Lawsuits involving youth addiction result in wins for families against Meta, Google, and TikTok

In a recent development, Meta, Google, TikTok, and other social media companies have suffered a significant loss in a nationwide litigation involving hundreds of lawsuits filed by families. The ruling was delivered by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California. According to Reuters, the judge’s decision held that social media companies were not […]

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Meta’s Head of Augmented Reality Resigns for “Personal Reasons”

Meta’s Vice President of Engineering and Head of its Augmented Reality Software, Don Box, has announced his resignation internally, according to a Reuters report. The announcement raises questions about Meta’s custom operating system for its planned augmented reality glasses. The former VP of Meta revealed that he would be stepping down without providing details about […]

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Daylyy: An Invigorating Escape from Unhealthy Conventions of Social Media

New Social Media App Daylyy Offers Refreshing Change in Digital Interaction Annapolis native Austin Anderson has launched a new social app, Daylyy, with the aim of transforming the social media landscape. In a world where platforms are filled with hate speech and unattainable beauty standards, Daylyy offers a more genuine and accepting alternative. Since its […]

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Meta’s Q3 Profits Soar Thanks to Increased Ad Revenue

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has reported a significant surge in earnings for the third quarter. The California-based company attributed this increase to a boost in advertising revenue and reduced expenses following a substantial workforce reduction. In the period spanning July to September 2023, Meta disclosed earnings of $11.58 billion, or […]

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Lawsuits filed against Meta by US states over alleged connection with the youth mental health crisis

States Sue Meta Platforms for Contributing to Teenage Mental Health Crisis In a legal battle against Meta platforms, including Instagram, dozens of US states have filed a federal complaint, accusing the social media giant of fueling a teenage mental health crisis. The complaint, filed in Oakland, California, involves 33 states, including California and Illinois, who […]

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