Tag: Social Media

India Moves Toward Stricter Social Media Age Controls: How Could Platforms Actually Verify Whether a User Is Under 18?

India’s debate over children on social media moved forward on 28 September 2026. The Supreme Court asked the Centre...

Maharashtra Considers New Criminal Rules For Social-Media Posts Years After Section 66A Was Scrapped

Maharashtra is considering a new criminal-law framework for certain defamatory or fabricated social-media posts, years after the Supreme Court struck down Section 66A. Here’s what the proposed amendment could mean for users, creators and online speech.

Meta And 29 US States Head To Court Over Youth Social-Media Addiction: Could Facebook And Instagram Be Forced To Change?

Meta faces a major US trial over allegations that Facebook and Instagram encourage compulsive use and mishandle children’s data, with states seeking sweeping product changes.

X Has A New Video Editor: Where is it, and Can You Use it to Edit Videos Before Posting?

X has introduced a built-in Video Editor and Recorder for iOS, allowing users to trim videos, add captions, use green screen effects, and record clips before posting. Here's where to find it and what it can do.

WhatsApp Usernames In India Put On Hold: Will You Still Need To Share Your Phone Number?

India has reportedly paused the rollout of WhatsApp usernames while seeking more safeguards against fraud and impersonation. Here's what the update means for your phone number, privacy, and future WhatsApp chats.

Viral E-Rickshaw Prank Sparks Anger: Why Disabling Drivers’ Apps Is Not Harmless Fun

A viral prank involving e-rickshaw battery apps has sparked outrage after drivers were left stranded mid-route. Here's how the trend works, why authorities intervened, and what it means for EV safety.