...roughly 3trn minutes of attention they lavished on TikTok last year to other apps already on their phones, Meta and Alphabet, the dominant duo in online advertising, will be the winners. His grudge against Meta notwithstanding, Mr Trump may have a point when he grumbles that the firm will be the...

Digital experts and homegrown influencers have revealed why TikTok-reliant Aussies won’t ride out a potential US ban scot-free. A potential TikTok ban is history repeating itself for Australian social media influencer Jeremy Franco. Franco recalled India’s 2020 decision to ban TikTok and what it...

...as moderators called "mods" to make sure other Redditors follow guidelines — a uniquely non-obtrusive approach to online content moderation that also gives mods the power to destabilize the site. That's precisely what happened last summer, when many of the...

One of the world’s biggest social media apps is on the verge of being banned from all app stores in the US over China fears.Chinese owned social media giant TikTok is a massive step closer to vanishing in the US after the House of Representatives voted to pass a bill that could see the app banned. ...

...to be the absolute nadir of Kategate when a brick wall in an otherwise unremarkable British village has become the subject of furious online scrutiny and downright obsession. The wall in question is in Datchet in Berkshire and the reason that social media has flipped its lid and...

...preacher who was known for his flashy lifestyle, made headlines after being robbed of $1m in jewelry during a service being broadcast online and boasted of his friendship with New York City’s mayor was found guilty in federal court on Monday of wire fraud, attempted extortion and lying...

...Da’vine Joy Randolph. A sweet moment she shared with husband John Krasinski in the lead up to the award being announced is going viral online. As presenters geared up to present the award, Krasinski grabbed his wife’s hand, holding it tight as they awaited to find out the winner. It...

...of gratitude.   LeBron James joined Lakers owner Jeanie Buss (right) and Linda Rambis (left) courtside. The footage led to many jokes online, including fans expressing that this seals James’ fate with the team. “I’ve seen enough … LeBron James will retire as a Laker,” this fan...

...they are deemed to be under the control of foreign adversaries such as China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. Such apps would then be banned from online app stores and web-hosting services unless they severed ties with entities under control of the foreign adversary within 180 days of the...

What started as an escape for college swimmers has evolved into a debaucherous party. But after recent crackdowns, some Florida cities may be "breaking up" with the popular pastime.It's the season for raucous rites of spring revelry in the US state of Florida. But spring break may be getting toned...

...Supplied “There were no injuries. The runway was briefly closed to clear debris, but has since reopened,” they added. A video posted online from the airport showed a vehicle with its back end smashed and a fence damaged in the aftermath.   A car is seen crushed after a tyre...

...hold versions of these beliefs which are based on their perception of past experiences, the experiences of others whom they trust, or media and online outlets they believe to be sources of credible and verifiable information.”  Hundreds of reports remain unsolved, the report states, but it...

...up not only Prince Harry and Meghan the Duke and Duchess of Sussex but Kensington Palace equally too.  When that shot appeared online, the staffers of Kensington Palace in their well-cut washable wool reportedly swung into action, I’m imagining, like Hannibal crossing the alps. ...

...has taken a muted approach.  FILE PHOTO: European Commissioner for Europe fit for the Digital Age Margrethe Vestager speaks during an online news conference on Apple anti trust case at the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium April 30, 2021.Francisco Seco/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo...

...push by Netflix behind it. The hashtags: #HustleHart, #ComedicRockStarShit.  A different part of Hart’s operation was invisible to his online followers and live audiences. As the comedian breezed through seemingly polished jokes in Providence, he was also stress-testing them. When big...

...additional regulatory hurdles.  JKBX has also held talks with brokerages including Webull about offering its royalty shares on their online platforms, so investors could trade them alongside stocks and options, people familiar with the matter said. There is no guarantee that JKBX...

... Many users were reporting being logged out of Facebook accounts with no ability to log back in. It's unclear when Facebook will be back online for some users as polls begin opening for primary voters. Andy Stone, the director of communications for Meta, said in an X post, "We're aware...

With J-Lo's new documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told spilling the beans on her relationship with Ben Affleck, as well as the publication of love letters from George Harrison and Eric Clapton to Pattie Boyd, what happens when stars decide to over-share?Is it okay to kiss and tell? Lately,...

Haiti is rapidly descending into chaos after gangs attacked a prison, freeing thousands of inmates amid a new spate of extreme violence.Haiti’s capital was largely shut down on Monday with residents only venturing out for essentials, AFP reporters witnessed, as authorities imposed a state of...

...until they were done looking into the offer. Macy’s stock traded at $70 in 2015, but the chain has struggled in recent years to keep up with online retailers. In 2017, Hudson’s Bay Company, which owns Saks, approached Macy’s about a possible takeover but never submitted a public...