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Teenagers engrossed in smartphones contrasted with a government official symbolizing a proposed ban on social media for under-16s.
Fuel & Fire

UK government proposes social media ban for under-16s

On Monday, Prime Minister Starmer announced Britain's proposed ban on children under 16 from major social media platforms, including TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram, according to Bbc.

Amélie Girard·June 15, 2026
YouTube logo with a speech bubble icon emerging, symbolizing the return of its direct messaging feature after a six-year absence.
Field Tested

YouTube Revives Direct Messaging After Six-Year Hiatus

Six years after unceremoniously ditching its in-app messaging, YouTube is now rolling out a direct messaging feature to 40 countries, a list that includes major players like the US, UK, Brazil, and Si

Dasha Orlova·June 11, 2026
A person using a digital interface to rearrange photos on an Instagram profile grid, showcasing creative control over their visual narrative.
The Getaway Plan

Instagram now lets users rearrange their profile grid posts

Starting Monday, June 8, Instagram users gained the power to completely redesign their profile's visual narrative, moving posts freely to craft a curated aesthetic.

Javier Romero·June 9, 2026
Split screen comparing the interfaces of Record Club, a music tracking app, and Letterboxd, a film tracking app, highlighting their similarities and differences.
Culture Compass

Record Club vs Letterboxd: Music Fans Debate Curation Costs

A new application, Record Club, allows music enthusiasts in 2026 to rate, review, and share their listening habits with friends, mirroring the popular film-tracking platform Letterboxd.

Javier Romero·May 24, 2026