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Weekly Tech Highlights: GTA 6 Extended Look and Meta's Social Media Settlement
Explore this week's top tech stories including the GTA 6 extended look on Netflix, Meta's $18B social media settlement, new Nokia retro phones, and Apple's upcoming event.
Aug 29, 2026
Meta’s $18B Settlement: What Instagram Teens and Parents Need to Know
Meta settled a major lawsuit with $18B, promising strict Instagram changes for under-18 users, including time limits, content filters, and parental controls—yet enforcing them remains a challenge.
Aug 26, 2026
Meta's Apps Collect Three Times More User Data Than Apple and Microsoft
Meta's apps gather significantly more user data than other major tech companies, raising important privacy concerns. Learn what this means and how to protect your information.
Aug 25, 2026
What a $1.4 Trillion Lawsuit Could Mean for Meta and Social Media's Future
Meta faces a $1.4 trillion lawsuit claiming addictiveness targeting teens. Here's how it could reshape social media platforms and affect users.
Aug 17, 2026
New Mexico Fines Meta $567 Million for Instagram and Facebook Harm to Minors
A New Mexico judge ruled Meta's Facebook and Instagram pose public harm akin to pollution, imposing a $567 million fine aimed at funding youth mental health support and requiring new safety measures for young users.
Aug 7, 2026
How Technology Enables the World Cup Experience for Billions Worldwide
Explore the technology behind delivering seamless World Cup coverage to billions, from AI-driven production to personalized multi-platform streaming.
Aug 7, 2026
What to Expect from MySpace’s 2026 Relaunch and Its Future Role in Social Media
MySpace is set for a 2026 relaunch focused on music creators and influencers, raising questions about its use of AI and how it can stand out in today’s social media world.
Aug 3, 2026
Why 77% of Adults Now Support Classroom Phone Bans and What It Means
Explore why a growing majority backs banning phones in classrooms, the benefits and concerns, and how this shift impacts students, teachers, and parents.
Aug 1, 2026
How Social Media Amplifies Disinformation and Its Impact on Society
Explore how social media platforms fuel disinformation by magnifying human biases and emotions, affecting democracy and public trust in the digital age.
Jul 27, 2026
How TikTok Is Tackling AI-Generated Spam To Protect Original Creators
TikTok launches tools to identify AI spam and educate users, aiming to curb low-quality AI content that undermines authentic creator engagement and ad performance.
Jul 22, 2026
UK Government Clarifies VPN Access amid Social Media Age Restrictions
The UK will not restrict VPN usage despite new social media age bans, focusing privacy protections while enforcing curfews and AI safeguards for teens.
Jul 15, 2026
UK Plans Social Media Curfew for Teens: What It Means and Its Loopholes
The UK proposes a midnight to 6am social media curfew for 16-17-year-olds with optional opt-out. Learn how this affects teens and what limits it has.
Jul 15, 2026