Social Media

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World+Biz

Australian eyes $30m fine for social media flouting under-16s ban

The legislation would force social media firms to take steps to prevent those under 16 years of age from accessing platforms such as X, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram

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Thoughts

Delulu is the solulu: How social media trends fuel youth detachment from real-world challenges

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Crime

Phishing trap: How a college student’s life was turned upside down

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Tech

Social media algorithm is broken. Enjoy your unexpected car history lesson

LinkedIn Premium offers different tiers tailored to various professional needs: job seekers, recruiters, and salespeople. The price ranges from Tk2,000 to well over Tk14,000 per month, depending on the selected plan. PHOTO: COLLECTED
Pursuit

LinkedIn Premium: To pay or not to pay

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Splash

Ronaldo reaches 1 billion followers on social media

Cristiano Ronaldo creates history, becomes first to breach one billion barrier on social media
Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo creates history, becomes first to breach one billion barrier on social media

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Bangladesh

Supreme Court warns judges against using social media

The logo of social media platform X is seen on a mobile phone next to a reflection of Brazil's Supreme Court in this illustration taken 30 August 2024, in Brasilia, Brazil. Photo: REUTERS
Tech

Starlink emerges as fresh battleground between Musk, Brazil

Founder and CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov delivers a keynote speech during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain 23 February 2016. REUTERS
Tech

Russia says Telegram boss Durov is a victim of his own independence

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attend a meeting with members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team in the South Court Auditorium at the White House complex in Washington, US, 4 January 2022. Photo: REUTERS
Tech

Zuckerberg says Biden administration pressured Meta to censor COVID-19 content

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Bangladesh

Video of shooting on protesters in Narayanganj allegedly by Shamim Osman’s supporters make rounds on social media

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Bangladesh

'Chalaiden': Misinformation war grips social media