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'Didn't do anything': youth sidestep social media ban

Young people are continuing to dismiss Australia's world-first social media ban, with many still accessing their own accounts.

AAP · Jun 24

Four in five under-16s in Australia using social media despite ban, study shows

Experts say law not enough to stop children accessing harmful content online and more ‘convincing strategy is required’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

YouTube Settles Explosive Lawsuit Accusing Platform of Fueling Teen Mental Health Crisis

YouTube has settled a lawsuit with a teenager claiming social media addiction harmed his mental health, as trials against Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok proceed in California.

International Business Times UK · Jun 24

With role models like Ashley Cain, what hope is there for the next generation of young men?

COMMENT: As news breaks that the reality star turned BBC presenter has previously called women ‘slags’ and ‘sluts’ online, Helen Coffey wonders where boys are supposed to learn anything other than misogyny

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Florida man accused of hosting drug-fueled house party for teens

The man allegedly told police he did not know the teens’ ages

The Independent UK · Jun 17

BBC speaks out over Ashley Cain’s resurfaced misogynistic tweets: ‘We take allegations seriously’

Presenter made offensive, misogynistic and violent comments about and to women in tweets that have previously been deleted, according to reports

The Independent UK · Jun 17

UK social media ban ‘likely to cause £1.3bn drop’ in digital advertising spend

TV streamers and family shows set to benefit as brands cease marketing to teenagers on sites such as YouTube

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

BBC presenter Ashley Cain called women ‘slags’, ‘sluts’ and ‘bitches’

Exclusive: Cain has been lauded by corporation for his appeal to young men despite history of abusive and misogynistic remarks

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

Snap Specs LIVE — $2,200 augmented reality smart glasses announced, along with availability and specs

Snap unveiled a consumer-facing version of its augmented reality smart glasses, called Snap Specs, at the AWE event in California today.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 16

Snap bets on AR glasses in post-smartphone race

Snap, the parent company of social network Snapchat, on Tuesday launched its Specs augmented reality glasses, a major bet by a struggling company to stake out ground in the post-smartphone era. Unveiled at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California, the Specs are the first standalone augmented reality glasses…

The Economic Times · Jun 16