The Verge
Vertical Video Has Won the Internet, and It's Not About to Give Up Its Throne
Vertical video has conquered the internet, from Snapchat Stories to TikTok to Reels, and it's not letting go - unless a cultural revolution is brewing.
2026-07-26
The Verge
2026-06-11
BBC Business
Social Media on Trial: Four Lawsuits That Might Finally Make the 'Like' Button Less Dangerous
Four upcoming trials could force social media giants to actually protect children, stop scam ads, and maybe even lose their legal immunity - if the courts finally decide that 'connecting people' doesn't mean 'exploiting them.'
2026-05-22
BBC Politics
Government to Review Sentences for Teen Boys Who Raped and Filmed Attacks; Judge Wanted to Avoid 'Criminalising' Them
Three teenage boys who raped two girls, filmed the attacks, and shared the footage online avoided prison - prompting a government review and a chorus of 'you might want to rethink that.'
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