Snapchat12 Mar 2026Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13sInstagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.12 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalatesThe region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.4 Mar 202626 Feb 2026Parents told to check phones for 'school war' postsPolice say they are carrying out reassurance patrols amid posts encouraging violence between schools.26 Feb 202627 Jan 2026TikTok settles just before social media addiction trial to beginDefendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, and YouTube parent Google.27 Jan 202623 Jan 2026Australia has banned social media for kids under 16. How does it work?The world-first law aims to reduce the risks children face online.23 Jan 202621 Jan 2026Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trialTikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.21 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Man jailed after grooming children on SnapchatIan Della-Rocca was caught when a person he was sexting turned out to be a police officer.12 Jan 20269 Jan 2026'I feel free': Australia's social media ban, one month onSome say they've lost interest in social media since the ban, while others say nothing has changed.9 Jan 20268 Dec 2025Australia's social media ban for children has left big tech scramblingThe policy is the culmination of years of pressure on firms over online safety.8 Dec 2025...
