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From TikTok to Trailheads: How Hiking Is Connecting Gen Z

Sausage rolls and Oasis: ‘Britishcore’ TikTok trend drives interest in UK culture

From crummy pubs to a ‘cheeky Tesco run’, some of the most mundane…

YouTube to restrict teenagers’ exposure to videos about weight and fitness

Platform will ensure algorithms do not keep pushing similar content…

When It Comes to Banning Smartphones From Schools, What Really Works?

It isn't as simple as prohibiting all devices — but going phone-free…

Would you pay to be able to quit TikTok and Instagram? You’d be surprised how many would

"The relationship he has uncovered is more like the co-dependence…

Instagram will help researchers study if it’s hurting teen mental health / 

Are teens sad because of Instagram?

TikTok Pushed Young German Voters Toward Far-Right Parties

Young Germans searching TikTok for parties and candidates were…

The Trump Assassination Attempt Meets the Internet’s Brain-Rot Era

Today’s social platforms can instantly convert even the most…

Lessons in building authentic brand communities from Duolingo's sociopathic owl

Duolingo's pushy owl mascot comes to life at Shanghai graduation…

Navigating Change in 2025

10 trends for 2025 to help you navigate change

The Paradigm Shift - Navigating the future of loyalty

Loyalty is Dead. Long Live Loyalty. Explore trends and inspiration to…

A tech ethicist on how AI worsens ills caused by social media

The only cure is to impose change on AI firms’ incentives, argues…

Welcome to the UK’s first TikTok election

During the last election in 2019, none of the major political parties…

On EU election day, Ben & Jerry's will swap Dutch voting pencils for ice cream

Since less than half of those aged 18 to 24 turned out for the…

The dating app paradox: why dating apps might be worse than ever.

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TikTok is reportedly testing a paid, ad-free version of its app

Screenshots show a $4.99 monthly ad-free option.

From followership to friendship: strategies for creating connection on TikTok

In the ‘Insight to Impact with Mintel Consulting’ series, thought…

Meta is putting AI chatbots everywhere

The Meta AI assistant is coming to WhatsApp, Messenger, and…