The UK announced on Monday, June 15, a ban on social media use by those under 16 as a measure to protect children from online dangers.
The announcement was made by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who added that they will monitor children's communications in digital chats to protect them from their…
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Google tops list of the 20 most visited websites in the world
The Digital 2026 report, published by We Are Social, lists the 20 most visited websites between December 1, 2025, and February 28 of this year. Google is in first place, followed by YouTube in second and Facebook in third.
Similarweb data…
Meta wins social media monopoly case
The case brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission against Meta, accusing the tech company of being a social media monopoly, was dismissed by Federal Judge James Boasberg, granting the company the victory.
As you may recall, in 2020 the…
Apple tests its new Siri version
The revamped version of Apple's virtual assistant, Siri, is in testing. According to details published by Bloomberg, the tool can control third-party apps such as Uber, AllTrails, Threads, Temu, Amazon, YouTube, Facebook, and WhatsApp…
YouTube to block repetitive content to prioritize creativity
YouTube will implement an update to its monetization policy on July 15, which provides for the removal from the Partner Program (YPP) of channels that upload content to the platform that is "repetitive, mass-produced, or lacks clear…
Pope Francis achieved greater outreach to the faithful through technology
Cardinal José Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis, was no stranger to new technologies. In fact, he welcomed social media, approving profiles not only for himself but also for the Vatican. He had a presence on YouTube and created an online prayer…
Australia to limit access to social media for minors
The Australian government will study a bill to regulate access by minors to social media such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and YouTube, as a measure to protect the health of children and adolescents.
The proposal contemplates an age…
YouTube short videos will soon be up to three minutes long
YouTube continues in the battle to position itself in the video segment, extending the duration of shorts to three minutes as a strategy against giants like TikTok and Instagram.
According to information released on Friday, October 4,…
YouTube will track voices and faces generated by AI
YouTube will implement a series of technological measures, among which a function stands out to detect voices and faces generated with artificial intelligence and that seek to simulate the original artist.
The company has been working on…
YouTube is testing a sleep timer
The YouTube video platform will include a new functionality that consists of a timer to pause videos after a certain time. Although for some it arrives late compared to other services, it will be useful for those who fall asleep watching a…
Influencers under cyberattack: Ways to protect themselves and good practices to consider
Facebook, YouTube and Instagram have become platforms that literally catapulted certain people to stardom, granting them the accolade or recognition of “Influencers.” The number of followers they garner and the money that moves around them…
Binance will work on a cryptocurrency for Thailand in 2024
In a strategic partnership, Binance and Gulf Energy Development plan to launch a cryptocurrency exchange in Thailand in early 2024. The joint venture, Gulf Binance, received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand…