Social Media

Following a TikTok ban in the US, phones and iPads with the TikTok app preinstalled are up for sale. Experts say it's a security disaster waiting to happen.

TikTok was one of India's most popular apps – until it was banned in 2020. It's a lesson for what might unfold if a US ban goes ahead.

The images we are exposed to on social media and internet websites have a surprising influence on the way we view the world.

New York just passed a law on "addictive" social media feeds for children, but some researchers are questioning what that actually means.

When people are trying to persuade you, they sometimes reach for tricks like the 'appeal to ignorance' or 'whataboutism' to seem more convincing.

Pioneered by digital literacy experts, the "Sift" strategy is a technique for spotting fake news and misleading social media posts, says Amanda Ruggeri.

Finding a long-term partner is trickier than ever, argues Paul C Brunson, author of the book Find Love.

Here's how to deepen your understanding of current affairs – according to research