Smuggled Starlink devices allegedly used to defy India’s internet shutdowns
Civilian and armed groups in conflict-ridden state of Manipur using SpaceX’s satellite internet, sources say
The most important tech stories of 2024, and also my favorite ones
Today, we’re looking at a few themes that will influence the online and offline worlds in 2025
Dating apps prepare to launch AI features to help users find love
Match Group’s digital assistant will tailor profiles and search for dates – but critics fear genuine connections are at risk
Lisa Nandy urges YouTube and TikTok to promote better content for children
UK culture minister says government wants to ‘open a dialogue’, but will intervene if platforms do not comply
How I beat overwhelm: I loved Twitter – but Musk and menopause made me quit
The social media site was great at first. I met my best friend there and it made my professional dreams come true. But the secondhand stress was ultimately too much
A laugh a day to keep the winter blues away: the 31-day comedy diet for January
From the Two Ronnies to TikTok via near-forgotten TV classics, here’s our dose of daily fun to ring the new year in with cheer
How I beat overwhelm: I kicked my news addiction – and discovered ways to make a proper difference
When I stopped watching, listening, reading and doomscrolling constantly, I no longer felt I was banging my head against a brick wall
Netflix throws another log on the fire in festive TV virtual blaze craze
Crackling fireplace edges out new series of Squid Game as streaming service’s most watched Boxing Day show in UK
The Guardian view on digital media: the case for better regulation must be made
Editorial: Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today we look at the crisis in western democracy, Donald Trump’s victory and the role played by digital media
Uncertain future of PinkNews sparks fears for LGBTQ+ media in UK
Multiple allegations of sexual misconduct made against bosses of title billed as safe space for journalists
Generation TikTok: how sportswomen set the bar higher than the men
Female athlete power on social media became ever more strident in 2024 – but the backlash also damaged careers and wellbeing
As a media columnist, even I found myself turning away from the news in 2024. But we can do things differently
More people are avoiding ‘boring’ or ‘depressing’ news for scrolling social media, but accurate reporting has never been more vital, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson
In the spirit of both Zen and Christmas holidays, I’ve decided to become a digital dropout
This year I am adapting my own rituals – and with them, hopefully, the landscape of my brain - as the ultimate gift to myself
Cutesy goths and McMansions: the viral 2024 trends you didn’t know about
This year’s TikTok microtrends drew on mid-2000s screensavers and Tuscan kitchens, romanticizing (supposedly) better days