychological effects on their children, according to new research.
South Korea strengthens law to curb spread of fake news
An amendment to South Korea's communications act will clamp down on purveyors of false information online. Critics worry it could threaten freedom of speech.
Changing your email address in Gmail is this easy
Worried that 'Horsefarts666' just isn't a professional email handle anymore? Whatever the reason, there often comes a time in life when you need a new email address.
EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media
Restrictions on children's use of social media in the European Union could come as early as mid-2026, as a long-awaited expert report next week is expected to recommend limiting minors' access to online platforms.
Tell Nana delete Snapchat: Social apps disrupt elderly mental health
While emailing and instant messaging can have a positive impact on mental health for elderly users, the same cannot be said for social media applications, which are leaving many older people feeling down.
Meta debuts new AI image-generation model inside chatbot, Instagram
Meta Platforms Inc debuted a new image-generation artificial intelligence model, its first such release since the company spent billions to rebuild its AI lab under Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang a year ago.
India objection to WhatsApp username switch gets Somalia backing
Somalia joined India in objecting to Meta Platforms Inc's planned WhatsApp username feature, citing security concerns in a country that's been battling Islamist militants for two decades.
Opinion: This music box is a ray of hope for a decadent tech industry
Amid widespread "techlash" over addictive screens and apps, the Yoto, an audio player for children, shows there's still a way to make money while doing something nice.
EU tells France to amend social media ban law
The EU on July 6 ruled that a French draft law to ban social media for under-15s would infringe the bloc's rules if approved in its current form.
Reddit is cracking down on AI marketing slop with its own AI
Reddit Inc is battling a new kind of spam: stealth marketing content created by brands that want to get mentioned by popular artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini.
