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New research reveals taking a small break from social media can reduce anxiety and depression

According to new research, taking a break from social media for as little as a week can reduce depression and anxiety. People who took a break from platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for seven days reported an increased sense ...

08 May 2022 at 23:33

World

Twitter ‘in talks with Musk to buy platform’

Twitter’s board and Tesla chief executive Elon Musk negotiated into the early hours of Monday over his bid to buy the social media platform, The New York Times has reported. Mr Musk said last week that he has lined up 46.5 billion dollars (£36.2 ...

25 Apr 2022 at 10:55

Abuse survivor fears Facebook security plan will allow predators ‘free rein’

A campaigner who was sexually abused as a child after being groomed online has urged Facebook to abandon plans she says will weaken protections for vulnerable people and give predators “free rein” to target youngsters. Rhiannon-Faye McDonald ...

16 Mar 2022 at 07:25

‘Parents should talk to children about social media at a young age’

Parents are being encouraged to talk to their children about social media at a young age after new research found girls are negatively affected earlier than boys. The new study, from experts at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, ...

28 Mar 2022 at 11:25

Pinterest bans climate misinformation on platform

Social network Pinterest has updated its rules to ban climate misinformation, which the company says makes it the first major digital platform to clear guidelines against false or misleading climate change content in both posts and ...

06 Apr 2022 at 15:55

Twitter launching edit button would be a ‘mistake’, former executive warns

Twitter users have been warned to be “careful what you wish for” in the wake of the platform confirming it is working on a much-requested edit tweet function. The social media giant said the ability to edit tweets after they have ...

06 Apr 2022 at 10:25

National News

Facebook and Twitter directors may face criminal sanctions in Ireland under new laws

Directors of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter may face criminal sanctions from the government under new laws, according to a new report from The Irish Times. Under proposals discussed between Fianna Fáil Senators ...

31 Mar 2022 at 22:33

Business

Elon Musk reaches agreement with Twitter to purchase the platform

Billionaire Elon Musk has reached an agreement to acquire Twitter for approximately 44 billion dollars (£34.5 billion), the company said. The outspoken Tesla CEO, the world’s wealthiest person, has said he wants to buy Twitter ...

27 Apr 2022 at 00:33

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey welcomes Elon Musk takeover

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has welcomed Elon Musk’s £34.5 billion takeover of his company as “the singular solution I trust”. The Tesla and SpaceX chief executive has reached an agreement to buy the social media platform for ...

26 Apr 2022 at 09:25

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey welcomes Elon Musk takeover but backlash grows

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has welcomed Elon Musk’s £34.5 billion takeover of his company as others questioned the future safety of the platform and some users threaten to leave. The Tesla and SpaceX chief executive has ...

26 Apr 2022 at 13:55

A week off social media reduces depression and anxiety – research

Taking a break from social media for as little as a week can reduce depression and anxiety, according to new research. People who took a break from platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for seven ...

06 May 2022 at 01:25

Fines needed to enforce consumer laws on social media platforms, MPs told

Fines to enforce consumer protection laws around influencer advertising on social media platforms would be an “important addition” for UK regulators, the competition watchdog has told MPs. Competition and Markets ...

27 Jan 2022 at 12:55

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