TikTok criticized for failing to combat misinformation 

In the last few years, and particularly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, misinformation on social media has started becoming a more serious concern for users.  TikTok is the latest platform... Read more »

More scammers are using QR codes to trick victims

The use of QR codes has become more common in the last decade as they provide an easy way to connect with apps and web pages quickly.  However, this trend is now... Read more »

Equifax “coding error” means millions of people have incorrect credit scores 

Equifax has admitted that a “coding error” has meant credit score mistakes for millions of people. The company says that anyone affected by this error will be contacted shortly.  Millions of consumers... Read more »

Why fitness trackers could encourage more physical activity 

Improving physical fitness is an important goal for many consumers. Now, a new study has found that fitness trackers could be an effective way to increase physical activity.  For the study, researchers... Read more »

The new Twitter feature that could increase the platform’s popularity 

When Twitter was launched users could include up to 140 characters in each tweet. In 2017, this was increased to 280 following a successful trial among a small group of users.  However,... Read more »

Protecting teens on Instagram: the latest parental controls 

The safety of children using online platforms is a big concern for parents. Many are more anxious than ever due to the risks, like exposure to harmful content and mental health issues. ... Read more »

Twitter fined $150 million for misleading users about data sharing

Twitter has agreed to pay a $150 million fine for failing to protect the data of its users. According to federal officials, the company used data to help marketers target ads on... Read more »

Instagram announces its latest strategy to compete with TikTok 

In an attempt to compete with rival platform TikTok, Instagram has announced its plans to offer content creators up to $35,000 to post videos to its Reels feature.  This follows an announcement... Read more »

Data of 5 million Robinhood users exposed in major data hack 

The popular trading app Robinhood has reported that it has suffered a data breach, compromising the names and email addresses of 5 million of its users.  The platform, which has millions of... Read more »

Roblox comes back online after being down for three days 

After a three-day outage, the online gaming platform Roblox is now back online, with the company promising to compensate game developers for any income they have lost.  Roblox is an online platform... Read more »