‘You can’t pause the internet’: social media creators hit by burnout
Their jobs are seen as glamorous but the new reality for many is workplace stress and ‘complete fatigue’
I’m not ignoring your message – I’m overwhelmed by the tyranny of being reachable
In today’s culture, responsiveness is a proxy for care. But being in constant rotation, always logging into another version of myself? I’m tired
My petty gripe: yes, hands can make hearts. Now get off Instagram and do something useful
Who was it that first realised you could make an approximation of the shape of a heart using your hands? And why did they then put it on Instagram?
Teenagers as young as 13 could view misogynistic Andrew Tate videos on YouTube, report finds
US research comes amid debate over whether platform should be included in Australia’s under-16s social media ban
Colombia gangs lure children to join ranks via TikTok and Facebook, UN warns
Armed groups post videos of weapons, cars and parties to social media to depict ‘perks’ of lifestyle, say experts
‘Curate your own Glastonbury’: the BBC team bringing festival into millions of homes
Broadcasters including Jamz Supernova will host more than 90 hours of coverage across radio, iPlayer and TV
Should YouTube be included in Australia’s under-16s social media ban? Here’s what you need to know
The video platform previously had a carve out in the November draft legislation but the online safety regulator has recommended it be included in the ban
Excessive social media found to harm teenagers’ mental health – but experts say moderation may be key
Exclusive: Mission Australia survey finds moderate social media users were as likely to seek help from parents as low users
From Chimpanzini Bananini to Ballerina Cappuccina: how gen alpha went wild for Italian brain rot animals
If you were born after 2000, or know someone who is, the chances are you’ve come across this ludicrous AI-generated meme. If not, be reassured that its chaotic, nonsensical banality is the point
Adults in Great Britain now spending more time on mobiles than watching TV
Daily average for watching all types of screen is now almost 7.5 hours, annual survey for IPA finds
‘It’s thieving’: impersonators steal elderly people’s TikToks to hawk mass-produced goods
Fraudsters are manipulating content of older adults as ‘sadness bait’ to push sales. The videos are going viral
‘Have you heard of this BDSM trend?’ What I learned recording thousands of hours of teens on their phones
When documentary-maker Lauren Greenfield immersed herself in the online and offline lives of 25 teenagers, she unearthed a world of sexually explicit images, rape culture, bullying and suicidal ideation. Adolescence, she says, has become like the wild west
The internet’s nastiest gossipmonger has been exposed and guess what – he wants his privacy
If you’re not familiar with Tattle Life, congratulations. It’s a site that subjects women to relentless scrutiny, and lo and behold it’s run by a spineless man, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
Welcome to a new ‘gloomcycle’ of news. Here’s how to stop compulsive scrolling
As Americans, we need to know what’s happening so we can act. But that doesn’t mean constant online immersion
Rise in ‘alert fatigue’ risks phone users disabling news notifications, study finds
Publishers could see audiences uninstall apps, as some users receive up to 50 alerts a day, analysis shows