Instagram Suffers Major Global Outage, Users Flock to X
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users locked out and venting their frustrations on rival platform X (formerly Twitter).
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Social Media Holiday Posts Are a Gift to Burglars
Leading travel safety experts reveal how innocent holiday snaps on Instagram and Facebook are creating a 'goldmine' for organised criminal gangs, with a sharp 35% rise in social media-linked burglaries. Discover the crucial steps to protect your home.
Charlie Kirk's Young Conservatives Hit with Social Media Ban
Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk confronts a major social media ban for his youth-focused network, igniting a fierce debate over free speech, political targeting, and the power of Big Tech in the US.
Meta faces UK billion-pound lawsuit over kids' Instagram data
Instagram owner Meta is being sued for billions by UK children in a landmark case alleging illegal collection and exploitation of minors' personal data without proper consent.
Instagram Tests 'Blend': AI-Powered Private Reels For Friends
Meta launches 'Blend', a new Instagram feature that uses AI to create a personalised Reels feed exclusively for you and a friend, sparking conversations about privacy and digital wellbeing.
Nick Clegg's Plan to 'Save the Internet': Savvy or Spin?
Meta President Nick Clegg's new book, 'How to Save the Internet', sparks fierce debate. This review dissects his controversial defence of Big Tech and explores the urgent fight for the web's future.
Meta Whistleblowers Expose VR 'Psychological Torture'
Shocking internal documents from Meta reveal a corporate culture prioritising profit over user safety, with VR testers reporting severe psychological harm and a 'move fast and break things' mantra applied to human wellbeing.
Meta faces £3bn UK lawsuit over WhatsApp data
Meta is hit with a massive £3 billion collective action lawsuit in the UK, accused of illegally merging WhatsApp user data with Facebook for profit without proper consent.
Zuckerberg Sues Meta in Stunning Boardroom Betrayal
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg files a bombshell lawsuit against his own company's board, alleging a catastrophic failure in data security and a 'fundamental breach of fiduciary duty' that threatens the future of Facebook and Instagram.
Instagram makes teen accounts private by default in safety push
Meta announces major Instagram safety overhaul, making accounts private by default for under-18s and restricting contact from suspicious adults in landmark child protection move.
AI Weight Loss Scam Ads Target BBC Stars on Facebook
Exclusive investigation reveals how AI-generated fake ads, featuring cloned voices of BBC stars like Sophie Raworth and Huw Edwards, are promoting a dangerous weight loss scam. Meta is accused of ignoring takedown requests, leaving victims out of pocket.
How Social Media Giants Exploit Your Pregnancy Data
An explosive investigation reveals how tech platforms harvest and monetise intimate pregnancy data, targeting vulnerable users with relentless personalised ads and content.
Meta Retires Facebook's Iconic Poke Feature
Meta has officially removed the iconic but long-dormant 'Poke' feature from Facebook, finally retiring a defining symbol of the platform's early, quirky social experiments.
Instagram's Global Outage: Service Restored After Disruption
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and causing widespread disruption. Here's what happened and how the platform responded.
Zuckerberg Sues Facebook Co-Founder in Legal Battle
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg files a bombshell lawsuit against fellow Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, alleging a clandestine scheme to sell his stake in a secretive holding company. The high-stakes legal drama unfolds in Delaware's Chancery Court.
Zuckerberg Personally Sued Over Child Safety on Meta Platforms
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is personally named in a major lawsuit filed by the state of Indiana, accusing the tech giant of designing addictive features that harm young users' mental health.
Instagram Suffers Major Global Outage, Locks Users Out
Instagram users worldwide faced login failures and app crashes in a major outage, with the platform acknowledging the issue hours after reports began flooding in. The disruption caused widespread frustration and a surge in complaints across other social m
Instagram's New AI 'Blend' Creates a Private Reels Feed for Two
Meta launches a groundbreaking AI-curated feature on Instagram, creating a personalised Reels feed exclusively for you and your closest friends, aiming to boost private sharing.
Global Instagram outage leaves millions locked out
Meta's Instagram platform experienced a severe global outage, leaving millions of users unable to access their accounts, post content, or send messages in one of the platform's most significant technical failures this year.
Meloni Sues Meta Over Deepfake Video on Facebook
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni launches a landmark lawsuit against Meta, demanding €2 million in damages after a deepfake pornographic video of her went viral on Facebook. The case centres on the platform's alleged failure to remove the content pro
Instagram introduces major safety features for UK teenagers
Meta unveils major Instagram safety overhaul for UK teens, including default private accounts, stricter messaging controls, and enhanced parental supervision tools to combat online risks.
Fake 'Closing Down Sale' Scam Targeting UK Shoppers Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in sophisticated 'closing down sale' scams on social media, with fake ads from counterfeit brands tricking Brits out of thousands. Learn how to spot the red flags and protect your money.
Human Bones for Sale: The Shocking Online Trade Exposed
A Guardian investigation uncovers the alarming and unregulated rise in the online market for human bones and remains, raising serious ethical and legal questions in the UK and beyond.
Clegg's Silicon Valley 'self-pity' comments spark fury
Former Deputy PM Nick Clegg faces backlash after accusing Silicon Valley's wealthy men of 'self-pity' during private speech, exposing tensions between tech billionaires and political figures.
Nick Clegg Leads Tech Exodus from Silicon Valley to DC
Former Deputy PM Nick Clegg leads a growing wave of tech executives abandoning Silicon Valley for political influence in Washington DC, signalling a major power shift in the tech-political landscape.
Nick Clegg's Silicon Valley Culture Shock at Meta
Exclusive insight into Sir Nick Clegg's turbulent transition from Deputy PM to Meta's president. Discover the culture shocks, power struggles, and internal conflicts at the heart of Silicon Valley's most powerful tech giant.
Instagram Promotes Eating Disorder Content to Teens
Exclusive investigation reveals Instagram's algorithm actively promotes harmful eating disorder content to vulnerable teenagers, despite Meta's repeated safety pledges.
Meta sued over Instagram 'paedophile network' allegations
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, is being sued by a group of parents in a high court case alleging the platform's algorithms knowingly connected and promoted a 'paedophile network', leading to the sexual exploitation of children.
US City Sues Meta and Google Over Youth Mental Health Crisis
The US city of Providence, Rhode Island, has launched a landmark lawsuit against Meta, Google, YouTube, and Instagram's parent companies, alleging their algorithms have created a youth mental health epidemic. The suit seeks financial compensation for the
Court Rejects Meta's Bid to Dismiss FTC Antitrust Case
A US federal judge delivers a significant setback to Meta, allowing the FTC's landmark antitrust lawsuit to proceed. The case challenges the tech giant's alleged monopolisation of the virtual reality market.
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