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One Tech Tip: How to get started with Bluesky
LONDON (AP) — Looking for a new social media platform because X, Threads and Mastodon just aren't cutting it? You could try Bluesky. People seeking to avoid chaos, noise and political bluster in the aftermath of the U.S. elections are noticing a different mood on the Bluesky...
Australia's parliament considers legislation banning social media for under 16s
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s communications minister introduced a world-first law into Parliament on Thursday that would ban children under 16 from social media, saying online safety was one of parents’ toughest challenges. Michelle Rowland said TikTok, Facebook,...
LeBron James says he's taking a social media break for now
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James says he's taking a break from social media. The NBA's all-time leading scorer and Los Angeles Lakers star posted on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, and Instagram on Wednesday to announce that he's stepping away from his pages. James has 159...
Australia won't force social media users to share their personal details when child ban takes effect
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia's communications minister said Wednesday the government won't force social media users to hand over their personal information to tech companies, as children younger than 16 are set to be banned from the platforms. Michelle Rowland plans to...
Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — How do you remove children from the harms of social media? Politically the answer appears simple in Australia, but practically the solution could be far more difficult. The Australian government’s plan to ban children from social media platforms...
Pakistan bans large gatherings in the capital ahead of a rally by Imran Khan's party
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani authorities on Tuesday banned gatherings of five or more people in the capital ahead of a planned march by the supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been held in prison for more than a year after being convicted in multiple cases. The...
Judge tosses Huckabee lawsuit against Meta over ads suggesting he endorsed marijuana gummies
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A federal judge in Delaware on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee against social media giant Meta over advertisements using his name and image to sell CBD products. Huckabee, a Baptist minister and President-elect Donald...
About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says
About one in five Americans – and a virtually identical share of Republicans and Democrats – regularly get their news from digital influencers who are more likely to be found on the social media platform X, according to a report released Monday by the Pew Research Center. The...
Swiss esports event canceled after 3 squads pull out over host team founder's anti-abortion comment
GENEVA (AP) — An event billed as Switzerland's biggest esports competition has been canceled after the host team's founder posted an anti-abortion comment on social media, triggering outrage that led three rival squads to pull out. The “Take the Throne” event, involving a video...
Netflix experiences streaming delays leading up to Tyson-Paul fight
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix's first attempt at handling a live sports event did not receive a passing grade. The fight Friday night between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul experienced streaming problems according to many viewers on social media. Many viewers took to Twitter/X and Bluesky...
