A new national survey suggests a striking shift in attitudes among young adults who grew up online. Four in ten Gen Z respondents said they wish social media had never been invented. The finding comes from a U.S. poll of 1,006 adults ages 18 to 27 conducted by The Harris Poll in collaboration with researcher Jonathan Haidt’s team. [Read more…]
A new investigation from Malwarebytes paints a troubling picture of how social media and gaming platforms protect children. The cybersecurity company’s research shows that even accounts set up for kids under 13 can still access content tied to fraud, drug sales, and other harmful material. The question many lawmakers are asking—how do we actually keep kids safe online—has now been backed up with hard evidence. [Read more…]
Pleasant Hub is officially live, introducing a social network built for adults 55 and older who want conversation without chaos. The platform rejects algorithms, political debate, and hate-driven content in favor of calm discussion and shared community.
Scrolling TikTok feels harmless. A quick break. A few saved videos. Then a cart fills up.
New data shared by AweDeco paints a costly picture of how social media shapes American homes. The numbers show a cycle of fast buying, fast regret, and even faster disposal. The price tag is staggering. An estimated $8.7 billion each year goes toward home decor trends that fall out of favor within a year. [Read more…]
Every few years a product launches that reflects a major shift in culture. Gistvox appears to be that product for 2026. The app arrives at a moment marked by digital fatigue, information overload, and an online ecosystem where feeds feel more like noise machines than human communication channels. Gistvox launches on iOS and Android with a very different premise: speak with intention, listen with purpose, and eliminate the rest. [Read more…]
As of December 15, 2025, Meta has officially turned off the Facebook Messenger desktop app for both macOS and Windows. Users opening the app are now being redirected to the Facebook website or Messenger.com to continue their conversations.